December 7, 2011
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 Te
chnical 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 Monday, December 12, 2011, beginning at 5:00 P.M.*
The agenda for said meeting is presented as follows:
A. Roll Call
0B
B. Compliance with the Open Meetings Law
C. Approval of Minutes – November 14, 2011 - Attachment 1
D. Comments from the Public
E. Action Items
1B
1. Resolution to Approve the Title/Number Change for the Program Titled Air
Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating (30-401-1) – Attachment 2
F. Discussion Items
1.
Program Quality Review:
a.
Barber Cosmetologist Diploma – Attachment 3
b.
Paralegal Associate Degree – Attachment 4
2.
Dashboard Indicators – Attachment 5
3.
Policy Review –
a.
Policy G0050 – Freedom of Speech on Campus – Attachment 6
b.
Policy F0500 – Student Financial Aids – Attachment 7
c.
Policy F0900 – Standards of Academic Success and Financial Aid
Eligibility – Attachment 8
4.
Child Care Update – Attachment 9
G. Information Items
1.
Enrollment Update
H. Miscellaneous Items
3B
1. Communications and Petitions
2. Information Items
I.
Old Business/New Business
1. Date of Next Meeting:
January 17, 2012
Board Room (M210)
Milwaukee Campus
Committee Members: Baker, 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 414-297-6610 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
November 14, 2011
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, November 14, 2011, and called to order by Ms. Lauren Baker at
5:03 p.m. in the Board Room, Room M210, at the Milwaukee Campus of Milwaukee
Area Technical College.
ITEM A:
ROLL CALL
Present: Ms. Lauren Baker, Mr. Bobbie Webber
Excused: Mr. Tom Michalski
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 – October 17, 2011 – Attachment 1
Motion:
The minutes were approved without objection.
ITEM D:
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
ITEM E:
ACTION ITEMS
None
ITEM F:
DISCUSSION ITEMS
F-1 Program Quality Review:
a.
Discussion:
Environmental Pollution and Water Quality Associate Degree –
Attachment 2
Ms. Barbara Cannell, associate provost, introduced Dr. Mohammad Dakwar,
dean, School of Business; Dr. Mercedes Fisher, associate dean, School of
Business; and Ms. Kathy Bates and Mr. Gerald Ortiz, faculty, Environmental
Pollution and Water Quality Associate Degree program. Dr. Dakwar briefly
highlighted the program. Dr. Fisher explained that this is the only program of
its kind in the state. Ms. Bates noted that both minority and non-minority
Education, Services, and Institutional Relations
Minutes of November 14, 2011
Page 2
course completion and second year retention are the areas noted on the
action plan for this year. Ms. Bates highlighted some of the community
activities that the students have been involved in.
b. IT Computer Support Specialist Associate Degree – Attachment 3
Discussion:
Dr. Dakwar and Dr. Fisher introduced Ms. Debra Theel, faculty, IT Computer
Support Specialist program. Dr. Dakwar briefly outlined how this program fits
within the information technology group of programs. Dr. Dakwar also briefly
highlighted the program. Dr. Fisher noted that this program has shifted from
computer repair to the frontline support positions. Ms. Theel noted that
minority course completion, nontraditional enrollment and job placement are
the areas noted on the action plan for this year.
c. IT Network Specialist Associate Degree – Attachment 4
Discussion:
Dr. Dakwar and Dr. Fisher introduced Mr. Patrick Feder, faculty, IT Network
Specialist program. Dr. Dakwar highlighted the program. Dr. Fisher noted that
there are many professional/industry certificates that can be obtained as part
of this program. Mr. Feder noted that course completion, third year retention,
and job placement are the areas noted on the action plan for this year.
F-2 Dashboard Indicators – Attachment 5
Discussion:
Ms. Cannell introduced Dr. Thomas Pilarzyk, director, Institutional Research and
Strategic Planning. Dr. Pilarzyk briefly reviewed the information contained on the
each of the dashboard slides related to the Enrollment indicator.
F-3 Grants Update – Attachment 6
Discussion:
Ms. Cheralyn Randall, manager, Grants and Development. Ms. Randall noted that
MATC has acquired approximately $4.5 million dollars in various grants. Ms. Randall
briefly explained each of the grants.
F-4 Freedom of Speech on Campus
Discussion:
Dr. Michael Burke, president, reviewed the policies and procedures related to freedom
of speech on all MATC campuses. Dr. Burke introduced Ms. Janice Falkenberg, vice
president and general counsel. Ms. Falkenberg briefly outlined portions of policies,
procedures, and Student Handbook Guidelines as well as Frist Amendment
protections. Baker requested that a policy be developed to outline freedom of speech
at MATC.
ITEM G:
INFORMATION ITEMS
G-1 Enrollment Update
Discussion:
Mr. Al Pinckney, vice president, Student Services noted that the Administration
continues to implement strategies to address the decrease in FTEs.
ITEM H:
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Education, Services, and Institutional Relations
Minutes of November 14, 2011
Page 3
H-1 Communications and Petitions
None
H-2 Information Items
None
ITEM I:
OLD BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS – Date of Next Meeting, December 12, 2011,
5:00 PM, Milwaukee Campus, Board Room (M210)
ADJOURNMENT -- The Committee adjourned at 6:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Michele M. Conroy
Executive Assistant, Academic Affairs
ATTACHMENT ESIR - 2
Resolution to Approve the Title/Number Change
For the Program Titled
Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating (30-401-1)
Background Information:
The existing Diploma program in Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating is a one-semester
program. This program has 16 credits, and is very basic training in the HVAC/R career area. The
current curriculum does not lead into other educational or training programs, thus is very limited.
The program change will modify the curriculum for the Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating
Diploma program so that it ladders into the curriculum for the Associate Degree program. This will
give students a truly viable option for furthering their education after completing the Diploma. The
modification will also provide instructors more time to incorporate new technologies, as well as make
the curriculum more compatible with the newer sustainability curriculum.
This p roposed prog ram change is su pported by th e prog ram a dvisory com mittee. At the sp ring
meeting last year, th ere was di scussion on expanding t he 1 -semester program, with a
recommendation that facu lty further investigate this. At the meeting on 1
0/25/11, the advisory
committee approved the proposed modification.
Resolution
BE IT RESOLVED, that the District Board of the Milwaukee Area Technical College submit a request
to the Wisconsin Technical College System for consideration and approval of the title/number change
for the program titled Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating.
12/12/11
MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Meeting
Date:
October 25, 2011
Time:
7:30 a.m.
Location
South Campus
Room:
A102
Facilitator:
Gary Stramowski
Minute
Taker:
Vicky Gilane
Members Present
Gary Stramowski
Stephen Niles
Company Represented
JM Brennan, Inc.
Gustave A. Larson Company
Members Excused
Dwayne Schrank
Marshall Shaver
Royal Johnson
John Brennan
Jon Dietz
Harry Becker
Company Represented
Johnson Controls
Lennox Industries, Inc.
Bassett Mechanical
JM Brennan, Inc.
Hyatt Regency
Ideal Mechanical
MATC Representatives Present
Terese Dressel
Alan Kolberg
Ken Brodzik
Doni Bartley
Gordon Jacoby
Todd Nelson
Dave Singer
Deb Richards
Al Brotton
Vicky Gilane
Jenny McGilligan
Position/Title
Interim Associate Dean
Instructor
Instructor
Instructor
Instructor
Instructor
Instructor
Instructor
Counselor
T & I Support Staff
MATC JOBshop
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Advisory
Minutes of October 25, 2011
Page 2
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Gary Stramowski in Room A102, South Campus at
7:39 a.m. Introductions were made around table.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the May 3, 2011 meeting were approved by the committee as
presented.
OLD BUSINESS/REPORTS:
Election of Chair: Tabled until next advisory committee meeting.
Enrollment / Retention: Al Brotton, MATC counselor reported that we started a new
group of diploma students in August that will be finishing this December and a group
that began in January taking the last 8 credits will also finish this December.
Applications for diploma program are down quite a bit from last couple of years.
Orientation is planned immediately after registration for new students is available which
is November 21. In regard to the associate degree, classes filled up fast and we are
running 2 sections during the day and one section at night. Retention for diploma
program has been steady. Gordy mentioned that some students experience financial
aid issues. Al Brotton explained the financial process and availability. Steve inquired on
cost of our programs and grant and/or scholarship availability. All agreed our programs
are a very wise and cost effective investment.
Curriculum: Following suggestion of the committee, a proposed change to the diploma
program from a 1 semester to a 2 semester technical diploma program which will ladder
into the associate degree program was presented. This change will take effect for Fall
2012/13 term. Handouts detailing changes and SOA template for 401 were distributed
for review. (See attached) Lengthy discussion followed with examination of proposed
changes/additions. Steve inquired if this program uses ECAM and was told currently
not. However, going forward to a 2 semester program time would allow for this. Steve
moved we adopt the change of diploma program from one semester to two semesters
with modifications as presented, Gary seconded and motion was approved. (Approval
of motion by excused committee members will be conducted via e-mail.)
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Advisory
Minutes of October 25, 2011
Page 3
Geothermal/Solar: Dave Singer presented approved Heat Pump course for SP2012 as
an elective for associate degree and eventually including it in the one year program.
We need to obtain additional heat pump equipment through capital dollars. Once
equipment is up and running, geothermal/solar will integrate. Faculty explained type of
equipment needed. This is the first HVAC elective offered. Heat reclaim will be offered
next as elective. Gary moved to secure heat pump equipment funding, Steve seconded
and motion was approved. (Approval of motion by excused committee members will be
conducted via e-mail.)
HVAC Excellence Accreditation: Nationwide accreditation which we will continue to
work toward. They will now review two semester program.
Recruitment: Doni explained flyers he posted throughout the community last summer.
He will continue promoting and include new programs. Faculty will be at open house on
November 5th. Doni will keep printed media current. Steve N. suggested we stay
proactive in regard to offering apps for I Phone and I Pads and electronic access.
Discussion held on how to promote new 2 semester offering.
Tools and Equipment Update: Walk in cooler in process of justification for capital.
Computer tied in to metasys. Johnson Controls working on sensors for geothermal.
Equipment is much improved as we have updated and replaced needed tools. Deb
reviewed last capital list with committee and discussed status.
NEW BUSINESS:
Industry needs / Program feedback: Addressing I apps is forefront. Supermarket
rack system training, however we are limited due to space. Steve will be presenting the
“Future of Refrigerants” in Feb. 2012. He offered to present to HVAC faculty as well.
Suggested we research laptops in the field and CAD as a viable course within associate
degree program. Students must apply themselves to digital world. Basics are needed
as base but then must target technology. In future technicians – mechanics – installers,
job skills will be specialized.
Capital wish list: Will tie into new programs (2 semester and heat pump) and submit
list before November. A few items desired are 5-Copeland diagnostic trainers, Lennox
roof top and central air split condensing unit with sensors, 3 ton chiller air handler. Deb
will create a list to submit to members of committee. Steve noted absolute need for list
on paper.
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Advisory
Minutes of October 25, 2011
Page 4
JOBshop: Jenny McGilligan from MATC’s JOBshop Student Employment Services
spoke on job fair held December 1st at South Campus. She also outlined what the
JOBshop has to offer both students and employers. They have sent students e-mail
correspondence in regard to job board, resume bank and certificates. Offering students
National Career readiness testing (no cost) to earn a certificate as an addition credential
and Tech Connect job postings. They will be adding a soft skills certificate in future.
Gary suggested MATC presence at trade/industry job fairs. Committee will forward
contact information to our office.
NEXT MEETING: The next Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Advisory meeting date
will be Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 7:30 a.m. in Room A102.
ADJOURNMENT: Being no further business to discuss, meeting adjourned at
9:54a.m.
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Advisory
Minutes of October 25, 2011
Page 5
Attachment:
HVAC1
Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating (401)
HVAC1-300 Credits: 4
Basic Refrigeration & System Operations
Theory and principles of refrigeration and include practical lab work. Students
perform such skills as tube bending, flaring, soldering and brazing. The pressure,
temperature relationship of refrigerants and pressure/enthalpy diagrams are studied
to understand the basic refrigeration cycle. Refrigeration system leak checking,
evacuation and charging are performed, along with refrigerant recovery in
accordance with Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
HVAC1-301 Credits: 4
Introduction to Refrigeration Servicing & Applications
This course is designed to help the student understand types of compressor,
refrigerant expansion devices, condensers, evaporators, accessories and system
applications. Refrigeration piping design and installation is discussed and
practiced. Refrigerant and oil management, recovery, recycling, reclaiming and
retrofit is practiced following proper EPA procedures. Service and troubleshooting
of small hermetic, commercial and central air conditioning systems is covered.
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Advisory
Minutes of October 25, 2011
Page 6
Attachment:
HVAC1-332 Credit: 2
Math for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and
Refrigeration Service Technician
This math course provides a step-by-step approach to math problems that students will
encounter as heating and cooling technicians. This course provides the basic
computational and problem-solving skills required for many aspects of HVAC industry,
and for further study in trades’ math and in intermediate-level algebra, geometry, and
trigonometry. Topics include: whole numbers, fractions, decimals, proportion, percent,
graphs, statistics, measurement, and geometry.
HVAC1-325 Credits: 3
Oil Furnace Service & Maintenance
This is a lecture\discussion and lab course which
focuses on the Basics of Residential Oil Fired
Forced Air Heating systems and its use as a
commercial fuel. Students will learn such skills as
knowing all the components high-pressure gun
oil burners, learning the sequence of operations,
understanding wire schematics, basic servicing
skills, troubleshooting, and combustion testing.
HVAC1-326 Credits: 3
Gas Furnace Servicing and Maintenance
This is a lecture\discussion and lab course which
focuses on the Basics of Natural Gas Fired
Forced Air Heating Systems. The course
includes covering basic atmospheric furnaces,
induced draft, and high efficient condensing
furnaces. Students will learn such skills as
knowing the components, learning the sequence
of operations, understanding wire schematics,
basic servicing skills, troubleshooting, and digital
combustion testing. Also included is an overview
of the use of a sustainable solar energy in
residential hydronic heating.
Prerequisite: HVAC1-325
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Minutes of October 25, 2011
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Attachment:
Title
HVAC/R Electrical Systems
Description
Course Section Number
ELECTY-396-001
Location
Oak Creek
This is a lab course designed to provide the heating, air conditioning and refrigeration student with hands-on
experience in wiring mockups of HVAC/R systems. Students operate, analyze, describe sequences, and test
these systems using various test instruments. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent registration in
ELECTY-398.
Credits 2.00
Title
Elec Wiring Methods-/Air & Ref
Description
Course Section Number
ELECTY-397-001
Location
Oak Creek
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the wiring methods used for heating, air conditioning
and refrigeration circuits. It also covers the use of wiring diagrams and the application of specifications and
wiring codes.
Credits 1.00
Title
Electrical Circuits & Controls for HVAC/R
Applications
Description
Course Section
Number
ELECTY-398001
Location
Oak
Creek
This lecture and lab course provides practical experience with electrical theories, meter usage, circuits,
controls and equipment that is utilized by those who work in the field of heating, air conditioning, and
refrigeration.
Credits 3.00
Overview – Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Heating is a two semester technical
diploma program focused on operation, servicing, and installation of HVAC/R
equipment. The curriculum provides comprehensive instruction in residential and light
commercial systems: low and medium temperature refrigeration, air conditioning,
heating, electrical fundamentals, control applications, and sustainable technologies.
Career Outlook – Due to concerns for both comfort and energy conservation, there is
an industry need for technicians who have current training in the installation,
troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC/R equipment. People who complete this program
often find employment in such entry level positions as service apprentices, service
technicians, equipment installers, steamfitter apprentices, maintenance technicians, and
environmental service technicians.
Attachment ESIR - 3
QUALITY REVIEW PROCESS
PROGRAM PROFILE
Barber Cosmetologist Diploma (31-502-1)
This Diploma Degree program went through the quality review process during the 2009
academic year. The internal program quality review team included: Dr. Juana Harrison,
Karen Kraus, Mary Ann Denor, Judith Brown, Claudia Banks, Nancy Walters, Linda Zizzo,
Julie Stubenrauch, Liza Larson, and Kara Netterville.
The Barber/Cosmetologist diploma program, in compliance with the Wisconsin Department of
Regulation and Licensing for Barber Cosmetology, prepares students to work in the Barber
Cosmetology profession. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, students are eligible to
take the state board licensing examination. The Barber/Cosmetologist technical diploma
program can be completed in one year to 18 months, including attendance throughout the
summer months. Students complete an externship course for skill development at a
professional, licensed host salon. Students may enter the program in August or January.
Students who attend as apprentices attend classes six hours per week while acquiring on-thejob training.
Employment prospects for barber/cosmetologists are excellent. Typical job titles are
barber/cosmetologist, hair and scalp specialist, stylist, colorist, manicurist and makeup artist.
With additional training, experience and/or licensing, students may become a manager,
owner, instructor, manufacturer’s representative or guest artist.
Program Demographics for FY2011:
1.
During FY2011, 256 students were enrolled in the Barber Cosmetology diploma
program, a 123% increase during the three-year tracking period beginning in FY2009.
In addition, FTEs increased by 113% to 147.7 during this period. Part-time students
accounted for 74% of the FY2011 enrollment, while the percentage of full-time
enrollment accounted for 26%.
2.
The 82 males enrolled in FY2011 accounted for 32% of the enrollment. The
percentage of male enrollment has ranged from 28% to 33% during the three-year
tracking period.
Program Course Completion and Other Selected Outcomes for FY2011:
3.
Program enrollments for FY2011 included 191 minority students (75%). The
percentage of minority enrollment has fluctuated between 75% and 80% during the
three-year tracking period.
4.
The Pass Rate of 80% indicator has climbed from a low of 32.2% in FY2009 to the
current high of 38.67%. In addition, the Pass Rate of 80% for Special Populations
indicator, rose for a low of 28.37% to the current high of 35.93%.
5.
Economic Modeling Specialists, Incorporated (EMSI) reports 13,940 currentlyemployed individuals statewide in the Barber Cosmetology employment fields. Their
2010 average hourly wage was $14.15.
6.
EMSI’s estimate of annual statewide employment openings for the year 2013 is an
additional 521 jobs. For 2015, EMSI projects an additional 393 openings,
representing an overall growth rate of 7%.
7.
MATC’s Graduate Follow-Up Survey (FY2010) reported that 71.43% of the 2010
survey respondents for Barber Cosmetology graduates were employed, earning an
annual salary of $17,853.
Barber/Cosmetologist
Part IV Action Plan 3/31/2011-5/30/2011
Printed on: 12/5/2011
Action Plan
Program Name
Barber/Cosmetologist
College Division
Advisory Committee Review Date
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
5/2/2011
Indicator Name
Pass Rate of 80% for Minority
Action Item
Implement activities that will result in an increase in the pass rate for minority students.
Planned Outcome:
The pass rate for minority students will increase from 29.57% to 32.57% by the end of the
program's QRP cycle in June of 2014.
Activity 1:
Provide Blackboard training for all full- and part-time faculty members. Having the ability to
deliver the curriculum in a blended format will give both faculty and students greater
flexibility in meeting students' educational needs and scheduling challenges. Blackboard will
be used as a back-up system for classroom activities, documents, syllabus, etc.
Key Staff Responsible All program faculty
Technology and Learning/Teaching Blackboard support (Brian Carlson, Kevin Mulvena)
Resource Needs
Faculty time
Timeline:
7/01/2011 to 06/30/2014
Activity 2:
Key Staff Responsible
Too often students enter the program without a full understanding of the nature and rigor of
program curriculum, as well as the critical importance of class attendance. To ensure that
students are well-informed upon program entry, program faculty will collaborate with the
program counselor to revise and strengthen the student orientation process. Students will be
oriented to MATC student support services, such as tutoring, advising, and counseling. In
addition, they will be provided access to retention resources, such as time management and
study skills workshops offered by the Office of Student Life. Students will also be oriented
to Infonline and Blackboard.
Program Instructors (Karen Kraus, Nancy Walters, Judy Brown)
Program Counselor
Resource Needs
Timeline:
Activity 3:
Academic Support Staff
Personnel time
7/01/2011 to 06/30/2014
Develop a structured feedback system which will provide students an overall assessment of
their progress in the program. This will give students more immediate and relevant progress
information than the traditional information they receive at the end of each semester through
the Student Academic Standards report generated by COSMO. It will also allow instructors
to help students develop plans to improve their academic performance.
Key Staff Responsible All Program Faculty
Resource Needs
Faculty time
Timeline:
7/1/2011-6/30/2014
Activity 4:
Develop Course Outcome Summaries (COS) and scripted learning/delivery plans for
consistent delivery throughout the week. This entails involvement of the entire faculty in
updating and modifying syllabi to incorporate this strategy in every course.
Key Staff Responsible Program faculty
Resource Needs
faculty time
Timeline:
January 2012-June 2014
Indicator Name
Fall to Spring Retention
Action Item
Implement strategies that will result in an increase in the program's fall to spring retention
rate
Planned Outcome:
The fall to spring retention rate will increase from 67.47% to 70.47% by the end of the
program's QRP cycle in June of 2014.
Activity 1:
Develop a "Barber/Cosmetology Occupations, Student Program Guide" containing detailed
explanations of all aspects of the program. This document will serve as a student planning
guide and will help to ensure that students have first-hand knowledge of the program's
standards, requirements, and expectations.
Key Staff Responsible Nancy Walters, Kara Netterville, Liz Larson, and Julie Stubenrauch
Resource Needs
$300,000 (grant, external) New and Expanding Occupations
Timeline:
7/01/2011 to 06/30/2014
Upgrade facilities to meet current industry standards and to accommodate new learning
modalities.
Activity 2:
Linda Zizzo
Key Staff Responsible Nancy Walters
Resource Needs
Timeline:
Activity 3:
Program Faculty
Capital construction request
7/01/2011 to 06/30/2014
Develop a peer mentoring program which will pair struggling students with more advanced
students in order to increase their skill levels and success in the program.
Key Staff Responsible Program faculty
Resource Needs
Timeline:
Faculty time
7/01/2011 to 06/30/2014
Indicator Name
Pass Rate of 80%
Action Item
Implement strategies that will result in an increase in the rate of student course completion.
Planned Outcome:
The student course completion rate, or "Pass Rate of 80%," will increase from 33.19% to
36.19% by the end of the program's QRP cycle in June of 2014.
Activity 1:
Investigate the feasibility of adjusting ACCUPLACER cut scores based on feedback
provided by the program counselor and Student Academic Success data provided by the
Office of the Registrar. If data warrants, the program faculty will collaborate with the
Associate Dean to make needed adjustments.
Key Staff Responsible Program instructor (Mary Ann Denor) Associate Dean Program counselor
Resource Needs
Personnel time
Timeline:
January 2012-June 2014
Activity 2:
Recruit advisory Board members to mentor students who are having difficulties in the
program. Not only will this increase student skill levels but it will also provide a role model
who is a professional in the field.
Key Staff Responsible Associate dean (Juana Harrison)
Resource Needs
Personnel time
Timeline:
July 2011-June 2014
Quality Review Process
Scorecard
FY2011
31-502-1
BARBER/COSMETOLOGIST
QRP CYCLE
2011 - 2016
State Indicators
Number of Districts offering the program
Actual
Performance
FY2009
Actual
Performance
FY2010
32.21
28.40
31.13
69.41
48.48
15.15
64.71
28.37
Pass Rate of 80%
Pass Rate of 80% for Special Populations
Pass Rate of 80% for Minority
Fall to Spring Retention
Second Year Retention
Second Year Graduation
Placement Rate - All
Non-Traditional Gender
FY2009
Enrollment Details
N
ENROLLMENT(1)
Headcount
Full-Time
Part-Time
208
63
145
PROGRAM GRADUATES (1)
Graduates
PROGRAM FTEs (1)
FTEs
33.19
28.37
29.57
67.47
50.38
8.27
71.43
33.05
FY2010
%
30.3
69.7
Actual
Performance
FY2011
38.67
35.93
31.77
66.67
47.86
7.14
66.67
32.03
N
%
N
%
233
70
163
30.0
70.0
256
66
190
25.8
74.2
13
15
130.3
139.6
147.7
ETHNICITY(1)(2)
Indian
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Pacific Islander
White
Multi
N/A
36.19
31.37
32.57
70.47
53.38
11.27
74.43
36.05
Rank Among
Districts
8
8
8
6
7
7
6
1
FY2011
23
GENDER(1)(2)
Male
Female
N/A
Target
based on
2010
8
59
149
0
28.4
71.6
*
77
156
0
33.0
67.0
*
82
174
0
32.0
68.0
*
4
6
141
15
1
35
2.0
3.0
70.1
7.5
0.5
17.4
2
6
159
19
1
40
0.9
2.7
70.4
8.4
0.4
17.7
7
*
7
*
6
3
162
20
0
46
0
19
2.5
1.3
68.4
8.4
0.0
19.4
0.0
*
0
105
74
27
3
0
0.0
50.5
35.6
13.0
1.4
*
0
118
83
35
1
0
0.0
50.6
35.6
15.0
0.4
*
1
128
94
35
5
0
0.4
50.0
36.7
13.7
2.0
*
AGE(3)
less than 18
18-24
25-34
35-49
50-0ver
N/A
Notes: N/A = Not Available. N/A percentages are not computed.
(1)
Source is State Report VE215330.
(2)
Gender/ethnic/age numbers are self-reported. Percentages do not include unreported individuals. Multiple Ethnic codes began in FY2011.
(3)
Source is WTCS Client Reporting data for 2011.
Prepared by CJ Iglinski
Institutional Research
November 2011
Quality Review Process
Scorecard
FY2011
Pass Rate of 80%
100
75
50
25
0
FY2009
FY2010
FY2011
Pass Rate of 80% for Special Populations
100
75
50
25
0
FY2009
FY2010
FY2011
Pass Rate of 80% for Minority
100
75
50
25
0
FY2009
FY2010
FY2011
Fall to Spring Retention
75
50
25
0
FY2009
FY2010
FY2011
Footnote:
Prepared by CJ Iglinski
Institutional Research
November 2011
Quality Review Process
Scorecard
FY2011
Second Year Retention
100
75
50
* N/A gender percentage is not computed.
(3)
Ethnicity percentages are based on total known ethnicity, not total enrollment.
* N/A ethnicity percentage is not computed.
(4)
Age percentages are based on total known age, not total enrollment.
* N/A age percentage is not computed.
25
0
FY2009
FY2010
FY2011
Second Year Graduation
100
75
50
25
0
FY2009
FY2010
FY2011
Placement Rate
100
75
50
25
0
FY2009
FY2010
FY2011
Non-Traditional Gender
60
40
20
0
FY2009
FY2010
FY2011
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Institutional Research
November 2011
Quality Review Process
Scorecard
FY2011
ENROLLMENT
400
300
200
100
0
FY2009
FY2010
FY2011
FTEs
200
150
100
50
0
FY2009
FY2010
FY2011
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Institutional Research
November 2011
314022Indicator Definitions
State Performance
Course Completion refers to students who complete 80% of the courses they attempt with a C or better.
Special Pops (Populations) include students who are single parents, displaced homemakers, limited English
proficient, academically disadvantaged, economically disadvantaged, students with disabilities, or nontraditional in their occupation (NTO).
Minority students are one of the reported ethnic categories of American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian, Black
(non-Hispanic), Hispanic and Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.
Second Year Retention refers to the group of students who began their program two years earlier and who
are still enrolled in or have graduated from their program.
Third Year Retention refers to the group of students who began their program three years earlier and who
are still enrolled in or have graduated from their program.
Third Year Graduation refers to the group of students who began their programs three years earlier and
graduated within those three years.
Fifth Year Graduation refers to the group of students who began their programs five years earlier and
graduated within those five years.
Placement Rate The most recently surveyed graduates who have responded to the Graduate Follow-up
Survey as being employed.
NTO Enrollment The group of students in a program related to an occupation which has 25% or less of either
gender employed in that field.
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Institutional Research
November 2011
Attachment ESIR - 4
QUALITY REVIEW PROCESS
PROGRAM PROFILE
Paralegal Associate Degree (10-110-1)
This Associate Degree program went through the quality review process during the 2009
academic year. The internal program quality review team included: Dr. Juana Harrison,
Michael Sujecki, Peter Musante, and Carol Brady.
MATC’s Paralegal program is an American Bar Association (ABA) approved associate degree
program that focuses on preparing students for employment as paralegals in the legal
community, in government offices or agencies, or in business or industry. The program is
available days and evenings, and selected courses are available online as of fall 2011. The
coursework revolves around basic legal courses designed to provide students with a broad
foundation. The program additionally allows for options of legal specialization. Instruction
concentrates on practical rather than theoretical aspects of law. An internship is available on an
optional basis for those who select BADM-198, Business Internship as an elective.
The use of paralegals permits more efficient and cost effective use of an attorney’s time. Many
legal office tasks can be performed by a paralegal and billed at a lower rate, while optimizing an
attorney’s time to perform activities that require a law degree. Although this is a growing
profession, competition in the job market is keen. Typical job duties include conducting client
interviews, obtaining case information, performing legal research, preparing and filing legal
documents and court papers, and providing general assistance to attorneys. Positions are also
available in governmental agencies, legal departments of banks and other private organizations
and companies. Students receiving this degree are required to work under the supervision of an
attorney to avoid the unauthorized practice of law.
Program Demographics for FY2011:
1.
During FY2011, 253 students were enrolled in the Paralegal Associate Degree
program, a 112% increase during the three-year tracking period beginning in FY2009.
In addition, FTEs increased by 113% to 122.7 during this period. Part-time students
accounted for 81% of the FY2011 enrollment, while the percentage of full-time
enrollment accounted for 19%.
2.
The 53 males enrolled in FY2011 accounted for 21% of the enrollment. The
percentage of male enrollment has ranged from 8.8% to 21% during the three-year
tracking period.
Program Course Completion and Other Selected Outcomes for FY2011:
3.
Program enrollments for FY2011 included 80 minority students (31.6%). The
percentage of minority enrollment has remained steady during the three-year tracking
period, fluctuating between 31.1% and 34.2%.
4.
The Third Year Retention rate rose dramatically from a low of 46.43% in FY2009 to a
high of 62.11% in FY2011. Further, the Third Year Graduation rate climbed from
20.54% in FY2009 to the current high of 28.42%.
5.
Economic Modeling Specialists, Incorporated (EMSI) reports 3,857 currentlyemployed individuals statewide in Paralegal employment fields. Their 2010 average
hourly wage was $20.91.
6.
EMSI’s estimate of annual statewide employment openings for the year 2013 is an
additional 89 jobs. For 2015, EMSI projects an additional 77 openings, representing
an overall growth rate of 4%.
7.
MATC’s Graduate Follow-Up Survey (FY2010) reported that 86% of the 2010 survey
respondents for Paralegal graduates were employed, earning an annual salary of
$33,385.73.
Paralegal
Part IV Action Plan 3/31/2011-5/30/2011
Printed on: 12/5/2011
Action Plan
Program Name
Paralegal
College Division
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Advisory Committee Review Date
11/10/2011
Indicator Name
Course Completion
Action Item
Implement activities that will result in an increase in the program's course completion rate.
Planned Outcome:
The course completion rate will increase from 52.77% to 55.77% by the end of the program's
QRP cycle in June of 2014.
Activity 1:
Collaborate with the Associate Dean to improve accuracy of placement of students into the
program by re-evaluating entry-level scores for ACCUPLACER.
Associate Dean
Key Staff Responsible
Resource Needs
Timeline:
Activity 2:
Program Faculty
Personnel time
July 1-December 30, 2011
Provide dedicated study and research facilities (Room M337) for paralegal students.
Key Staff Responsible Associate Dean
Resource Needs
$100,000
Timeline:
Construction (M337) to begin March, 2012 with anticipated completion Fall, 2012
Indicator Name
Minority Course Completion
Action Item
Implement activities that will result in an increase in the program's minority course
completion rate.
Planned Outcome:
The course completion rate will increase from 28.77% to 31.77% by the end of the program's
QRP cycle in June of 2014.
Program faculty will work as a team to identify students at risk of dropping courses and/or
dropping out of the program entirely. Additionally, they will develop a process for referring
these students to student academic support services to help them address their learning
challenges.
Activity 1:
Key Staff Responsible Program faculty
Resource Needs
Faculty time
Timeline:
July 2011-June 2014
Utilize peer mentoring that will allow advanced students to assist more academically
challenged students.
Activity 2:
Key Staff Responsible Program Faculty
Resource Needs
Faculty Time
Timeline:
January 2012-June 2014
Indicator Name
Non-Traditional Gender
Action Item
Implement activities that will result in an increase in the program's non-traditional gender
enrollment.
Planned Outcome:
The NTO enrollment rate will increase from 18.72% to 21.72% by the end of the programs
QRP cycle in June of 2014.
Activity 1:
Collaborate with the Office of Marketing to develop promotional literature that highlights the
success of men in the paralegal profession.
Program faculty
Key Staff Responsible Associate Dean
Resource Needs
Timeline:
Office of Marketing
Personnel time
Jan. 2012-June 2014
Activity 2:
Key Staff Responsible
Collaborate with the Non-Traditional Occupations coordinator to provide Paralegal career
exploration experiences for high school students.
Associate Dean
Program faculty
Nontraditional Occupations Coordinator
Personnel time
Resource Needs
Timeline:
Activity 3:
Funding for activities provided by the Nontraditional Occupations grant
January 2012-June 2014
Work with the Office of Recruitment to develop strategies for recruiting males into the
program.
Associate Dean
Key Staff Responsible Program Faculty
Resource Needs
Timeline:
Office of Recruitment
Personnel time
January 2012-June 2014
Quality Review Process
Scorecard
FY2011
10-110-1
PARALEGAL
QRP CYCLE
2011 - 2016
State Indicators
Course Completion
Special Pops Crs Compl
Minority Crs Completion
Second Year Retention
Third Year Retention
Third Year Graduation
Fifth Year Graduation
Placement Rate - All
NTO Enrollment
Number of Districts offering the program
Actual
Performance
FY2009
58.03
52.50
36.36
56.32
46.43
20.54
29.85
80.00
20.54
Enrollment Details
ENROLLMENT(1)
Headcount
Full-Time
Part-Time
PROGRAM GRADUATES (1)
Graduates
PROGRAM FTEs (1)
FTEs
GENDER(1)(2)
Male
Female
N/A
ETHNICITY(1)(2)
Native American
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Pacific Islander
White
Multi
N/A
AGE(2)(3)
less than 18
18-24
25-34
35-49
50-0ver
N/A
FY2009
N
%
225
46
179
Actual
Performance
FY2010
52.77
44.03
28.77
71.58
48.28
16.09
14.62
89.00
18.72
FY2010
N
%
20.4
79.6
235
48
187
Actual
Performance
FY2011
55.78
53.72
46.34
56.86
62.11
28.42
22.32
85.71
21.12
8
Target
based on Rank Among
2010
Districts
55.77
8
47.03
7
31.77
4
74.58
3
51.28
1
19.09
2
17.62
3
92.00
4
21.72
1
FY2011
N
%
20.4
79.6
253
49
204
39
32
32
108.9
114.5
122.7
19.4
80.6
46
179
0
20.4
79.6
*
44
190
1
18.8
81.2
*
53
199
1
21.0
79.0
*
3
4
53
17
0
141
1.4
1.8
24.3
7.8
0.0
64.7
5
6
49
13
0
151
2.2
2.7
21.9
5.8
0.0
67.4
7
*
11
*
3
6
57
14
0
163
0
10
1.2
2.5
23.5
5.8
0.0
67.1
0.0
*
0
42
108
51
23
0
0.0
18.7
48.0
22.7
10.2
*
0
65
89
56
26
0
0.0
27.7
37.9
23.8
11.1
*
0
65
106
54
27
0
0.0
25.7
41.9
21.3
10.7
*
Notes: N/A = Not Available. N/A percentages are not computed.
(1)
Source is State Report VE215330.
(2)
Gender/ethnic/age numbers are self-reported. Percentages do not include unreported individuals. Multiple Ethnic codes began in FY2011.
(3)
Source is WTCS Client Reporting data for 2011.
Prepared by CJ Iglinski
Institutional Research
October 2011
Quality Review Process
Scorecard
FY2011
101101
Course Completion
100
75
50
25
0
FY2009
Placement Rate (1)
FY2010
FY2011
Special Pops Crs Compl
100
75
50
25
0
FY2009
FY2010
FY2011
Minority Crs Completion
100
ETHNICITY(I)(3)
75
50
25
0
FY2009
FY2010
FY2011
0
Second Year Retention
100
75
50
25
0
FY2009
FY2010
FY2011
Prepared by CJ Iglinski
Institutional Research
November 2011
Quality Review Process
Scorecard
FY2011
(3)
100
75
Third Year Retention
Ethnicity percentages are based on total known ethnicity, not total enrollment.
* N/A ethnicity percentage is not computed.
(4)
Age percentages are based on total known age, not total enrollment.
* N/A age percentage is not computed.
50
25
0
FY2009
FY2010
FY2011
Third Year Graduation
60
40
20
0
FY2009
FY2010
FY2011
Fifth Year Graduation
60
45
30
15
0
FY2009
FY2010
FY2011
Placement
100
75
50
25
0
FY2009
FY2010
FY2011
Prepared by CJ Iglinski
Institutional Research
November 2011
Quality Review Process
Scorecard
FY2011
ENROLLMENT
300
200
100
0
FY2009
FY2010
FY2011
FTEs
150
100
50
0
FY2009
FY2010
FY2011
GRADUATES
50
40
30
20
10
0
FY2009
FY2010
FY2011
Prepared by CJ Iglinski
Institutional Research
November 2011
101101
State Performance
Indicator Definitions
Course Completion refers to students who complete 80% of the courses they attempt with a C or
better.
Special Pops (Populations) include students who are single parents, displaced homemakers,
limited English proficient, academically disadvantaged, economically disadvantaged, students with
disabilities, or non-traditional in their occupation (NTO).
Minority students are one of the reported ethnic categories of American Indian/Alaskan Native,
Asian, Black (non-Hispanic), Hispanic and Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.
Second Year Retention refers to the group of students who began their program two years earlier
and who are still enrolled in or have graduated from their program.
Third Year Retention refers to the group of students who began their program three years earlier
and who are still enrolled in or have graduated from their program.
Third Year Graduation refers to the group of students who began their programs three years
earlier and graduated within those three years.
Fifth Year Graduation refers to the group of students who began their programs five years earlier
and graduated within those five years.
Placement Rate The most recently surveyed graduates who have responded to the Graduate
Follow-up Survey as being employed.
NTO Enrollment The group of students in a program related to an occupation which has 25% or
less of either gender employed in that field.
Prepared by CJ Iglinski
Institutional Research
November 2011
Attachment ESIR – 5
DASHBOARD INDICATORS –
Student Demographic Trends and Profiles
1
MATC TREND: Student Age Breakdown
35%
32%
30%
31%
30%
31%
27%
30%
25%
20%
17% 17%
16% 16%
16%16%
15%
10%
7%
7%
7%
17-18
19-24
25-34
35-44
45 & Older
5%
0%
FY2005
FY2010
FY2011
Source: WTCS; Data based on those self-reporting;
Sums do not add to 100% due to rounding
2
MATC TREND: Student Gender Breakdown
52.0%
51.8%
51.4%
51.0%
50.6%
50.0%
49.0%
49.4%
48.6%
48.2%
Male
Female
48.0%
47.0%
46.0%
FY2005
FY2010
FY2011
Source: WTCS; Data based on those self-reporting
3
MATC TREND: Student Race & Ethnicity
60%
56%
51%
48%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
30%
29%
26%
13%
4%
1%
14%
4%
1%
0%
FY2005
FY2010
15%
African American
Hispanic
Asian American
American Indian
White
5%
1%
FY2011
Source: WTCS; Data based on those self-reporting
4
MATC PROFILE: FY2011 Student Residency Breakdown Non-Metro Counties,
4%
Washington Co., 2%
Racine Co., 3%
Ozaukee Co., 4%
Waukesha Co., 5%
Milwaukee Co., 82%
Source: WTCS Report VE215320A ; Note: Data based on those self-reporting
5
DRAFT
Attachment ESIR - 6
POLICY
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Title: FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND EXPRESSION
Code:
Authority: U.S. Constitution, 1st Amendment
Original Adoption:
Revised/Reviewed:
Effective:
G0050
Milwaukee Area Technical College recognizes that experiencing a wide array of ideas,
viewpoints, opinions and creative expression is an integral part of the education process. The
rights of freedom of speech and expression are fundamental and essential to an individual’s
intellectual and social development through debate and the sharing of ideas, which are the
foundation of educational institutions.
The responsibility of the college to operate and maintain an effective and efficient institution of
higher education requires the regulation of the time, place and manner of assembly, speech and
other expressive activities on MATC property. In keeping with this responsibility, students,
faculty and staff are free to exercise the rights to assemble and engage in expressive activity in a
constitutionally protected manner, subject only to the content-neutral regulations necessary to
fulfill the mission and obligations of the college, preserve the rights of others, coordinate
multiple uses of limited space, assure preservation of the facilities and property, and assure
financial accountability for any damage caused by these activities.
Freedom of expression does not extend to actions that are illegal under applicable laws. This
policy does not endorse, or relieve any person from legal liability for actions that amount to libel,
slander, or obscenity. By supporting the exercise of free speech and expression on campus, the
college does not sanction the messages that are being declared or the methods of expression
used, unless expressly stated otherwise.
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Attachment ESIR - 7
POLICY
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Title: STUDENT FINANCIAL AIDS ASSISTANCE
Code: F0500
Authority:
Original Adoption:
12/13/72
Revised/Reviewed: 4/18/00
Effective: 4/19/00
34 CFR 668.16(e)(3)(ii)(B); Board
Minutes, 12/13/72; 5/16/83; 5/29/84;
10/21/91; 4/25/95; 9/23/97; 4/18/00
The Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) offers access to financial assistance to
all eligible students for the furtherance of their education. MATC complies with all
United States Department of Education and the State of Wisconsin regulatory
requirements regarding financial aid.
Publicly funded financial aid, loans, grants, and employment are awarded and disbursed
in compliance with regulatory requirements. Privately funded loans and scholarships
are available and are awarded on the basis of the donor's requirements and MATC
procedures.
Procedures relating to financial aid eligibility and Standards for Academic Success are
further defined in Policy F0900 and Procedure FF0900.
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Attachment ESIR - 8
POLICY
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Title: STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS
SUCCESS and FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY
Authority:
Board Minutes, 6/17/86; 6/28/88; 7/25/89;
3/26/90; 2/18/91; 5/26/09
Code:
Original Adoption:
Revised/Reviewed:
Effective:
F0900
6/17/86
5/26/09
5/27/09
Standards of Academic Progress Success provide students who are having academic
difficulties with a framework for knowing when assistance and specific support services
are needed to ensure success in meeting their educational goals. MATC shall maintain
an intervention system to alert students to their academic weaknesses so that corrective
measures can be implemented. That system, Standards for Academic Success (SAS),
shall apply to all students enrolled in diploma and degree programs, which are set forth in
Procedure FF0900.
To graduate, students must satisfy course and credit requirements for the degree or
diploma they seek. A cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.0 is likewise required
for graduation.
Standards for Academic Success (SAS), MATC's early intervention system, shall be
triggered two times a year by standards designed to alert the student and college to a
possible need for academic or other support services.
Those standards shall include credit completion standards and academic grade point
average (GPA) standards. The standards, the consequences for not meeting them, and
the review and appeal process procedures shall be communicated through web pages,
student handbook and catalog to students.
See also: MATC Board Policy, F0O500
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Attachment ESIR ‐ 9
Child Care Update
December 2011
Carol Seaman, Director, MATC Child Care Services
Site
Criteria
Fulltime (FT) teaching staff
Parttime (PT) teaching staff
No. of classrooms (See note)
No. of student children regularly enrolled
No. of staff/faculty children regularly enrolled
No. of community children regularly enrolled
No. of Occasional Use^ student children enrolled
No. of Occasional Use^ staff/faculty enrolled
No. of Occasional Use^ community children enrolled
No. of student child requests for January 2012
No. of staff/faculty child requests for January 2012
No. of community child requests for January 2012
No. of student teachers assigned Fall 2011(12)
Mequon
Milwaukee
Oak Creek
West Allis
Total
4
2
4
15
3
1
7
1
0
8
0
0
11
10
8
6
64
3
1
9
0
2
10
0
0
21
4
4
4
58
1
0
12
1
0
9
0
0
11
4
3
4
30
1
1
4
0
1
3
0
0
11
22
17
18
167
8
3
32
2
3
30
0
0
54
^ Occasional Use applies to school‐age child care that is offered on public/parochial school closure days or when parents who utilize other child care providers need care when their regular providers are unable to meet their
needs. Occasional Use care is sold on a space‐available, daily basis.
Student Teacher Hours
Summer‐‐Milwaukee Campus Center (in hours)
Fall‐‐All Campus Centers (in hours)
FY11
FY12
864
3816
1248
3417
Difference Percentage
384
‐399
44.44%
‐10.46%
Additional Information
CCAMPIS: The current grant runs through 9/30/14; services include 1:1 conferencing for student parents; extra child care hours for
tutoring or study time; parent education and referrals. Regular, daily child care enrollment has declined at all locations over the Fall 2010 (11) numbers, albeit minimally at some locations.
Numbers and percentages of decrease are as follows:
Mequon: Headcount ‐2 (‐9.52%)
Milwaukee: Headcount ‐7 (‐9.33%)
Oak Creek: Headcount ‐2 (‐3.28%)
West Allis: Headcount ‐4 (‐11.11%)
The number of families on Wisconsin Shares funding has remained stable, but with decreased authorization hours. Most eligible parents have attendance‐based authorizations which means parents have to pay for hours when their children do not attend. (In the past, more of our student parents received enrollment‐based authorizations which meant the State would pay for absences.) Student parents use their Financial Aid monies to cover any unmet balances. Student parents on Food Shares continue to be referred to the MATC PACE program to expedite their applications for child care funding. PACE program personnel have been extremely helpful in assisting our student parents with navigating the social service system.
All of the MATC centers have been awarded the State of Wisconsin's 5‐Star rating under the YOUNGSTAR child care rating system. A 5‐Star rating is the highest and is awarded to group child care centers who are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Because of the 5‐Star rating and the national accreditation of each site, the reimbursement rate for all children covered by Wisconsin Shares (state) funding increases by 10%.