Issue Number : 26

January 10, 2005

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, January 10:
LSQIP Monitoring Team, 9:30 a.m., 141C
Intercultural Council, 11:00 a.m., 141C
Student Life Staff, 1:30 p.m., 141C
Tri-County Basketball Mtg., 4:30 p.m., 120AB

Tuesday, January 11:
Weight Watchers, 11:30 a.m., 142B
College Council, 1:00 p.m., Board Room

Wednesday, January 12:
Learning Programs Administrators, 8:30 a.m., Board Room 2B
Student Development & Success Leadership Team, 9:30 a.m., Board Room 2A
Outreach Learning Administrators, 10:00 a.m., 141C
Learning Symposium-Large Group, 1:00 p.m., Board Room
Dane County Transition Group, 2:00 p.m., 142A
District Board, 5:30 p.m., Board Room

Thursday, January 13:
Diversity ScoreCard Work Team, 10:00 a.m., 141C
WPRA Foundation Board, 10:00 a.m., 141A
AQIP Criterion #1 Team, 2:00 p.m., 141C
Black Student Union, 3:30 p.m., 129D

Friday, January 14:
Multicultural Services Staff, 8:30 a.m., 141A
Board Measures Mtg., 8:30 a.m., 141C
AQIP Project Team #4, 9:00 a.m., Board Room 2A
Mage L.A.R.P. Informational Mtg., 1:30 p.m., 142C
Food Service Staff, 2:00 p.m., 141C

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Tuesday, January 11:
Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129D

Wednesday, January 12:
MATC Women's Basketball vs. Waukesha County Technical College, 5:30 p.m., Gym
MATC Men's Basketball vs. Waukesha County Technical College, 7:30 p.m., Gym

Thursday, January 13:
Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129D

Friday, January 14:
Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129D

Sunday, January 16:
SWAT Volleyball Leagues, 11:30 a.m., Gym

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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.

Wednesday, January 12:
Open Lab, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 13:
Word Tables NOT TABS, 10:30 to 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 18:
Scanning 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 19:
Open Lab, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 20:
CD Burning, 10:30 to noon

 

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Announcements 

PACE Survey Extension
Due to Thursday's college closing, and the fact that some MATC staff have not yet had an opportunity to complete the PACE Survey, we are extending the deadline for completion to 5:00 p.m. on Friday January 14, 2005.

If you have a PACE survey and haven't yet turned it in, please complete and return it in an inter-departmental envelope to the Research and Planning Dept. / Downtown.

If you don't have a PACE survey, copies are available at:
1) The Truax administration building front reception desk;
2) The Truax library at the reference desk;
3) Regional campuses at Campus Administrators' offices; and
4) The Research and Planning office (D411-Downtown).

Please take 15-30 minutes to respond to this important survey!

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DTEC Fitness Center
The Downtown Fitness Center features a knowledgeable, friendly staff, cardiovascular and weightlifting equipment, group exercise classes, personal training, locker and shower facilities and a comfortable atmosphere.

HOURS
Monday: 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday: 10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - noon - Through March 27, 2005

Spring Semester: January 10 - May 13, 2005

Closed: January 17 and March 19 - 27, 2005

Staff Rates: $75.00 per semester

Located in Room D020

For more information call 258-2399 or 258-2398.

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Franklin University Regional Director on Campus
Franklin University Regional Director, Bob Morris, will be at Madison Area Technical College's (MATC) - Truax campus to discuss the Community College Alliance (CCA) program with MATC students. On Tuesday, January 11, he will be meeting students in the Cafeteria from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Other times are available by appointment by contacting Bob at morrisb@franklin.edu or calling 1-888-341-6237, ext. 6203. Interested students are encouraged to bring their transcripts for a free transfer credit evaluation.

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Free Vision Screening Available on Wednesdays
Call today for an appointment! 246-6557

The Optometric Technician Program offers a free vision screening for students, staff, family and friends. Some of the tests included are: glaucoma screening, visual acuity measurement, color and depth perception test, and blood pressure screening. The optometric technician student will review the screening results and provide the patient with eye care recommendations. This screening is to determine whether further eye care is necessary, you will not receive a current eye glass or contact lens prescription. This is a free service, but an appointment is necessary. Call today @ 246-6557 or stop in room 314.

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Staff Update

MATC Positions:
No positions at this time.

Other Institutions:
No positions at this time.

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

 

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General Information  

No general information to report this week.