ACCUPLACER

A placement test, devised by the College Board, to help assess a student’s math, English, and reading skills. The results are used in conjunction with academic background, goals, and interests to determine program and/or course selection.

Advanced Standing

Represents a high school course that has similar content to an MATC course.  It is taught by a high school teacher at the high school. A successful student becomes eligible to receive advanced standing credit only after enrolling in an associate degree or a technical diploma program at MATC.

Advisory Committee

Composed of business, industry, and labor representatives, as well as past and present students. Each committee provides the district with a review of its curriculum, instructional methods, facilities and staff, and feedback as to how well the program meets the needs and expectations of business and industry.

Communiques

A monthly electronic newsletter from the Office of the President summarizing college events and announcements sent to the college community.

Conversation Days

Faculty, staff, and administration come together once a year to work to identify processes or activities that would make a difference at MATC and to the students we serve. AQIP Action Projects and “quick fixes” come from the results of these conversations.

Core Abilities

The seven common learning objectives (soft skills) infused throughout all our general education courses

Core Committee

With equal representation from faculty and staff, co-chaired by a faculty member and a vice-president, these seven committees make recommendations to the president and the board. Each core committee serves a specific purpose related to the mission and vision of the college and is linked to a specific strategic goal.

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) is a federal statute requiring all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to keep and disclose information about crime on and near their respective campuses.

Customer Service Survey

Research study conducted every three years that measures employee satisfaction with specific service areas of the college, including their work areas and campus locations. The last one was conducted in spring 2007.

DACUM

State-mandated report “Developing A Curriculum” to create new occupational programs or to make major revisions to current MATC occupational programs

Displaced Homemaker

Clients who are adults and have worked for a substantial number of years providing unpaid household services for family members, is not gainfully employed, including unemployed or underemployed and who has had or would have difficulty in securing employment, and has been dependent on the income of another household member but is no longer supported by such income; or has been dependent on public assistance but is no longer eligible for such assistance or who may be terminated from such assistance; or is the parent of a minor child who is supported by public assistance or child support but whose children are within two years of termination from such support.

Discovery World

Discovery World Ltd. was formed through a merger with Pier Wisconsin, Ltd. It is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect innovation, science and technology with exploration, environment and our Great Lakes freshwater resources through interactive exhibits and experiential learning programs

Enrollment Funnel

Displays the strategic enrollment management process as data---from inquiries through applications and registrations to placements in the job market or at another educational institution. The internal website offers college decision-makers with the tools to track and respond to changing enrollment trends.

Enrollment Funnel Team

An intercampus, interdepartmental group that meets weekly to examine enrollment findings and make recommendations based on up-to-date enrollment data

Environmental Scan

Report exploring the role of external and internal forces affecting MATC, with special attention given to understanding enrollments

FTE

The number of full-time equivalencies within the total head count (1 FTE = 30 credit)

FY

Fiscal Year (July 1 – June 30)

General Education (Gen Ed)

Gen Ed areas for the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degree include Communication, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Natural Science, Humanities (including Art) and Physical Education.

HC

Head count = the total number of registrants for a fiscal year or term

IPS

The Institutional Priorities Survey, administered bi-annually of employees, assesses college performance and the importance on various attributes significant to students. It is a complement to the Student Satisfaction Inventory.

Listening & Learning Sessions

Open meetings held each semester at all four campuses by District Board members to hear from students, community members, and employees at the college.

Mission

We are a publicly supported, comprehensive higher education institution committed to increasing the potential and productivity of the people in our district. We deliver high-quality instruction and programs that serve current and emerging educational and labor market needs.

Nontraditional Occupations

Careers that currently employ 25% or less of one gender.

Student Satisfaction Inventory

This biannual on-line Noel Levitz survey collects student perceptions of college services and experiences, allowing an assessment of scores assigned to their importance and satisfaction. It is a complement to the Institutional Priorities Survey.

Service Learning

Teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities

Shared Governance

“Shared Decision Making Committees shall be formed to develop District policy on mutually agreed upon issues that have institutional impact and are not covered by the
Labor/Management Agreement” (Labor Contract; Article III, Section 1, B). Core committees provide the system for participation in decision-making and for improving communication using quality improvement practices.

Tech Prep

Agreements between MATC and high schools to award credit for courses taken in high school

Vision

Milwaukee Area Technical College is committed to being a world-class educational institution that empowers students, faculty and staff to realize their potential.

Youth Options

A program that allows qualified high school students to take college level courses at MATC.