WEAC Member Confirmed to Serve on WTCS Board

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College teacher Mary Quinnette Cuene was unanimously confirmed by the state Senate Tuesday (February 3, 2004) to serve on the Wisconsin Technical College System Board.

Mary Quinnette Cuene

Gov. Doyle appointed Cuene to the 13-member board in May 2003. Last fall, she appeared before the Committee on Higher Education and Tourism before moving ahead for confirmation by the Senate.

"I'm excited to have the opportunity to serve the state in this capacity," she said. "Because of my experience as a teacher for 16 years, political activism, and involvement with WEAC, I have a background that will bring new depth to the board."

Cuene said the board is currently working on the WTCS's role in Gov. Doyle's Grow Wisconsin initiative, which focuses on job creation.

Board members are developing ideas to improve the quality of manufacturing and technology job training, she said.

Cuene's four-year term will expire in May 2007.

Posted February 4, 2004