Issue Number : 17

November 1, 2004

Editor: Denise O'Rourke, Institutional Marketing and Public Relations

WEEKLY DEADLINE : WEDNESDAY AT NOON

Current Activities & Events

MEETINGS
For more information on the following meetings and events, contact Margi Foley at ext. 6782.

Monday, November 1:
AQIP Criterion 6 Group, 9:00 a.m., Board Room 2B
AQIP #2 Work Team, 10:00 a.m., Board Room 2A
Dislocated Workers' Session, 11:00 a.m., 141C
Reading Group Book Discussion, 11:30 a.m., 142A
Tourism Services Staff, 3:00 p.m., 120A

Tuesday, November 2:
Weight Watchers, 11:30 a.m., 142B
Reading Group Book Discussion, 12:30 p.m., 142A
College Council, 1:00 p.m., Board Room
Reading Group Book Discussion, 4:00 p.m., 141C

Wednesday, November 3:
Outcomes Facilitator Training, 9:00 a.m., Board Room 2B
PT Teachers Union Negotiating Cte., 2:00 p.m., 141A
Reading Group Book Discussion, 3:30 p.m., 141C

Thursday, November 4:
Counseling Unit, 8:30 a.m., 141C
VEA Perkins Work Group, 9:00 a.m., 141A
International Education Design Team, 10:30 a.m., 141C
Equal Opportunity Commission Cte., 11:00 a.m., Board Room

Friday, November 5:
Blackboard Mentors & Blackboard Advisory Group, 8:00 a.m., Board Room 2A
CIS-Programmer/Analyst/CIS Web Analyst Programmer
Joint Advisory Cte., 8:00 a.m., 142AB
Renewable Energy Advisory Cte., 1:00 p.m., Board Room
Counseling Workshop, 1:00 p.m., 141C
MATC First Friday, 2:00 p.m., 142AB
UW-Platteville Class, 6:00 p.m., 361

Saturday, November 6:
Health Accelerated CLT Class, 7:30 a.m., 308
UW-Platteville Class, 9:00 a.m., 361

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SPECIAL EVENTS
Monday, November 1:
MATC Retiree Program, 9:30 a.m., 142A

Tuesday, November 2:
Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129D

Thursday, November 4:
Preview Day, 8:30 a.m., 142C
Diversity Class, 5:00 p.m., 142AB

Friday, November 5:
Sauk Prairie High School Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129D

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UPCOMING FALL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Check out the Technology Training opportunities for the fall semester by clicking on http://matcmadison.edu/hr/techtraining. All classes now have required registration at that site. All classes will meet at Truax in 220C unless otherwise stated. Open lab (an opportunity to ask Irene questions) sessions do not require registration. Contact Irene Rauwald, 243-4380, for personal "Guide at Your Side" sessions or if you have questions. Please register at least five working days before the class. You will be notified if class is canceled due to low enrollment.

Tuesday, November 2:
Open Lab, 10:00 to noon

Thursday, November 4:
Fort Atkinson Campus Training, 10:00 to 3:00 p.m.

 

 

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Announcements 

Career Snapshots Highlighting Business, Computer and Art Careers
Attention MATC Instructors and Staff!

Do you know someone who is interested in training for fast growing careers, increasing their earnings and paving their way for higher education? Encourage them to attend the next Career Snapshot highlighting business, computer and art careers in:

Accounting
Finance
Administrative Assistant
Broadcast Captioning
Help Desk/Troubleshooting
Judicial Reporting
Business Software Applications Specialist
Business Mid-Management
Medical Administrative Specialist
Medical Transcriptionist

Marketing
Fashion Marketing
Small Business Operations
Paralegal

Computer Security
Computer Networking
Computer Systems Administration
Web/Internet Programming
Enterprise Computer Programming

Animation
Graphic Design
Photography
Visual Communications

The event will be held on Tuesday, November 16 in Room 142 AB of the Truax Campus. Registration will be held from 5:30-6:00 p.m. and the event is held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Attendees will learn about career options, salary and advancement opportunities. They will be able to participate in hands-on demonstrations and talk to MATC instructors and alumni working in the field. The event is free of charge and open to members of the community. Those interested can register online at www.matcmadison.edu or by calling 608/246-6239.

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The Shadow Box Performances
Friday, November 5, 2004 &endash; 7:30 p.m. curtain (general admission)
Saturday, November 6, 2004 &endash; 7:30 p.m. curtain (general admission)

Friday, November 12, 2004 &endash; 7:30 p.m. curtain (general admission)
Saturday, November 13, 2004 &endash; 7:30 p.m. curtain (general admission)

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Good Bye Halloween • Hello Winter Holidays at Oliva's Gifts
Buy 1, get 1 free! Includes all regular priced merchandise, except greeting cards. Free item must be of equal or lesser value.
Olivia's Gifts, Room 132A
Open:
Monday through Wednesday and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Staff Update

No information to report this week.

Other WTCS Institutions:
No positions to report this week

Additional information on the above positions is available in the Human Resources Office, or call 246-6905.

 

  

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General Information  

Thanks-Giving Blood Drive
The Student Life Office and Health Education Center are pleased to announce our second fall blood drive this semester to be held on Monday, November 22 from 9:00-3:00 p.m. in the Student Lounge at the Truax campus.

Please consider donating the gift of life. The Red Cross relies on MATC to provide our community with at least 90 units of blood at each of our blood drives. This blood helps as many as 270 local patients in need of a blood product. What better way to "give thanks" during this time of the year than to give back to your community by donating the most precious gift of all - the gift of life.

You may sign up ahead of time by stopping at the Student Service Center located next to the Student Life Office. We encourage people to sign up ahead of time in order to schedule you for your preferred time, but we always welcome walk-ins.

If you have any questions about the blood drive, please contact MATC Health Educator at 246-6027 or email her at ahoffmann@matcmadison.edu Thank you for taking the time to give of yourself and support your local community.

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Learn About the Assessment and Evaluation Department Online
Have you ever wondered what goes on in the Assessment and Evaluation Department? Visit the Department's updated web page and find out! Discover the latest information on the Learning System Quality Improvement Project (LSQIP) and Learning Outcomes Assessment. Be sure to check out the "What's New" link for weekly updates.

Using the LSQIP link, locate information about the Portfolio Process, the LSQIP Monitoring Team, and much more. Best Practices will be available here soon!

Follow the Learning Outcomes link and whet your appetite for Classroom Assessment Techniques; learn more about the revised Core Abilities process and Program Outcomes.

Visit the Assessment and Evaluation Department page soon. Learn what the department's staff members do, and how they can assist you in your efforts to improve student learning.

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Optical Dispensary

The optical dispensary in room 314 at Truax campus is open for services. Hours are Fridays 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Students and staff of MATC are invited to come and look at the large selection of dress and safety glasses available. We have the latest in eyewear fashion and lens materials, all at a significant cost savings. When ordering glasses, you must bring with you a copy of your current prescription (not more than 2 years old). We also provide adjustments and minor eyeglass repairs at no cost. To assure that a technician is available when you come in, we strongly recommend calling 246-6272 for an appointment.

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Revised Core Ability Program Training for MATC Degree Credit Course Instructors

Learn about…
• Changes for Core Abilities!
• How to work with a Learning Outcomes Matrix!
• Formative and Summative Assessments for Core Abilities and Program Outcomes!
• How to document Summative Assessments for Core Abilities and Program Outcomes!
• When to start using the Revised Core Ability Process!

Register for a collaborative training session with hands on activities at http://matcmadison.edu/hr/staffdev/
• click on "Registration"
• click on "Core Ability Program Training"
• complete the registration form
• select the workshop you are registering for
• scroll down to the bottom and click "Submit"

HR will email a confirmation of your registration. Please contact Donna Renteria with online registration questions: drenteria@matcmadison.edu, phone: 608-246-6904. Earn 2 hours towards your 5-year renewal for Teaching Certification for the Workshop or Blackboard. Part-time instructors will be paid for attendance at the workshop. A Blackboard training module will be available October 4, 2004 on the Assessment Resources site, Core Abilities Training. Questions about core ability training should be sent to: Mary Vlisides, mvlisides@matcmadison.edu, phone: 608-259-2957.

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Support WACTE

The new 2005 Entertainment Books are available and valid now. Still priced at only $25! You can pick one up from Robin Gee in room 7, Linda Bahr in room 369, or in the Auto Parts store, room 134C. They make great gifts. The sooner you buy one, the sooner you start saving - SO START SAVING NOW! Thanks for your support!