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(630/08)
Funding Committee Recommendations and Report Now Available
The Ad hoc Committee on Technical College Funding is pleased to make its final recommendations and report available to the membership and other interested readers. Established by President John Lukas and the Association’s board of directors, the committee was charged with assessing and making recommendations concerning Wisconsin technical college funding; particularly in terms of long-term funding stability and sustainability. We look forward to presenting the recommendations and report to the membership at the Association’s summer meeting in Wisconsin Rapids on Friday, July 11th.

Sincerely, Members of the ad hoc Committee,
Dean Ryerson - Chair(Mid-State), Cindy Huhn (Lakeshore), Ron Jandura (Gateway),Joan Jenstead (Waukesha County),Bob Martini (Nicolet Area), Fred Royal, Jr. (Milwaukee Area),Chris Williams (Western)
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(6/20/08)
Summer Advocacy Resources
The State Legislature has completed its session and both incumbents and challengers are gearing up toward fall elections. Now is an important time to work on advocacy activities. Here are some resources supporting advocacy planning and contacts over the summer:

Summary of Wisconsin Technical College Legislative Priorities
Perspectives on Technical College Funding
Higher Education Investment, Income and Demographics for Wisconsin and Surrounding States
Advocacy Tips
Web Resources for WTCS Advocates

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(4/24/08)
Summer Association Meeting

Please join us for the District Boards Association Summer Meeting. Association members will be meeting in Wisconsin Rapids July 10th - 12th.

Summer Meeting Details...

(4/4/08)
Ad Hoc Committee on Technical College Funding
The Association has created an ad hoc committee to assess long-term fiscal issues facing technical colleges. Member input in this process is encouraged. The committee meets monthly and will finalize its report to the membership in June, 2008. Feel free to contact a committee member or the Association office with your input.
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(5/16/08)
Budget Adjustment Bill Signed

Governor Partially Vetoes and Signs AB-1
Bill Narrowly Passed Each House Earlier this Week
Major Cuts to State Funding and Operations Coming - Governor's vetoes expand both size and potential sources of cuts
Extent and Specifics on Cuts Still Unknown -- WTCS neither targeted for nor exempted from pending cuts
New Property Tax Exemption Vetoed
Veto Override Possible but Not Probable
District Levy Setting Could Play into State Decisions on Cuts and New Budget Bill Funding

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(3/20/08)
Bills of Interest to Wisconsin Technical Colleges -
2007-2008 Session Wrap-Up
Bills of interest to technical colleges in the 2007-2008 legislative session are described in this article. Each bill description is followed by the Association's position, if any.
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(2/19/08)
Legislative Update

Session Accelerates Toward Final Floor Period
Budget Gap Growing:State Revenue Estimates Weakening as Economy Slows
New Jobs and Economic Development Proposals Promote WTCS Role in Recovery
Challenges and Opportunities Ahead

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(11/01/07)
Final Budget Wrap-up

The Saga of a Levy Limit and its Veto
Major Cuts Averted: $1 Million Lapse Made to Existing Funding
Workforce Grant Funding to Triple
Veterans Tuition Remission Funding Included in Final Bill
Small Increases Realized for Financial Aid (WHEG and Minority Retention Grants)
Assembly Mandates on WTCS Excluded from Final Bill
WTCS Agency Operations Funding Preserved
Cut to Public Broadcasting Funding Thwarted
Other Budget Provisions of Interest

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(11/01/07)
2007-2009 State Budget (SB 40) Comparison of WTCS and WTCS-Related Provisions
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(07/31/07)
The Value and Importance of Wisconsin's Appointed Technical College District Boards
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(08/14/07)
What Business Leaders and Editorial Boards Are Saying About Wisconsin Technical Colleges in the State Budget (Updated 8/14/07)
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(07/10/07)
2007-2009 State Budget Advocacy

Budget Priorities and Talking Points for Advocates
Governor's Budget Proposals Affecting Technical Colleges
Latest District Boards Association Reports on 2007-2009 State Budget process
Perspectives on WTCS Funding
Longterm Funding Issues: "A Responsible Financial Plan for Wisconsin's Technical Colleges"
Links to Legislative and Administration Budget Documents and Resources

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(10/24/06)
Legislative Update

Legislator by District List (12/04/06)
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State Election Results Summary (11/08/06)
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2005-2006 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
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Advocacy Resources

(2/27/06)
Advocacy Resources
Resources and support documents available here .

(2/27/06)
White Paper on Appointed and Elected College Boards - UPDATE
A "white paper" detailing the benefits of Wisconsin's longstanding appointed board model is available here.

(2/28/06)
Taxpayer Protection Amendment (TPA) Talking Points for Technical College District Boards
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Where Communities Turn First - Advocacy Web Site

Recently Archived Articles

Below you will find articles and resources previously featured on this site.

Budget Update: Details Emerging as Compromise Bill Goes to Full Legislature (10/23/07)
Budget negotiations comparison chart(10/11/07)
Legislative Update: Budget Still Hanging (10/04/07)
Summer Meeting 2007 Highlights 9/11/07
Impact of the Assembly's Proposed Budget Cuts by College District(08/15/07)
Legislative Update: Important Newark Fix on its Way to Governor Doyle(8/02/07)
Joint Audit Committee Holds Public Hearing on WTCS Personnel Policies & Practices Audit Report(5/24/07)
Wisconsin’s Technical Colleges’ Annual Impact Put at $6.9 Billion(4/26/07)
Legislative Audit of WTCS Personnel Policies and Procedures Released (3/13/07)
Wisconsin Trustees & Presidents present at ACCT Leadership Congress (5/24/07)
Legislator of the Year Award(4/25/07)
Wisconsin Student Government Thanks Gabriel(1/25/07)
Fall Legislative Update(10/23/06)
WTCS Efforts in Teacher Training and Professional Development (12/21/06)
Strategic Focus Areas to Meet Workforce Needs (10/25/06)

Policy & Procedure Manual

Members can access the Association's Policy & Procedure Manual here

District Boards Video

Presentations given during recent Boards Association Quarterly meetings are now available on-line. Check back often to view other videos as they become available.
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Spring Meeting 2008 - Revisited

4/24/08

View all of the highlights of our recent Spring Meeting held in Minocqua. View highlights...

WTCS News & Highlights

August 23, 2006

MADISON – Wisconsin’s Technical Colleges have the highest bond rating found in any state technical or community college system in the nation, according to Moody’s Investors Service. Moody’s rates 160 technical and community college districts in the U.S. and found Wisconsin’s 16 technical colleges, as an aggregate, “Have a stronger credit profile than community college districts in other states,” with a median rating of Aa2.

“The high-quality bond ratings reflect the prudent financial management of all the colleges within the System,” said Dan Clancy, president of the Wisconsin Technical College System. “High bond ratings are an important factor in our colleges’ ability to obtain financing at the lowest possible interest rates. This ensures the most efficient use of taxpayer dollars while helping to fuel Wisconsin’s economic growth,” he said.