Issue Number : 47

June 6, 2005

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

WEEKLY DEADLINE : WEDNESDAY AT NOON

President's Message

Dear Faculty and Staff,
I'm writing this message from my new (temporary) office at the Downtown Education Center. You can find me in Room D302. The other staff from the Office of the President (Ellen Hustad and Nancy Reinhardt) are located in Room D304.

I know this surge is unsettling for many people. Thanks for all the cooperation that we have received from the movers and the "movees." What a great opportunity this gives us to gain a different perspective on the college. I'd like to include a huge thank you to the staff of DoETS and Facilities, as well as the offices that surged this week.

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," as mentioned to me by a former student: Kate Grovergrys, Spanish instructor, and Jody Thrush-Withers, Arts & Sciences dean.

Other MATC Marvels
The June issue of Madison Magazine featured our very own Darlene Weisberger in a story called "Threads Of Hope," chronicling breast cancer survivor stories. Darlene works at the Truax Enrollment Center. You can read the article at: http://www.madisonmagazine.com/article.php?section_id=918&xstate=view_story&story_id=201483.

I would like to recognize the MATC Team who participated in the Race for the Cure event last Saturday: Sue Carter, Debbie Derr, Pearl Dunn, Ellen Hustad, Marilyn Fayram, Sarah Fowles, Rosanne Glick, Jill Gmeinder and her daughter Kelsey, Carol Kalscheur, Mary Kuhn, Jill Mason, Diana Paynter, Nancy Reinhardt and Nancy Schley.

On Sunday, the Wisconsin State Journal covered the Race for the Cure event and featured a group photo of breast cancer survivors. Our very own Ellen Hustad and Nancy Schley are a pictured in this group photo. My goal for next year's race is to at least double, if not triple, the number of participants in the Race for the Cure event to show our support for this most worthy cause. Keep it in mind for 2006.

Sherry Masters, retired mathematics instructor for 30 years, was also highlighted in Sunday's Wisconsin State Journal in the "Know Your Madisonian" section.

The new PeopleSoft Finance system went live last week - very successfully. Congratulations to everyone who made that happen!

Highlights of my week:
I had the opportunity to listen to the AQIP reports of three work groups and would like to comment on how great a group they are, doing such important work. They show us all what "continuous improvement" is all about. Thanks to all of our AQIP work group members. Other highlights from my week included:

• Met Richard Corley, artistic director, and Elizabeth Fadell, managing director, of the Madison Repertory Theatre

• Attended College Council meeting

• Held a graduation follow-up meeting

• Was present for the district board appointments, which were made Tuesday evening

• Met with part-time union members John Hueschen, Nancy McMahon and Sandra Docter

• Attended board orientation for Vera Riley and Bob Elkins with John Ashley, Gerald McGowan, Judy Ecker and Ellen Hustad

• Met with the Gainesville Florida Chamber of Commerce members

• Taped intervew for the show, "For The Record" (did you watch the program on WISC-TV Channel 3 yesterday?)

• Welcomed the Latino community to the Educational Opportunities Workshop Summer 2005 Series at DTEC Saturday morning

Remember this is the first official week of the summer flex schedule. The most important issue is serving our students and, at the same time, allowing for flexibility in scheduling and a little bit of R&R.

Happy trails to all until we "surge" again!

-- Bettsey

Bettsey L. Barhorst, President

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Current Activities & Events

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

Tuesday, June 7:
Weight Watchers, 11:30 a.m., 216

Wednesday, June 8:
Learning Programs Administrators, 8:30 a.m., 120B
Outreach Learning Administrators, 10:00 a.m., TEC Center-108
District Board, 5:30 p.m., DTEC-240

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Thursday, June 9:
ALD Graduation, 7:00 p.m., Theater, Reception Following in Cafeteria

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UPCOMING SUMMER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Check out the Technology Training opportunities for the summer 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. Contact Irene Rauwald 243-4380 for personal Guide at Your Side sessions or if you have questions. Please register at least 5 working days before the class. You will be notified if class is canceled due to low enrollment.

Wednesday, June 8
Advanced Excel, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 9
Advanced Word, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 15
Publisher, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 16
Beginning/Intermediate PowerPoint, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  

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Announcements 

Truax Bookstore Backpack Sale!
Just in time for summer school, the Truax Bookstore is offering 20% off backpacks the week of June 13-17. Come by and check out the selection available.

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GET INVOLVED!
The Combined Charitable Campaign is in search of its next leader and committee members. In a leader, the Combined Charitable Campaign seeks someone who will coordinate an excellent and hard-working committee to raise funds from MATC faculty and staff for local organizations that make a difference in our community. In committee members, the Combined Charitable Campaign seeks staff/faculty members who are passionate about the social service, environmental, and health organizations in our community, and who are willing to follow through with one or two tasks related to the campaign. Some refer to this campaign as the "United Way" campaign, and it is different from the MATC Foundation's Faculty/Staff Campaign, which raises funds for scholarships and programs here at MATC.

The Combined Charitable Campaign Committee is a college work team.

Interested? Come to our next organizational meeting on Thursday, June 16, at noon. The room number will be sent in next week's staff bulletin. Email sfowles@matcmadison.edu with questions. If you can't make the meeting, but want to participate, email sfowles@matcmadison.edu.

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The MATC Foundation Presents the 3rd Annual MATC at the Mallards! Tickets are Limited!
Join MATC graduates, faculty, students and staff at the 3rd Annual MATC at the Mallards on Saturday, July 23. President Barhorst will throw the first pitch! Anna Purnell will sing the national anthem! The winner of the raffle for a Cancun vacation will be drawn and announced! Don't miss it! The tailgate starts at 4:00 p.m. The game starts at 6:00 p.m. At 8:00 p.m., raffle winners will be announced. After the game, there will be fireworks!

Tickets are $20 each for adults, and $10 each for children under 14. The ticket price includes a game ticket, ballpark food and beverages, and a unique MATC at the Mallards commemorative souvenir.

To register, submit payment to the MATC Foundation, 3550 Anderson St, Madison, WI, 53704 with your name and, if applicable, the names of the ticketed participants in your group. Write "Mallards" on the memo line of your check. You may also pay by credit card. Questions? Call 246-6451.

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Staff Update

No staff updates at this time.

MATC Positions:
Instructional Assistant I-Automotive
Entitlement Grants Specialist
Sign Language Interpreter
Administrative Clerk IV-Portage (PT)
Administrative Clerk I-DTEC Administration, Support & Outreach (PT)
Real Estate/Paralegal Instructor
Cabinetmaking/Construction Instructor
Dental Assistant Instructor (Replacement)

Other Institutions:
No information 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  

Institutional Marketing and Public Relations Service Availability
In the next week, IMPR will be moving their offices and staff from the Administration Building to Commercial Avenue. In addition, IMPR is beginning production of our Fall 2005 Class Schedule. As such, IMPR will not be able to process any new project requests until Monday, June 13. Thanks for your patience, and if you have any questions or urgent requests, please contact Janet Kelly (jkelly@matcmadison.edu, 246-6127) or Denise O'Rourke (dorourke@matcmadison.edu, 246-6921).

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Sign up for Budget Inquiry Training for New PeopleSoft Finance Version 8.8
Attention all program budget managers, administrative assistants, lead teachers and others with a need to view budget activity: The Department of Financial Management will be offering two-hour training sessions to prepare you for the upgrade of PeopleSoft Finance, which will be in use as of June 1, 2005.

If you use the Finance system, you will be contacted soon by your manager or via email with specific information about training sessions you can attend in the months of June and July.

Please share this information with anyone you feel should have an opportunity for training. If you do not receive an email about training or if you have questions, contact Mary Rapp (mrapp@matcmadison.edu) who can help you get training.

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Truax Bookstore Hours
The hours for the Truax Bookstore will change for the next few weeks and are as follows:

May 16-June 10: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday
June 13-July 29: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday and 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Fridays
Closed on May 30 and July 4 for holidays and June 28-30 for inventory

Please save this for future reference and have a great summer! - The Truax Bookstore Staff!

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DTEC Bookstore Hours
The hours of operation for the Downtown Bookstore (D142) for summer 2005 are as follows:

May 16 to June 3: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
June 6 to June 27: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June 28 to 30: CLOSED for annual inventory
July 1 to August 19: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

DTEC Central Services (DTEC Mailroom and DTEC Receiving) will continue to process mail and deliver packages during this period. Thanks to everyone for a great 2004-2005 academic year. Have a great summer, and hope to see you soon! - Downtown Bookstore & Central Services

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Truax Mail Center Summer Hours
Effective Monday, May 16, 2005, we will be closing at 4:30 p.m. All mail must be in the Mail Center by 3:15 p.m. to insure they are mailed out the same day. UPS will remain the same with a deadline by 2:30 p.m. daily.

We will be doing ONE mail run each day effective May 31, 2005. We will leave Truax at 11:30 a.m., stopping at Commercial Avenue, DTEC, and TEC Corridor. This means any campuses with outgoing mail MUST have it ready prior to the pickup. Please adjust accordingly. Thanks for your cooperation. Have a great summer! - Kathy Waters, Gerry Smiley, and Mail Center Staff

 

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