Issue Number : 38
April 4, 2005
Editor: Denise O'Rourke, Institutional Marketing and Public Relations
WEEKLY DEADLINE : WEDNESDAY AT NOON
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Issue Number : 38 |
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April 4, 2005 |
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Editor: Denise O'Rourke, Institutional Marketing and Public Relations |
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WEEKLY DEADLINE : WEDNESDAY AT NOON |
Dear Faculty and Staff,Tomorrow (Tuesday, April 5) you have an opportunity to vote for local leaders who we all hope will work as hard as you do. From local school board races to municipal leadership seats, the people you choose will be responsible for running the schools, providing police and fire protection, and making sure your tax dollars are spent wisely to strengthen this community and maintain the high quality of life that you enjoy.
Unfortunately, in recent years, voter turnout in the spring elections has been much lower than in fall elections. In spring 2003, for example, less than 30 percent of the voters in Dane County turned out, compared with 80 percent for the fall 2004 elections.
The simple fact of the matter is that if you don't vote, your views won't be heard and your family's needs won't be considered.
Whatever your top issues, your party affiliation or philosophical position, I urge you to help select the men and women who will decide what sort of community we will enjoy in the years to come by voting on April 5 for the candidates of your choice.
I hope you can take the time to make your vote count!
Happy Spring! I think it's finally here!
And, thanks for all of your cooperation for student safety during last week's tornado warning.
-- Bettsey
Bettsey L. Barhorst, President
MEETINGS
For more information on the following meetings and events, contact Margi Foley at ext. 6782.Monday, April 4:
MATC Retiree Program, 9:30 a.m., 142A
LSQIP Monitoring Team, 9:30 a.m., 141C
Dislocated Worker Session, 11:00 a.m., 141C
AAT&I/Tools For Technology Workshop, 5:30 p.m., 178
Graphic Design Advisory Board, 6:00 p.m., 120ABTuesday, April 5:
Diesel/DMV-CDL Written Testing, 9:00 a.m., 142AB
Weight Watchers, 11:30 a.m., 142B
College Council, 1:00 p.m., Board Room
Student Veterans Support Group, 4:00 p.m., 141AWednesday, April 6:
Machine Tool Technics Advisory Cte., 8:00 a.m., 142A
HOLA-Latin American Club, 12:00 p.m., 141C
AAT&I/Tools For Technology Workshop, 5:30 p.m., 192AThursday, April 7:
SSI Survey Debriefing, 8:30 a.m., 141A
Industrial Maintenance Advisory Cte., 11:00 a.m., 141C
AQIP #2, 1:00 p.m., 141A
NASA, 2:00 p.m., 141C
Student Activities Board, 2:30 p.m., 141A
Diversity Scorecard Cte., 2:30 p.m., Board Room 2B
Black Student Union, 3:30 p.m., 129CFriday, April 8:
WTCS Finance Program, 8:00 a.m., 142AB
Multicultural Services Staff, 8:30 a.m., 141A
AQIP Project Team #4, 9:00 a.m., Board Room 2A
Counseling Team, 10:30 a.m., 141CSaturday, April 9:
AAT&I/Tools For Technology Workshop, 8:00 a.m., 27****************
SPECIAL EVENTS
Monday, April 4:
Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129DTuesday, April 5:
Jefferson Middle School Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129D
Group Tour, 12:00 p.m., 142A
Retirement Presentation, 3:30 p.m., 142ABWednesday, April 6:
Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129DThursday, April 7:
Preview Day, 8:30 a.m., 142ABFriday, April 8:
Sauk Prairie High School Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129DSaturday, April 9:
Odyssey of the Mind State Competition, 8:00 a.m., Gym
MATC Ultimate Frisbee Tournament, 10:00 a.m., Soccer FieldSunday, April 10:
SWAT Volleyball Leagues, 10:00 a.m., Gym****************
UPCOMING SPRING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Check out the Technology Training opportunities for the spring semester by clicking on http://matcmadison.edu/hr/staffdev/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, April 5:
PowerPoint to the MAX, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Open Lab, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.Wednesday, April 6:
Advanced FrontPage, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Open Lab, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.Thursday, April 7:
Open Lab, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.Wednesday, April 13:
Open Lab, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Open Lab, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.Thursday, April 14:
Open Lab, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Women in Computer Information Technology Expo
Attention MATC Instructors and Staff!Do you know someone who enjoys being a creative problem solver, working independently, completing puzzles, using the latest technology, and being an important contributor to a team? They may be an ideal individual for an information technology career. Starting annual salary is approximately $35-40k.
Encourage them to attend the free Women in Computer Information Technology Expo to learn more. It will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 from 11:00-1:30 p.m. at MATC Truax in the Student Lounge, room 142C.
Attendees will meet and hear from women working in Web Development, Programming, Networking, Security and Systems Administration. 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. They have a chance to register to win a free iPod! They must be present to win.
To register, call 608.246.6003 or online at http://matcmadison.edu/womenInIT/.
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Global Horizons Welcomes Two Guest Speakers on Immigration
As part of its Global Horizons Lecture Series on Immigration and Migration, MATC welcomes two distinguished guest speakers in April. Both lectures are free and open to the public. On Wednesday, April 6, at 7:00 p.m., Agate Nesaule, author of A Woman in Amber, will speak on "Stories of War, Exile, and Immigration." A native of Latvia, forced to flee during WWII, her lecture will explore her experiences, address distinctions between exile and immigration and discuss how writing has served as a vehicle for healing herself and others. Nesaule will speak at the MATC Downtown Education Center in Room D240.On Tuesday, April 12, at 7:00 p.m., the college welcomes Canada's former Ambassador to Jordan, Michael James Molloy, who will present a lecture entitled, "And Now for the Hard Part: Refugees, Jerusalem and the Search for Peace in the Middle East." Molloy served as the Canadian Ambassador to Jordan from 1996 to 2000 and has served in his country's foreign service since 1968. Molloy will speak in the Wisconsin Ballroom of the Concourse Hotel in downtown Madison at 1W. Dayton, across the street from DTEC. For more info, contact Geoff Bradshaw at 246-6165.
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Optical Dispensary
The optical dispensary in room 314 will be soon closing for semester. The last day we will be able to take new orders for glasses will be Tuesday, April 5. 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 eye wear 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 student technician is available when you come in we strongly recommend calling 246-6272 for an appointment.
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MATC Student Painting Exhibition
Take time out of your busy schedule and visit the painting exhibition at Michelangelo's Coffeehouse, 114 State Street (enter from State St or Carroll Street). The paintings are done by College Transfer/Fine Art MATC students. The exhibition will run from April 1 through April 30, with a Opening, Thursday April 7 from 4-6 PM. -- MATC Art Department****************
New Library Resources for Educators!
The PROFESSIONAL COLLECTION (a separate section of materials in the Truax Library for instructors, staff and administrators on various aspects of teaching, assessment, etc.) is returning in a new format! Stay tuned for announcements as they develop.****************
New! MATC Libraries Offers the EDUCATION FULLTEXT Database
The Library has just subscribed to a new database for education research and professional development called Education Full Text. Education Full Text indexes more than 400 English-language periodicals, yearbooks, and selected monographic series. It covers all levels of education. Feature articles are indexed, as are important editorials and letters to the editor, interviews, reviews of educational films, software reviews, critiques of theses, charts and graphs without text, and book reviews. Abstracts are included since 1994. Full-text articles have been added beginning with 1996.Staff and students can access Education Full Text and all the Libraries' online databases from the Libraries' homepage (http://matcmadison.edu/library/library/) under the "Find articles" menu. To access databases from off-campus, use your MATC network username and password.
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The Madison Area Technical College 2004 Graduate Employment Report is Now Available!
If you would like a copy, please order through the following website: http://matcmadison.edu/matc/getstarted/visitus/distribution.shtm.You may also request individual copies of the full report by contacting D'Ann Zickert at (608) 246-6239. If you need boxed quantities (100/box), you may contact Dennis Michaelis at (608) 246-6306.
If you would like a copy of the employment/salary summary information contained on pages 34-35 of the report, please contact Zong Her, Research & Planning Department, at (608) 259-2966. In addition, the study is also available via the Internet at the following URL: http://matcmadison.edu/matc/employee/strategiceffectiveness/researchandplanning/Graduate/Annualfollowup/.
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Staff Update
New Hire:
Robin Macdonald, Enrollment Facilitator
Chuck Slinde, Custodial Assistant V
Travis Wiersma, Custodial Assistant VResignation:
Debrah Morris, Business Division, effective March 31, 2005MATC Positions:
Promotions & Advertising Coordinator
Library Lead Worker/Technology CoordinatorOther Institutions:
Systems Analyst, Blackhawk Technical College
Northwest Regional Coordinator, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Associate Dean - Health Science, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Account Specialist, Northeast Wisconsin Technical CollegeAdditional information on the above positions is available in the Human Resources Office, or call 246-6905.
Road Construction on East Washington Avenue
Effective Monday, March 14 through mid-December, a section of East Washington Avenue that runs near the Truax campus will undergo construction. Although all intersections and at least two lanes in each direction will remain open, motorists should be aware that traffic along East Washington may slow, especially at the intersection of Hwy 51/Stoughton. Motorists should also be aware of changes to pedestrian crossings, temporary signals, lane crossovers and gravel surfaces. Some Metro bus stops along East Washington will be affected. For more information on bus stop closures see http://www.mymetrobus.com/.The MATC Department of Facilities Management will keep the campus updated on any changes. For more details about the East Washington construction, visit the website posted by the city of Madison at http://www.eastwashingtonavenue.com.
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Experience Native American Culture!
Attend MATC's 14th Annual Pow Wow on Saturday, April 16, at the Truax Gym. Doors open at 10 a.m. with Grand Entries at 1:00 and 7:00 p.m. and a feast at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $6 each and children under five are free. The event is hosted by NASA. For more info, call 608/246-6109.****************
Graduation Speaker Nomination
It's time to nominate a student speaker for graduation. Please consider nominating a May graduate who has a story to tell and would represent his or her program and the college well.Simply print and complete the form found at http://matcmadison.edu/matc/news/documents/StaffBulletinLinks/GradSpeakerForm.pdf. Be sure to get the student's permission BEFORE you nominate him/her. Then, email the nomination form to Roger Herian and Marian Timmerman on or before Wednesday, April 6, 2005.
We have had wonderful nominees and speakers in the past, due to your efforts. Thank you for helping us choose a graduate to represent the class of 2005.
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Attention Motor Pool Users
Mileage rates for motor pool vehicles will increase on July 1, 2005. Cars and minivans will be $.375 per mile. Twelve passenger vans and box truck will be $.73 per mile. Please plan accordingly. If you have any questions contact Scott Heiman at 608/246-6018.****************
MATC Student Job Fair April 13
The MATC Student Job Fair will take place April 13 in the first floor hallways of Truax from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Help your students prepare for this event by making them aware of it, encouraging them to attend, and helping them understand how to prepare for it. Let them know they should dress in the appropriate attire for their industry, bring copies of current resumes, and come prepared to talk about themselves.If you need more info about the Job Fair, including a list of the employers who will be in attendance, contact Kimbrin Cornelius at kcornelius@matcmadison.edu or 608-243-4283.
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"Other Funding"
Calling all faculty and staff! Are you finding yourself wishing for more dollars for learning projects in your department? Do you feel that you have some projects that are worthy of financial support from private foundations?For those of you who haven't done any fundraising and aren't clear about what makes private foundations different from other types of funding entities, here's a definition: A private foundation is a nongovernmental, nonprofit organization with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family, or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors. The funds are program are established to maintain or aid social educational, religious, or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through the making of grants.
The MATC Foundation is compiling a resource guide that can help you. We have perused the directory of Foundations in Wisconsin and printed profiles of those foundations that have indicated an interest in at least one of the two things MATC is all about: Access to learning and economic development.
We will make this resource guide available to any interested faculty or staff member provided that you help coordinate our efforts by agreeing to do the following.
1. Contact the MATC Foundation Office for information about a foundation prospect. Together we'll determine the feasibility of cultivating the foundation in question for a specific project. The two primary factors affecting feasibility are MATC's current relationship (if any) with the foundation and whether or not another faculty or staff member is already working with the foundation on a request.
2. When we agree that you will approach a specific foundation, you will submit a grant proposal or application to the foundation by the foundation's next deadline. If you do not solicit the foundation by the next deadline, the MATC Foundation will work with the faculty or staff member who is "next in line" to approach the foundation.
3. You'll provide a copy of the grant proposal or application materials to the MATC Foundation.
4. As you work on the grant proposal or application, you'll contact the MATC Foundation for any resources or assistance you may need.
To sign up to receive an external foundation resource guide, email sfowles@matcmadison.edu.
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Earn Your Associate Degree Totally Online
Associate Degree in Administrative Assistant -- work behind the scenes supporting executives, planning events, and greeting clients in a variety of businesses such as interior design firms, insurance investigations, TV production, and legal offices.- Courses available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- Study at your conveniencePrepare for a career in a field where jobs are plentiful! MATC receives, on average, more than 100 job requests per month for administrative support staff. Clerical jobs are among the top five occupations for projected growth nationally.
Contact Heather Liddicoat at hliddicoat@matcmadison.edu or phone 608-246-6339.
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Register Now for Revised Core Ability Program Training for MATC Degree Credit Course Instructors
Learn about -- The 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."
- On the "Welcome" page, complete the Sign in process using your One Card number.
- Click on "Register" for a Course or Session."
- On the next page Select "Core Abilities" from the drop-down menu as the type of workshop for which you are registering.
- Scroll down and check the box for the course you wish to take.
- Click the "Register" button.You will be sent an e-mail confirmation of your registration. Please contact Donna Renteria with on-line 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 is available on the Assessment Resources site, Core Abilities Training. Register with Mary Vlisides.
Questions about core ability training should be sent to: Mary Vlisides, mvlisides@matcmadison.edu, phone: 608-259-2957.
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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, 2005Spring 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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