AAS working group presents findings

WTCS faculty will have enhanced voice in matters related to curriculum and educational practices under a proposal presented to the WTCS State Board by the Board's working group on the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.

While details have yet to be fully developed, the working group agreed at its March 14 meeting on the need for a system-wide committee made up of faculty and other primary stakeholders charged with reviewing and making recommendations on current and future curricular issues.

State Assembly passes AB 246

The State Assembly voted Tuesday, April 12 to pass AB 246, which requires WTCS districts to implement statewide admissions standards and statewide curricula in programs that train workers for health occupations. It is likely that the State Senate will pass the bill sometime next week.

Members are urged to use the Cyberlobby tool on OnWEAC Members Only to encourage Governor Doyle to veto AB 246. Background and talking points will be available on the Cyberlobby site.

Lobby Day at the Capitol is June 16

WTCS members are encouraged to visit Madison this summer to lobby on education issues. WEAC's Lobby Day, which will be at the Monona Terrace Convention Center and the Capitol on June 16, will include visits with legislators, speeches by key political leaders and discussions with colleagues.

Please contact Jill Hein -- heinj@weac.org -- to sign up.