| Administrators' Academy held for new college
leaders |
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Offering a detailed system overview presentation,
WTCS President Dan Clancy was one of many speakers at the
third Academy for New Administrators. The Academy acquaints
new employees in academic, student or system administrative
roles with the key staff, resources and operational systems of
the System Office. With the networking the Academy
coordinates, participants should have an increased comfort
level with the WTCS office as well as improved efficiency
locating and using its resources.
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| Governor Doyle signs Wisconsin Covenant guaranteeing
access to higher education |
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| On Sept. 6, Governor Doyle and statewide educational
leaders, including System President Dan Clancy, signed the
Wisconsin Covenant, a state guarantee to provide higher
education for all deserving students. By signing the Covenant,
eighth graders pledge to earn a high school diploma, be an
active community participant, take college preparatory
courses, maintain a "B" average in high school, and punctually
apply for financial aid. In return for their pledge, the state
of Wisconsin guarantees that each Covenant scholar placement
in a higher education institution, which includes all of
Wisconsin's universities, private colleges, and technical
colleges. The Wisconsin Covenant hopes to ensure the continued
success of both Wisconsin's kids and economy. It will be open
to every Wisconsin 8th grade student in spring 2007.
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| FVTC's Criminal Justice program gets $50 million
grant |
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| The United States Department of Justice has awarded $50
million in federal grants to Fox Valley Technical College's
Criminal Justice/Child Protection Training programs. The
grant, administered over five years, will help train criminal
justice professionals to protect children from crime and
violence, including online sex predators.
"This grant will help us expand the efforts of law
enforcement officials, parents, teachers and neighbors across
the state who are working together to tighten the net around
sex offenders. Keeping our kids and our communities safe is
our top priority and a never-ending job," Governor Doyle said.
Receiving this grant over other colleges, universities and
non-profit groups nationwide, Fox Valley's reputation is
reinforced as one of the best law enforcement training
centers, as is their commitment to improving their criminal
justice programs.
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| WTCS Budget approved by the Board |
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| The Wisconsin Technical College System Board has
approved a 2007-09 budget request that addresses skilled labor
shortages, ensures access, and improves the state's
competitive edge. In total, the Board is requesting an
additional $41.4 million over the biennium.
Specifically, the WTCS Budget request would include a
proposal for an additional $6 million in Workforce Advancement
Training Grants and an additional $1.2 million in minority
student participation and retention grants over the biennium.
A new appropriation request of $1 million is for Advanced
Manufacturing Solutions to attract new workers into
manufacturing careers and to establish regional collaborative
projects between the technical colleges and manufacturers.
Another new appropriation request of $1 million is for COBE
collaborative projects. The budget request was submitted to
the Department of Administration, which prepares all
department budget proposals for the Governor.
A summary of the complete Budget request will be available
on the System Web site soon.
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| Associate degrees in Wisconsin provide higher living
standards |
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| A report by the Center on Wisconsin Strategy (COWS)
reveals that Wisconsin's Technical Colleges are producing a
high volume of associate degree holders who are earning more
than their peers in other states. Not only does Wisconsin have
twice the national average of occupational associate degree
graduates, but they earn a higher median wage of $16.34, or
$34,107, compared to the national occupational associate
degree median wage of $15.17, or $31,675. By preparing
individuals for a specific occupation, Wisconsin's Technical
Colleges are not only improving the state's overall living
standards but are also strengthening its economy.
Get
the full COWS report |
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