Issue Number : 42
May 2, 2005
Editor: Denise O'Rourke, Institutional Marketing and Public Relations
WEEKLY DEADLINE : WEDNESDAY AT NOON
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Issue Number : 42 |
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May 2, 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,WOW, things are really hopping at MATC! What a busy week it has been! I'll do my best to keep this list short! I had a lot of contact with the UW this week. I met UW-Madison Chancellor John Wiley, Provost Peter Spear, and Allen Phelps, program director of UW-Madison Center on Education and Work, and I was interviewed by a UW-Madison doctoral candidate. I also met Dr. Frank Byrne, president of St. Mary's Hospital, and Terry Kelly, founder and owner of Weather Central and the founder and prime mover behind Rhythm and Booms, Madison's Independence Day Celebration and fireworks display.
I attended MANY special events last week including: the Prospective Student Relations appreciation event at the MATC baseball game (our WolfPack won both games against Triton College last week); Women in Information Technology Expo; Student Success Celebration; Council of Friends donor reception; "Unforgettable Favorites," the MATC Art and Design Student Portfolio Show; MATC Foundation Awards Breakfast; SkillsUSA and the Athletic Banquet.
In addition, I attended: Edgewood College's presidential inauguration for Dan Carey; Student Senate's year-end recognition; Wisconsin Women in Government with keynote speaker U.S. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton - and I had the opportunity to meet with her on Saturday; Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast; MATC Global Horizon's Community Cultural Festival, and the Wisconsin Organization for Asian Americans Spring Unity Potluck.
I had a chance to attend the Yahara Journal book release celebration on Friday and would like to recognize our student writers and artists and the MATC Foundation Board, as their generosity supports learning such as this project. Thank you, board members.
WHEW - what a week! All of the people responsible for coordinating these end-of-the-year celebrations are MATC Marvels. Thank you, everyone, for working so hard to honor our students and their learning achievements.
MATC Marvels
Each week, I like to highlight some marvelous people I encounter or learn about here at the college.
Here are this week's "favorite teachers" mentioned to me by students: Barb Hundt, psychology; Betty Hurd, fashion marketing; Turina Bakken, marketing; Carol Moretti, graphic design; Mark Finger, accounting; Don Williamson Jr., algebra; Bill Huntsman, chemistry; Jack Pace and Martin Redmann, police science. Barber/Cosmetology students at the Student Success Celebration said they still miss John Fahey, but Melissa Brainerd, cosmetology, is awesome.
Other MATC Marvels
Kent Kobke, Watertown career and academic advisor, conducted some rapid response workshops on Thursday in response to the news that Johnson Controls will be shutting down production in Watertown and moving to Mexico by the end of the year. Kent met with the 57 workers who will lose their jobs to let them know their options for retraining at MATC. Kent really went the extra mile, offering three sessions for workers to attend, including one from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. for shift workers and night owls.
Once again, the folks in AAT&I did a great job coordinating student participation in the Skills USA competitions. The event even made the Wisconsin State Journal!
At the Athletics Banquet, a special award was given to Gary "Big Dog" Breneman. Gary is a food service worker here at MATC and has been the team manager for the MATC Baseball and Basketball teams for the past 30 years. If you've been to any baseball games, you have probably seen Gary in the dugout. Gary is a longtime fan of the television show, The Price is Right. He even tapes the show every day! So to give Gary a special reward, alumni, friends and coaches pitched in to send Gary on an all-expenses paid trip to California to be on The Price is Right!
Don't let these last bursts of snow slow our springtime momentum!
-- Bettsey
Bettsey L. Barhorst, President
MEETINGS
For more information on the following meetings and events, contact Margi Foley at ext. 6782.Monday, May 2:
MATC Retiree Program, 9:30 a.m., 142A
Dislocated Worker Session, 11:00 a.m., 141C
Student International Travel, 12:30 p.m., 141C
Enrollment Management Team, 1:00 p.m., Board Room 2B
AQIP Steering Team, 3:00 p.m., 141CTuesday, May 3:
Weight Watchers, 11:30 a.m., 142B
College Council, 1:00 p.m., Board Room
Student Veterans Support Group, 4:00 p.m., 141AWednesday, May 4:
Students First Initiative Team, 9:30 a.m., 141C
HOLA/Latin American Club, 12:00 p.m., 141CThursday, May 5:
WTCS Career & Technical Student Organization/CTSO, 9:00 a.m., Board Room 2BFriday, May 6:
AQIP Project Team #4, 9:00 a.m., 142A
Counseling Team, 10:30 a.m., 141C
First Friday Orientation, 2:00 p.m., 142AB****************
SPECIAL EVENTS
Monday, May 2:
SAPAR Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129D
AAT&I/CarQuest Workshop, 6:00 p.m., 142ABTuesday, May 3:
Madison Memorial High School Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129D
AAT&I/CarQuest Workshop, 6:00 p.m., 142ABWednesday, May 4:
Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra Youth Concert, 9:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., Theater
Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129D
Faculty-Staff Campaign Reception, 5:30 p.m., Jill Mason's Condo (email Sarah Fowles at sfowles@matcmadison.edu for address)Thursday, May 5:
Preview Day, 8:30 a.m., 142AB
Photography/An Evening With Canon, 7:00 p.m., 142ABFriday, May 6:
WACRAO Professional Development Seminar, 9:00 a.m., Board Room
Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129D
MATC Supershow 2005, 7:30 p.m., TheaterSaturday, May 7:
Health/CLT Class, 308/317
WI Court Reporters Association/Court Reporting Testing, 8:00 a.m., 380AB****************
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, May 4:
Open Lab, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.Thursday, May 5:
Open Lab, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.Wednesday, May 11:
Open Lab, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Generation Mix National Awareness Tour at DTEC
The MATC Social Change Collective is hosting an exciting event this week when the Generation Mix National Awareness Tour will make its only Wisconsin stop at the Downtown Education Center, Wednesday, May 4, from 3-7 p.m. The National Awareness Tour is the journey of five multiracial young adults to raise awareness of America's mixed race baby boom. The five young adults are traveling the United States in a 26-foot RV, stopping in 16 cities to promote a national dialogue about the multiracial experience.At each stop, local communities learn about the multiracial experience through family friendly activities, interactive games, reading materials, comprehensive resource lists and facilitated dialogues. In addition to the activity fairs, audiences will enjoy a keynote stage presentation by the five tour crew members who will combine personal anecdotes with compelling information about the mixed race experience.
Questions can be directed to Harold Gates at hgates@matcmadison.edu. Come celebrate the diversity of Madison on Wednesday!
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Final Grade Rosters
Final Grade Rosters are due in the Registrar's or Campus Administrator's office by 4:00 on May 16.****************
Fall Continuing Student Scheduling
Returning "program" students will be scheduling their fall classes beginning May 2 in accordance with the number of credits they have accumulated. Students will be invoiced in May for fall fees. Invoices will be generated weekly following registration. Fall invoices will be due July 21. Degree "undeclared" students will schedule by phone starting July 25.****************
Summer School Student Scheduling
Currently enrolled program students will be able to schedule at the same time they schedule their fall classes. New program and undeclared students will begin scheduling on May 9. Summer fees are due per the date on the invoice, typically 20 days from the date of registration.****************
Tech Academy Registration is now Open!
Tech Academy 2005: 10 Years of Good, Bad and Ugly Technology will start May 17-19. All registration will be online and close on May 10 by noon. There will be NO PAPER copies of sessions or descriptions, but a PDF copy can be printed from the web http://matcmadison.edu/hr/techacademy. A grid of all the sessions is also available by clicking on the session overview. You will get this grid with the room numbers in your packet when you come. Please register to make sure you get a T-shirt and goodies. Failing to register might cause you not to get one. There will be a Western Barbeque for the closing session on Thursday, so be sure to register for that also.****************
Calling All Crafters, Hobbyists, Artists! Donate to the WACTE Silent Auction
The MATC Chapter, Chapter 27, of the Wisconsin Association for Career and Technical Education (or WACTE for short) is sponsoring a Silent Auction on August 23 during the first Convocation Day of the fall semester. Proceeds will benefit WACTE, an organization devoted to promoting technical and career education. If you sew, quilt, paint, work with wood, make jewelry or have a nice item you think folks would like and you would like to help out the organization, please bring it to Pat Prihoda in Auto Parts/District Stores (at Truax) or give her a call (246-6062) or email (pprihoda@matcmadison.edu). WACTE raises money for student scholarships and offers professional development opportunities to its members.****************
Let's Talk Assessment...
Room 380 A&B Truax Campus - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 17
Wednesday, May 18Drop in for one-on-one help:
Complete Your Program Learning Outcomes Matrix
Arts & Sciences Course Analysis Forms
Review and Consult on Formative and Summative Assessment Tools (Bring your assessments)
Review and Clarify Existing Criteria on Assignments or AssessmentsNo registration necessary.
Contact: Mary Vlisides, Assessment Consultant, 259-2957.
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Defibrillator Overview Sessions at DTEC and Commercial Avenue
DTEC and Commercial Ave. will be receiving Automated External Defibrillator (AED) units to keep on site. AED units can save the life of a person under cardiac arrest. Anyone interested in learning about the AED unit can attend the following sessions:DTEC AED OVERVIEW
Wednesday May 4, 2005, 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Room D125COMMERCIAL AVE. AED OVERVIEW
Wednesday May 4, 2005, 1:00 - 1:45 p.m.
CAEC room A262These sessions will not certify you to use the equipment, but will provide an overview. To reserve a spot in one of the sessions, contact the EH&S office at 246-6291, or email Cynthia Eghbalnia at ceghbalnia@matcmadison.edu.
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Truax Bookstore Sweatshirt Sale
The Truax Bookstore is offering 30% off sweatshirts during the week of finals, May 9-13. This is your last chance until November for a great clothing sale!****************
Super Show 2005
Last performance this week! MATC Community Show Choir's Spring Super Show 2005: "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. Bring the whole family to the last show of the season on Friday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m., 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.****************
Staff Update
MATC Positions:
Information Technology Instructor (Networking)
Information Technology Instructor (Object Oriented Programming)Other Institutions:
No information this week.Additional information on the above positions is available in the Human Resources Office, or call 246-6905.
Kids' Poster Contest for National Safety Month
In honor of National Safety Month (June), the MATC Safety Committee is sponsoring a kids' poster contest with the theme of outdoor summer safety (i.e., sun safety, bike safety, picnic safety, water safety, severe weather safety, etc.) Any children of MATC staff or students are invited to enter the contest. Entries are due by May 6. Prizes will be awarded. To participate, please see the details and rules for poster entries at http://matcmadison.edu/matc/news/documents/StaffBulletinLinks/KidsSafetyPosterContest.pdf.Questions may directed to Cynthia Eghbalnia at ceghbalnia@matcmadison.edu or 608-246-6291.
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Truax Fitness Center Offers Many Summer Activities for Kids
• Basketball and Volleyball Camps
• Swimming Lessons
• Basketball League
• Friday Night Family SwimFor more information or a brochure, check out our new website at www.matcmadison.edu/fitnesscenter.
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Truax Fitness Center - Summer Hours Available!
Go to the NEW Fitness Center website at www.matcmadison.edu/fitnesscenter for more information.****************
Nominations Sought for Outstanding Employee or Team Award
In recognition of MATC's inspiring and resourceful faculty and staff, the Recognition and Awards Committee will begin presenting Outstanding Employee or Team Award more than once a year. Since the award is nomination-based, the committee needs your input! Nominate a team or employee who upholds the college values of excellence, respect, and integrity. Consider coworkers or teams who inspire with their enthusiasm and ability to accomplish astonishing things, solve problems, make a richer experience for students, or simply make your daily job better.You can learn more and obtain nomination forms at http://matcmadison.edu/recognition or request an electronic or hard copy by emailing vweihman@matcmadison.edu. Nominations are due by May 12.
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Now You Can Chat With a Librarian 24/7!
The MATC Libraries have expanded their chat reference service to provide students and staff with online assistance from librarians 24 hours a day seven days a week. MATC librarians are online to answer questions Monday and Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. During the other hours, librarians from the Statewide Ask Wisconsin Consortium will answer questions. To chat with a librarian, click on the ask a librarian link on the MATC Libraries' homepage (http://matcmadison.edu/library/library/).****************
Library Research Help Available
Do your students need extra help with their library research? Reference librarians are available in the library for one-on-one assistance. Drop in for immediate assistance or make an appointment. Appointments may be made in person, by calling 243-4264 or by emailing ndowd@matcmadison.edu.****************
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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