The largest student-lobbying group that affects every student, American Student Association of Community Colleges (ASACC), celebrated its 25th year at a recent conference, and it started here at MATC, with Jerry O'Sullivan considered its founder. According to O'Sullivan, Student Life Coordinator at the West Allis Campus, there were other organizations before ASACC, but they were more focused on social issues. (1) comment
Beginning August 3, 2009, all returning students will need to get new student ID cards. A change in banking relationships and an effort to simplify paying for parking at the Bradley Center's parking structure has led to this decision. There will be no additional cost for this. (1) comment
Students have lost one of their allies recently when Theresa Barry decided it was time to move on. Barry, Vice President of Student Services, left on good terms after working at MATC for over 20 years. She had been Vice President of Student Services since 2003. (0) comments
The beginning steps to having an online review of instructors for students to see have begun. According to a letter to Student Governor Dave Sommers, Interim Provost Evonne Carter is looking into a way to have instructors post their information on the MATC website. (4) comments
On May 28, 2009, a Job Readiness Conference was organized for students and recent alumni to learn about key tools employers expect of job candidates. This is a short synopsis of that event. About 55 students attended, and about 60 volunteer professionals from around Milwaukee met with students. (0) comments
Government grants may soon help recently displaced workers get the skills they need to compete in today's job market. Recently, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan was at MATC to announce a $7 million special competitive grant that states, such as Wisconsin, can apply for. (0) comments
In an attempt to ensure funding for students, the Department of Education, with the support of various acts, has decided to take more control over student loans. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has awarded companies contracts to control student loans, according to a White House Press Release. (1) comment