Mid-State Connect Winter 2017 Issue

Mid-State Connect Winter 2017 Issue

WINTER 2017

table of contents

Connecting with You...a Message from Dr. Shelly Mondeik

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Page 4 Our Programs Page 6 Why Choose Mid-State? Page 8 Foundation & Alumni Sponsor A Scholar Page 10 Credit Corner Page 11 Student Services & Information Center Page 12 Continuing Education Classes Page 14 Hit the Books this Winterim Page 15 Distinguished Alumnus Award 2017 Page 16 Grad Spotlight Page 17 Employer Spotlights Page 18 Upcoming Enrollment Events

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See page 11 for the latest updates on the Student Services & Information Center.

MID-STATE CONNECT Mid-State Connect , Mid-State’s quarterly newsletter, is designed to enhance communication and connection with our community partners by providing updates on current college initiatives and activities.

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connect ing wi th you. . .

A MESSAGE FROM DR. SHELLY MONDEIK

Greetings!

My name is Dr. Shelly Mondeik, and I am honored to be able to serve as the sixth president of Mid-State Technical College.

In the short time I have been here, I have been able to get out into a number of the communities in Mid-State’s district to visit businesses, K–12 schools, leaders, and community members. The incredible discussions and conversations we’ve had truly make me look forward to what we can accomplish together. Over the next few months, I look forward to getting to know you even better and identifying even more opportunities for partnerships. Together we can create new and innovative approaches to meeting the needs of our communities and businesses here in central Wisconsin. • K–12 – Building and enhancing our K–12 partnerships • Programming – Reviewing programs for the five R’s—right programs with the right curriculum offered in the right format and right delivery mode in the right location at the right time • Workforce & Economic Development – Offering ongoing customized solutions to our business partners • Continuing Education – Meeting professional development and community enrichment needs for all in our district Moving forward, our efforts for the communities we serve will continue to focus on four key areas:

I am glad to be a part of Mid-State and look forward to working with all of you.

Pictured left to right: Mid-State’s past presidents Dr. Brian Oehler, Dr. John Clark, and Dr. Sue Budjac, and current president Dr. Shelly Mondeik.

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our programs IN DEMAND

Our mission to prepare students for relevant, in-demand careers means we are always evaluating our program offerings to align with the needs of area employers.

NEW PROGRAMS

Business Analyst Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

Customer Relationship Professional Technical Diploma Mid-State’s Customer Relationship Professional program develops students into important members of a call center or customer service team. The program focuses on communicating with customers to help them navigate past challenges to fulfill their needs, emphasizing active listening, effective verbal communication, and customer service skills. Through hands-on projects, students learn telephone etiquette, how to respond appropriately to customers, and how to perform quick problem-solving analysis while exceeding customer expectations. Graduates of the Customer Relationship Professional program may advance into the Office Support Specialist program or the Administrative Professional program.

Business analysts play an increasingly vital role to the success of any enterprise. They act as an all-important link between businesses and technology. This program teaches students how to research, analyze, design, and implement solutions to solve a variety of business- related problems. Students will develop and leverage leadership and team-building tools using a variety of collaboration methods. They will gain experience working on projects in areas such as IT, finance, accounting, marketing, and operations. This prepares them to work with various stakeholders. Graduates from this program will have strong leadership and organizational skills.

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Emergency Services Management Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

Fire Protection Technician Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

Mid-State’s new Emergency Services Management program develops incumbent workers in a fire or emergency services role into leaders within their field. Applicants to the program must hold an EMT license or Firefighter 1 certification. This program ensures a competitive edge to excel in their emergency services career path. Students are exposed to realistic simulations, inside and outside the classroom. They train on our state-of-the-art burn tower, fire engines, and other high-tech equipment. Graduates will know how to take command, using research and best practices to safeguard public safety. Emergency service managers are crucial to the well- being of communities, working diligently with their team to ensure our safety and protect us from threats.

The Fire Protection Technician program at Mid-State turns students into real-life heroes. Graduates learn the knowledge and techniques needed to save life and property during fires, medical emergencies, and other hazards. This program exposes students to realistic simulations, inside and outside the classroom. They train on our state-of-the-art burn tower, fire engines, and other high-tech equipment. Developed in partnership with local fire departments, this program ensures graduates have a competitive edge when starting their career, and local demand for highly skilled firefighters is rising.

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ONE MASTER PLAN

why choose mid-State?

EDUCATIONAL MASTER PLAN The needs of our students and the workforce we serve are always changing. Today we serve a population on the decline in some areas of our district, and we continue to see declining enrollments as a result. We also face the added reality that our student mix has shifted to a high percentage of part-time students. Clearly, our ability to offer dynamic programs and flexible scheduling and delivery modes (e.g., online vs. face to face) and improve student outcomes is essential to our continued value as an educational provider of choice in our campus communities. When it comes to how we align and coordinate our efforts to improve student outcomes, we look to our Educational Master Plan. Finalized in spring 2016, The EMP identifies actions to support the College’s institutional 2015–2020 Strategic Plan. It is based on an honest look at what the >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20

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