A Call to Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg 3

Vision and Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Academic Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Blackboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Enrollment Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Faculty Innovation Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Local 212 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Printing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Service Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Student Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Tutoring Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

New Faculty Orientation FY 2013Table of Contents

Vision:

MATC is a premier, comprehensive technical college

that provides excellence in education to enrich, empower

and transform lives in our community.

Mission:

As a public, two-year comprehensive technical college, MATC offers quality educational and training opportunities

and services to its diverse, metropolitan community by

collaborating with partners to advance the lives of its students.

Academic Support

Academic Support Centers

MILWAUKEE CAMPUS

Communication Center offers assistance in business and business-related courses, computer application courses, computer use, keyboarding, medical transcription and multimedia presentations. Room C278.

Computer Production Center provides help in computer use, computer programming, computer application courses, keyboarding, multimedia presentations and website creation. Room M273.

Math Center helps students in all levels of math, accounting, engineering-related courses, occupational math and statistics. Room C271.

Science Center provides assistance in anatomy and physiology, astronomy, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, medical terminology, microbiology, nutrition, physics, psychology, sociology, engineering sciences, social sciences and technical sciences. Room C271.

Writing Center works in conjunction with the Online Writing Lab (OWL) to assist students in course-related written assignments including essays, research papers, professional writing and other writing projects in all disciplines. Room C270.

Tutoring Services include one-on-one tutoring and study groups.

Contact Tutoring Services through the Homework Helpline at

414-297-8376 or 262-238-2479, the Online Tutoring Center, or visit Room C201. Academic Support

Academic Support Centers

MEQUON CAMPUS Academic Support Center

Room B210. 

For information, contact NB210asc@matc.edu. 

OAK CREEK CAMPUS Academic Support Center

Room A208. 

For information, contact Dick Simon, simonrh@matc.edu. 

WEST ALLIS CAMPUS Academic Support Center

Room 249. 

For information, contact Susan Maloney, malonesm@matc.edu or

Lana Kowalczyk, kowalcls@matc.edu.

 

Academic Support

•Each student receives a $10 print allotment on his/her Stormer Pass every semester for printing.

•If a student exhausts the $10 allotment, he/she is responsible for adding money to his/her Campus Cash account.

•Money in this account may be used for multiple purposes, such as Student Parking, printing, or in the Stormer Cafés and vending machines.

Carol Spain, Manager

Academic Support

Academic Affairs

Milwaukee Area Technical College

700 W. State St.

Milwaukee WI, 53233

(414) 297-8151

spainc@matc.edu

Academic Support

Blackboard

Blackboard

For Face-to-Face and Online Courses

Teaching and Learning Technology Faculty Innovation CenterM201(Downtown Campus)

Blackboard

Online Learning Management SystemA way to organize, store and deliver YOUR

course content A tool to enhance your delivery of your

content to make you more efficient and effective

What is Blackboard?

Blackboard

All MATC classes have a space (course shell) in Blackboard

Course “off” until turned “on” by instructor

Course Shell vs. Personal Master Course Shell – Live section Personal Master – Developmental course shell Requesting a Personal Master

Online Form Request

Blackboard Automation

Blackboard

Syllabus: Students can download and print the document

Course Documents: Organize them easily in folders (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, PDF, etc.)

Announcements: Post weekly updates and email a copy to your students

Discussion Board: Have your students answer questions and reflect on their thoughts

Content

Blackboard

Grade Center: Blackboard’s grade book and centralized location for you to view and grade assignments, tests and quizzes

Tests: students can complete tests that are automatically graded

Email: send email to all your students at once without setting up a distribution list

Example course

Additional Functions

Blackboard

http://blackboard.matc.edu ◦ Or go to the MATC homepage and click on the

Blackboard link in the left column

Login username: 7-digit COSMO ID Password: the same as your GroupWise email

passwordNeed Login Help?

Contact the MATC HelpDesk:414-297-6541

Logging in

Blackboard

• Orientation: Student Orientation Sessions helping students be successful in online courses

• Logging in: MATC HelpDesk: 414-297-6541

• After Log in: Visit the Student Support Website for step-by-step guides and FAQs

• Contact: Pam Curtin at 414-297-7986 or send an email

Student Support

Blackboard

• Prepare your System: Use the Browser Tester to make sure your computer is compatible.

• Learn the System: Visit the Support Website for tutorials, guides, and step-by-step instructions

• Prepare Your Course: – Design course menu– Add course content– Create exams, quizzes, assignments– Test out the course with Test Student account– Make course available to students

Before the Semester

Blackboard

• Stay Informed: – MATC Blackboard Support Website– Monthly Newsletter– Twitter: @MATCBb

• Learn New Technology:– Drop-in Sessions: Explore technologies and receive assistance

throughout the semester– Workshops: Sessions offered every semester in the Faculty

Innovation Center

• Get Certified: Professional Development Courses (1 credit)

During the Semester

Blackboard

• Pedagogy and Best Practices: Contact Faculty Instructional Support for Blackboard best practices, guidance, and pedagogy tips

• Troubleshooting: – Online: Visit Support Website– Email: Contact form– Visit: M201- Faculty Innovation Center, Milwaukee

Campus– Call: Megan Hamilton (x78372) or Brian Carlson (x77508)

Support Contacts

Blackboard

• MATC 2 Go: App for iOS, Android, and Blackberry Devices– Blackboard Mobile:

Students/Faculty access Blackboard course information

–More information: article

Mobile

Blackboard

COUNSELING

Academic Career Personal

Counseling

COUNSELINGLOCATIONS

Mequon Campus: Room A110 262-238-2300

Milwaukee Campus: Room S203 414-297-6267

Oak Creek: Room A106 414-571-4500

West Allis: Room 120 414-456-5351

HOURS

Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Counseling

ACADEMIC COUNSELINGSERVICES

1. New student program planning sessions

Counselors discuss program requirements and assist students in planning their first semester at MATC.

2. Academic advising for students on academic suspension and probation

Counseling

Academic CounselingHOW YOU CAN HELP

1. Be aware of and communicate Standards for Academic Success (Good Academic Standing defined as:

Minimum 2.0 semester and cumulative GPA AND Minimum 67% semester and cumulative course completion rate (U, W and I grades are considered as credits attempted but not successfully completed)

http://matc.edu/student/currentstudent/sasinformationaldoc.pdf

2. Refer students to campus resources 3. Refer students to counseling to discuss impact of

withdrawing or failing grades on academic status

Counseling

CAREER COUNSELINGCounselors provide group and individual career counseling services to assist potential and current students in making decisions about their college major/career and to develop an action plan to achieve their goals.

HOW YOU CAN HELP: Refer students who are undecided or questioning their career decisions to the counseling office.

Counseling

PERSONAL COUNSELINGCounselors offer support during times of crisis and stress with brief, solution-focused interventions as well as referrals to community resources.

Counseling

PERSONAL COUNSELINGHOW YOU CAN HELP

OBSERVE

You are in contact with students on a regular basis so you are in the best position to notice or hear when a student may be experiencing personal problems or issues that may be interfering with academic success.

REFER

You are not expected to be a counselor but observe and listen to students and then refer to counseling. Students may appreciate your walking with them to the Counseling office.

Counseling

WE ARE HERE TO HELP

Counselors will consult with you if you are unsure of how to address a student issue or concern.

Counselors are often the point person in helping students resolve issues.

For a list of counselors/program assignments please see the Ready Reference Guide

http://ematc.matc.edu/ReadyReference2011.pdf

Counseling

Enrollment Services

Just For The Record

Office of the Registrar

Room S115

Registrar and Director of Enrollment Services: Sarah Adams

Enrollment Services

FERPAFamily Educational Rights and Privacy Act

• FERPA is a federally-mandated privacy act of 1974 that sets forth requirements regarding the privacy of student records. For questions on what can or cannot be released regarding student records, you may contact the Office of the Registrar at 414.297.6824.

Enrollment Services

FERPA and Educational Interest

• FERPA allows for the sharing of information with those that have an educational interest in performing their job responsibilities. This allows faculty to share how students in their classroom are doing with their counselors and others within the college that are working directly with the student.

Enrollment Services

Registration• Priority Registration – timeframe set aside each

semester for continuing, currently-enrolled program students to register before other students.

• Open Registration – timeframe all students can register.

• Late Registration – timeframe students that did not take advantage of priority and open registration, register.

Enrollment Services

Submitting GradesGrades are due through out the semester based on the

end date of the class and submitted online through INFOnline. The online schedule is distributed each semester via email. Instructions for submitting grades are attached to the online schedule.

It is extremely important that grades be submitted on time. Late grades affect program student’s academic standing or students from receiving timely tuition reimbursement.

Enrollment Services

Instructor Recommended Withdrawals

• The instructor should withdraw students who have never attended/participated by the 16th calendar day of the semester. In instances where non-attendance/participation cannot reasonably be determined by the 16th calendar day of the semester, instructors should withdraw the student by the 16th calendar day of the course. (Administrative Procedure DD0710). For all other instructor withdrawals the published drop date should be followed.

Enrollment Services

Incompletes

Students may be given an incomplete (“I”) if they have satisfactorily completed seventy five percent (75%) of the course work and if they have made arrangements to complete the course requirements prior to the end of the following semester.

Administrative Procedure DD0710

Enrollment Services

Faculty InnovationCenter

Faculty Innovation CenterDowntown Campus

M201

The Faculty Innovation Center is here to assist teachers and professional staff to maximize their

effectiveness as teachers in order to improve student learning.

Faculty Innovation

Faculty Innovation Center M201

Staff:

• Brian Carlson, Interim Manager – 414-297-7508• Jim Stepp, Supervisor Media Operations – 414-235-7102• Michelle Felix, ER&D Local Site Coordinator – 414-297-6830• Toshiba Adams, ER&D Curriculum Coordinator – (414) 297-7749• Patricia McFarland, Peer Support Coordinator – (414) 297-7748• Megan Hamilton, Educational Assistant-Blackboard - 414-297-8372• Rita Newsom, Educational Assistant–Faculty/Computer Support – 414-297-6830• Dawn Ackermann, PT Educational Assistant – 414-297-6499• Seng Thao, PT Educational Assistant – 414-297-6499• PT Instructional Media Operations – 414-460-4775 Faculty Innovation

Faculty Innovation CenterM210

Services

• Computer/Software Support• Xerox Machines

• Educational Equipment• Meeting Space• Recording Room• Blackboard Support

•Workshops and DemonstrationsFaculty Innovation

Faculty Resource Centers Outline Campuses

Mequon Campus - RM A282 Aaron Davis, Instructional Media - 262-238-2354

West Allis Campus - RM - 350 Greg Davis, Instructional Media - 414-456-5347

Oak Creek Campus - RM – M206 Peter Attipetty, Instructional Media - 414-571-4719

Faculty Innovation

FacultyNet Provides links to the programs and services that

teachers and professional staff use most:

• Blackboard• INFOnline• Password manager• Groupwise• Voicemail use

• IT Help • Escort Van• Building Services• Public Safety• ER&D

Website: http://Facultynet.matc.edu Faculty Innovation

Library

Information literacy is concerned with a student's ability to collect, analyze and utilize information gathered via the use of information technology and to use that information to make effective decisions.

Higntte, M., Margavio, T. M., & Margavio, G. W. (2009). INFORMATION LITERACY ASSESSMENT: MOVING BEYOND COMPUTER LITERACY. College Student Journal, 43(3), 812-821.

Information Literacy

Library

Promote the use of critical and

creative thinking

Help enhance the quality of student

projects

Encourage development of

21st century skills

Improve student completion

Where do the MATC Libraries fit in?

Library

MATC Libraries provide tools and services for success Reference

librarians available during

library hours

Access research databases either on-campus or at

home

Ask-a-librarian service

Learning Express test prep and job readiness center

Streaming videos through Films on

Demand

Library skill videos for online or self study students

Please note: some links only work while on the MATC intranet

Library

All students can benefit from targeted

instruction

In your classroom or in one of our library

instruction labs

Specifically tailored to your assignments

to meet your students’ needs

Provided by a Reference Librarian

Individual research consultations are

available for one-on-one help

Students schedule a session at their

convenience

Walk-in consultation is often available

Library

Instruction

Library

Where do I get more information?

Or visit us online at

books.matc.edu

Schedule an appointment with any of our Reference Librarians

Milwaukee Campus•Jeff Grossman•Diane Kercheck•Jill Cherny•Peggy LaSalle•Tim Wilcox•Judy Kallberg•Jeff Beder•Jo Ann Randerson•Jacque Gorski•Shelley Peschel

Mequon Campus•Patrick Mundt•Kathy Blume•Joe Rice•Steve Midthun•Catherine AdedokunOak Creek•Jennifer Medved•Laura EmanuelsonWest Allis•Marty Liddy•Jennifer Peterson

Library

Local 212

Local 212American Federation of Teachers

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Local 212

Local 212

Legally authorized bargaining agent for teachers, counselors, outreach specialists, school nurses, accountants, and professional staff at MATC.

Local 212

Local 212

Represents three separate bargaining units:•Full-Time Professionals•Part-Time Professionals•Full and Part-Time Paraprofessionals

Local 212 Holiday Party

Local 212

Local 212

Local 212 is a democratic organization, providing ample opportunities for expression and participation for its members - at membership meetings, at the Executive Board level, and on various committees.

President, Michael Rosen

Local 212

Local 212 Information

Office: 739 West Juneau Avenue

Phone: (414) 765-0910

Web Site: www.local212.org

Local 212 will keep you abreast of what’s going on at MATC, etc. via:

•Newsletters•Emails•Meetings

Local 212

Printing Services

MATC Printing Services Department

Your in-house service department for all your printing, copying, signage

and bindery needs

Printing Services

MATC Printing Services Department is here for you

• Conveniently located at the Downtown Campus, room M141

• Operated by an experienced, knowledgeable staff

• Able to provide quality service and products quickly

• State-of-the art copying, signage, printing and graphics equipment.

Printing Services

Services Offered• Printing of brochures, flyers, business

cards, tests and handouts, forms, invitations, tickets, etc.

• Color and Black and White copies• Full Range of Bindery Services: stapling,

folding, punching, laminating, etc. • Sign and Banner Production

Printing Services

Contact us for your Printingand Copying Needs

Bindery Operations: 297-6878 printservices@matc.edu

(contact us about electronic file submission)

Gerald Trotter, Mgr.: 297-6234

trotterg@matc.edu

Printing Services

MATC Printing Services Department

Your One-Stop-Shop

Any color, any quantity…when you need it!

Monday through Friday, year-round

7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Printing Services

Service Learning

Office of Engaged and Service-Learning

Through engaged and service learning, MATC students acquire the knowledge, skills, and awareness to become more culturally aware, self-reflective, and

active in the community.

Service Learning

What is Service-Learning?

“…a teaching and learning approach that integrates community service with academic study to enrich learning, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities.”

Learn and Serve America’s

National Service-Learning Clearinghouse

Service Learning

Service-Learning

• Combines service objectives with intentional learning

objectives

• Promotes learning through active participation

• Promotes teamwork and responsibility

• Provides an opportunity to use skills and knowledge in real-

life situations

• Extends learning beyond the classroom

• Fosters a sense of caring for others

Service Learning

National studies showService-Learning:

• improves academic performance• develops problem solving and critical thinking

skills • increases attendance in school• develops personal and social responsibility• increases retention rates

Service Learning

Office of Engaged and Service-Learning

Downtown Campus, M289

297-7432

South Campus, A241

571-4660

Divisional Reps., Resources, Peer Coaching, Professional Development Opportunities…

Service-learning-team@matc.edu

Service Learning

StudentLife

Office of Student Life

New Student Welcome Sessions

Stormer Pass & Upass

Student Enrichment Events

Student Government

Student Clubs & Organizations

Athletics

Legal Clinic

Services Offered to Students

Student Life

Office of Student Life

Code of Conduct Support

Student Organizational Advisor Support

Services Offered to Faculty and Staff

Student Life

MATC TIMES

Student Hand book & Calendar

Student Rights & Responsibilities

Student Publications

Student Life

Office of Student LifeContacts

Milwaukee Campus – S303• Archie Graham, Director• Harriet Croskey, Coordinator• Brenda Saugstad, Coordinator• Kelley Cronkite, Coordinator

Mequon Campus – A118• Rita Wood, Coordinator

Oak Creek Campus – A105• Cathy Lechmaier, Coordinator

West Allis Campus – 113• Patrice Jefferies, Coordinator

Student Life

Tutoring Services

Tutoring Services exists to assist MATC college students succeed academically through specialized help.

Tutoring Services Statement of Purpose

Tutoring

DowntownC201 (Northeast Corner of C Building)

414-297-6791

Staff• Roger W. Plath, Manager• Derick Cornelius, PT Educational Assistant, Group Tutoring (SI)• Roxanne Dunkelberger, Ellen Granof, PT Student Specialists, i-

Succeed Project.• Katherine Murray, Word Processing Technician• Susan Kolbe, PT Technical Support• 120 Part-Time Tutors

Tutoring Services

Tutoring

To find us quickly on the web . . .

Google: “MATC tutor”Or follow this link . . .

http://www.matc.edu/student/resources/Tutoring/

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Group Tutoring and Walk in Schedules at . . .

http://www.matc.edu/student/resources/Tutoring/open_group_schedules.cfm

Tutoring Services

Tutoring

Regional Campuses(within the Academic Support Centers)

Mequon Campus• Michael Vang, Educational Assistant

West Allis Campus• Lana Kowalczyk, Educational Assistant

Oak Creek Campus• Dick Simon, Educational Assistant

Tutoring Services

Tutoring

Assigned Tutoring

Group Tutoring (“SI”)

Homework Helpline

Online Tutor

Walk-In Tutoring

OWL—Online Writing Lab

Student Workshops

Forms of Tutoring

Tutoring

For MOST COURSES . . . Try the ONLINE TUTORhttp://www.matc.edu/student/resources/Tutoring/distance_tutoring.cfm

For ACCOUNTING or MATH . . .

Try the HOMEWORK HELPLINECall 414-297-TERM (8376), Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4-7pm.

For WRITING . .Try the OWL-ONLINE WRITING LABhttp://www.matc.edu/student/resources/owl/index.cfm

Distance Tutoring

Tutoring

• CRLA = College Reading & Learning Association

• CRLA has accredited MATC Tutoring Services to train and grant tutor certificates.

• 3 levels: Regular, Advanced, and Masters• Minimum requirements-each level:

10 hours training & 25 hours tutoring• Trainings for Tutors in August and January.

CRLA Accreditation

Tutoring

Our data show that . . . • Most students’ grades will increase when they

attend tutoring!• Students who attend Group Tutoring (SI)

weekly will have a final grade one point higher than those who don’t attend!

• Most MATC students don’t take advantage of this free service!

The Value of Tutoring

Tutoring

• Promote all types of tutoring.• Tell students of the value of tutoring.• Put tutoring info in your syllabus and

on Blackboard.• Talk it up in class (some students think

it is only for remedial students).

How can you help your students through Tutoring Services?

Tutoring

• Share ideas for better tutoring service with the Tutoring Services Manager (Roger W. Plath, 414-297-7950 or plathr@matc.edu

• Tell students to visit the website. Share the next slide . . .

How can you help your students through Tutoring Services?

Tutoring

To find us quickly on the web . . .

Google: “MATC tutor”Or follow this link . . .

http://www.matc.edu/student/resources/Tutoring/

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Group Tutoring and Walk in Schedules at . . .

http://www.matc.edu/student/resources/Tutoring/open_group_schedules.cfm

Tutoring Services

Tutoring

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Have a great Semester!

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We look forward to serving you

and your students!

Tutoring Services

Tutoring