Agenda - Chippewa Valley Technical College

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AGENDA
CHIPPEWA VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
DATE:
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
TIME:
5:30 p.m. – Regular Board Meeting
Adjourn into Executive Session immediately after the regular meeting
LOCATION: Chippewa Valley Technical College – Business Education Center – Room 100A
620 W Clairemont Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Call to Order
The following statement will be read: “I wish to call the regular meeting of the Chippewa Valley
Technical College District Board to order. This is an open meeting with notices mailed to the
news media and other interested parties and posted at the Chippewa Valley Technical College
campuses/centers in Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Menomonie, River Falls, and Neillsville on
August 10, 2016.”
1.
Roll Call: Colleen Bates, Paul Bauer, Dawn Garcia, Cheryl Maplethorpe, Ramona
Mathews, Russell Ratsch, Paul Schley, Gwen Southard, and John Walton.
2.
Review and Approval of Agenda
3.
Reports/Forums
4.
Public Comment
SUGGESTED RESOLUTIONS
5.
page(s) 4
Consent Agenda - The following matters may be acted upon by the Board utilizing a
single vote. Individual items, which any Board member wishes to address in greater
detail or as a separate item on the regular agenda, may be removed from the Consent
Agenda upon request.
A.
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of July 11, 2016
page(s) 5-9
B.
Personnel Matters
page(s) 10-11
1)
Employment
Adjunct Instructors as listed
Quinn Weiss, Student Central Representative, 7-11-16
Jared Martin, Student Central Representative, 7-11-16
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Zachary Shore, Desktop Services Technician, 7-26-16
Jedediah Watters, K-12 Relations Coordinator, 8-3-16,
Professional Level 2, Lynette Livingston
Carlos Garcia, IT Instructor, 8-10-16
Steven Gago, IT Instructor, 8-10-16
Travis Gay, Automotive Technician Instructor, 8-10-16
Katrina Borgen, Dental Hygiene/Dental Asst. Instructor, 8-10-16
Tyler Lindner, Automation Engineering Technology
Instructor, 8-10-16
Greg Slupe, Machine Tooling Technics Instructor, 8-10-16
Paul Girolamo, Mechanical Design Instructor, 8-10-16
Abner Fernandez, Anatomy & Physiology/Biology
Instructor, 8-10-16
Wendy Nelson, Chemistry and Physics Instructor, 8-10-16
6.
Resignations
Matthew Bartholomew, Credit and Collections Associate, 7-8-16
Craig Everson, Manager of Network Services, 8-1-16
Julie McFadden, IT-SD Spec/DOL Interface Manager, 8-4-16
Brenda Scheurer, ACT for Healthcare Project Manager, 8-19-16
Beth Hein, Business Management LinC Grant Manager/Career
Advisor, 9-2-16
Brian Schwahn, IT-Network Specialist Instructor, 8-8-16
3)
Retirements
Dawn Robinson, Records & Registration Assistant, 8-19-16
Steve Plendl, Machine Tooling Technics Instructor, 9-6-16
C.
Financial Reports
page(s) 12-17
D.
Contracts for Services
page(s) 18-20
Action Items
A.
7.
2)
Approval of Program Concept Review for Mechanical Design
Associate Degree Program – Jeff Sullivan
page(s) 21-22
Board Chairperson’s Report
A.
Report Out: Boards Association Summer Conference, July 14-16, 2016, Wausau
B.
Board Meeting Schedule and Locations
C.
Board Retreat, Thursday, October 20, 2016 – Determine Agenda Items
D.
Boards Association Planning Meeting, August 26-27, 2016, Madison
E.
Board Membership – Alliance for Strong Communities – Joe Luginbill
page(s) 23
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F.
8.
Boards Association Request for Nomination – 2017 Board
Member of the Year
page(s) 24
President’s Report
A.
Graduate Placement Report
B.
CCSSE Report
C.
TechHire Grant
D.
Legislative/Community Update
9.
Plus/Delta Evaluation
10.
Announcements and/or Requests
11.
Adjourn to Executive Session to discuss Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(c) – considering
employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public
employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility
(employment compensation and evaluation).
Maplethorpe
Ratsch
Schley
11.
Return to Open Session
12.
Adjournment
Southard
Walton
Bauer
Mathews
Garcia
Bates
c: Steve Weld, Layla Merrifield, News Media CVTC District. Posted: 8/10/16: Chippewa Valley Technical
College-Chippewa Falls Campus, Eau Claire Campus, Menomonie Campus, Neillsville Center, and River Falls
Campus.
Special accommodations for people with disabilities will be made for the public board meetings. Please call
Lauren Sullivan, 715-833-6500, to request accommodations 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
Chippewa Valley Technical College, 620 West Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701, 715-833-6500
President: Bruce A. Barker
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SUGGESTED RESOLUTIONS – REGULAR MEETING – August 17, 2016
Item 5 – Consent Agenda
Motion by __________, seconded by __________, that the following resolution be adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Chippewa Valley Technical College District Board that the
following consent agenda items are approved as presented and recommended:
Minutes of the July 11, 2016, Regular meeting.
Personnel Matters – Employment: Adjunct Instructors as listed; Quinn Weiss, Student Central
Representative, 7-11-16; Jared Martin, Student Central Representative, 7-11-16; Zachary
Shore, Desktop Services Technician, 7-26-16; Jedediah Watters, K-12 Relations Coordinator, 83-16, Professional Level 2, Lynette Livingston; Carlos Garcia, IT Instructor, 8-10-16; Steven
Gago, IT Instructor, 8-10-16; Travis Gay, Automotive Technician Instructor, 8-10-16; Katrina
Borgen, Dental Hygiene/Dental Asst. Instructor, 8-10-16; Tyler Lindner, Automation Engineering
Technology Instructor, 8-10-16; Greg Slupe, Machine Tooling Technics Instructor, 8-10-16; Paul
Girolamo, Mechanical Design Instructor, 8-10-16; Abner Fernandez, Anatomy &
Physiology/Biology Instructor, 8-10-16; Wendy Nelson, Chemistry and Physics Instructor, 8-1016. Resignations: Matthew Bartholomew, Credit and Collections Associate, 7-8-16; Craig
Everson, Manager of Network Services, 8-1-16; Julie McFadden, IT-SD Spec/DOL Interface
Manager, 8-4-16; Brenda Scheurer, ACT for Healthcare Project Manager, 8-19-16; Beth Hein,
Business Management LinC Grant Manager/Career Advisor, 9-2-16; Brian Schwahn, ITNetwork Specialist Instructor, 8-8-16. Retirements: Dawn Robinson, Records & Registration
Assistant, 8-19-16; Steve Plendl, Machine Tooling Technics Instructor, 9-6-16.
Financial Report: Payroll Direct Deposit in the amount of $1,720,174.94; Accounts Payable
Checks in the amount of $2,998,384.34; Refunds in the amount of $373,734.54; Bank Transfers
in the amount of $1,625,099.41; and Direct Deposit Travel in the amount of $75,358.04 drawn
on the Chippewa Valley Technical College District for the various amounts, and the Financial
Reports for July 2016 as presented.
Twenty-five (25) contracts for services are approved as recommended and presented on the
attached list.
Item 6A – Approval of Program Concept Review for Mechanical Design Associate Degree
Program
Motion by __________, seconded by __________, that the following resolution be adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Chippewa Valley Technical College District Board approves
the submission of the concept review for the two-year associate degree program Mechanical
Design to the Wisconsin Technical College System Board.
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ITEM 5A – MINUTES
ORGANIZATIONAL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CHIPPEWA VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD
July 11, 2016
The organizational and regular meeting was called to order at 5:31 p.m. by Board Member
Ramona Mathews. She indicated this was an open meeting with notices mailed to the news
media and other interested parties and posted at the Chippewa Valley Technical College
campuses/centers in Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Menomonie, River Falls, and Neillsville on
July 5, 2016.
1.
Roll Call: Present: Colleen Bates, Paul Bauer, Dawn Garcia, Cheryl Maplethorpe,
Ramona Mathews, Russell Ratsch, Gwen Southard and John Walton. Absent: Paul
Schley.
Also present: Bruce Barker, Tom Huffcutt, Margo Keys, Julie Furst-Bowe, Lauren
Sullivan, Kirk Moist, Debby Schufletowski, Margaret Dickens, Rob Bagley, Aliesha
Crowe, and Terry Nichols.
2.
Ms. Southard made a motion to amend the order of the agenda and move Action Items
6A and 6B before the Consent Agenda. Board members agreed to this change of order.
Motion seconded by Ms. Garcia, to approve the agenda as amended. Ayes: All. Nays:
None. Motion carried.
Organizational Meeting
A.
Oaths of Office were signed by Board members Bauer, Maplethorpe, and Mathews.
B.
Election of Officers
The Nominating Committee comprised of Ms. Mathews, Dr. Schley, and Ms. Southard
for the CVTC Board met on 7/6/16 and put forth a slate of officers for 2016-2017.
(1)
Chairperson. Ms. Mathews, on behalf of the Nominating Committee, nominated
Ms. Bates as chairperson. Following three requests for further nominations and
hearing none, Mr. Walton moved, seconded by Ms. Garcia, that nominations be
closed and that a unanimous ballot be cast for Ms. Bates as chairperson of the
Board. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried.
(2)
Vice-Chairperson. Ms. Mathews, on behalf of the Nominating Committee,
nominated Dr. Schley as vice-chairperson. Following three requests for further
nominations and hearing none, Mr. Ratsch moved, seconded by Ms. Southard,
that nominations be closed and that a unanimous ballot be cast for Dr. Schley as
vice-chairperson of the Board. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried.
(3)
Secretary. Ms. Mathews, on behalf of the Nominating Committee, nominated
Ms. Southard as secretary. Following three requests for further nominations and
hearing none, Ms. Bates moved, seconded by Ms. Garcia, that nominations be
closed and that a unanimous ballot be cast for Ms. Southard as secretary of the
Board. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried.
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(4)
C.
Treasurer. Ms. Mathews, on behalf of the Nominating Committee, nominated
Mr. Ratsch as treasurer. Seconded by Ms. Garcia. Following three requests for
further nominations and hearing none, Mr. Bartels moved, seconded by Ms.
Garcia, that nominations be closed and that a unanimous ballot be cast for Mr.
Ratsch as treasurer of the Board. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Public Depository Designation – Mr. Moist explained that this is a standard resolution
that is passed each year in which the district names its public depository. He indicated
that U.S. Bank is part of the statewide contract. Motion by Ms. Bates, seconded by Mr.
Bauer, that the following resolution be adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Chippewa Valley Technical College District Board that
U.S. Bank, National Association, qualified as a public depository under Chapter 34 of the
Wisconsin Statutes, shall be and is hereby designated, until further action, as a public
depository for all public monies into the hands of the treasurer of the Chippewa Valley
Technical College District, Eau Claire County, State of Wisconsin, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that withdrawal or disbursement from the abovenamed depository shall be as provided in s.66.042 of the Wisconsin Statutes; that in
accordance therewith, all checks shall be signed by the following persons: Colleen
Bates, Chairperson; Russell Ratsch, Treasurer; and Gwen Southard, Secretary; and
shall be so honored, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in lieu of their personal signature(s), the
following facsimile signatures, which have been adopted by them as shown below
/s/ Paul Bauer
/s/ Cheryl Maplethorpe
/s/ Ramona Mathews
may be affixed on such order check(s); that the above-named depository shall be fully
warranted and protected in making payment on any order check bearing such
facsimile(s) notwithstanding that the name may have been placed thereon without the
authority of the designated person or persons; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution shall be
delivered to the above-named depository, and said depository may rely on this resolution
until changed by lawful resolution and a certified copy of such resolution has been given
to the Cashier of the above-named depository. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried.
D.
Mr. Barker reviewed the Board memberships: Association of Community College
Trustees, Wisconsin Technical College District Boards Association, and the Alliance for
Strong Communities (ASC). It was suggested that a representative from the ASC be
invited to the August Board meeting or Board retreat to give an update on that
organization.
E.
Representatives for Committees of the WTC District Boards Association
(1)
Board of Directors Delegate – No Appointment: Ms. Mathews serves as President.
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(2)
Standing Committees:
Bylaws, Policies & Procedures: To be appointed, Garcia
Legislative: Ratsch
Program: Mathews
Human Resources: Bauer
Marketing/Public Relations & Awards: Garcia
Interdistrict/Interagency: Bates
F.
2016-17 Alliance for Strong Communities Liaison – will be discussed further at August
meeting
G.
2016-17 CVTC Foundation Board Liaison – Paul Bauer
H.
Monthly Meeting Date/Time/Agenda/Location: 3rd Wednesday of each month, 5:30 p.m.
I.
Annual Board Retreat: It was decided to have Ms. Sullivan send the Board a list of
potential dates to choose from and set a date by the August meeting. Suggested topics
included: culinary arts program, residential housing, CVTC Promise, Board evaluation,
and Board goals and objectives.
J.
Annual Board Evaluation: A link to the online evaluation instrument will be sent to the
Board members.
Regular Board Meeting
3.
No Public Comment.
4.
There were no reports or forums.
Order of Agenda as Amended
6.
Action Items
A.
Debby Schufletowski, School Business Specialist from Robert W. Baird, reported
they received seven bids for the $2,500,000 general obligation promissory notes,
Series 2016B. The winning bid was from Miserow Financial, Inc., with an interest
rate of 1.2687 percent. This is a good interest rate based on CVTC’s Aa1 rating
from Moody’s. CVTC’s debt service rate is at 12 percent, which is within board
policy of 10 to 15 percent. The funds from this borrowing will be used to
purchase instructional equipment and facilities improvement. Motion by Mr.
Bauer, seconded by Ms. Mathews, that the following resolution be adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Chippewa Valley Technical College District
Board that the Resolution Awarding the Sale of $2,500,000 General Obligation
Promissory Notes, Series 2016B, be approved as presented. Ayes: All. Nays:
None. Motion carried.
(A true copy of the resolution as adopted is attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference.)
B.
Mr. Barker explained that the state requires the college to submit a three-year
facilities plan each year by August 1st. When submitting a request to the State
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Board for remodeling or construction, the System Office looks at the college’s
three-year plan to verify that the project is in the plan. The projects included in
the first year of CVTC’s plan are the Architectural Structural Design Labs,
remodeling Adult Education Services lab and the Big Rivers Conference Room.
Motion by Mr. Bartels, seconded by Mr. Walton, that the following resolution be
adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Chippewa Valley Technical College District
Board approves the three-year facility plan as presented and also approves
submitting the plan to the Wisconsin Technical College System State Board as
required by Administrative Bulletin 04-01. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion
carried.
5.
Motion by Ms. Mathews, seconded by Ms. Southard, that the following resolution be
adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Chippewa Valley Technical College District Board that
the following consent agenda items are approved as presented and recommended:
Minutes of the June 1, 2016, Regular meeting.
Personnel Matters – Employment: Adjunct Instructors as listed; Andrew Kott,
Manufacturing Mobile Lab Technician, 6-13-16; Robert Teuteberg, Criminal Justice
Instructor, 8-10-16; Sara Sears, Cosmetology Instructor, 10-17-16. Resignations:
Kristopher Binick, User Services Technician, 6-1-16; Jennifer Heinz, Behavioral Science
Civic Instructor, 7-29-16; Tanya Hubanks, Human Resources Instructor, 8-5-16; Kaylene
Hanson, Office Assistant-HEC, 7-13-16. Retirements: Marie Paulus, Accounts Payable
Associate, 7-13-16; Thomas Schwechel, Custodian-HEC, 9-15-16; Byron Bandelin,
Diesel Truck Mechanic, 10-7-16.
Financial Report: Payroll Direct Deposit in the amount of $1,673,918.66; Accounts
Payable Checks in the amount of $1,952,899.28; Refund in the amount of $502,374.25;
Bank Transfers in the amount of $2,077,802.55; and Direct Deposit Travel in the amount
of $39,643.26 drawn on the Chippewa Valley Technical College District for the various
amounts, and the Financial Reports for June 2015 as presented.
Forty-four (44) contracts for services are approved as recommended and presented on
the attached list. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried.
7.
Board Chairperson’s Report
A.
Board members interested in attending the 2016 ACCT Leadership Congress,
October 5-8, 2016, in New Orleans, LA, should let Ms. Sullivan know as soon as
possible to be registered at the early bird rate. Mr. Barker shared the topics that
were submitted, and that the topic of Building Collaborative Partnerships Through
Dual-Credit Academics, submitted by Ms. Furst-Bowe, was chosen. Ms. Lynette
Livingston and Dr. Schley will accompany Ms. Furst-Bowe for this presentation.
Ms. Garcia and Ms. Mathews indicated they are interested in attending.
B.
Ms. Bates will represent the Board at summer graduation on July 28th.
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8.
President’s Report
A.
Dr. Keys reported on the Out-of-State Needy and Worthy Students (Remission of
Tuition) annual report, and that no requests were received, so the report reflected
zero. She stated this could be due to reciprocity with the state of Minnesota.
B.
Mr. Barker reported on the following items:
 CVTC received a large federal grant, and a full report out on this will occur in
August
 CVTC signed another five-year agreement with OSHA. This agreement
ensures the overall safety of CVTC employees. The annual safety day had
over 100 people in attendance.
 CVTC hosted a CREC group (stationed out of Washington, DC) at the
Manufacturing Education Center.
 Enrollment this summer has increased by 800 credits, compared to last
summer.
 The recruitment activities of students and the new Education Navigation
process, a three-step process newly implemented to students, has had
successful attendance of over 80%.
 The Annual Report has been posted on the Board site and was handed out at
the meeting to Board members. Questions can be directed to Mr. Barker, Dr.
Keys, or Ms. Furst-Bowe.
 CVTC hosted a Hmong community event on Tuesday, June 14 at the
Manufacturing Education Center, which focused on advisory, adjunct, and
alumni engagement.
9.
There were no announcements or requests.
10.
There were no Plus/Deltas.
11.
Motion by Ms. Mathews, seconded by Mr. Bauer, to adjourn to Executive Session to
discuss Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(c) – considering employment, promotion, compensation or
performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body
has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility (president’s evaluation). Ayes: All. Nays:
None. Motion Carried. The meeting adjourned to closed session at 6:52 p.m.
12.
The meeting returned to open session at 8:08 p.m.
13.
The meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
Recorded by:
Submitted by:
Lauren J. Sullivan
Executive Assistant to the President
Gwen Southard, Secretary
Chippewa Valley Technical College District Board
_______________________________
Date
_______________________________
Chairperson
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Secretary
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ITEM 5B – PERSONNEL MATTERS
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Adjunct Instructors to be Employed for Classes that Begin
06/01/2016 through 7/31/2016
Dahlgren, Ryan
Kelser, Tammy
Lew, Heidi
McHenry, Christopher
Michaud, Steven
Quaschnick, Walter
Sprick, David
Taylor, Kevin
Wagner, John
Wall, Michael
Watters, Jedediah
Count = 11
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Chippewa Valley Technical College
Adjunct Instructors to be Employed for Classes that Begin
08/01/2016 through 12/31/2016
Alcantar, Amanda
Allison, Esther
Balsiger, LeAnn
Barnhart, Lindsay
Barth, Brian
Berg, Mary
Biesterveld, James
Blanchette, Rebecc
Borgwardt, Justin
Browning, Jamie
Bruns, Troy
Christenson, Joshu
Claypool, Deanne
Cook, Joseph
Courtney, Darrell
Dow, Jay
Dwyer, James
Dykes, Jeffrey
Ensor, Lavina
Entorf, Pamela
Felix, Priscilla
Fleming, Cynthia
Flynn, Molly
Hubanks, Tanya
Hutchinson, Daria
Jacobson, Robert
Jevne, Anita
Kaanta, John
Kassing, Edward
Klonecki, Brett
Klous, Amy
Kotenko, Ganna
Kuhn, Jesse
Larsen, Evan
Levra, Mark
Lindner, Tyler
Massey, Robert
Maves-Labs, Kristi
Merrell, Richard
Merryfield, Rickey
Morris, Martin
Mortenson, Renee
Mroczenski, Chad
Neidermire, Rachel
Neihart, John
Olson, Joshua
Samse, Marquita
Schreiner, Amy
Schultz, Ashley
Schumacher, Debora
Schwartz, Kristina
Severson, Emily
Shaw, Ella
Shervey, Randy
Shilts, Donald
Simmons, Lori Ann
Sinz, Robert
Sorenson, James
Sperry, Jed
Staudenmaier, Matt
Stephenson, Nichol
Stewart, Margie
Strehlo, Tina
Strohbusch, Timoth
Tisdale, Jeffrey
Toonen, Brian
Turner, Chris
Vanderloop, Thomas
Vick, David
Fossum, Richard
Frederick, Jeffrey
Gamerdinger Jeffer
Geer, Barbara
Gustafson, Pauline
Henricks, Edgar
Hites, Caitlin
Holbrook, Kirsten
Peterson, Chad
Pettis, Jeffery
Pham Vu, Lan
Pickerign, Lizabet
Quilling, Kari
Rassbach, Karin
Reeves, Krissa
Rideout, Katie
Warner, Cole
Waters, Michelle
Watkins, Sarah
Weaver, Harriet
Whelan, Christophe
Whitehouse, David
Yang, Pa Xiong
Count = 92
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ITEM 5C – FINANCIAL REPORTS
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ITEM 5D – CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES
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ITEM 6A – APPROVAL OF PROGRAM CONCEPT REVIEW FOR MECHANICAL DESIGN
ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM
A. Proposed Program Title: Mechanical Design Technology
B. Tentative Program Description: Any machine-from tractors to aerospace equipment-must be
designed before it can be produced. The Mechanical Design program prepares students with skills
to design and draw machines using modern engineering practices. Mechanical designers create
drawings that give producers a clear picture of the product or component to be produced. The
student will construct two-dimensional working drawings and three-dimensional part models on a
microcomputer using CAD software. Quality, design, manufacturing, and product reliability are
stressed in this program as is creativity, problem-solving ability, and team work.
Students in this program have the opportunity to learn about the newest trends in
manufacturing technology through the school’s membership in AutoDesk’s Alliance for
Manufacturing Productivity. The Society of Manufacturing Engineers offers certification at
Chippewa Valley Technical College.
C. Mean Starting Hourly Salary: Median wage $24.04 / hour. Using EMSI and the SOC
codes, the median wage was found throughout our region. The Analysis Report is attached
to this document
D. Summary of Initial Discussions with Other WTCS Districts Offering a Similar or Same
Program
Moraine Park shared enrollment and graduation information. No concerns were shared
from any other district.
E. Analysis of How This Program Supports Employment Demand
 Survey Analysis 75 employers contacted; 40% response rate
Highlights:
o 50% of respondents indicated that their institution has increased the number of
full-time Mechanical Design Technology positions over the past four years and
7% have indicated an increase in the number of part-time Mechanical Design
Technology positions over the past four years
o 44% of respondents said they are having difficulty finding qualified Mechanical
Design Technology employees
o 43% of respondents’ project hiring at least two Mechanical Design Technology
positions over the next four years (32% project between 2-3; 7% project between
4-6; 4% project 7+)
o 90% of respondents reported that they would support the Mechanical Design
Technology two-year associate degree program
o 62% of respondents reported that they would encourage current employees to
participate in the Mechanical Design Technology program
o 83% of respondents are willing to hire Chippewa Valley Technical College
graduates with this Mechanical Design Technology degree
 Ad Hoc Committee: 5 employers attended (NMC-Wollare, Inc., J&D Manufacturing
Inc., Global Finishing Solutions LLC, Realityworks, Inc., W.S. Darley& Co.
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Chippewa Valley Technical College conducted an ad hoc advisory committee of
professionals from within the 11-county district. Representatives spanned both large
and small industries from the region. Five employers attended the meeting. All five
committee members (100%) expressed support for the Mechanical Design Technology
program
Personal Interviews: Chippewa Valley Technical College conducted two personal
interviews. Both employers were in support of the Mechanical Design program and
gave curriculum feedback.
F. Final Program Analysis
Over ten years ago Chippewa Valley Technical College suspended this program, but due to
employer need within our region, we feel there is a need to bring the program back. Survey
results indicate that just about half of those who responded (44%) said they are having
difficulty finding qualified Mechanical Design Technology employees and a little over half
(57%) indicated that the majority of Mechanical Design Technology employees possess an
Associate degree. Also, survey results indicated that 90% of respondents reported that they
would support the Mechanical Design Technology associate degree program. Members
from the Ad Hoc group as well as personal interviews expressed support for the program.
Chippewa Valley Technical College feels that this program is both a benefit and need in the
district.
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ITEM 7B – BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE AND LOCATIONS
Day
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Date of Board Meeting
August 17, 2016
September 21, 2016
October 19, 2016
November 16, 2016
December 21, 2016
January 18, 2017
February 15, 2017
March 15, 2017
April 19, 2017
May 17, 2017
June 21, 2017
Location
BEC
BEC
BEC
BEC
BEC
BEC
BEC
BEC
BEC
BEC
BEC
Last meeting at HEC was in September 2010
Last meeting in Neillsville was in August 2012
Last meeting at Diesel Center was in November 2012
Last meeting at ESEC was in April 2013
Last meeting at MEC was in August 2013
Last meeting in River Falls was in April 2014
Last meeting in Chippewa was October 2014
Last meeting in Menomonie was March 2015
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ITEM 7F – BOARDS ASSOCIATION REQUEST FOR NOMINATION – 2017 BOARD
MEMBER OF THE YEAR
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