WCTC Named to President Obama's Honor Roll for Community Service
WCTC was named to the 2009 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement. The following are just a few of the ways in which WCTC students take part in service-learning:
- Dental hygiene program works with clinics that serve individuals with disabilities as well as low income individuals (the VA, the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Clinic, the Waukesha County Community Dental Clinic, Curative Care network, Head Start)
- Carpentry and masonry students work with organizations such as Roger's Place and the Waukesha Housing Authority
- Administrative Office Management students work with the Lupus Foundation
- Nursing students support the Lake Area Free Clinic and get involved with flu shot clinics
- Sociology and psychology students work with Interfaith
Culinary Program and Staff Receive Recognition
The Culinary Management Department has received an impressive seven-year accreditation from the American Culinary Federation - the maximum length of accreditation a program can receive.
In addition, Culinary Instructor Mic Pietrykowski will receive the Madonna Medal from Mount Mary College in April. The Madonna Medal is the highest honor bestowed to an alumna by the Mount Mary College Alumnae Association to honor professional excellence, community service and service to the Alumnae Association and/or college.
Interior Design Students Win NARI Competition
Students from WCTC's Interior Design program recently won a design competition at the annual Milwaukee National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Home Improvement Show.
Four colleges took part in the contest: the Milwaukee Institute of Art Design, MATC, Gateway Technical College and WCTC. Each team was given a 12' x 12' room space and a theme of "relaxation/meditation". The teams executed a design for the space, incorporating the wall and floor space and furnishings through use of their own supplies and donated items. The students then explained their concept and how they achieved their end design to the general public who ultimately voted for their favorite room design.
In addition to winning bragging rights, the WCTC Interior Design program was awarded $1000.
Interior Design Student
Tiny Tech Fundraiser a Success
The "Tiny Tech" Child Parent Center held their annual family concert and silent auction fundraising event on February 10. Over 100 families attended the concert which featured children's musical artist Carole Peterson. Together, the concert and silent auction raised $4,635 - a 76% increase over the 2009 event. Proceeds are used to enhance the children's education and environment.
Condensed Format Paramedic Training Offered
At the request of local fire departments, WCTC will begin offering a single-semester paramedic program starting in fall. The condensed program will run for 22 weeks, with students attending 40 hours per week for 16 weeks (which includes lecture, lab, clinical and field time), and then completing approximately 48 hours of field time per week over the next six weeks. National Registry testing will be offered shortly thereafter to expedite the licensing process. Due to the high demand for paramedics in the community, the college will also continue to offer the two-semester Paramedic program in an effort to meet the different scheduling needs and increase the number of students educated within a single school year.
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Higher Learning Commission Check-Up Visit Completed
WCTC recently completed its Quality Check-Up Visit by a review team from the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. This visit and results will become part of the documentation required in the Reaffirmation of the College Accreditation through the Academic Quality Improvement Process (AQIP). The Review Team met February 17-19 with more than 150 staff and students at process improvement team reports, information sessions, an evening reception hosted by the WCTC's Culinary Club and a "findings" event. It is anticipated the final written report will be within the next few weeks.
Local Companies Who Benefit from WCTC Customized Training Win Awards
The Wisconsin Department of Commerce and the WI Entrepreneurs Network awarded the "Wisconsin Company to Watch Award" to the Lauterbach Group in Sussex. WCTC has provided Six Sigma, Lean and Customer Service training to their employees.
In addition, Sentry Equipment of Oconomowoc was named Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year from the Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce Association. WCTC has provided training to Sentry to enhance supply chain management, manage inventory, reduce waste and improve skills of operators through blueprint reading and CNC training. Individuals from the company have also attended Six Sigma training.