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Leadership: Category 1
the District Board meets with the president to discuss the
evaluation in closed session. This evaluation is based upon the
previously approved evaluation process. Specific procedures are
then followed to develop and conduct the evaluation. College
leaders utilize the performance review process to communicate
progress made toward achieving the college and departmental/
divisional goals and to identify challenges that may need higher
or broader college assistance. It is the duty of each member of
the District Board to follow the District Board Member Code of
Ethics and to comply with Wisconsin Statutes with respect to the
proper and appropriate conduct of the office.
1.2b LEGAL AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR
1.2.b(1) Legal and Regulatory Behavior,
and Accreditation
To achieve our vision to “enrich, empower, and transform” lives
in the community, MATC strives to set a high standard of ethical
behavior that surpasses basic regulatory requirements. Through
the use of Advisory Committees, business and educational
partnerships, and community board members, MATC addresses
the impacts of the educational programs and services on our
community. Open District Board meetings and “Listening and
Learning” sessions welcome comments from the public. These
venues bring public concerns and/or ideas about programming
and services to the college leadership as they uphold the college
value of Customer Focus. The recent addition of Ensuring
Sustainability to the college’s strategic goals, connected directly
with the Sustainability and Facilities Core Committee, helps
MATC conserve natural resources in a proactive manner.
Similarly, the state regulations that guide MATC’s management
of the supply chain, selection of vendors, evaluation of vendors,
and termination of relationships with vendors creates a
transparent system to ensure legal and ethical business practices.
Although MATC could maintain its accreditation through a more
traditional method, we have embraced the improvement culture
embodied in the rigorous requirements of the AQIP path. This
quality model helps MATC live the value of Excellence while
exceeding the basic expectations of accreditation. In addition,
the District Board’s Advisory Audit Committee has oversight of
Risk Management as maintained through the Finance Division.
In February 2012, the division and committee heard detailed
observations and recommendations from the Titus Audit Report
on the Procurement Fraud and Student Fund audits and provided
status updates on: procurement internal audit, fraud monitoring,
and enterprise risk management function. The Finance
Division posts its annual Activity Plan and Budget as well as its
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report on the public website to
ensure transparency and accountability. In July 2011, a number of
independent auditor’s reports were submitted to the college and
can be found on the public website.
1.2.b(2) Ethical Behavior
MATC supports the value of Integrity by promoting ethical
behavior through the “District Code of Ethics Policy” for all
employees. A similar document exists for students. Both can
be found on the public website. These policies promote ethical
behavior through processes and measures that enable monitoring
of it, including the fiscal and governance accountability
described in 1.2.b(1), a robust Grievance Process for union
members, transparent reporting to the Department of Education,
transparent reporting to the WTCS Board, and adhering to
Financial Aid rules and regulations. Breaches of ethical behavior
are handled through Human Resources, Labor Relations, Legal
Counsel, and/or on a case-by-case basis following the college’s
procedures, beginning with one’s direct supervisor or manager.
1.2.c SOCIETAL RESPONSIBILITIES
AND SUPPORT OF KEY COMMUNITIES
1.2.c(1) Societal Well-being
As part of MATC’s strategy as well as daily operations that
support societal responsibilities, MATC maintains a Climate
Committee, Diversity Council, Health and Safety Committee,
Audit Advisory Committee, and a Legislative Task Force.
Some examples of how we support our key communities are
public services offered at discount rates such as dental hygiene,
automotive repair, optical services, tax services, and many
community activities undertaken by MATC.
MATC is a state leader in the development of environmentally
responsible resources, reflected in its infrastructure and
sustainability curriculum. The ECAM at the Oak Creek
campus houses the associate, diploma, and certificate programs
as well as a wide array of advanced energy and engineering
technology courses such as energy modeling, intelligent lighting
systems, solar thermal systems, and geothermal systems. The
college is part of the Southeastern Wisconsin effort to address
environmental sustainability and energy conservation, with
partners that include the U.S. Department of Energy, Milwaukee
Workforce Investment Board, Milwaukee Community Service
Corporation, UW-Milwaukee, UW-Madison, Microgrid, the
Milwaukee School of Engineering, and the Medical College
of Wisconsin. MATC is also an active member of the Water
Council, an oversight organization for the local water industry.
In addition to institutional support, MATC employees
contribute to the environmental, social, and economic systems
of our community. A 2012 survey of self-reported employee
involvement during 2011 focused on employees’ nonmonetary
contributions in a professional capacity and to local
organizations as private citizens. MATC employees logged
1,980 separate professional contributions, accounting for an
estimated 29,708 total hours invested in professionalism as
employees. They reported the following number of membership
involvements, mostly at the local level: 72 boards, 64 councils,
182 committees, 59 task forces, 220 workshops, 116 service
projects, and 118 work teams. Involvement in 422 professional
associations and 218 conferences was part of employee
contributions as well, and 238 presentations and publications,
largely at the local level, were reported.
1.2.c(2) Community Support
MATC actively supports and strengthens key communities
by providing them with educational opportunities through a
variety of pathways. Our School of Pre-College Education
serves key stakeholders in our community who often have no
other educational alternatives. Pre-College Education includes:
Basic Skills to bring students up to the 12th-grade level in math,
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