Training sought byemployers, studentsA proposal for the Elkhorn Campus

would improve its capability to offernew and updated training labs and newprograms of study for jobs in demandin Walworth County.

Those are some of the Walworth Coun-ty components of Gateway's expansionproposal, to be decided by voters April 2.

Much of the Walworth County por-tion is being proposed in response tofeedback Gateway received from busi-ness leaders and students over the pastsix years on how Gateway shouldexpand its services on the ElkhornCampus. Gateway has initiated someprogram changes already.

The proposal calls for some firsts forGateway, to be offered initially only atthe Elkhorn Campus. It provides forGateway's first Veterinarian Techni-cian program, as well as a lab for stu-

dent training. It also calls for a newFood Processing Technician programand lab (see related story, Page 4).

The proposal expands Cosmetologyand Culinary Arts to the ElkhornCampus. This, added to the existingHotel/Hospitality program, strength-ens tourism industry career offerings.Employers are asking for new skillsand students are eager to train in theirhome community.

The current Elkhorn Campus com-mons area would be remodeled and

reconfigured to provide for a workingkitchen staffed by Gateway CulinaryArts students to train in a real-world set-ting, in the same way that the kitchen iscurrently staffed on the Racine Campus.

The proposal also calls for addingCNC and expanding Welding andAutomated Manufacturing programs.An increasing number of job openingsin Walworth County manufacturers inthese three areas have prompted Gate-way officials to consider the move toincrease lab capabilities.

Floral design students gain practical experienceGateway Floral Design students gained valuable expe-

rience in preparing for a major Kenosha event. Studentscreated centerpieces for a Feb. 9 benefit for the ShalomCenter, which serves the community by providing emer-gency food and shelter to the homeless. Gateway students,in turn, served the Shalom Center though this effort.

“This isn't just a classroom experience,” explained Flo-ral Design instructor Jane Edwards. “This is a real eventthe students are planning and preparing for. It's a real-lifeexperience for them and it helps the Shalom Center.”

Brad and Jan Weinstock, longtime owners ofKenosha's Sunnyside Florist and liaisons for the ShalomCenter, approached Edwards about the centerpiece proj-

ect. Gateway provided the facility and students to com-plete the floral artistry for the event. The Weinstocks wereon hand to help the students with their creations.

Gateway has a chapter in the Students of the AmericanInstitute of Floral Designers, a nationally affiliated club,with the art of floral design as its primary focus. TheAmerican Institute of Floral Design certification standsfor the highest level of achievement a floral designer canattain. The club is designed to expose students to the artand profession of floral design. Activities include hostingdesign shows, making floral arrangements and competingin national design competitions.

“Our students are getting a great experience,” Edwardssaid. “We have done a lot of projects for use within Gate-way, but it is a great benefit for the students to do an out-side project like this, especially since we brought in peo-ple like Brad and Jan for them to learn from and workwith.”

March 2013

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Proposal calls for some firsts, expansion at Elkhorn Campus

Gateway Horticulture student,Stefanie Huttelmaier assists in

creating floral centerpieces forShalom Center fundraising event.

Collaborationidea blossomsCollaborationidea blossoms

Study abroad tripsoffer credits, culture

By Michael Sosinski Staff Writer

Interested in studying abroad? There are anumber of opportunities through the Gate-way Global Scholars program where youcan earn credit while traveling to a differentcountry. Scheduled around breaks to avoidconflicts with class schedules and course-work, study abroad opportunities run two tothree weeks, but the benefits of learningabout new cultures through real-world expe-rience will last a lifetime.

The first opportunity is open to Horticul-ture, Information Technology and Nursingstudents and assists the nonprofit agencyPeacework with community building projectsin Orange Walk, Belize. Tentatively sched-uled for Jan. 1 through Jan. 11, 2014, this pro-gram had 22 student participants in Jan. 2013.

Students interested in earning three credits foran International Business internship course canwork with a sister school in Hanau, Germany, tocreate a customized project to assist a businessclient. German students will visit Gateway inOctober, and participating Gateway studentswill travel to Germany in March 2014.

Open to students in Graphic Communica-tions, Professional Communications or Mar-keting, there is an opportunity to travel to Parisand Berlin to create a multimedia project withan international advertising firm. Students alsowill visit cultural and historical sites such asNotre Dame and the Louvre. Tentative datesare Feb. 28 through March 15, 2014.

For more information, visitwww.gtc.edu/studyabroad, or contactChinedu Obowu at obowuc@gtc.edu. Eachprogram has its own participation criteria andapplication deadline.

2 • Gateway Connect Gateway Connect • 5

Even with snowstill on the ground as Iwrite this, you canbegin to feel the sea-son changing, becom-ing spring. The daysare longer and the sunfeels warmer.

With the change ofthe season, naturebrings us a fresh newenvironment. Flowerswill begin to burstthrough the groundand tree branches fillwith leaf buds.

Gateway also is growing this spring.With a referendum vote on our horizon,we are hoping to bring you new pro-grams, facilities and career opportuni-

ties. Throughout the district youwill see posters of our “Skills,Career, Community” information-al campaign. This effort is just thechange that our college needs tonurture the growth of our college,you our students, and the commu-nity. We encourage you to find outhow we are planning to help youspring into a brighter futurethrough our expansion plan byviewing our website atwww.gtc.edu/proposal. You arethe fresh new workforce our com-munity is looking for this spring.

Remember to get out and vote April 2.

Respectfully,Bryan D. Albrecht, Ed.D., President

and CEO, Gateway Technical College

Calendar ofeventsfriday, March 22–Saturday, March 30• United Student Government officer

elections; vote online at gtc.edu/usg

Monday, March 25–friday, April 5• Fall 2013 semester academic advising

Thursday, March 28• Second payment plan installment due

friday, March 29–Monday April 1• College closed

Monday, April 1• Deadline to apply for May 2013

graduation

Tuesday, April 2• Asian Heritage Celebration

11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Kenosha Campus: Student Commons

wednesday, April 3• Asian Heritage Celebration

11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Racine Campus: Student Commons

Thursday, April 4• Asian Heritage Celebration

11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Elkhorn Campus: Student Commons

friday, April 5• Financial aid appeals and plans for

Summer 2013 semester open

Monday, April 8–wednesday, April 17• Fall 2013 semester begins for

continuing program students

Bryan AlbrechtPresident & CEO,Gateway TechnicalCollege

Springing aheadCollege expansion proposal on April 2 ballot

GTC students have an advantage

at Lakeland College.

At Lakeland, you can count on the stability and program qualityof a non-profit, fully-accredited, private Wisconsin college that’s been recognizedas a leader in higher education for 150 years. More than 30 years ago, Lakelandintroduced Wisconsin’s first adult education program, and it continues to leadthe market in opening doors for adults seeking bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Lakeland College’s program is designed for the working adult. It is recognizedfor offering an innovative and flexible BlendEd® learning format that makes itpossible for busy adults to complete their degrees. Degree programs feature expertinstructors with real-world experience, providing career-relevant instruction thatmakes a big difference in the professions and lives of hundreds of graduateseach year.

Schedule a no-obligation meeting with one of our advisors soon and see howyou can take advantage of your status as a GTC student.

For more information, call 414-476-6565 or 800-421-2949 or visit Lakeland.edu/Adult

At Lakeland College, you’ll find: Flexibility to earn your degree without giving up

your life Affordability that puts your degree within reach Content-Rich Learning that delivers extra benefits Maximum Transfer Credit that gets you off to a

fast start Orientation Sessions that pave the way to

your success Advisors that keep an eye on your goal Instructors that bring real-world experience Impressive Outcomes that make it all worthwhile

Milwaukee Center 1135 South 70th Street, West AllisHear what others have to say about Lakeland at Lakeland.edu/Adult.

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at gtc.edu/academicadvising.Priority registration for continuing

students will be held April 8 throughApril 17. Students can login to WebAd-visor to find their priority registrationdate and register beginning at 6:30 a.m.on their assigned date. If students havequestions while using WebAdvisor, theycan call 1-800-247-7122.

Graduation deadlineapproaching

March 31 is the deadline to apply forMay graduation. All potential graduates

need to submit an application for gradua-tion regardless on if you plan to partici-pate in the graduation ceremony.

Students can stop by any student serv-ices center to obtain an application or itcan be found at gtc.edu/forms. May com-mencement will be held May 14.

Make most of weekendwith Study Sundays

Study Sundays will continue throughApril on all three Gateway campuses.Students are welcome to study, meet witha team or use the library, open computer

lab and Academic Support Center/Learn-ing Resource Center.

Gateway campuses will be open from1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the following Sun-days: March 24, April 7, April 14, April21 and April 28.

Students should follow entrance direc-tions for each campus:

• Elkhorn: Enter the North Building atthe Student Services entrance.

• Kenosha: Park in the south parkinglot and enter through the south doors nearthe library.

• Racine: Enter through the SC John-son Student Center east entrance.

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energize career plans atfree conference

Get a jump on your career by attendingthe free Student Leadership Conferenceon April 4 and April 5.

The first day of the conference will beheld from noon to 5 p.m. in the conferencecenter on the Racine Campus. Studentswill hear from experts in various careerfields, learn about resume developmentand interviewing, attend a job fair andenjoy a luncheon.

The second day of the conference isoptional and is geared toward studentswho are considering continued educa-tion beyond Gateway. Participants willhave a chance to travel to the Universityof Wisconsin–Parkside, the Universityof Wisconsin–Milwaukee and Milwau-kee School of Engineering to learn abouttransfer agreements, tour campuses andhear from students.

The registration deadline is March 19.For more information and registration, goto www.gtc.edu/studentleadership.

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2 • Gateway Connect Gateway Connect • 5

Even with snowstill on the ground as Iwrite this, you canbegin to feel the sea-son changing, becom-ing spring. The daysare longer and the sunfeels warmer.

With the change ofthe season, naturebrings us a fresh newenvironment. Flowerswill begin to burstthrough the groundand tree branches fillwith leaf buds.

Gateway also is growing this spring.With a referendum vote on our horizon,we are hoping to bring you new pro-grams, facilities and career opportuni-

ties. Throughout the district youwill see posters of our “Skills,Career, Community” information-al campaign. This effort is just thechange that our college needs tonurture the growth of our college,you our students, and the commu-nity. We encourage you to find outhow we are planning to help youspring into a brighter futurethrough our expansion plan byviewing our website atwww.gtc.edu/proposal. You arethe fresh new workforce our com-munity is looking for this spring.

Remember to get out and vote April 2.

Respectfully,Bryan D. Albrecht, Ed.D., President

and CEO, Gateway Technical College

Calendar ofeventsfriday, March 22–Saturday, March 30• United Student Government officer

elections; vote online at gtc.edu/usg

Monday, March 25–friday, April 5• Fall 2013 semester academic advising

Thursday, March 28• Second payment plan installment due

friday, March 29–Monday April 1• College closed

Monday, April 1• Deadline to apply for May 2013

graduation

Tuesday, April 2• Asian Heritage Celebration

11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Kenosha Campus: Student Commons

wednesday, April 3• Asian Heritage Celebration

11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Racine Campus: Student Commons

Thursday, April 4• Asian Heritage Celebration

11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Elkhorn Campus: Student Commons

friday, April 5• Financial aid appeals and plans for

Summer 2013 semester open

Monday, April 8–wednesday, April 17• Fall 2013 semester begins for

continuing program students

Bryan AlbrechtPresident & CEO,Gateway TechnicalCollege

Springing aheadCollege expansion proposal on April 2 ballot

GTC students have an advantage

at Lakeland College.

At Lakeland, you can count on the stability and program qualityof a non-profit, fully-accredited, private Wisconsin college that’s been recognizedas a leader in higher education for 150 years. More than 30 years ago, Lakelandintroduced Wisconsin’s first adult education program, and it continues to leadthe market in opening doors for adults seeking bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Lakeland College’s program is designed for the working adult. It is recognizedfor offering an innovative and flexible BlendEd® learning format that makes itpossible for busy adults to complete their degrees. Degree programs feature expertinstructors with real-world experience, providing career-relevant instruction thatmakes a big difference in the professions and lives of hundreds of graduateseach year.

Schedule a no-obligation meeting with one of our advisors soon and see howyou can take advantage of your status as a GTC student.

For more information, call 414-476-6565 or 800-421-2949 or visit Lakeland.edu/Adult

At Lakeland College, you’ll find: Flexibility to earn your degree without giving up

your life Affordability that puts your degree within reach Content-Rich Learning that delivers extra benefits Maximum Transfer Credit that gets you off to a

fast start Orientation Sessions that pave the way to

your success Advisors that keep an eye on your goal Instructors that bring real-world experience Impressive Outcomes that make it all worthwhile

Milwaukee Center 1135 South 70th Street, West AllisHear what others have to say about Lakeland at Lakeland.edu/Adult.

Gain the knowledge and skills you need with your Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Management.

Make a difference for your patients.

– N

tuiA�o�ordable

and savave thousanTraTran fer ysfer your ass

ti l ’ l dd t k

uition rates

nds of dollars on bachelor’ ’s degrsociate’ ’s degree directly to Ottawa Uaw

As bk abo t ut our

en*

ree completion.wa University, y,

TransferAdvantage.comWTCS.TrLearn more: A not- ofor

s y t

ransferAdvantage.com

*All 100 level and above courses, for which you’ve earned a “C” or above arr-r-prorofit, Christian University, Ot ata awa Unive srsity is acc eredi eted by The

t

as lidegree in

tran fer fsfer fNo No r– No repepea

personal poOnlyly Ot

e considerd a “C” or above ar e e consider r. Some limitations apply to activity or skill building courses.ed for transfer Some limitations apply to activity or skill building courses.e Higher eLearning Commission and a member of the North Cent ara

5 ww

as little as 1 year

fe fees or applicatio fen feeating cng classes you’ve already td tay taken*

to lead a lifeifetime ofof acc mplomplishl power t atawa UnUniversrsityty helplps you achieve t

. Some limitations apply to activity or skill building courses.al AsAssociation 312-263-0456 www.w.hlcommission.o g rg

program!en*

hment.hhe

Think ahead for advising,registration

Fall semester academic advising willbe held March 25 through April 5. Stu-dents who have not completed 12 ormore program credits (not including cur-rent semester courses or general studiescourses) should meet with an academicadvisor. Students who have completed 12or more program credits should meetwith a faculty advisor. Find more details

at gtc.edu/academicadvising.Priority registration for continuing

students will be held April 8 throughApril 17. Students can login to WebAd-visor to find their priority registrationdate and register beginning at 6:30 a.m.on their assigned date. If students havequestions while using WebAdvisor, theycan call 1-800-247-7122.

Graduation deadlineapproaching

March 31 is the deadline to apply forMay graduation. All potential graduates

need to submit an application for gradua-tion regardless on if you plan to partici-pate in the graduation ceremony.

Students can stop by any student serv-ices center to obtain an application or itcan be found at gtc.edu/forms. May com-mencement will be held May 14.

Make most of weekendwith Study Sundays

Study Sundays will continue throughApril on all three Gateway campuses.Students are welcome to study, meet witha team or use the library, open computer

lab and Academic Support Center/Learn-ing Resource Center.

Gateway campuses will be open from1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the following Sun-days: March 24, April 7, April 14, April21 and April 28.

Students should follow entrance direc-tions for each campus:

• Elkhorn: Enter the North Building atthe Student Services entrance.

• Kenosha: Park in the south parkinglot and enter through the south doors nearthe library.

• Racine: Enter through the SC John-son Student Center east entrance.

newS in brief

energize career plans atfree conference

Get a jump on your career by attendingthe free Student Leadership Conferenceon April 4 and April 5.

The first day of the conference will beheld from noon to 5 p.m. in the conferencecenter on the Racine Campus. Studentswill hear from experts in various careerfields, learn about resume developmentand interviewing, attend a job fair andenjoy a luncheon.

The second day of the conference isoptional and is geared toward studentswho are considering continued educa-tion beyond Gateway. Participants willhave a chance to travel to the Universityof Wisconsin–Parkside, the Universityof Wisconsin–Milwaukee and Milwau-kee School of Engineering to learn abouttransfer agreements, tour campuses andhear from students.

The registration deadline is March 19.For more information and registration, goto www.gtc.edu/studentleadership.

newS in brief

Training sought byemployers, studentsA proposal for the Elkhorn Campus

would improve its capability to offernew and updated training labs and newprograms of study for jobs in demandin Walworth County.

Those are some of the Walworth Coun-ty components of Gateway's expansionproposal, to be decided by voters April 2.

Much of the Walworth County por-tion is being proposed in response tofeedback Gateway received from busi-ness leaders and students over the pastsix years on how Gateway shouldexpand its services on the ElkhornCampus. Gateway has initiated someprogram changes already.

The proposal calls for some firsts forGateway, to be offered initially only atthe Elkhorn Campus. It provides forGateway's first Veterinarian Techni-cian program, as well as a lab for stu-

dent training. It also calls for a newFood Processing Technician programand lab (see related story, Page 4).

The proposal expands Cosmetologyand Culinary Arts to the ElkhornCampus. This, added to the existingHotel/Hospitality program, strength-ens tourism industry career offerings.Employers are asking for new skillsand students are eager to train in theirhome community.

The current Elkhorn Campus com-mons area would be remodeled and

reconfigured to provide for a workingkitchen staffed by Gateway CulinaryArts students to train in a real-world set-ting, in the same way that the kitchen iscurrently staffed on the Racine Campus.

The proposal also calls for addingCNC and expanding Welding andAutomated Manufacturing programs.An increasing number of job openingsin Walworth County manufacturers inthese three areas have prompted Gate-way officials to consider the move toincrease lab capabilities.

Floral design students gain practical experienceGateway Floral Design students gained valuable expe-

rience in preparing for a major Kenosha event. Studentscreated centerpieces for a Feb. 9 benefit for the ShalomCenter, which serves the community by providing emer-gency food and shelter to the homeless. Gateway students,in turn, served the Shalom Center though this effort.

“This isn't just a classroom experience,” explained Flo-ral Design instructor Jane Edwards. “This is a real eventthe students are planning and preparing for. It's a real-lifeexperience for them and it helps the Shalom Center.”

Brad and Jan Weinstock, longtime owners ofKenosha's Sunnyside Florist and liaisons for the ShalomCenter, approached Edwards about the centerpiece proj-

ect. Gateway provided the facility and students to com-plete the floral artistry for the event. The Weinstocks wereon hand to help the students with their creations.

Gateway has a chapter in the Students of the AmericanInstitute of Floral Designers, a nationally affiliated club,with the art of floral design as its primary focus. TheAmerican Institute of Floral Design certification standsfor the highest level of achievement a floral designer canattain. The club is designed to expose students to the artand profession of floral design. Activities include hostingdesign shows, making floral arrangements and competingin national design competitions.

“Our students are getting a great experience,” Edwardssaid. “We have done a lot of projects for use within Gate-way, but it is a great benefit for the students to do an out-side project like this, especially since we brought in peo-ple like Brad and Jan for them to learn from and workwith.”

March 2013

Y O U YOU

U H AV V A AVE THE POWERU HA AVE THE POWER

V E T H E VE THE

E P O W E POW

W E R WER

Y O U YOU

U H V V V A AVE THE POWERU HA AVE THE POWER

V E T H E VE THE

E P O W E POW

W E R WER

Proposal calls for some firsts, expansion at Elkhorn Campus

Gateway Horticulture student,Stefanie Huttelmaier assists in

creating floral centerpieces forShalom Center fundraising event.

Collaborationidea blossomsCollaborationidea blossoms

Study abroad tripsoffer credits, culture

By Michael Sosinski Staff Writer

Interested in studying abroad? There are anumber of opportunities through the Gate-way Global Scholars program where youcan earn credit while traveling to a differentcountry. Scheduled around breaks to avoidconflicts with class schedules and course-work, study abroad opportunities run two tothree weeks, but the benefits of learningabout new cultures through real-world expe-rience will last a lifetime.

The first opportunity is open to Horticul-ture, Information Technology and Nursingstudents and assists the nonprofit agencyPeacework with community building projectsin Orange Walk, Belize. Tentatively sched-uled for Jan. 1 through Jan. 11, 2014, this pro-gram had 22 student participants in Jan. 2013.

Students interested in earning three credits foran International Business internship course canwork with a sister school in Hanau, Germany, tocreate a customized project to assist a businessclient. German students will visit Gateway inOctober, and participating Gateway studentswill travel to Germany in March 2014.

Open to students in Graphic Communica-tions, Professional Communications or Mar-keting, there is an opportunity to travel to Parisand Berlin to create a multimedia project withan international advertising firm. Students alsowill visit cultural and historical sites such asNotre Dame and the Louvre. Tentative datesare Feb. 28 through March 15, 2014.

For more information, visitwww.gtc.edu/studyabroad, or contactChinedu Obowu at obowuc@gtc.edu. Eachprogram has its own participation criteria andapplication deadline.