Sedgwick County Techncial Education and Training Authority Governing Board of Wichita Area Technical College
Board Agenda Monday, August 17, 2015 NCAT Campus, Aviation Training Building #300 Conference Room S210 ▪ 12:00 pm
1. Meeting Called to Order – Lyndon Wells
2. Public Communications
3. Make A Difference Student Award – Sheree Utash
4. Consent Agenda (action required) a. BOT Meeting Minutes Recommendation action: Approval of the SCTETA Meeting Minutes for June 15, 2015, provided to the Board electronically.
Review and ratification of employment offers: February 2015 Faculty: Justin Maples – Faculty, Machining Justin joins WATC from Carlson Company where he was a machinist. He is NIMS Certified in CNC Lathes, Safety, Material and Measurement, as well as OSHA Certified. Justin received his Tech Certificate in Machining Technology from WATC.
Start date 7/20/15 – Replacement of Staff
Larry Gimple – Faculty, Welding Larry has 29 years’ experience as a welding instructor with USD259. His other experience includes sheet metal machinist/welder with Boeing Company. Larry received his MS in Vocational Education from Pittsburg State University and BA in Education from WSU.
Start date 8/3/15 – Replacement of Staff
James Cross – Faculty, Aviation Manufacturing James comes to WATC with 7 years’ experience from Cessna where he was a Training Instructor. His other experience includes grain elevator management as well as two years with WATC as a Customized Trainer and Aviation Faculty. James received his BA in Social Science from Tabor College.
Start date 8/3/15 – Replacement of Staff
Regina Eubank – Faculty, CNA Regina has been an adjunct with WATC since February 2015. She came to WATC from with 10 years’ experience from Jefferson County Health Department where she was a School Nurse Supervisor. Her other experience includes being a Staff Nurse. Regina received her AS in Nursing and her AA in Sociology and Psychology from Dodge City Community College.
Start date 8/2/15 – Replacement of Staff
Sedgwick County Techncial Education and Training Authority Governing Board of Wichita Area Technical College
Susanne Mitchell – Faculty, LPN Susanne has been an adjunct with WATC since January 2014. She has 28 years in the medical field which includes titles of LPN and Registered Nurse. Susanne received her BS in nursing from Tabor College.
Start date 7/19/15 – Replacement of Staff
Trent Zortman – Faculty, Climate and Energy Control Trent has been an adjunct with WATC since September 2013. His experience includes Service Tech/Installer for Fahnestock Heating and Air as well as Modification Mechanic with Boeing Aircraft. Trent received his AA in HVAC from WATC, and an AAS in Business Management from Cowley County Community College.
Start date 7/5/15 – New Position, Grant Funded
Staff: Jessica Gagnon- Instructional Designer Jessica came to WATC from USD259 where she was a Site Technology Specialist. She has also performed as an Adjunct with WATC, Cowley County Community College, and Friends University. Her background also includes Wichita Public Library Branch Manager, and Library Director with both Wright Career College and Clearwater Public Library. Jessica received her Master of Library and Information Science and her MS in Instructional Design & Technology from Emporia State University. She received her BA in English from Lyndon State College.
Start date 6/22/15 – Replacement of Staff
Mandy Fouse – Marketing Specialist Mandy comes to WATC from Friends University where she was a Professional and Graduate Recruiter. Her experience also includes Admissions Counselor with Heritage College. Mandy received her MBA from Friends University and BBA in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from WSU.
Start date 8/4/15 – Replacement of Staff
Randy Prichard – Industry Trainer, Spirit Randy comes to WATC from Spirit Aerosystems where he was a Sheet Metal Mechanic. His other experience includes Quality Control Clerk. Randy received his Certificate of Completion from WATC.
Start date 7/31/15 – New Position
Kirsten Heimerman – High School Admissions Specialist Kirsten comes to WATC from Solutio Inc where she was a Sponsorship Sales Representative. Her other experience includes Campus Missionary at South Dakota State University. Kirsten received her Bachelor of General Studies in Psychology with a minor in Business and leadership Studies from University of Kansas. She expects to receive her Med in Counseling from WSU in December.
Start date 7/27/15 – Replacement of Staff
Sedgwick County Techncial Education and Training Authority Governing Board of Wichita Area Technical College
Miranda Lanier – Records Specialist, Registrar Miranda’s experience includes Admissions Coordinator at WTI, Member Services Associates at the El Dorado YMCA, and Substitute Teacher. Miranda received her Bachelor of General Studies in English and Education from WSU.
Start date 8/3/15 – Replacement of Staff
Jennifer Shaw – Receptionist SSC Jennifer has been a Volunteer with American youth Soccer Organization for over 15 years. Jennifer is currently working to complete a business degree at WATC.
Start date 8/4/15 – New Position, approved through budget initiative
Shauna McNally – Receptionist NCAT Shauna comes to WATC with several years of customer service supervisor experience.
Start date 8/3/15 – New Position, approved through budget initiative
Michael Wunderlich – Industry Trainer, Textron Michael has been a part time Industry Trainer for WATC since October 2013. His experience includes Aviation Maintenance Technician with Bombardier and Sheet metal Mechanic with Hawker Beechcraft, Cessna, Raytheon, and Apex Engineering. Michael received his Aviation maintenance Technology degree from WATC, BS in Business Quality Management and a BS in Operations Management, both from Southwestern College.
Start date 8/2/15 – Replacement of Staff
Anna Kathagnarath – Financial Aid Specialist Anna has been with WATC since October 2014 as a Part time Test Proctor. Anna received her BS in Journalism from The University of Kansas.
Start date 7/5/15 – Replacement of Staff
5. Reports of Officers Vice President of Finance & Administration – Greg Unruh FY2015 and July Financial Statement Review Vice President of Marketing and Recruiting – Joe Ontjes Fall Enrollment
Interim President’s Report – Sheree Utash
New assessment program – Monica Stewart, Director of Assessment
National Certification in Composites – Jim Hall, Dean of Aviation Technologies Christine Parks, Faculty, Composites
6. Adjourn
Next Scheduled Meeting: October 19, 2015 Noon