The FACT Initiative – ACollaborative Campaign

Dr. Sheila Ruhland – President

Vernon Jung – Board Member (since 1995) and Current Vice Chairperson

Mike Staral – Board Member (Completing 1st Year)

Moraine Park Technical CollegeDemographics

One of 16 technical colleges in the State of Wisconsin Centrally located with three main campuses and two

additional regional centers East central WI rural area of 2,450 square miles Public, non-profit, non-residential, 2-year college Employ approximately 175 staff, and 153 full-

time and 450 adjunct faculty Reach over 20,000 students annually,

approximately 3,200 full-time equivalents

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Moraine Park Technical College

Degrees 41 Associate (2-year) 24 Diploma (short-term, 1-year and 2-year) 7 Apprenticeship 53 Local Certificates

Business/Industry Partnerships Annually serve 86+ companies with

customized training (5,429 students)

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MPTC District Facts 2011-2012

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MPTC District Facts 2011-2012

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MPTC District Facts 2011-2012

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Moraine Park Foundation Provides approx. $150,000 in scholarships annually 2012 recipient of DreamKeepers (Great Lakes) three-

year grant, awarding over $30,000 annually in student emergency aid

40% of students receive financial aid; of that group 53% are Pell eligible

Annual unmet fiscal need of students exceeds$11 million

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FACT Initiative: Forming Alliances to Cultivate Talent

1) Development of FACT Fund (Fall 2012)

Provide a scholarship/tuition stipend to EVERY student entering into a manufacturing programat MPTC (average of 275 students/year)

Support students financially by having a designated FACT student fund

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FACT Initiative ….continued

THE PLAN:

Raise $850,000 (2013-2017) to support maximum enrollment in manufacturing programs

Provide a $500 scholarship to each entering student, and a $1,000 scholarship for every 2nd year student

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FACT Initiative ….continued

Pledges to Date: $270,000 Campaign Commitment

Student Scholarships: $65,000 to be awarded Spring 2014

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FACT Initiative ….continued 2) Provide benefits to businesses based on their needs

Greater, richer interaction with, and access to, our students

Address misconceptions and alter perceptionsabout manufacturing

Get businesses involved with the learningprocess

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FACT Initiative ….continued

THE PLAN:

Host annual kick-off event where newly-enrolled students engage with donors

Host annual career/internship fair open to program partners and required for students

Recruit business partners to serve as mentors Organize facility tours (off site) and classroom visits from partners

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1-2-3…FACT in ACTION!Devise a campaign plan that builds momentum with:

College Leadership Foundation and District Board (engagement AND

involvement) Contract Training Division (i.e., Economic &

Workforce Development) Potential Foundation Donors

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1-2-3…FACT in ACTION!Continue to build momentum along the way:

Keep your Board Members engaged and on track Keep communicating throughout the process with

donors who have made a commitment Kick-off celebration (e.g., “October is

Manufacturing Month”) Share success stories

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Questions?

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