MATC Matters

MATC Fall Convocation Schedule
August 19-20, 2008
Fostering Student Success: Concrete Ideas/Concrete Action
Complete Convocation schedule and information (PDF: 872KB)

Tuesday, August 19
7:45 a.m. – Continental Breakfast

8:30 a.m. – Opening Session – Mitby Theatre

Welcome – Patrick Barlow, Dr. Bettsey Barhorst
MATC Board Chair – Janice K. Bultema
Keynote Speaker – Betsy Barefoot, EdD, co-director and senior scholar, Policy Center on the First Year of College
Academic Integrity Announcement – Fork & Spoon
Announcements – Patrick Barlow

10 a.m. – Break

10:15 a.m. – Breakout Session 1 on Major Issues

Facilities Master Plan Overview, Campus Safety, First Year Experience, MATC Foundation’s Smart Future Campaign, Course Portfolio Project Update

11 a.m. – Breakout Session 2 on Major Issues

Facilities Master Plan Overview, Campus Safety, First Year Experience, MATC Foundation’s Smart Future Campaign, Course Portfolio Project Update

Noon – Lunch – Provided via WACTE

1 p.m. – Breakout Session 3 – Multiple Topics

2:15 p.m. – Breakout Session 4 – Multiple Topics

Wednesday, August 20
7:45 a.m. – Continental Breakfast

8:30 a.m. – Learning Assembly – Mitby Theatre

9:30 a.m. – Facilities Master Planning for Learner Success

10:45 a.m. – Breakout Session 5 — Multiple Topics
Noon – Lunch, provided via WACTE

1 p.m. – Learning Center/Department and unit meetings