Issue Number : 49

June 20, 2005

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

WEEKLY DEADLINE : WEDNESDAY AT NOON

President's Message

Dear Faculty and Staff,

I hope you enjoyed a great Father's Day and are ready to tackle our second week of summer classes.  

MATC Marvels

Last week the DTEC was buzzing with faculty members attending the Learning Academy coordinated by Patrick Barlow, staff development coordinator, and Sandy Philip, technology training coordinator, along with team members Wendy Arena, adult basic ed instructor; Maxine Goldberg, reading/college success instructor; Betty Hurd, fashion marketing instructor; Gwen Torkelson, assessment manager; and Geraldo VilaCruz, counselor.

MATC has once again received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial reporting from the Governor Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. I would like to recognize the accounting team that made this possible:

Accounting Staff - Ryan Liebert, Bonny Laufenberg

Accounts Receiveable Staff - Amy Brown, Cathy Frank, Alane Spatola

Accounts Payable Staff - Sherrie Orcholski, Patty Whisenant, BJ Landgraf, Susan Vedvig

Payroll Staff - Patty Pilsner, Amy Krumenauer, Brian Nesbit, Kate Burr, Melissa Lapp

Purchasing Staff - Sandy Middleton, Linda Geier, Jan West

Bursar Office Staff - Gladys McKay-Lenius, Judy Nelson, Martha Klaila, Terry Wermuth, Karen Gretschmann, Tonya Vertein, Patty Keena-Brigson, Jim Ackerman

To have the quality of work you do on a daily basis confirmed by such a rigorous outside review is a high statement to the quality of work that you do every day.  Way to go!!!

I want to remind all of you who are participating in flex schedules this summer: don't forget to change your outgoing voice mail to reflect your summer flex hours!

To help students, potential students, our colleagues and other customers during the summer flex schedule, you may want your voice mail to include notice of your hours. You may also want to let callers know when they may expect a return call if they leave a message for you and include the name and phone number of a colleague who can assist them while you are out. Make sure the colleague will indeed be present on your off-day, and that he/she is equipped to appropriately answer the questions or take a message. This information is invaluable when students or parents call or when a colleague is trying to re-direct a visitor or caller to the college.

Highlights of my week:

  • On Monday I served on a student engagement symposium panel at the League for Innovation's Learning College Summit held in Oak Brook, Illinois. There were 250 people in the audience of which five were MATC staff, and the following MATC folks were presenters at the conference: Kate Grovergrys, spanish instructor; Jody Thrush, dean of Arts and Sciences; and Alda Preston, associate dean of Alternative Learning.
  • Tuesday morning I welcomed the faculty attending the Learning Academy and had a chance to listen to a portion of special guest Dr. Rita Smilkstein's talk about brain-based learning for student success.
  • I also attended College Council Tuesday afternoon as well as the Madison Symphony Orchestra's annual meeting.
  • On Wednesday I had the opportunity to meet Robert D'Angelo, the president and CEO of the Overture Center for the Arts. I also attended the Automotive Technology student orientation at Truax.
  • I visited with Joanne Berg, UW-Madison associate vice chancellor for academic staff, to talk about UW-Connections, and met with MATC board trustee Judy Ecker and new board member Jon Bales.
  • Friday morning I visited the Barber/Cosmetology Program and attended the Governor's press conference at the TEC Center.

    -- 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 21:
Weight Watchers, 11:30 a.m., 216

Wednesday, June 22:
Convocation Days Planning Team, 11:00 a.m., 274B
DMI Mtg., 12:15 p.m., 274B

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Wednesday, June 22:
Color Management For Printing Workshop, 8:00 a.m., 192AB

Thursday, June 23:
Civil Engineering Workshop, 8:00 a.m., 161
Madison Lancers Softball Game, 5:30 p.m., Softball Field

Friday, June 24:
WTCS Tour Of Excellence, 8:00 a.m., 120AB
Civil Engineering Workshop, 8:00 a.m., 161

Saturday, June 25:
Badger State Games-Basketball, 8:00 a.m., Gym
Peter Pan Ballet Performance, 1:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Theater

Sunday, June 26:
Badger State Games-Basketball, 9:00 a.m., Gym

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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 22
Computer Shortcuts, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 23
Advanced PowerPoint, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 29
Access 1 (Tables), 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 30
GroupWise, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Announcements 

Franklin University's Community College Alliance Adds Two New Online Bachelor Degree Options
Franklin University's Community College Alliance (CCA) announces the addition of two new majors to the lineup of online degree completion programs. Bachelor of Science degrees in Human Resources Management and Marketing will be available to students starting Fall Trimester 2005. The CCA is an online bachelor's degree completion program that combines on-campus classes at Madison Area Technical College (MATC) with online classes through Franklin University. For more information, visit Franklin's Community College Alliance Web site at www.alliance.franklin.edu or call 1-888-341-6237.

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Limited Mail Center Services June 16 through 28 &
Change of Location for Exterior Mail Collection Box at Truax
Please note that list cleaning, address/ASN inkjetting and Non-Profit mailings will not be available from June 16 through June 28. If you have large bulk mailings, other than First Class Mail, we have the capabilities of sending it off campus at your expense.

Those of you looking for the mail collection box which was outside the door between the Admin building and the main building, it was moved for the summer. It is now located directly south of the Admin building by the bridge. This move was necessary to accommodate the construction in the 25-minute parking lot. Collection time remains the same. The mailbox will be moved back to its original location when the construction is completed in August.

Thank you for your understanding. Any questions, call Gerry at 246-6305 or Scott at 246-6018.

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Staff Update

New Hires:
Percy Brown - Educational Support Worker III - Youth Programming (PT)
Amanda Postel - Administrative Clerk I - Youth Programming (PT)
Roxanne Rios - Educational Support Worker III - Youth Programming (PT)

Retirements:
Pearl Dunn, Facilities Department, effective July 5, 2005
Juan Morales, Multicultural Services, effective July 5, 2005
Stephen Schwegel, BICS, effective July 1, 2005

MATC Positions:
Educational Support Specialist III-Multicultural Services (Grant funded, Internal Only)
Sign Language Interpreter
Regional Campus Coordinator (PT)
Instructional Assistant I-Diesel & Heavy Equipment
Diesel & Heavy Equipment Instructor
Emergency Medical Services Instructor
Plumbing Instructor

Other Institutions:
Lakeshore Technical College has the following openings:
- Community Outreach Liaison (part-time, 2 positions)
- Maintenance Mechanic
- Specialist - Machine Tool Operations

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

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General Information  

Watch President Barhorst's Channel 3 TV Appearance on MATC Website
On Sunday, June 5, MATC President Bettsey Barhorst appeared on the WISC-TV Channel 3 program, For The Record, to discuss MATC's role in the community and the state. A video of her appearance is available from the MATC Website.

In the 22 minute video, Barhorst provides her perspective on everything from the statewide nursing shortage to TABOR as she is interviewed by WIBA Radio News Director Joshua Wescott, a former student of our EMT program. Please note that the video is currently unavailable to computers connecting from outside the MATC network. However, if you are accessing the internet from any MATC campus, you will be able to view the QuickTime video.

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MATC Summer Blood Drive
Join your coworkers and help save lives! Wednesday, July 6 from 8 a.m. to noon at Truax, 120AB (Gourmet Dining Rooms). Appointments are recommended, but not necessary. To make an appointment, log on at www.givelife.org or call 227-1357.

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AQIP Portfolio Available for Viewing Online
The MATC AQIP Portfolio is complete and has been electronically sent to the Higher Learning Commission! It was sent on its due date, May 31, after a final week of edits, formatting and the creation of an index linking our AQIP work to the HLC's general criterion for accreditation. Feedback from the appraisal team should be received around the end of August. You can view the full document in sections on our website or go to the Faculty and Staff page and click --> Strategic Effectiveness --> AQIP --> Systems portfolio.

A BIG THANKS goes to the writers: Scott Beard, Joan Grosse and Janice Mettauer who worked endless hours perfecting this portfolio.

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GET INVOLVED!
The Combined Charitable Campaign is a college work team 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.

Interested? Come to our next organizational meeting on Thursday, June 16, at noon in room 387 at Truax. If you have questions or if you can't make the meeting, but want to participate, email Sarah Fowles at 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 p.m. The game starts at 6 p.m. At 8 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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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 has been in use since 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:

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:

Now 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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