WTCS-in-Brief
Wisconsin's technical colleges in the news

March 2, 2021
Welcome to the WTCS Board:
Dr. Quincey Daniels
Dr. Quincey Daniels is an Assistant Professor in the School of Education at Northcentral University and an education consultant, specializing in diversity training and assisting graduate students in identifying and refining dissertation topics.
Black History Month:
MATC hired Dr. Dessie Levy as the first Black Dean of Nursing in Wisconsin in 2005 ...


... and Dr. Gloria F. Gilmer as the first Black mathematics faculty member

As part of Black History Month, Madison College President Dr. Jack Daniels talked to radio station 93.1 JAMZ about the role of technical colleges in social justice, which is about equity and inclusion.
2020 WTCS Ambassador - a Moraine Park Technical College student - receives Presidential Student Community Impact Award
Technical colleges deliver Wisconsin's essential workforce
BTC Early Childhood Education student thrives with scholarship opportunity
CVTC nursing students assist with COVID vaccinations
Mid-State machinist grad now employs two dozen
FVTC ag instructor leads virtual “Cow College” tour
Nicolet Fire Service instructor recognized by industry group as Instructor of the Year
LTC sees rise in employer demand for on-site learning 
NWTC awarded grant for national energy program
CVTC helps women make inroads in law enforcement
WCTC adjunct instructor is new Muskego Police Chief
BTC recognized for culinary program
Gateway Work Skills class puts promotions within grasp of Racine adults
Serving students, communities throughout Wisconsin
MATC, UWM join effort to help students of color, first-generation learners transfer to 4-year universities
SWTC “Charger Dream Fund” for students will benefit from Platteville Community Fund support
Gateway’s Coloriano named to ADL’s leadership institute
Western to offer student-run virtual computer help desk
SWTC joins ag industry partners in recognizing National FFA Week
FVTC plans return to on-campus instruction in fall
MATC grad, longtime chef doing what he does best - making soup - after losing job during pandemic
Gateway among those adding hotspots to help bridge digital divide
WTCS Board Calendar
2021

March 23
National Ag Day (PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN)

March 17
WTCS Board Meeting
featuring Chippewa Valley Technical College (VIRTUAL)

April 22-23
WTCS Ambassador Banquet (VIRTUAL)

May 18
WTCS Board Meeting (VIRTUAL)

July 13-14
WTCS Board Meeting
Nicolet Area Technical College (Rhinelander)

September 14-15
WTCS Board Meeting
Madison Area Technical College (Madison)

October
Manufacturing Month

November 9-10
WTCS Board Meeting
Blackhawk Technical College (Janesville)
COVID-19 Campus and System Updates
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