August 12 Agenda - Northcentral Technical College

DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
August 12, 2014
Northcentral Technical College
1000 W. Campus Drive
B101 (Boardroom)
Wausau, WI 54401
12:15 p.m.
12:15 Lunch
1:00 Call to order, compliance with Open Meeting Law (Wis. Stat. 19.81-19.88)
PUBLIC INPUT
1.
Public Comments
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes from July 14, 2014 NTC Board of Trustees meetings – page 4
ACTION ITEMS
2.
Draft 3-Year Facility Plan 2015-2017 – page 10
MOTION: That the Board approves the Draft 3-Year Facility Plan 2015-2017.
Voice Vote for Approval
CONSENT VOTING AGENDA
3.
Approval of Consent Voting Agenda (Roll Call Vote)
• Bill list - page 16
Motion: That the Board approves the Consent Voting Agenda including:
Bill list
Roll call vote for approval.
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INFORMATION/DISCUSSION
4.
President’s Report
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FTE Update
2013-2014 – Board Dashboard Executive Summary and year-end report – page 17
2014-15 Draft Board Dashboard – page 19
2014-15 Draft CEO Goals – page 21
Comments from Informational Report
Chairperson’s Report
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ACCT Leadership Congress Update
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Discuss Process for Annual Board Self Evaluation
6.
Information
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Institutional Vitality Process and Service Quality Review Process Annual Report – Page
22
2014 Employer Survey Results – Page 27
ELT Action Plan 2014-2015 – Page 28
Personnel Report – Page 33
Upcoming Meetings/Events – Page 34
Next meeting – September 23, 2014 at the North Campus in Phillips
Media – Page 35
Break
At approximately 2:50 p.m.
7.
CLOSED SESSION
Consideration of Motion to Adjourn Board into Closed Session Pursuant to Wisconsin
Statutes 19.85 (1) (c) (e) and (g) for the Purpose of Considering Employment,
Promotion, Compensation or Performance Evaluation Data of District Employees,
discussing the Investment of Public Funds and other public business which for
bargaining/competitive reasons requires a closed session and conferring with legal
counsel for the governmental body who is rendering written advice concerning strategy
to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become
involved including the following items: (Roll Call Vote Required)
A.
B.
C.
D.
TITLE
July 14, 2014 Closed Session Minutes
Personnel
Pending Litigation
Reconvene into Open Session
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At approximately 3:15 OPEN SESSION
Reconvene into Open Session to take any action deemed necessary as a result of the Closed
Session
Other Information that may properly come before the Board
ADJOURN
Note: Meetings of the Northcentral Technical College District Board are held in compliance
with Wisconsin's "Open Meeting Law".
Mission: Northcentral Technical College is the customer-focused, accessible provider of
innovative lifelong learning that builds a globally competitive workforce.
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Northcentral Technical College District
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
Northcentral Technical College
1000 W. Campus Drive
B101 (Boardroom)
Wausau, WI 54401
MINUTES
July 14, 2014
The Northcentral Technical College District Board of Trustees met on July 14, 2014 at
the Wausau Campus. Chairperson Proulx called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
Roll Call:
Douglas Faragher
Tom Felch
Kristine Gilmore
Lee Lo
Douglas Moquin
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Ruth Risley-Gray
Dale Smith
Maria Volpe
Paul Proulx
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Compliance with Open Meeting Law
Cherryl Jonas reported the meeting was being held in compliance with Open Meeting
Law 19.81-19.88 of the Wisconsin Statutes.
Swearing in Ceremony
Judge Greg Grau swore in reappointed Board members Douglas Moquin and Paul
Proulx and new board member, Tom Felch.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
Special Guest
John R. Raymond, Sr., MD President Chief Executive Officer, Medical College of Wisconsin was present to provide an update on the Community-Based Medical Education
Program.
NTC has a very unique partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) that
will benefit Central Wisconsin. The journey with the MCW started in 2011 to help
address the shortfall in doctors in underserved counties located in central and northern
Wisconsin. The expansion of the MCW in this region of Wisconsin will benefit those
underserved communities. The curriculum will be compressed into three years rather
than four to minimize the debt burden. NTC is a leader is distance technology education and competency-based education, both of which will be of great help to the MCW.
The medical students will be focused on improving the patient experience, improving
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the health of populations, and reducing per-capital costs. The MCW also has an expansion center in Green Bay with partners at Bellin Hospital and Saint Norbert’s College. Their first cohort received 1,000 student applications.
Lisa Dodson, MD will join the MCW as the Central Wisconsin Campus Dean. A copy of
the presentation is attached to the meeting minutes.
President Weyers indicated that NTC is committed to being an educational hub in
Central Wisconsin collaborating with other educational institutions. She stated that the
MCW relationship will provide a unique experience for NTC nursing students. She indicated there is a potential also to provide unique experiences creating simulations at the
Public Safety Center of Excellence.
ACTION ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Kristine Gilmore and seconded by Dale Smith that the NTC Board of
Trustees meeting minutes from June 17, 2014 be approved. Motion carried unanimously.
Election of Officers
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Chairperson Proulx turned the meeting over to Vice Chair Kristine Gilmore. Kristine asked for nominations for Board Chair. Ruth Risley-Gray nominated Paul
Proulx as Board Chair. Kristine asked two additional times for nominations for
Boar Chair. It was moved by Dale Smith that nominations be closed. Motion
was seconded by Doug Moquin that nominations be closed and that Paul Proulx
be elected as Board Chair. Motion carried unanimously.
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Paul Proulx took over as Chairperson of the Board for the remainder of the meeting. Chairperson Proulx asked for nominations for Vice Chairperson. Douglas
Moquin nominated Maria Volpe. Chairperson Proulx asked two additional times
for nominations for Board Vice Chair. It was moved by Ruth Risley-Gray and seconded by Kristine Gilmore that nominations be closed and that Maria Volpe be
elected as Board Vice Chairperson. Motion carried unanimously.
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Chairperson Proulx asked for nominations for Secretary/Treasurer. It was
moved by Doug Faragher that Kristine Gilmore be nominated as Secretary/
Treasurer. Chairperson Proulx asked two additional times for nominations for
Board Secretary/Treasurer. It was moved by Douglas Moquin that a unanimous
ballot be cast for Kristine Gilmore for Secretary/Treasurer. Motion was seconded
by Dale Smith. Motion carried unanimously.
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Chairperson’s Report
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The 2014-2015 Board of Trustees Meeting Dates/Location
The Board reviewed a draft listing of meeting dates and locations for the 20142015 school year.
By consensus the Board established the following dates for the regular monthly
meetings in 2014-2015: August 12, September 23, October 21, December 2,
January 20, February 17, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, and July 13. All
meetings will be held at the NTC Wausau Campus with the exception of September 23 which will be held at the campus in Phillips.
A listing of 2014-2015 meeting dates will be forwarded separately to all NTC
Board members.
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WTC District Boards Association
Chairperson Proulx reviewed the 2014-15 WTC District Boards Association
committee structure and made the following assignments:
Committee Assignments for 2014-2015
Legislative - Doug Faragher
Human Resources – Ruth Risley-Gray
Program – Lee Lo
Marketing/Public Relations and Awards – Maria Volpe, Dale Smith
Interagency/Interdistrict Cooperation – Douglas Moquin
Bylaws, Policies and Procedures – Paul Proulx
Board of Director Member – Paul Proulx
Board members are encouraged to attend committee meetings.
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Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
Board members completed the annual conflict of interest questionnaires.
CONSENT VOTING AGENDA
It was moved by Doug Faragher and seconded by Maria Volpe that the Board approves
the Consent Voting Agenda including:
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Bill List
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New Agri-Business Associate Degree Program
• New Crop Production Associate Degree Program
Roll call vote ayes: Faragher, Felch, Gilmore, Moquin, Risley-Gray, Smith, Volpe,
Proulx. Motion carried unanimously.
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President’s Update
President Weyers updated the Board on several topics including:
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FTEs are down about 5 percent. Unduplicated headcount is up about
4 percent. The Hispanic Chamber welding training partnership will generate
additional FTEs. The College is delivering more courses with flexible delivery
options and during evening hours. The Virtual College enrollment continues
to grow. Part-time nursing and Public Safety tracks are being explored, Brad
Gast has recently been promoted to Dean of the Virtual College.
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Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary Reggie Newson
was at NTC June 25th to announce a $280,000 grant for youth apprenticeship
at NTC which has the largest youth apprenticeship program in Wisconsin.
NTC works with over 200 businesses to attract high school students into careers. About 25 percent of those students come to NTC after they complete
their apprenticeship program.
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NTC is hosting Governor Walker July 18 when he announces the Blueprint
for Prosperity grant award for Northcentral Technical College. Board members are encouraged to attend.
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Public Safety Center of Excellence - A NTC delegation will be traveling to
Washington, DC this week meeting with Congressman Duffy, and Senators
Johnson and Baldwin, along with staff from the Department of Justice and
Homeland Security to seek federally funded training projects for the Public
Safety Center of Excellence.
NTC planted 350 trees as a sound buffer at the Public Safety Center of
Excellence. The trees have made a positive difference.
NTC will look at possibilities to expand student parking at the Merrill campus
utilizing space at an industrial site across the street.
Doron representatives will be at NTC the week of July 21 to transfer the
mobile simulation equipment and trailer back to Doron in exchange for new
equipment in a permanent location at the training center. Doron will provide
training on the new equipment the end of July for NTC staff.
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The Special Legislative Council Study Committee will hold its first meeting
July 24th.
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A fundraiser was recently held for Wood Technology Center student
scholarships. The event raised $10,000.
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College of Menominee Nation President, Dr. Verna Fowler has offered an
opportunity for NTC to provide assistance with their nursing program. A
follow-up meeting is being scheduled.
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Facilities update:
A ribbon cutting for the remodeled Welding Lab will be held in October in
conjunction with the monthly NTC District Board meeting.
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Residence Halls – Potential Partnership with UWMC or a business is being
explored that would assist NTC in assisting with domestic students as well as
attracting more international student partnerships, many of which require
residence hall experiences.
The SEED Program funding has been eliminated. This will impact NTC
which has been a partner in this initiative for the past 25 years.
NTC has been looking at other potential international partners and was
recently accepted by Bécalos, a private college in Mexico that works with the
university system as a partner college. However, their international student
program requires residence halls rather than host families. NTC has an
agreement with UWMC for use of 60 resident hall rooms but they do not have
the capacity to meet NTC current needs projected at 100 dorm rooms. As a
result, 35 international students were turned away for fall and 20 NTC students are on a waiting list. UWMC is interested in building a new dorm facility but the earliest it would be built, if approved, would be 2018. One shortterm solution to address the residence hall issue would be to use rooms at an
existing property.
The Board was receptive to looking at the feasibility of pursuing additional
dorm capacity. Administration will conduct a feasibility study.
Other Business That May Come Before the Board
The following informational items were included in the Board packet:
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Business and Industry Solutions Annual Report
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Tuition Remission Annual Report
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Personnel Report
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Upcoming Meetings/Events
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Good News
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Newspaper Clippings
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Adjourn into Closed Session
It was moved by Paul Proulx and seconded by Kristine Gilmore that the Board Adjourn
into Closed Session Pursuant to Section 19.85 (1) (c) (e) and (g) Wisconsin Statutes for
the Purpose of Considering Employment, Promotion, Compensation or Performance
Evaluation Data of District Employees, discussing the Investment of Public Funds and
other public business which for bargaining/competitive reasons requires a closed session including:
A. June 17, 2014 Closed Session Minutes
B. Personnel
C. Reconvene into Open Session
Roll call vote ayes: Faragher, Felch, Gilmore, Moquin, Risley-Gray, Smith,
Volpe, Proulx. Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment
By consensus the meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kristine Gilmore, Secretary/Treasurer
Northcentral Technical College District Board of Trustees
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NORTHCENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE
DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
TOPIC SUMMARY SHEET
MEETING DATE:
August 12, 2014
TOPIC:
Draft Three-Year Facilities Plan 2015-2017
POLICY: Wisconsin Statute 38.04 (10) requires each Wisconsin Technical College District to prepare and submit a Three-Year Plan to the Wisconsin Technical College System Board (WTCBS).
The plan must be approved by the District Board. The plan will be accepted and reviewed by the
WTCSB but no action will be taken.
INTERPRETATION: Northcentral Technical College’s Three-Year Plan is submitted for the
District Board of Trustees review and approval.
DATA/RESULTS: The attached Draft Three-Year Plan 2015-2017 outlines changes that have
been made to the potential projects for the current fiscal year. Projects listed are proposed capital
improvements, acquisitions, remodeling and new construction exceeding $30,000 but not greater
than $1,500,000 pursuant to s. 38.04 (10). The Three-Year Plan informs the WTCS Office of
potential plans but does not ask for the permission to proceed. Each project must be approved on
a project-by-project basis following requirements set forth in WTCS administrative policy.
AGENDA CATEGORY:
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Regular Voting Agenda
PROPOSED MOTION:
The Board approves Northcentral Technical College’s draft Three-Year Facilities
Plan 2015-2017.
CERTIFICATION OF ACCURACY: I, your CEO, certify that the information contained in this
report is true as of this date.
Signed
Dated August 5, 2014
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Three-Year Facilities Plan
Summary
2015 – 2017
Dr. Lori A. Weyers, President
Northcentral Technical College
1000 Campus Drive
Wausau, Wisconsin 54401
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Executive Summary
The Northcentral Technical College Board of Trustees understands the workforce needs
of its businesses and industries, and the desire of its citizens to live in a safe
environment. Through constant contact with community members, community forums
with stakeholders, and strategic planning, the College will ensure it is aligned with the
future growth and innovation needs of our students, employees, and district
communities.
The College has established new goals to exceed 3800 FTE’s. The NTC Board further
understands that the college’s goal can only be met through continuous quality
improvement in the areas of program expansion, flexible delivery, rejuvenation of
existing facilities, and construction of new training facilities.
The College plans to make an emphasis in the following three areas to achieve its
goals:
1. Remodeling and capital improvements of its 46-year-old facility in Wausau
Emphasis on program delivery methods and general aesthetics.
2. Capital improvements of its 45-year-old facility in Antigo.
Emphasis on program delivery methods and general aesthetics.
3.
Support of regional campuses
Provide flexible and accessible learning opportunities for all NTC communities.
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Project Summary
FY2014 – 2015
Lease
Wausau Site
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Wausau – Diesel Facility
Remodeling
Wausau Site
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Wausau – Technical and Trades Welding Renovation ($900,000 = $500,000 FY 2014 + $400,000
FY2015)
Antigo Site
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Antigo – Interior Renovations ($500,000)
Improvements
Wausau Campus
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Graphics Lab Classroom & Lab Improvements ($505,000)
A Building Classroom & Computer Lab Improvements ($280,000)
Academic Resource Center ($105,000)
Furniture Replacement ($600,000, includes $200,000 for CHS)
A Building Window Replacement ($60,000)
Grounds Equipment ($40,000)
Roof Replacement ($300,000)
Wausau Lighting (50,000)
General Facility Repairs/Improvements/Contingency ($255,500)
Regional Campuses
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Marquee Signage Phase I (Merrill & Ag Center of Excellence $100,000) (Learning Capital)
Antigo Classroom & Machine Tool Improvements ($600,000)
Ag Center of Excellence Parking Lot Resurface ($100,000)
Spencer Restroom Improvements ($50,000)
General Facility Repairs & Improvements ($92,500)
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Project Summary
FY2015– 2016
Acquisition
Antigo Site
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Wittenberg – Purchase Lease Facility ($865,800)
Additions
Wausau Site
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Center for Health Science Addition for Simulation Center (or) Machine Tool Addition ($1,100,000)
Remodeling
Wausau Site
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Wausau – Cadaver Lab ($500,000)
Improvements
Wausau Campus
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Furniture Replacement ($300,000)
Roof Replacements ($300,000)
Parking Lot Repairs ($150,000)
Library Window Replacement ($100,000)
Learning Center HVAC Unit (75,000)
General Facility Repairs/Improvements/Contingency ($55,000)
Regional Campuses
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Marquee Signage Phase II (Medford & Phillips, $100,000)
Special Project
Addition
Wausau Campus
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Explore Residence Hall Partnership. ($3,000,000)
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Project Summary
FY2016 – 2017
Addition
Wausau Site
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Explore addition for Transportation Center of Excellence ($1,500,000)
Remodeling
Wausau Site
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CHS Remodeling ($500,000)
Improvements
Wausau Campus
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Furniture Replacement ($250,000)
Road Lighting Phase I ($50,000)
Roof Replacements ($150,000)
Maintenance Equipment ($40,000)
G & H Corridor Insulation ($50,000)
General Facility Repairs/Improvements/Contingency ($98,000)
Regional Campuses
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Marquee Signage Phase III (Antigo, Spencer, & Wittenberg, $150,000) (Learning Capital)
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NORTHCENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE
DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
TOPIC SUMMARY SHEET
MEETING DATE:
August 12, 2014
TOPIC:
Bill List
POLICY 1.1 – General Executive Constraint – The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), in execution of her duties, shall not cause or allow any practice, activity, decision or organizational circumstance which is either imprudent or in violation of commonly accepted business and professional ethics or that results in failure to be accredited.
INTERPRETATION: To avoid violation of commonly accepted business and professional ethics NTC will follow Wisconsin statute 38.12 District Board Duties (2) “…All expenditures exceeding $2500 shall be approved by the district board.”
DATA/RESULTS: A request is being made to process bills in the amount of $3,561,598 and
$488,447 for the month of July paid by ACH and checks numbered 201941 through 202420 and
electronic payment for purchasing cards, respectively.
AGENDA CATEGORY:

Consent Agenda
PROPOSED MOTION:
(Motion is included with consent agenda.)
CERTIFICATION OF ACCURACY: I, your CEO, certify that the information contained in this report is true as of this date.
Signed
Dated August 4, 2014
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2013-14 NTC Board of Trustees Year-End Dashboard
Board Quality Indicator
Yearend
Goal
Quarterly
Goal
2013-14
2012-13
3,800
3,800
3,698
3,761
3,738
Actual
Past Point-in-Time Data
2011-12
When
Reported
NTC Strategic Direction: Growth & Innovation
Total FTEs
Total (#) FTEs generated
By Region
Wausau Region
3,066
3,084
3,030
Antigo/Wittenberg Region
292
340
335
Medford/Spencer Region
209
197
215
Merrill Region
32
27
24
Phillips Region
99
113
134
Flexible Delivery Course FTEs
# online, evening, wknd, virtual college FTEs
1,610
1,610
1,613
1,600
1,565
300
300
335
289
279
115
115
122
115
92
84%
83%
83%
Quarterly
Oct, Feb, May, Aug
Quarterly
Oct, Feb, May, Aug
NTC Strategic Direction: Strategic Partnerships
Businesses Served
Total (#) of businesses served through contracts
New Businesses Served
Total (#) of new businesses served through contracts
Quarterly
Oct, Feb, May, Aug
Quarterly
Oct, Feb, May, Aug
Student Success Framework Indicator #1 – Course completion
Course Completion
Total % of students completing post-secondary
courses with C or better
83%
83%
Semi-Annually
Feb, Aug
Student Success Framework Indicator #2 – Retention/Persistence
Semester to Semester Retention
Total % of prev term prog students who returned or
graduated - Fall to Spring
83%
83%
81%
83%
83%
74%
74%
73%
73%
72%
First Semester Success
Total % of first-semester NTC program students who
completed at least 67% of courses with a C or better
Semi-Annually
Oct, Feb
Semi-Annually
Feb, Aug
State Performance Measurement #4 – Transition of adult students from basic education to skills training
College Prep to Program
Total % of Learning Center referrals enrolled in
program
GED/HSED to Program
Total % of Learning Center GED/HSED graduates
enrolled in program
48%
48%
57%
45%
33%
22%
22%
24%
20%
No Data
1,827
1,569
Semi-Annually
Feb, Aug
Semi-Annually
Feb, Aug
State Performance Measurement #6 – Participation in dual enrollment programs
Unduplicated Headcount – Dual
Enrollments
Total # Transcripted Credit, Youth Options/Youth
Apprenticeship, and high school contract students
1,900
1,900
1,915
Semi-Annually
May, Aug
State Performance Measurement #7 – Workforce training provided to business and industry
Unduplicated Headcount – Continuing
Ed Courses
10,000
10,000
8,277
1
5,900
5,900
4,819
2
9,502
8,472
5,640
4,606
Total # continuing education students from all areas
Unduplicated Headcount – Training
Contracts
Total # contract students from all areas
Results meet/exceed expectations
Results progressing, near expected levels, no action required
Quarterly
Oct, Feb, May, Aug
Annually
Aug
Results progressing below expected levels, plan monitored
1
In 2013-14, NTC focused on offering longer classes and series to drive FTEs rather than headcount. Overall Continuing Education
FTE increased by 5% in 2013-14.
2
NTC increased training contract FTEs by 9.5% in 2013-14, although unduplicated headcount decreased. Training contract FTEs and
headcount are composed of enrollments from Business and Industry, Public Safety, K-12, Learning Center and other areas.
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NTC BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ANNUAL REPORTS
 July
Business & Industry Report
 August
Learning/Service QRP
 September
NTC Foundation/Resource Development
 October
K-12/College Articulation & Transfer
Instructional Vitality
 December
Student Success Annual Report
 January
Cost per FTE
 February
Capital Budget
 March
Marketing Update
 April
Operating Budget
Graduate Employment Follow-Up Report
 May
Organizational Development
 June
Fund Balance Reserve & Bond Rating
Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory Report
 August
Employer Follow-Up Report
Service Quality Review Process
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2014-15 NTC Board of Trustees DRAFT Dashboard
Board Quality Indicator
Year-end
Goal
Quarterly
Goal
Actual
2014-15
Past Point-in-Time Data
2013-14
2012-13
3,693
3,761
3,061
3,084
292
340
When
Reported
NTC Strategic Direction: Growth & Innovation
Total FTEs
Total (#) FTEs generated
Wausau Region
By Region
Antigo/Wittenberg Region
Quarterly
Oct, Feb, May, Aug
Medford/Spencer Region
209
197
Merrill Region
32
27
Phillips Region
99
113
1,607
1,600
335
289
122
115
81%
83%
73%
73%
Flexible Delivery Course FTEs
# online, evening, weekend, virtual college FTEs
Quarterly
Oct, Feb, May, Aug
NTC Strategic Direction: Strategic Partnerships
Businesses Served
Total # of businesses served through contracts
New Businesses Served
Total # of new businesses served through contracts
Quarterly
Oct, Feb, May, Aug
Quarterly
Oct, Feb, May, Aug
Student Success Framework Indicator #2 – Retention/Persistence
Semester to Semester Retention
Total % of previous term program students who returned or
graduated
First Semester Success
Total % of first-semester NTC program students who
completed at least 67% 1 of courses with a C or better
Semi-Annually
Oct, Feb
Semi-Annually
Feb, Aug
State Performance Measurement #4 – Transition of adult students from College Prep courses to post-secondary
skills training
College Prep Transition
Total # of prev year adult students who successfully
completed a post-secondary course by the following year
634
664
Semi-Annually
Feb, Aug
State Performance Measurement #7 – Workforce training provided to business and industry
Unduplicated Headcount – Continuing
Education Courses
Total # cont ed students served through CE, Public Safety,
Health and other areas
Total Credits Earned – Continuing
Education Courses
Total # credits earned through continuing education in Public
Safety, Health and other areas
Unduplicated Headcount – Training
Contracts
Total # students served through contracts in BIS, Public
Safety, K-12, College Foundation and other areas
Total Credits Earned – Training Contracts
Total # credits earned through contracts in BIS, Public
Safety, K-12, College Foundation and other areas
Results meet/exceed expectations
1
Results progressing, near expected levels, no action required
8,277
9,502
3,036
2,750
4,819
5,640
TBA
3,694
Quarterly
Oct, Feb, May, Aug
Quarterly
Oct, Feb, May, Aug
Quarterly
Oct, Feb, May, Aug
Quarterly
Oct, Feb, May, Aug
Results progressing below expected levels, plan monitored
67% course completion rate is the Department of Education threshold students must meet to maintain good standing for financial aid purposes.
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NTC BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ANNUAL REPORTS – 2014-15 DRAFT
 August
Service Quality Review Process Report
Employer Follow-Up Report
 October
K-16 Annual Report
Instructional Vitality
 December
Affirmative Action Report
Student Success Annual Report
 January
Cost per FTE
 February
Capital Budget
Community Listening Sessions Report
 March
Marketing Update
NTC Foundation/Resource Development
 April
Operating Budget
 May
Graduate Employment Follow-Up Report
 June
Fund Balance Reserve & Bond Rating
 July
Organizational Development Report
NTC Employee Satisfaction Report
 August
Business & Industry Report
Service Quality Review Process Report
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CEO Goals 2014-15
1. Continue to build key strategic partners throughout the district.
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Individual meetings with District legislators
Host K-12 Administrators meeting
Chair meetings with North Central Wisconsin Higher Education Alliance
Attend McDEVCO Board meetings
Continue to serve on Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce Board
and EEC (Entrepreneurial and Education Center) Board with Business
and Industry partners
2. Hold Listening sessions with Health and Information Technology
Industries.
3. Continue to develop a formal partnership with Medical College of
Wisconsin.
4. WTCS Presidents’ Association committee leadership:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Student Success Committee – Liaison
Student Services Administrators – Presidential Liaison
U.W. College Collaborations - Member
State Ag Committee – Member
K-12 Collaboration Committee – Member
5. Implement first Collaborative Baccalaureate degree in Business
Management utilizing Virtual College technology in partnership with
Lakeland College.
6. Develop and implement new I-TEC (Information Technology
Entrepreneurial Center).
7. Explore the expansion of health simulations to support changes in the
health industry.
8. Explore further development of Michigan Technological University
partnership.
9. Develop plan to address residence halls for domestic and international
students.
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Instructional Vitality
Process & Service
Quality Review
Process
Annual Report
August 2014
Real Life. Real Learning.
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Executive Summary
Northcentral Technical College service teams, educational programs, apprenticeships, basic skills
and general education programs participate in evaluation processes. The mission of these
evaluation processes is to support continuous improvement and strategic planning of
instructional programs and service teams.
Service teams complete a Service Quality Review Process (SQRP) consisting of a self-assessment,
identification of future trends, collection of customer feedback, and development of a 2-3 year
quality plan.
To better address the rapidly changing needs of the district and to address Performance-Based
Funding, NTC changed its academic program evaluation process from a 4-year cycle to a yearly
process. The annual focused program review called the Instructional Vitality Process (IVP)
provides faculty with an opportunity to review key program metrics yearly and pro-actively
address performance issues in a timely manner. The process focuses on a team self-assessment
of program performance based on scorecard data and the development of a quality plan. Each
program’s scorecard includes indicators focusing on the following areas:
Student Success: Course Completion, Retention, Graduation, PATH/Learning Assessment Model
Results, Future Student Success/State Performance Measures.
Customer Satisfaction: Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory Results, Employer Survey
Results, Graduate Satisfaction Results, Graduate Feedback, Additional Survey Results.
Program Health: FTE/Headcount, Cost per FTE, Job Placement, Hiring Trends, and Environmental Scanning Information.
Service Quality Review Process Highlights
All five service teams scheduled to participate in the Service Quality Review Process (SQRP)
completed the process in 2013-14. A brief summary from each team’s completed 2-3 year
Quality Plan is listed below. Plans address services provided and focus on customer feedback,
Team Action Plan elements, future trends, and team member input.
Transfer and Placement:
o Streamline the mock interview process by creating a consistent sign up process, employer
management process, and virtual or phone mock interview model.
o Increase student awareness of Transfer and Placement Services by marketing to first year
student experiences (FYE) students, creating service-specific flyers, and providing
outreach to General Education course takers.
o Develop communication strategies for Virtual College students.
o Participate in Student Welcome Day each semester to build connections with diverse
students.
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Academic Advising:
o Increase student referrals to academic advising by simplifying the referral form and
displaying the form in multiple accessible locations.
o Academic advisors, ESS, learning coordinators, and deans will collaborate to discuss
current and future curriculum modifications so that Academic Advisors can disseminate
the most up-to-date curriculum information.
o Create and implement a formal process to improve student awareness of academic
advising services. Various methods will be utilized (e.g., College Connection, orientation,
kiosks, Bookstore, and physical advertisements).
o Improve student success expanding the advisor role in Business Management and
increasing focus on adjunct faculty.
Business and Industry Solutions:
o Develop and implement a comprehensive standard operating procedure (SOP) for all BIS
operations to include pricing guidelines, instructor and training expenses, etc. to ensure a
better alignment with all managers when proposing contracts in partnership with other
academic divisions of the college.
o Continued development of standardized work directions (i.e., workbook, checklist,
contracts) to increase consistency amongst staff.
o Establish an adjunct onboarding process/procedure to connect with adjunct staff working
for BIS and align them to college policies.
o Implement a full CRM system accessible by all managers to maximize project work flow
and establish patterns of contract activity.
o Finalize a rental policy for space utilized in the Center for Business and Industry.
o Implement a Private Sector committee (advisory committee) to ensure industry trends
are being addressed and utilize as an advisory body.
o Review internal policies and procedures necessary for BIS operations to function and
work more closely to understand and comply with internal procedures.
Organizational Development Activities:
o Emphasize daily employee recognition through “Everyday Recognition Think Tank” and
the Middle Leader Forum.
o Promote regular mentorship meetings. Revise current mentorship documents to provide
clear expectations for mentors and mentees.
o Track all faculty members’ certification progression to ensure completion of their
requirements. Continue offering certification courses that fulfill the new certification
requirements and competencies.
o Reset Team Action Plan due dates to better align with college planning processes.
o Review entire new employee orientation process to identify assure consistent orientation
information.
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IT-Printing and Duplicating:
o Reduce service turnaround time by implementing self-pick-up option and an automated
email to inform requestor of completed service.
o Increase awareness and utilization of services by posting new FAQ on Faculty Resources
webpage.
Instructional Vitality Process Quality Plan Highlights
All academic programs participated in the Instructional Vitality Process completed the process in
2013-14. A summary of Quality Plan themes and specific examples from plans are listed below.
Each team wrote a minimum of three plans addressing program performance and focusing on
scorecard trends, Team Action Plan elements, Advisory Committee feedback, future trends, and
faculty input. Quality Plans are documented in Team Action Plans.
Certificates: Research industry certifications and embed them in programs and certificates.
Complete industry certification training for faculty.
Continuing Education: Develop a qualified adjunct pool for specialty courses in Continuing
Education and Business and Industry Solutions.
Credit for Prior Learning: Review program entrance test contents to ensure it covers current
content requirements. Design a Credit for Prior Learning test out option for those enrolling in the
program.
Curriculum: Incorporate more trouble shooting simulations in the labs to promote critical
thinking skills. Rewrite program course curriculum for 16 of 19 courses within this year and next
year. Explore potential of having the program ladder into an Associate Degree. Increase hands-on
experience by creating and implementing three additional labs.
Dual Credit: Create a leadership entry-level course for high school students. Provide dual credit
courses for students.
Internships: Provide internship for programs students. Use internship results to collect TSA
data for review and reporting.
Program Accreditation: Incorporate new program accreditation standards in curriculum.
Student Learning Outcomes: Increase course completion rates and graduation rates of
students by getting support from business industry partners on importance of degree
completion. Assess student performance data and formulate a plan to address areas of low
performance semi-annually. Create a matrix to determine where the student learning outcomes
are measured within the program and then examine efficacy. Utilize testing software to support
students preparing for certification exam to improve exam pass rates.
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Student Communication: Research and use best practices in program orientation to increase
student retention. Develop a welcome letter to program enrolled students to explain program
expectations. Provide course matrix and explain frequency of course offerings. Proactively
identify students with potential risk factors for academic deficiency (attendance, struggling with
initial assessments, not prepared for class, lack of participation, possible accommodations,
behavioral, etc.) Provide students with mid-semester progress report. Review program entrance
scores for incoming program students each semester and provide faculty advising to all first
semester program students and provide referrals as needed. Improve the application to
acceptance process by researching pre-screening policies for NTC Nursing program applicants
and 5-7 WTCS programs. Ensure consistent course layout on Blackboard between program
courses.
Transfer Agreements: Generate awareness of program transfer agreements. Re-align
curriculum to increase transferability and identify new transfer opportunities.
SQRP and IVP Feedback Results
SQRP and IVP stakeholders are surveyed regarding their respective self-assessment. Survey
results are shared with faculty and staff. Feedback is used for continuous improvement.
Quality Review/Instructional Vitality Process Feedback Results
Question Rated on a Scale of 1-5
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013*
(5-Excellent or Strongly Agree)
Rate the training/facilitation your team received about
4.20 4.70
4.61
4.45 4.38
4.56
the Quality Review/Instructional Vitality Process.
Our team found the materials provided for Quality
4.20 4.38
4.50
4.55 4.15
4.22
Review/Instructional Vitality Process to be helpful.
The quality plans our team wrote will improve the
4.20 4.29
4.29
4.27 4.46
4.29
educational product our program offers to students.
* Instructional Vitality Process (IVP) utilized the same survey questions as the Quality Review Process.
2013 displays IVP results.
Service Quality Review Process Feedback Results
Question Rated on a Scale of 1-5 (5-Excellent or Strongly Agree)
Rate the training/facilitation your team received about the Service
Quality Review Process.
Our team found materials provided for Service Quality Review Process to
be helpful.
The Service Quality Review Process was valuable in improving our processes
and services.
2010 2011 2012
2013
4.40
4.61
4.75
4.20
4.35
4.42
4.63
4.00
4.20
4.26
4.50
4.10
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2014 Northcentral Technical College Employer Survey Results
Survey Highlights
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96% of employers were satisfied or very satisfied with graduates’ technical college education.
90% of employers would recommend graduates of the program to another employer.
92% of employers would hire an NTC graduate again.
84% of employers report that NTC is important or very important to the success of their business.
We asked employers: Do NTC graduates meet expectations?
The following chart illustrates the percentage of employers who report that NTC graduates meet or exceed employment
expectations in specific areas.
Attributes and Skills
% Exceed or
Meet
Expectations
Mastery of knowledge in the field.
Ability to perform technical skills of the profession.
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and/or
customers.
83%
86%
Relevancy of graduates' skill and/or knowledge base in
relationship to real work applications within the industry.
82%
Mastery of science, technology, engineering or math skills
needed in the field.
Overall preparedness for employment at your company.
Problem-Solving Skills
Computer Skills
Reading and Writing Skills
General math skills
Ability to work in a team
Work ethic
Integrity
Professionalism
Organizational skills
84%
88%
86%
69%
80%
90%
83%
92%
84%
91%
86%
82%
Employer Survey Background Information
The Employer Follow-up Survey is conducted once every four years to collect data on employers’ perceptions of recent
graduates of NTC. The survey asks employers to rate how well NTC graduates meet expectations compared to employer
expectations for an entry-level employee. The survey also asks employers to rate overall satisfaction with graduates.
During the 2013-14 academic year, Northcentral Technical College surveyed employers of 2012-13 program graduates.
Surveys were sent to employers identified by NTC graduates working in training related fields. Results are based on
information from 97 employers.
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Northcentral Technical College
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM ACTION PLAN
2014-2016
Grow the College: 1 – 2 – 3 – 4
1 = Our employees are #1; 2 = 2% FTE growth; 3 = 30% recent high school graduate enrollments into NTC;
4 = 40,000 students served
Innovation and Growth
The college develops ideas and implements new products or services to meet current and future stakeholder
needs.
Key Performance Outcome: TBD (Individually responsible for specific goals)
Executive Leadership Team Goals & Measurements:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Implement virtual college partnership with Lakeland College to attract new markets (Mondeik/Borowicz)
Implement marketing strategies for programs with flexible starts dates (Aug/Oct/Jan/March). (Felch/Mondeik/Borowicz/Worden)
Implement the Geriatric Center of Excellence in 2014-2015 (Mondeik/Strebe/Elliott)
Implement the ongoing Product Development Plan (Mondeik)
Develop and implement strategic enrollment management plan (Borowicz/Mondeik/Felch/Strebe/Worden)
Develop a plan for residence halls in collaboration with either UWMC and/or a business partner to support domestic and international
students (Elliott/Borowicz/Kittel/Weyers)
7. Implement a plan to market and sell industry certifications to business and industry partners and in college recruitment efforts. (Mondeik)
8. Explore the development of an interdisciplinary simulation center in the Center for Health Sciences. (Mondeik)
9. Develop a plan and implement two entrepreneurial boot camps for NTC program students. (Mondeik/Worden/Kittel/Borowicz/Felch)
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Northcentral Technical College
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM ACTION PLAN
2014-2016
Grow the College: 1 – 2 – 3 – 4
1 = Our employees are #1; 2 = 2% FTE growth; 3 = 30% recent high school graduate enrollments into NTC;
4 = 40,000 students served
Strategic Partnerships
The college becomes the preferred strategic partner of area businesses and industries, K-12 districts, local communities,
entrepreneurs and other institutions of higher education to support learning and economic development, establishing NTC
as an educational leader.
Key Performance Outcome:
Executive Leadership Team Goals:
1. Form a partnership agreement with Medical College of Wisconsin and develop plan for simulation and cadaver lab (ELT)
2. Develop global partnership with other countries to expand international offerings (Brazil, Mexico and El Salvador)
(Mondeik/Kittel/Borowicz)
3. Develop STEM Conference with Michigan Technological University (Mondeik/Borowicz/Felch)
4. Develop strategic partnership with third party to provide onsite health care. (Worden/Elliott/Kittel)
5. Develop capital campaign for diesel program equipment with local industry (Weyers/Worden/Mondeik)
6. Submit a NSF Grant in nanotech with possible partnership with Penn State. (Mondeik/Worden)
7. Develop strategic partnership with public safety agencies to bring National training to the Public Safety Center of Excellence (Mondeik)
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EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM ACTION PLAN
2014-2016
Grow the College: 1 – 2 – 3 – 4
1 = Our employees are #1; 2 = 2% FTE growth; 3 = 30% recent high school graduate enrollments into NTC;
4 = 40,000 students served
Fiscal Strength
The college prudently manages and strengthens its financial resources in order to thrive in a complex and dynamic
environment.
Key Performance Outcome:
Executive Leadership Team Goals & Measurements:
1. Maintain Moody Investor Services bond rating at Aa1. (Kittel)
2. Maintain operating reserves within Board parameters. (Kittel)
3. Explore possible revenue stream supporting entrepreneurial ITEC labs and AME (Mondeik/Strebe)
4. Sustain and grow GPR grants in collaboration with WTCS. (Worden)
5. Continue to support continuous improvement with the WTCS performance funding measurements (ELT)
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EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM ACTION PLAN
2014-2016
Grow the College: 1 – 2 – 3 – 4
1 = Our employees are #1; 2 = 2% FTE growth; 3 = 30% recent high school graduate enrollments into NTC;
4 = 40,000 students served
Continuous Quality Improvement
The college develops innovative ways to continually improve learning and support systems, and processes and the responsible use
of natural resources that enhance organizational effectiveness and demonstrates sustainability. The college encourages and
supports professional growth and team development throughout the organization.
Key Performance Outcomes:
Executive Leadership Team Goals and Measurements:
1. Conduct a successful AQIP Quality Checkup Site Visit (Worden)
2. Develop and implement a proactive data reporting mechanism to the next level to do forecasting and analysis reporting
(Worden/Mondeik/Kittel/Borowicz/Felch/Strebe)
3. Develop a plan to implement a new student email account (students summer of 2015, staff summer of 2016). (Strebe)
4. Write a 5-Year Affirmative Action Plan (Worden/Borowicz)
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EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM ACTION PLAN
2014-2016
Grow the College: 1 – 2 – 3 – 4
1 = Our employees are #1; 2 = 2% FTE growth; 3 = 30% recent high school graduate enrollments into NTC;
4 = 40,000 students served
Student Success
The college promotes student retention, degree completion, and career and job placement and engages a diverse
student population through its programs, support services, and campus settings.
Key Performance Outcomes:
Executive Leadership Team Goals and Measurements:
1. Pilot an internship program. (Borowicz/Mondeik)
2. Develop Student Success Annual Report around the WTCS Student Success indicators. (Borowicz/Worden)
3. Implement the Academic Resource Center (Mondeik)
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Northcentral Technical College
Personnel Report (Resignations and Retirements)
August 2014
Personnel Changes
Resignations:
Kim Buntin – May 19, 2014
Kathleen Prasalowicz – August 1, 2014
Dianne Carroll – August 6, 2014
Jennifer Johnson – August 8, 2014
Dan Nowak – August 7, 2014
Katie Anderson – August 15, 2014
Brad Royce – August 21, 2014
Retirement:
Linda Kohnen – December 17, 2014
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Revised July 28, 2014
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Maria
Volpe
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Dale
Smith
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Ruth
Risley-Gray
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Douglas
Moquin
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Paul
Proulx
MONDAY
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Regular Monthly Meeting (Boardroom Wausau)
WTC District Boards Assn. Summer Meeting (Green Bay)
Regular Monthly Meeting (Wausau Boardroom)
Regular Monthly Meeting
WTC District Boards Assn. Fall Meeting (Minocqua/Rhinelander)
Ribbon Cutting Welding Lab (Time TBD)
Regular Monthly Meeting (Wausau Boardroom)
ACCT National Congress (Chicago, IL)
NTC Foundation Scholarship Reception (Wausau 4:00 – 5:30)
NTC Foundation Regular Meeting 4:00 – 5:30 (Boardroom)
Regular Monthly Meeting (Wausau – Boardroom)
Mid-Winter Commencement
Kristine
Gilmore
2014
July 14
July 17-19
August 12
Sept. 23
Oct. 9-11
Oct. 21
Oct. 21
Oct. 22-25
Nov.18
Nov. 19
Dec. 2
Dec. 13
2015
Jan. 14-16
Jan. 20
Feb. 9-12
Feb. 17
Feb. 25
TBD
March 10
April
April 14
April 28
May 12
May 16
May 19
June 9
July 13
Event
Tom
Felch
Date
Douglas
Faragher
Board of Trustees Meetings/Upcoming Events - 2014-2015
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PHILLIPS
WTC District Boards Assn. Winter Meeting – Madison
Regular Monthly Meeting (Wausau – Boardroom)
ACCT National Legislative Convention (Washington, DC)
Regular Monthly Meeting (Wausau – Boardroom)
NTC Foundation Regular Meeting 4:00 – 5:30 (Boardroom)
NTC Board Appointment Committee (Marathon County Courthouse – 11:00)
Regular Monthly Meeting (Wausau – Boardroom)
WTC District Boards Assn. Spring Meeting –
Regular Monthly Meeting
NTC Foundation Spring Scholarship Banquet (E101/102 4:00 – 5:30 pm)
Regular Monthly Meeting (Wausau – Boardroom)
Commencement – Wausau West Fieldhouse 9:00 – 12:00
A Day for NTC Students – Wausau
Regular Monthly Meeting (Wausau – Boardroom)
Regular Monthly Meeting (Wausau – Boardroom)
MONDAY
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8/5/2014
WJFW Newswatch 12: Print Story
Main: General New s: Local New s
Local health care workers prepare for mass
casualty emergencies
Submitted: 07/09/2014
Merrill - A group of Wisconsin health care workers learned how to handle
disaster situations while in Merrill Wednesday.
They learned how to decontaminate patients in a mass casualty emergency,
and also got the chance to practice what they've learned at Northcentral
Technical College in Merrill.
Teachers from the Center of Domestic Preparedness in Alabama came to NTC to hold the training.
"If there's some sort of contamination associated with the emergency they can do the decontamination
outside of the facility so that the patients in the hospital, the hospital staff and the hospital itself are
protected from contamination," says John Skinner from the Center of Domestic Preparedness.
This was the first time this kind of training has been offered in Wisconsin. "It gives them a classroom
setting, understanding of what is to be expected when they have a mass casualty incident," says Bert
Nitzke the NTC Public Safety Center of Excellence Executive Director.
Experts say, in an emergency, hospital workers need to know how to decontaminate patients.
"They have to cut the clothing off of the person. They have to bag the clothing as potential
evidence.They have to move the person through the decontamination line where they wash them
down," said Skinner.
NTC teachers also took the class.
"We will prepare instructors from here to teach the course and then one of the Center of Domestic
Preparedness personnel will come up and be the mentor for that particular course," said Skinner.
NTC leaders hope to offer the course regularly.
"We look forward to offering this as more of a continuous course offering. Only because there is kind of
that need out there," said Nitzke.
One health care worker enjoyed taking the course.
"It allows us to work together and learn how to function during a large decontamination event such as
what we're exercising today," said Matthew Pochinski, a Pro Health Care employee who took the
course.
Written By: Kaitlyn Howe
http://www.wjfw.com/print_story.html?SKU=20140709165318
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Emergency Responders Get Unique Training Opportunity
Updated: Wed 6:42 PM, Jul 09, 2014
First responders and emergency room personnel from across the state are getting some hands on learning
when it comes to preparing for chemical spill emergencies.
The NTC campus offered a special training session where students could be involved in a simulated
emergency situation that required patients to be decontaminated.
One hospital employee says this exercise helped him prepare for a variety of situations.
"We do training like this because we are preparing for the unknown. It allows us to expand our knowledge by
just thinking outside the box and looking at what might happen away from your normal severe weather or
snowstorm." says student Al Davies.
This is the first time this type of training has ever been offered in Wisconsin. It attracted students from all
over the state.
NTC says they hope to expand the program in the future.
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Holly Denfeld, Marathon,
was named to the dean’s list
with high honors at Milwaukee
School of Engineering for the
2014 spring quarter. Denfeld is
pursuing bachelor of science
degrees in architectural engineering and construction management.
Six Edgar students graduated
from UW-La Crosse in May at
the 104th annual spring commencement. They are Luke
Bielmeier, bachelor of science
in clinical laboratory science;
Beth Leffel, bachelor of science
in exercise and sport science;
Stacey Mroczenski, master of
science in physician assistant
studies; Lucas Mueller, bachelor of science in microbiology; Thomas Nichols, bachelor
of science in biology with biomedical science concentration;
and Jay Wussow, bachelor of
science in finance.
The Big Ten Conference has
announced that Viktor Stelter,
Edgar, has been placed on the
Academic All-Big Ten Team.
To be eligible for this honor,
student athletes must be letter
winners who are in at least their
second academic year and carry
a cumulative 3.0 grade point average.
Stelter is a member of the
University of Minnesota track
team.
Four Edgar students at Northcentral Technical College were
presented scholarships at an
April 29 reception.
They are Hannah Dahlke,
Marie P. Kluender Memorial
Endowed Scholarship and the
St. Mary’s School of Nursing
Happy Days
The Edgar Theatre Company will
Thursday, July 17, and Friday, July
pit band. Director for the musical is
Alumni Scholarship; Elizabeth
Mays, L&S Electric Inc. Scholarship; Dakota Michlig, Marathon
Cheese Corporation Scholarship; and Meghan Wunsch, Arlene J. Cejka Nursing Scholarship.
UW-Oshkosh announced that
three Edgar students have been
named to the dean’s list for the
spring semester of the 2013-14
school year. They are Alyssa
Diers, Emily Dittman and Brittany Schueller.
Softball tourney
The Edgar Area Seasoned
Players League will host a wood
bat softball tournament for players 35 years and older at the Edgar softball complex on Friday
through Sunday, July 25, 26 and
27.
Each team must have a total
of 400 years on the field. Bats
will be furnished.
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8/5/2014
Students practice engineer skills with Lego robots - WAOW - Newsline 9, Wausau News, Weather, Sports
Students practice engineer skills with Lego robots
Posted: Jul 21, 2014 5:34 PM CDT
By Stacey Springob, Quintern - email
Middle school students in Wausau took Lego building to the extreme at Northcentral Technical College.
"We're building a mindstorms Lego set," said Charlotte Gruetzmacher, as she continued building her Lego
robot.
Lego Mindstorms is a series of robots that can respond to light, touch, color, and sound sensors through
computer operation.
"There's a more advanced theme called Technic, which takes gears and motors and allows you to build
mechanical devices, and it really prepares children for engineering," said Dominic Gruetzmacher, an I.T.
faculty member at Northcentral Technical College. "What we're teaching now is Mindstorms, which is a level
above that."
The I.T. professors at Northcentral Technical College are getting creative too, using an interative approach
to teaching. The students watch the instructor build on monitors at their table, then follow the steps.
"These are gonna be the wheels right here, the red pieces. then they're gonna connect like, like this," said
participant Chandler Zilisch, showing the different pieces of the robot.
"We're gonna build a little robot that stays centered, stays vertical," said Gruetzmacher. "It's like a twowheeler, and you can nudge it, and it'll just recover and stand straight."
These cool projects get kids interested in engineering.
"Even at the high school level it's almost late to help students for their ideas of what they're career could be,"
said Gruetzmacher. "So at this sixth, seventh, eighth grade level, we're hoping that maybe we can inspire
students into the technical trades, 'cause this is a viable career path. One of the things we're seeing is a
severe shortage of I.T. professionals in the area. This is a way I think that we can fill the pipelines, so to
speak."
"I think it's fun to work with people and to build something," said Charlotte Gruetzmacher.
After two hours of building and connecting cables, these students were excited to show off their finished
projects.
"You're actively engaged, and I really like Legos from that perspective that it keeps kids' minds sharp," said
Gruetzmacher. "And it's a lot of creativity in the process."
If you would like to learn more about the summer camps at Northcentral Technical College, visit
www.ntc.edu/k12events.
http://www.waow.com/story/26074457/2014/07/21/students-practice-engineer-skills-with-lego-robots
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7/29/2014
Rhinelander college gets $1.9 million state grant - WFXS, MyFoxWausau - News and Weather for Wausau, WI
Rhinelander college gets $1.9 million state grant
Posted: Jul 22, 2014 2:23 PM CDT
By Robert Imrie, Content Manager - email
RHINELANDER (MyFoxWausau) - Nicolet Area Technical College was awarded $1.9 million in state
grants Tuesday to train up to 303 students for in-demand jobs, such as welding and nursing
assistants.
The money comes from about $35 million earmarked to help Wisconsin technical colleges train nearly
5,000 workers for jobs that employers need filled, Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch said during a stop
announcing the grant.
Last week, Northcentral Technical College in Wausau received $2.3 million from the program Gov.
Scott Walker calls his "Blueprint for Prosperity" to train another 160 in-demand workers, including for
diesel transportation jobs.
Here's a breakdown of the additional students the money will help at Nicolet Area Technical College:
16 in electromechanical technology, 92 in welding, 30 in computer support specialties, 50 in business
management and marketing, 80 in nursing and 35 in early childhood education.
"The college has a long history of working in close partnership with area businesses to determine
training needs," Interim President Kenneth Urban said in a statement. "These grants will directly
benefit our students by giving them the exact skills they need to be successful, while businesses in
the region will gain a skilled workforce to drive economic development."
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Merrill Adult Diploma Academy
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Left to right: Pearl Sabatke, Annahliese Bartsch, Brittney Bialecki, Tristan Taggart, Dominnic Fillmore, and Trent Hudson.
The Merrill Adult Diploma Academy,
Northcentral Technical College, and the
Merrill Area Public School district are
proud to present the Merrill Adult Diploma Academy July, 2014 graduates.
People leave high school for a variety
of reasons. However, in the vast majority of cases, adults soon discover that the
reality of life without a high school diploma can be very challenging and full of
dead ends and closed doors. The Merrill
Area Public School District and Northcentral Technical College have combined
programs to help students improve their
academic skills so they can achieve their
educational goals and get their lives back
on track.
The Merrill Adult Diploma Academy
(MADA) is a charter school that opened
its doors in September 2007. Initially designed for students 18-20 who had not
achieved a high school diploma, MADA
now has two high school programs that
help students reach their goals. In addition, MADA has partnered with NTC as
their Merrill-based learning center. The
school offers adult students the opportunity to earn the General Eduacation Diploma (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED). MADA also helps
adult students improve their basic skills in
reading, writing, and math. Basic Computer and Employability Skills classes are
also offered.
For more information, call 715-5361431.
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The Merrill Police and Fire departments are hosting a community event at
Normal Park on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 58 p.m. The second annual “Merrill Community Night Out” is focused on services
that are offered in the Merrill community.
Community Night Out invites residents to come to Normal Park and enjoy
free food, activities and fun, while learning about the many services available to
the community.
The evening will feature presentations
given by Police and Fire, including the
new K-9 unit with “Eros” and an extrication of victims in a simulated auto crash
by Merrill EMS.
Other agencies participating in this
event include the Wisconsin Department
of Justice Mobile Crash Lab, Lincoln
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and Recreation, Merrill Community Enrichment Center, Wisconsin State Patrol,
Wisconsin DNR, T.B. Scott Library, Merrill Street Department, Lincoln County
Crime Stoppers, NTC Center for Excellence, Lincoln County Health Department
and the Merrill Transit System. Displays
and activities will be available to participants including a chance for kids to visit
with animals from Grandpa’s Farm and
the Lincoln County Humane Society.
Free food will be available including
hot dogs, watermelon, popcorn and more.
Merrill Transit will be running buses
all evening at no cost to the rider. The bus
fares are sponsored by the Merrill Professional Police Association. If bus rides to
and from the event are desired, call 715536-7112.
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What Do You Want to be When You Grow Up? Kids Get Police, Fire
and EMS Training
Posted: Wed 11:48 PM, Jul 23, 2014
It's the big question we all face when we're young, "what do you want to be when you grow up?" Common
answers are firefighter or police officer and middle and high school students from the Wausau Boys and
Girls Club got the chance to live out that dream on Wednesday.
Kids got to try on a couple different hats for size at the Northcentral Technical College Safety Center of
Excellence in Merrill as they went through the training exercises of police, fire, and EMS professionals.
"It's really fun and it teaches us to be on our feet and be very active," Tyler Jones, 14 said.
"They're kind of at that point of 'what should I do for my career when I get a little bit older?' And, 'where
should I go to college?' And things like that are starting to play into their minds, so this gives them an
opportunity to see maybe this might be the avenue that they might want to venture into," said the college's
Public Safety Executive Director Bert Nitzke.
Fourteen-year-old Asia Stalsberg said she's now thinking of going into the behind the scenes work of public
safety.
The hands-on experiences is, of course a great opportunity for all the kids involved, but it's especially so for
the young women.
"This has been a male-dominated field for a long time and seeing more girls come here today and seeing
them apply at the fire departments is great because we do need that diversity and it's just great seeing them
out here having fun," said SAFER Firefighter and EMT Emily Dobeck. "Sometimes it can be very intimidating
seeing is how most of the tasks that we perform require strength, but sometimes it comes in handy when
you're smaller."
Experiences like the one the Boys and Girls Club and NTC provided for the kids may inspire more women to
join the field.
If you would like to try some of the college's hands-on training classes or bring your group to some, you can
visit their website here: http://www.ntc.edu/.
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MERRILL - Instead of just dreaming of being a firefighter, some children in Merrill actually got to
try it out.
The Boys and Girls Club of Wausau went to Northcentral Technical College's Public Safety
Center of Excellence in Merrill on Wednesday to explore careers in emergency fields.
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"They're going to do one scenario where they're actually going to get put up into fire gear. And they're going to
hook up a hose line on a fire truck and they're going to put out a dumpster fire," says Bert Nitzke, the
Executive Director of Northcentral Technical College's Public Safety Center of Excellence.
Student's putting out the fire's say it was more difficult than it looked.
"It's kinda hard cause like the hose is pushing back really hard," says Jordyn Schalow, one of the students
that took part in the training.
Students also got to experience EMS and police scenarios.
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WAUSAU - Gov. Scott Walker announced $2.3 million worth of grants in Wausau Friday aimed
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Walker announced the awards at Northcentral Technical College (NTC) in Wausau.
The $2.3 million of grants for NTC will train 163 workers for diesel technicians, manufacturing and information
technology positions.
$799,037 will train 24 students to be diesel technicians; $994,842 will train 104 students in manufacturing, and
$470,933 to train 35 students in information technology (IT).
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Submitted: 06/26/2014
WAUSAU - Programs offered at the Northcentral Technical College's Ag Center of Excellence
help students interested in the agriculture industry.
The Ag Center offers hands-on learning opportunities for its students.
That includes learning about a robotic milker and feeding calves.
Right now, more than 100 students are involved in Ag Center of Excellence programs.
"I think it's a great opportunity. Just the learning experience and being able to see the different aspect of the
farming industry, or part of the agriculture business. I don't have much experience myself, so any opportunity
is a great opportunity," said Rylee Gregoriche, a Dairy Science Student at the Ag Center.
Gregoriche says she appreciates learning more about agriculture and being able to participate in the
internships that are available with the Ag Center.
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K-12 Summer Technology Workshop at NTC
(WAUSAU, Wis.) – Northcentral Technical College (NTC) will host
a K-12 Summer Technology Workshop at the Wausau campus on
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014 from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
The workshop provides an opportunity for K-12 professionals to
learn new and innovative ways to use technology in their classrooms.
Through the use of large group sessions, small breakout sessions and
facilitated group time, learners will explore cutting-edge classroom
and presentation tools, ways to integrate mobile technology into the
classroom, how to engage students beyond the classroom and new
Web 2.0 tools. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive handson experience with these tools at the event.
The cost for the workshop is $49, which includes breakfast and
lunch.
For more information or to register, call NTC’s Continuing
Education department at 715.803.1861, email [email protected] or visit
www.ntc.edu/ce/conferences.
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NTC to Receive Fast Forward Funding
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Wisconsin continues to announce grant money to the state’s technical colleges as
part of the Fast Forward program.
North Central Technical College in Wausau will receive $2.3 million to help train 163
workers train for in-demand fields including the diesel technician, manufacturing, and
information technology programs.
Statewide, the 16 technical colleges will share in $28 million to help train nearly
5,000. The Fast Forward program is part of a larger Blueprint for Prosperity initiative.
Earlier this week, it was announced that Nicolet College will receive just under $2
million dollars to help train the workforce as part of this same program.
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NTC Criminal Justice grads
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Certification Track on May 30 were Jenna
Sazama, front row, from left, and Kaylee
Wedow, both of Weston, Jothan Olson of
Merrill and Jessica Jozwiak of Wausau; Josh
Kizewski of Hatley, second row, Lorraine
Zamzow of Wausau, and James Wagner of
Merrill; and Jordan Baumann of Hamburg,
third row, and Peter Burazin of
Kronenwetter. NTC faculty members are in
the back, Paul Clarke, Brian Fiene and
Andrew Kleppe. PHOTO COURTESY CRAIG STANCHER
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SPECIAL REPORT: Future of 3-D printing - WAOW - Newsline 9, Wausau News, Weather, Sports
SPECIAL REPORT: Future of 3-D printing
Posted: Jul 24, 2014 3:01 PM CDT
By Paige Hulsey, Weekend anchor, multimedia journalist - email
Imagine needing an every day item, like a fork, and being able to press a button on a machine to create it.
That's just scratching the surface of what 3-D printing machines are capable of.
Some schools and companies in central Wisconsin are using the technology.
Many industry leaders predict we'll all be using them in the not so distant future.
"We're printing a linked chain," said Mike Effinger, a technology and engineering teacher at Lakeland Union
High School in Minocqua, as he watched a 3-D printer in action.
The 3-D printer is creating it a tiny layer at a time.
"It's interesting to watch," said Effinger.
The machine isn't in a high-tech lab somewhere. It's at Lakeland Union High School in Minocqua.
"What's science fiction today is science reality tomorrow," said LUHS Principal Jim Bouche.
That's why school leaders are making this 3-D printing machine a staple in their technology and
engineering department.
"3-D printing is part of the rapid prototyping process that allows an object to be drawn in a 3-D CAD program
and then transferred to software that allows it to be printed by slicing it and then printing those slices on top
of each other to form an object," said Effinger.
Staff at LUHS believe using the machine in school gives students a leg up in pre-engineering.
"We want our students to know what's today can be even greater down the road with a little innovative idea
coming from them possibly," said Bouche.
But there is a more practical reason for the lesson, too.
"I see in the very near future that this will be in most homes," said Effinger.
He knows the cost for consumer models needs to go down and the quality of the final product needs to
improve.
For now, the biggest use for 3-D printers is professional prototyping.
That calls for a more precise and expensive machine.
"It's very advanced and it's very accurate. It can print down to 14 microns, which is like partial thickness of a
sheet of paper," said Greg Cisewski, Associate Dean of the Technical and Trade Division at Northcentral
Technical College in Wausau, as he showed off the college's impressive 3-D printer.
Students at Northcentral Technical College need that dead-on detail when creating prototypes for industry
use.
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The technical college partners with area companies like Kolbe Windows and Doors to give students
industry experience.
"They give us something to do and we create it and print it and take it back to them and they evaluate it," said
Cisewski
"The rapid prototype allows you to build something quickly, and then analyze, it and then bring it to market
much quicker also," said Jeff Delonay, Kolbe Windows and Doors president.
Creating objects with the printer also helps engineers troubleshoot.
"I can make a mini model myself to see if all the tolerance is correct and see if it's functioning correctly," said
DeLonay.
Options are endless with 3-D printers.
"You could put this grip on one of our robots and actually run it," said Cisewski, as he demonstrated a
working grip the 3-D printer created.
Online tutorials are also endless, some showing users how to make 3-D printed guns.
"It's not being regulated at this point. I think at some point in time some things will have to be regulated
especially if you get people printing, like you say, 3-D guns, and things like that," said Cisewski.
For now, most consumers are just sticking to the odds and ends.
"They [students] like to print things for their phones, little gadgets, little statues, and things like that," said
Effinger.
Engineering leaders say the technology, as it stands, won't replace mass production just yet.
"If you wanted to build like a new iPhone case or something like that, it might take five to six hours to build
and then the amount of plastic that it's going to use is going to be about what you can buy it for so there's no
real advantage of the average every day user having one and printing tons of them yourself," said Cisewski.
But one day, that could change.
"Why buy it when you can print it?" said Effinger.
These 3-D printing entusiasts say that day may be sooner than you ever imagined.
Prices for 3-D printers now are steep and they vary. The "desktop" version at LUHS runs about $2,000. The
higher end printer at NTC has a $90,000 price tag.
School leaders say both were bought with donations and grants.
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NTC Career Discovery Day
Date(s): 8/5/2014, 8/6/2014, 8/7/2014
10am - 7pm
Antigo, Medford & Wausau NTC Campuses
Northcentral Technical College (NTC) announces a series of day-long events at the Medford,
Wausau and Antigo campuses. Career Discovery Day is designed to help prospective students find
careers unique to their personalities and skills, apply and enroll in classes and learn about
financial aid in a single stop.
Prospective students are encouraged to drop-in to any session during this casual, stress-free
event from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, August 5 – Medford Campus
• Wednesday, August 6 – Wausau Campus
• Thursday, August 7 – Antigo Campus
Career Coaches will be on-site to help future students customize a career path and begin their
journey to life-long learning. Representatives from Student Services will also be available to help
complete applications and answer questions on how credits earned at NTC transfer to four-year
colleges and universities.
At the NTC Career Discovery Day, individuals will also be able to learn about financial aid, take the
Accuplacer Test and explore Virtual College, which is NTC’s most flexible learning option.
Refreshments and snacks will be provided. All attendees are encouraged to enter to win prizes
throughout the day.
To see a schedule of events for each location, go to www.ntc.edu/careerdiscovery
Kelsi Seubert, 715.803.1509, [email protected]
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