September 14, 2009
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF THE MILWAUKEE AREA
TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT, WISCONSIN
A regular open meeting of the EDUCATION, SERVICES, AND INSTITUTIONAL
RELATIONS COMMITTEE of the Milwaukee Area Technical College District
Board, Wisconsin, will be held in the BOARD ROOM (ROOM M210) of the
MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE, 700 West State Street, Milwaukee,
Wisconsin on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, beginning at 3:00 P.M.* The
agenda** for said meeting is presented as follows:
The agenda for said meeting is presented as follows:
A. Roll Call
B. Compliance with the Open Meetings Law
C. Approval of Minutes – August 20, 2009 - Attachment 1
D. Comments from the Public
E. Action Items
1. Tentative Meeting Schedule – Attachment 2
2. Resolution in Support of the America Graduation Initiative – Attachment 3
F. Discussion Items
1.
Advisory Committee Community Relations – Attachment 4
2.
Policy Review – A0101 – MATC Mission Statement – Attachment 5
G. Information Items
1.
Enrollment Update
H. Miscellaneous Items
1. Communications and Petitions
1. Communications and Petitions
2. Information Items
I.
Old Business/New Business
1. Date of Next Meeting:
October 21, 2009
Board Room (M210)
Milwaukee Campus
Committee Members: Holmes, Michalski, Webber
*
Other members of the MATC Board may be present, although they
will not be participating as members of this committee. This
meeting may be conducted in part by telephone. Telephone
speakers will be available to allow the public to hear those parts of
the proceedings that are open to the public.
**
Action may be taken on any agenda item, whether designated as an
action item or not. Agenda items may be moved into Closed
Session for discussion when it becomes apparent that a Closed
Session is appropriate under Section 19.85 of the Wisconsin
Statutes. The Board may return into Open Session to take action on
any item discussed in Closed Session.
Reasonable accommodations are available through the ADA Office for individuals
who need assistance. Please call 414-297-6221 to schedule services at least 48
hours prior to the meeting.
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Attachment ESIR - 1
MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD
EDUCATION, SERVICES, AND INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS
August 20, 2009
CALL TO ORDER
The regular monthly meeting of the Education, Services, and Institutional Relations
Committee of the Milwaukee Area Technical College District Board was held in open
session on Monday, August 20, 2009, and called to order by Director Holmes at 5:01
p.m. in the Board Room, Room M210, at the Milwaukee Campus of Milwaukee Area
Technical College.
ITEM A:
ROLL CALL
Present: Ms. Melanie Holmes, Mr. Thomas Michalski, Mr. Bobbie Webber
ITEM B:
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW
The Education, Services, and Institutional Relations Committee meeting was noticed
in compliance with the Wisconsin Open Meetings Law.
ITEM C:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – June 18, 2009 – Attachment 1
Motion:
The minutes were approved without objection.
Action:
Motion approved.
ITEM D:
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
ITEM E:
ACTION ITEMS
E-1 Tentative Meeting Schedule – Attachment 2
Discussion:
Due to scheduling conflicts of the committee members, Thursday evenings will not
work for the meetings. The new date/time will be Wednesday’s at 3:00 PM. This item
will be brought back to the committee for approval in September.
E-2 Resolution to Approve the Scope Proposal For New Program Titled
Sustainable Facility Operations (10-481-2)– Attachment 3
Discussion:
Dr. Evonne Carter, provost, introduced Mr. Michael Jenkins, curriculum manager, and
Dr. Joe Jacobsen, associate dean. Mr. Jenkins explained that this is step 4 of a 5
step process to create a new program.
Motion:
It was moved by Mr. Webber, seconded by Mr. Michalski, to approve Resolution to
Approve the Scope Proposal For New Program Titled Sustainable Facility Operations
(10-481-2) – Attachment 3.
Education, Services, and Institutional Relations
Minutes of May 18, 2009
Page 2
Action:
Motion Approved
ITEM G:
DISCUSSION ITEMS
G-1 Transfer Update
Discussion
Dr. Carter introduced Barbara Cannell, interim associate provost. Ms. Cannell
explained that MATC has 420 articulation agreements with colleges and universities
across Wisconsin and the Nation. The Transfer Information System that MATC
partners with UWM on equivalencies between the schools is being worked on this
summer. Phase 2 of the Transfer Information Study is being conducted this year by
the University of California. Representatives will be on campus to look at our
practices during the month of September. Results of this study will be shared with
ESIR at a later date. There was a discussion related to the students that transfer from
MATC to other colleges and if they graduate from those other institutions.
G-2 Deregistration Update
Discussion
Mr. Al Pinckney, interim vice president, Student Services. Mr. Pinckney briefly
explained the deregistration process. Although this process was not implemented for
Fall 2009, it will be reinstituted for Spring 2010.
PROGRAM QUALITY REVIEW
G-3 Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program – Attachment 4
Discussion
Dr. Carter briefly explained the Program Quality Review process. Dr. Carter
Introduced Ms. Dessie Levy, dean, Health Occupations; Ms. Sharon Abston-Coleman,
associate dean, Health Occupations; and, Ms. Cindy Steffan, faculty, Pharmacy
Technician Diploma program. Ms. Steffen explained that this is a two-semester
technical diploma program. Ms. Abston-Coleman briefly explained the action plan
initiatives to be implemented this fiscal year. In April 2009, the Pharmacy Technician
program received full accreditation from the American Society of Health Area
Scientists.
G-4Renal Dialysis Technician Program – Attachment 5
Discussion
Dr. Carter introduced Dr. Nancy Vrabec, associate dean, Health Occupations and Ms.
Judy Theune, faculty, Renal Dialysis Technician program. Dr. Vrabec explained that
this is a two-semester technical diploma program. Ms. Theune briefly explained the
action plan initiatives to be implemented this fiscal year.
ITEM H:
INFORMATION ITEMS
H- Quarterly Advisory Committee Report – Attachment 6
Mr. Jenkins briefly explained the function and make-up of advisory committees. Ms.
Holmes expressed the need to ensure these committees are known to the business
community of the MATC district.
Education, Services, and Institutional Relations
Minutes of May 18, 2009
Page 3
H-2 Enrollment Update
Enrollment is up approximately 9% from this same period last year. Associate Degree
FTEs are up approximately 7%.
ITEM I:
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
I-1 COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
None
I-2 INFORMATION ITEMS
ITEM J:
OLD BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS –
Date of Next Meeting: September 16, 2009; 3:00 PM
Milwaukee Campus, Board Room (M210)
ADJOURNMENT
The Committee adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Michele M. Conroy
Administrative Specialist to the Provost
Attachment ESIR - 2
Tentative FY2009-2010
Education, Services, and Institutional Relations Committee
Meeting Schedule
All ESIR meetings will begin at 3:00 p.m.
ESIR Meeting Schedule
Board Meeting Schedule
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Attachment ESIR – 3
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE
AMERICAN GRADUATION INITIATIVE
Background
On July 14, 2009, President Obama announced the American Graduation Initiative in which he outlined his plan to
reform the country’s community colleges calling for an additional 5 million community college graduates by 2020,
and new initiatives to teach Americans the skills they will need to compete with workers from other nations.
President Obama recognized that community colleges are the largest part of America’s higher education system,
enrolling more than 6 million students, offering affordable tuition, open admission policies, flexible course
schedules, and convenient locations and that they are the key to rebuilding the capacity and competitiveness of the
America’s workforce.
To support this initiative $12 billion will be needed over the next ten years to increase the effectiveness and impact
of community colleges, raise graduation rates, modernize facilities and create new online learning opportunities.
The cost of this initiative will be paid for through a package that cuts waste out of the student loan program,
increases Pell Grant Scholarships and reduces the deficit.
Resolution
WHEREAS, community and technical colleges are the largest and fastest growing sector of higher
education in the United States, educating more than 45% of all undergraduate students as well as more than 5
million additional non-credit students; and
WHEREAS, there is a national consensus that the United States needs to provide higher education
opportunities to a greater number of its citizens not only as a moral, social and economic imperative but also to
ensure our country’s competitiveness in the international marketplace; and
WHEREAS, community and technical colleges need a national focus and increased financial and related
support in order to fully realize their potential in helping all Americans reach their educational, career and personal
goals; and
WHEREAS, community and technical colleges serve a vital and necessary role in partnering with
businesses and industry to train and re-train the workforce of today and into the future through meeting the demands
of the marketplace; and
WHEREAS, President Obama’s “America Graduation Initiative” recognizes the centrality of community
and technical colleges to America’s well-being, and the need for increased financial resources to help meet the many
needs of its students; and
WHEREAS, President Obama has specifically set the goal of increasing the number of community college
graduates by 5 million by 2020, along with ambitious goals concerning postsecondary education; and
WHEREAS, through this initiative President Obama recognizes the increased importance and relevancy of
community and technical colleges in raising American’s skills and education levels in order to keep American
businesses competitive.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Milwaukee Area Technical College District Board formally
endorses the American Graduation Initiative and commits to doing everything it can to promote and achieve its
endorsement and meet it objectives.
Attachment ESIR - 4
Attachment ESIR - 5
matc
POLICY
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Title: MATC MISSION STATEMENT
Code:
Authority: Wis. Stats., 38.001; Wis. Admin. Code, WTCSB
Original Adoption:
Revised/Reviewed:
Effective:
TCS Chapter 6; Board Minutes, 7/13/81, 3/22/82,
10/18/83, 2/17/87, 6/17/91, 1/25/95, 6/23/98;
9/25/07
A0101
7/13/81
9/25/07
9/26/07
Mission Statement
Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is a publicly supported comprehensive
higher education institution committed to increasing the potential and productivity
of the people in its district through the delivery of high-quality instruction and
programs which are consistent with current and emerging educational and labor
market needs. General Education is an integral part of MATC programs which
provides the knowledge and conceptual abilities that college-educated adults must
have to achieve in occupational skills training and to perform more effectively in
the demanding, complex world in which they live.
Educational and Training Initiatives in Support of the MATC Mission
As outlined in the Wisconsin Statutes, Section 38.001, the MATC District Board endorses
the following educational and training initiatives in support of this mission as determined
by community needs and financial capabilities:
a.
Occupational programs and courses to prepare students for entry or reentry into the
job market or to pursue further education;
b.
Education, training, and retraining which are necessary to maintain employability in
a technically changing workplace;
c.
Liberal Arts and Science courses to complement occupationally specific instruction
and to provide a transfer option for those who choose to pursue further education at
an upper division college or university;
d.
Developmental education in basic skills where necessary for effective participation
in occupational training, in employment, and in further higher education;
e.
Coordination, cooperation, and contracting with business; industry; labor;
elementary, secondary, and higher education; and governmental agencies to
provide educational opportunities to residents of the district;
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matc
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Title: MATC MISSION STATEMENT
Code:
A0101
f.
Educational programs and technical assistance to support the economic
development efforts within the district;
g.
Opportunities for personal, civic, and multicultural enrichment through courses and
activities to improve the quality of life for residents of the district;
h.
Flexible instructional delivery systems designed to meet the unique and changing
needs of the learner; and
i.
Programs focused on creating an understanding of the global economy and
enhancing the international competitiveness of the district's business and industry.
MATC is committed to providing the highest quality educational opportunities for all of the
citizens of the district. Further, it is dedicated to providing a diverse and well-trained
workforce for the community. Through close collaboration with educational institutions,
the public and private sectors, labor, and community organizations, MATC will provide
leadership in efforts to educate all of its citizens. MATC is committed to being the
licensee for WMVS-TV, Channel 10, and WMVT-TV, Channel 36, as nonprofit
educational and public television stations serving the people of southeastern Wisconsin.
MATC will maintain an institutional environment which champions diversity; which
promotes student well-being; which facilitates and encourages learning and multicultural
understanding; where students and staff value quality education; which mirrors the ethnic
and gender composition of the community; and which creates public understanding of
and commitment to MATC and its value to the community.
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