Issue Number : 39
April 11, 2005
Editor: Denise O'Rourke, Institutional Marketing and Public Relations
WEEKLY DEADLINE : WEDNESDAY AT NOON
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Issue Number : 39 |
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April 11, 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 12, MATC is hosting an amazing speaker who has been personally involved in facilitating peace negotiations in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. I have known Ambassador Michael James Molloy since we both lived in Geneva, Switzerland, where he was a commissioner at UNHCR (United Nations High Commission on Refugees). He served as Canada's Ambassador to Jordan from 1996-2000 and as the Special Coordinator of the Middle East Peace Process for the Canadian Foreign Service from 2000-2003.
Ambassador Molloy is an individual with a wealth of information to share on the future of the Middle East and understandings of political relations in the region. I encourage you to attend his public lecture at 7:00 p.m. in the Wisconsin Ballroom at the Concourse Hotel on Tuesday, April 12. This event is free and open to the public.
Ambassador Molloy also is available to talk to students at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13 in the Student Lounge at Truax. Please contact Geoff Bradshaw (246-6165 or email at gbradshaw@matcmadison.edu) to make arrangements for this truly exceptional program opportunity. I would really appreciate a large audience and I can guarantee this is a program well worth your time. For more information on this event, visit http://matcmadison.edu/matc/news/2005/04_april/GHLectures.shtm.
There is talk about a reengineering plan being explored by the Learning Symposium (Learning Programs, Outreach Learning and Student Development & Success). I want you to know that this is still in the exploratory stages and no decisions have been made. I'm looking at the overall organization of the college, studying the history of our organizational plans, and seeking input. As I promised when I came on board, I will be creating a President's Advisory Team (PAT) to help with this and other issues. The PAT will include representatives from all employment groups of the college, the regional campuses, as well as a representative from the student body. The reengineering plan is an example of the kind of issue I will bring before the PAT.
MATC Marvels
Here are this week's "favorite teachers" as mentioned by students with whom I spoke:
Marla Brenner and Tom Barry, graphic design instructors; Bill Colby, history instructor; Susan Jacobs, psychology instructor; Holly Kerby, science instructor; Luke Matthews, anthropology instructor (this is the second time a student has mentioned him); Greg Schulte, art instructor; James Wilson, Spanish instructor.
Other MATC Marvels include:
Turina Bakken, marketing instructor, and Jack Hart, hospitality and tourism instructor, organized a student trip to Ireland as a part of a cultural and educational exchange program with MATC's sister college, Fermanagh College in Northern Ireland. Upon returning from their trip, they shared their photo essays, their enthusiasm, enjoyment, and certainly the learning that took place on their trip. They were fortunate enough to spend St. Patrick's Day in Ireland and returned with some interesting stories to share.
MATC has been awarded $15,000 by the Wisconsin Department of Commerce for operations of the T.E.C. Center Incubator. These funds will be used to offset operational costs of the incubator to keep costs low for the tenants. The award is a result of a grant application submitted by the T.E.C. Board, on which Ed Clarke, Kevin Myren and John Lalor serve.
Greg Ferguson, criminal justice instructor, received a community service award from The Exchange Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse, for his work in preparing criminal justice students for work with youth.
I received an email tribute to Scott Beard, Portage campus administrator. The email explained, "this gentleman serves on 12 different boards, and is a creative, thoughtful, intelligent, energetic administrator."
John Stransky, associate dean of Protective Services, and Prospective Student Relations coordinated a very successful and interactive Career Snapshot on March 29 featuring careers in criminal justice, fire service, and EMT.
I received a letter complimenting French instructor Mary Haight and recent retiree Sandra Loman for providing an outstanding educational experience for participants of the French Odyssey 2005, an educational trip to Paris and Provence.
DoETS staff helped our consortium partner Western Wisconsin Technical College (WWTC-LaCrosse) successfully convert to the Student Administration System. After approximately 60 hours of around-the-clock work, the WWTC conversions were completed. Special thanks to Peri Mills, Kathy Allen, Ken LeClair, and Frank Ianne of DoETS who worked straight through that weekend.
Congratulations to Debbie Derr, executive dean of Student Development and Success, who was elected as the president-elect for the National Council on Student Development (an affiliate council of AACC).
Thanks to Susan Agee, lab technician for Arts and Sciences and 1st vice president of the PSRP Union, for attending the area union activists meeting and introducing me to the members.
I want to recognize JR Colvin, machine tool instructor, whom I met during my tour of AAT&I last month.
After outperforming itself all year, the MATC Women's Basketball Team won its final game of the season to claim fourth place at the 2005 NJCAA Women's Tournament. The team sent a letter of appreciation to tournament host, Corning Community College and received this response from Corning's Pat and Mary Keeler:
". . . your team represented your school in the highest tradition of sportsmanship. It is especially noteworthy given the incidences of poor sportsmanship exhibited by some of the other teams. Your team certainly had reason to complain but they did not. It certainly is a reflection of your's and Coach Steve Bentin's leadership that the integrity of the game is more important than the individual."By the way, ours was the first thank you letter Corning had ever received in all its years hosting the NJCAA women's basketball tournament. When you see Coach Bentin be sure to congratulate him.
Highlights from my week:
I was very fortunate (and lucky!) to win the 2nd place prize in the Pow Wow raffle drawing of a men's Schwinn Sidewinder bicycle! I have donated the bicycle to the Culinary Arts Department for the silent auction to be held at "An Evening of Good Taste," on Friday April 22, 7-10:00 p.m., at the Lussier Family Heritage Center. To learn more about this delicious and entertaining event, check out: http://matcmadison.edu/culinaryevents/. This should be a great event and now you have a chance to win a bicycle!
InBusiness Magazine interviewed me for a feature article to appear in the May.
During the annual WTCS District Boards Association legislative seminar, I met with Senators Miller and Risser, and Representatives Black, Hines, Parisi, Pocan and Ward.
An exhibit of paintings by MATC students opened last Thursday at Michelangelo's Coffeehouse (114 State Street). The exhibition will be on display throughout the month of April. Congratulations to Greg Schulte, art instructor, for the wonderful opening.
Have a great week!
-- Bettsey
Bettsey L. Barhorst, President
MEETINGS
For more information on the following meetings and events, contact Margi Foley at ext. 6782.Monday, April 11:
Dislocated Worker Session, 11:00 a.m., 141C
Intercultural Council, 11:00 a.m., Board Room 2B
Student Life Staff, 1:30 p.m., 141CTuesday, April 12:
NASA, 9:00 a.m., 141C
ALD/DRS Smart Start, 10:30 a.m., 141A
Weight Watchers, 11:30 a.m., 142B
AQIP Project #1 Cte., 3:00 p.m., 141C
Student Veterans Support Group, 4:00 p.m., 141A
Business Technology Professional Development, 5:30 p.m., 356Wednesday, April 13:
SDS Leadership Team, 9:00 a.m., 142B
Outreach Learning Administrators, 10:00 a.m., 141C
HOLA, Latin American Club, 12:00 p.m., 141C
Service Learning Work Team, 12:30 p.m., 141A
Learning Symposium, 1:00 p.m., Board Room
District Board, 5:30 p.m., Board RoomThursday, April 14:
SUM Mtg., 8:00 a.m., 142AB
Student Activities Board, 2:30 p.m., 141A
Black Student Union, 3:30 p.m., 129C
Auto Collision Advisory Cte., 6:00 p.m., 142AFriday, April 15:
Counseling Team, 10:30 a.m., 141C
Food Service Staff, 2:00 p.m., 141CSaturday, April 16:
Health CLT Class, 7:30 a.m., 308/317****************
SPECIAL EVENTS
Monday, April 11:
Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129D
AAT&I/Tools For Technology Workshop, 5:30 p.m., 192ATuesday, April 12:
Sauk Prairie High School Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129D
High School Junior Night, 5:00 p.m., 142CWednesday, April 13:
Job Fair, 9:00 a.m., North Hall
Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129D
UW-Platteville Drop-In Session, 3:00 p.m., 351
AAT&I/Tools For Technology Workshop, 5:30 p.m., 34Thursday, April 14:
Art/Friends & Family Portfolio Show, 9:00 a.m., 142C
MATC Foundation Community Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Board Room
Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129D
Philosophy of VTAE #51 Course, 5:30 p.m., 217Friday, April 15:
First Semester Student Experience Work Team, 8:30 a.m., 141C
Consortium for Education in Renewable Energy Technologies Workshop, 9:00 a.m., Board Room
Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129D
UW Madison Club Baseball Game, 6:00 p.m., Baseball Field
Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra With Valentina Lisitsa Performance, 7:30 p.m., TheaterSaturday, April 16:
AAT&I/Tools For Technology Workshop, 8:00 a.m., 157A
UW Madison Club Baseball Game, 10:00 a.m., Baseball Field
Pow Wow, 12:00 p.m., GymSunday, April 17:
Vet Tech Program, Spring Wet Lab, 7:30 a.m., 182/183
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.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.Wednesday, April 20:
Open Lab, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.Thursday, April 21:
Open Lab, 10:30 to 12:30 p.m.
Forms in InfoPath, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Open Lab, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Global Horizons Welcomes Guest Speaker on Immigration
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 1 W. Dayton, across the street from DTEC. For more info, contact Geoff Bradshaw at 246-6165.****************
Optical Dispensary
The optical dispensary in room 314 will be closing soon for semester. We will no longer be taking new glasses orders. April 12 will be the last day that we are open. We can provide adjustments and minor eyeglass repairs at no cost until the closing date. To assure that a student technician is available when you come in we strongly recommend calling 246-6272 for an appointment.****************
MATC Foundation Scholarship Applications Due April 15, 2005
Please encourage your students to apply for a scholarship from the MATC Foundation. Students from ALL programs, from Welding to Commercial Art, are eligible for consideration. An application may be found at http://matcmadison.edu/matc/news/documents/StaffBulletinLinks/2005FallScholarApplic.pdf. Applications are also available at the Enrollment Center and regional campuses. If you'd like some copies to distribute to your students, please email sfowles@matcmadison.edu.****************
Red Cross Blood Drive at Truax, April 20
Celebrate spring by giving someone the gift of life. Give Blood at the next MATC Red Cross Blood Drive: Wednesday April 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Truax Student Lounge. To eliminate waiting times, you can schedule your donation appointment ahead of time at the Student Service Center next to Student Life.Did you know:
- less than 5% of the population donates blood
- the demand for blood is growing faster than the supply
- MATC is a major contributor to the blood supply in this community
- Our goal is to get 100 donations at this drive****************
Scholastic Book Fair
The Child and Family Center is having a Scholastic Book Fair on April 20, 21, 22, between 10:00-2:00 p.m. in the Downtown cafeteria. Proceeds will go to the center for language and literacy enrichment. Please stop by to see the selection available.****************
Super Show 2005
Celebrate spring by attending the MATC Community Show Choir's Spring Super Show 2005 event. "A Disney and Gershwin Spectacular" will feature some of America's best-loved songs with selections from Disney movies and songs by popular composers George and Ira Gershwin. On Sunday, May 1, at 2 p.m., the Show Choir will be joined by the MATC Swing Choir and the combined college choirs from MATC and University of Wisconsin-Rock County (of Janesville). An additional show on Friday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m., will feature the MATC Show Choir along with other acts. Both shows will be held in the Mitby Theater. Tickets are $5 for adults, $4 for children under 12, students and seniors, and are available at the box office or by calling (608) 243-4000. For additional information, call James Langkamp at (608) 243-4325.****************
Class Schedules
Class schedules for the fall semester are scheduled to arrive on campuses on April 18. Summer class schedules are scheduled to arrive on April 22. Class schedules may also be obtained from our website at matcmadison.edu.****************
Registraton for Interim Classes (May 16 thru June 10)
Registration for interim classes may be done through the Touch Tone System from now until the class begins. Contact the appropriate divisional office for information on interim classes being offered.****************
Registration for Fall and Summer
Registration information including start date/time to register for the fall and summer term will be sent to students in early April. Students are to refer to this letter for their registration time and date. Continuing students may register for both fall and summer terms during their registration time.****************
Register Through the Touch Tone System
• Local call (608) 246-6220
• TDD (608) 246-6221
• Toll Free (800) 322-6282TOUCH TONE ALLOWS YOU TO:
- SCHEDULE YOUR CLASSES
- REVIEW AVAILABLE CLASSES
- OBTAIN YOUR ACCOUNT BALANCE
- MAKE TUITION PAYMENTSQuestions may be addressed to the Enrollment Center:
Phone: (608) 246-6210 • Toll Free (800) 322-6282
Email: registration@matcmadison.edu
Address:
Enrollment Center
3550 Anderson Street
Madison, WI 53704****************
The Next Edition of MATC Environmental Scan Report is Now Available
The April 2005 issue of the MATC Environmental Scan (Vol. 3, No. 1) is now available online at the following URL: http://matcmadison.edu/matc/employee/strategiceffectiveness/researchandplanning/PlanningResources/default.shtm. The environmental scanning document is intended to provide background information to assist in MATC's planning process by identifying known trends in some pre-defined categories, considering likely future scenarios, and generating planning activity to address the identified likely scenarios.MATC faculty and staff are encouraged to contribute trend information for inclusion in future scans via email: theaney@matcmadison.edu. Hard copy documents can also be sent to the Research and Planning Office at D411, Downtown Education Center.
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Road Construction on East Washington Avenue UPDATE
Along with the continuing construction on a section of East Washington that runs near the Truax campus, the pedestrian tunnel at Wright Street and Fair Oaks will be closed until September 1, 2005. During the closure, a pedestrian crosswalk has been drawn at the street level.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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Staff Update
New Hire:
Melissa Lapp, Administrative Clerk I-Payroll (part-time)MATC Positions:
Library Lead Worker/Technology CoordinatorOther Institutions:
Account Specialist, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician Instructor, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Machine Tool Instructor, Lakeshore Technical CollegeAdditional information on the above positions is available in the Human Resources Office, or call 246-6905.
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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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 Street or Carroll Street). The paintings are done by College Transfer/Fine Art MATC students. The exhibition will run from April 1 through April 30. - 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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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.****************
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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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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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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