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Updated May 15, 2020 

REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER AND FALL

• Students enrolled in MATC programs can register for summer and fall now using Self Service! MATC students who are not enrolled in a program can register through INFOnline.
• Not an MATC student? Apply now or sign up to just take a class!

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING LIMITED RETURN TO CAMPUS

MATC is pleased to announce that in accordance with guidance from state health officials, a limited number of faculty, students and employees connected to the Police Academy program will be returning to MATC’s Oak Creek Campus for face-to-face instruction beginning Monday, May 18. 

This will be followed in late May and early June with limited in-person instruction for courses that could not be completed in the Spring semester in programs serving essential industries. Students and faculty in these courses will be notified directly with further instructions. 

Access to MATC Campuses 

• Until further notice, MATC campuses remain closed to the general public and campus access will continue to be limited only to essential employees and students in specific courses. 
• Access to campuses will take place through a gradual and limited approach.
• Limited in-person courses will occur at the Oak Creek Campus, Downtown Milwaukee Campus, and the Health Education Center (HEC). West Allis and Mequon campuses will not be open for face-to-face instruction this summer.
• MATC is planning to grow the percentage of classes that will be online in Fall 2020. 
• In-person classes for hands-on programs that require face-to-face instruction will be offered in Fall 2020, if health officials believe it is safe and healthy to do so.

Limited Campus Access Plan 

• Employees and students will be required to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). 
• The college has implemented other risk mitigation strategies such as social distancing, enhanced cleaning protocols, and campus access point health and temperature screenings. 
• Returning employees, faculty, and students will be required to complete training and agree to comply with safety protocols. 
• These risk mitigation strategies will be continually reassessed and adjusted based on guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other state and local public health agencies.

CLASSES

• MATC moved courses to online delivery wherever possible as of Monday, April 13.
• Summer classes will begin in online formats on Sunday, June 7.
• The college is prioritizing face-to-face instruction for Spring 2020 course completion in essential industries as defined by the State of Wisconsin. Other considerations include community needs and supporting students nearing program completion. 
• MATC is planning to grow the percentage of classes that will be online in Fall 2020. 
• In-person classes for hands-on programs that require face-to-face instruction will be offered in Fall 2020, if health officials believe it is safe and healthy to do so.

CAMPUS STATUS

• All MATC campuses remain physically closed until further notice. Only essential employees and limited face-to-face classes are permitted on campus, as described in the special note above.

Updated April 28, 2020 

CLASSES

• MATC moved courses to online delivery wherever possible as of Monday, April 13. 
• Students in courses that could not easily transition to alternative delivery/online instruction will get specific messages from their instructors about next steps.

SUMMER UPDATES

• Summer classes will begin in online formats on Sunday, June 7.
• MATC is planning to offer in-person lab classes using social distancing protocols, beginning Monday, June 8 on all campuses. 

REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER AND FALL

• Priority registration for Summer and Fall 2020 began Monday, April 20 for continuing program students who are military veterans and Tuesday, April 21 for all continuing program students.
• Open registration begins Friday, April 24 for new students who are military veterans and Monday, April 27 for all students.

CAMPUS STATUS

• All MATC campuses are physically closed until further notice and only essential employees are reporting.

Updated April 8, 2020

College leaders continue to meet daily as we plan for and respond to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Please see these important updates:

EMPLOYEES: FRIDAY, APRIL 10 HOLIDAY

The college is closed Friday, April 10 as planned. Thanks for all of your extra efforts to help our college move forward to serve our students during this difficult time. College leaders hope you can take some time to rest and relax over the long weekend.

EMPLOYEES: CAMPUSES REMAIN PHYSICALLY CLOSED INDEFINITELY

As the college has shared beginning March 20, campuses and education centers are physically closed indefinitely and only essential employees are reporting. The original plan to reopen campuses on April 13 is no longer in effect. Given continued coronavirus concerns, non-essential employees should plan to continue remote work for the foreseeable future. 

The college is committed to the health and safety of students and employees. College leaders will determine when employees and students can return to campus based on local and state health information. MATC leaders will continue to keep you informed on this and other important updates.

EMPLOYEES: REMOTE ACCESS TO YOUR WORK PHONE

Employees may now use the Cisco Jabber app on their mobile phones and iPads to accept and make phone calls as if they were at work.

1. Visit your phone or iPad app store and install Cisco Jabber

2. Login with username@ad.matc.edu (Note the "ad" before matc.edu) and your standard MATC password 

When using the app, dial five-digit extensions to call a campus extension and dial long distance with the 91 prefix.

The IT team is working on procedures for installing the Jabber software on personal home computers. Stay tuned for a notification when this is available. (Please note: HelpDesk and call center personnel use different software.)

Regardless of whether you use Cisco Jabber, if you need to check your work voice mail remotely:

• Dial the voice mail phone number: 414-297-8999

• Enter your five-digit extension followed by the # key

• Enter your voice mail password followed by the # key 

Updated April 7, 2020

College leaders continue to meet daily as we plan for and respond to COVID-19. Please see these important updates.

FIND OUT THE STATUS OF YOUR CLASS

As MATC moves classes online wherever possible, students can access information on the status of your Spring semester class using this link. Find your class by scrolling through the alphabetical course section code to determine whether or not your class will be offered online and the plan for completing the term. Find your course section code (such as WELDTC 135 600) on your course syllabus and class schedule. 

Please contact your instructor with questions. In addition, your instructor will continue to email you with important class updates. Please be sure to check your MATC email often.

MATC is ready to work with you to complete the term so you do not have to withdraw from class or drop out, which could negatively impact your financial aid and academic progress. Let us know if there is anything else we can do to help you successfully complete the semester through our “Ask a Question” button at matc.edu/coronavirus. 

APPLYING FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

You may have lost your job due to the impact on businesses of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). To help, federal programs have increased benefits and expanded eligibility. Gov. Tony Evers has waived the requirement to apply to four jobs per week in your field to qualify for unemployment benefits. 

Click to read more in this free article from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. It addresses questions such as, “Can I get benefits if I work part-time? Can I get benefits if I am self-employed?”

UPDATE ON CHROMEBOOK DISTRIBUTION

The team in our bookstore is hard at work processing Chromebook applications. Please be patient as they work through a large volume of requests. Students who qualified for a Chromebook will receive a shipping notice from FedEx. If you qualify but do not receive a shipping notice by April 17, you may check the status of your request by emailing milwaukeestore@matc.edu. 

If you have no other option to access your classes online and have not yet applied to receive a Chromebook, please click this link to complete the Application for Technology Assistance - Spring 2020. If you qualify, you will receive further instructions from MATC’s bookstore team via email at milwaukeestore@matc.edu. 

EMPLOYEES: STRATEGIC PLANNING SURVEY: RESPOND BY THURSDAY

The Strategic Planning Steering Committees asks that you please take a few moments to complete a short survey about potential strategies and values for MATC. The survey is completely anonymous and confidential; you will not be asked to provide your name or any other information about yourself. The survey will remain open until Thursday, April 9, and the team will use your feedback to develop the official values and strategies for MATC's strategic plan. Please click the following link to get started: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MATCStrategies_Values   

Updated April 3, 2020

College leaders continue to meet daily as we plan for and respond to COVID-19. Please see these important updates.

Updated April 2, 2020

Dear MATC Community, 

As our nation and our local community faces the coronavirus, we know that students and employees within the MATC community are personally affected. The hearts and minds of the college are with all those impacted at this difficult time, especially those who are facing serious health issues and loss. Students and employees make MATC a special place of resilience, support and comfort. The MATC leadership team and I remain committed to the health and safety of everyone in our MATC community first and foremost. We keep you and your families close in our thoughts each day. 

Sincerely, 

Dr. Vicki J. Martin, President 

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Updated April 1, 2020

Updated March 31, 2020 

Updated March 30, 2020

Updated March 27, 2020

YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR PRIORITY

This is an important update about completing your courses for the Spring semester. 

MATC is committed to providing safe and high quality education so you can complete coursework already started and help you achieve your goals.    

MATC is working to transition in-person courses to online delivery wherever possible by Monday, April 13 and devising ways to complete courses where online delivery is not possible.

The college is focused on helping students complete courses this semester so you can graduate on time or prepare for the next semester. Many of you are now preparing to shift to online classes. At the same time, we know this is a difficult situation for many of you. The transition to online classes may present unexpected challenges. 

MATC is ready to help you find ways to continue your studies online or develop a plan to complete the term. Please note, withdrawing from class or dropping out could negatively impact your financial aid.   

Instructors will be reaching out to you by April 1 on a course-by-course basis with a plan for course completion. Your success is our top priority!   

EMPLOYEES: TELEHEALTH VISIT COVERAGE FOR ALL CONDITIONS

Medical insurance provider UMR is now covering telehealth visits for all medical reasons. UMR will apply the same payment rules for telehealth and office visits, and local provider co-pays may apply. Any in-network provider offering telehealth is eligible. Check with your primary care provider or consider Ascension Online, Froedtert Virtual Clinic or Aurora Video Visit.

EMPLOYEES: ADOBE SOFTWARE ACCESS

Adobe has provided temporary remote access to Creative Cloud Desktop Apps such as InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator for students and employees. Please follow the instructions below to enable access to Creative Cloud Desktop Apps on your personal device. Faculty, please share with your students if this is relevant for your courses. 

1. Visit creativecloud.adobe.com and click the “Continue with Google” login option.

2. If prompted, select Company or School Account and then enter your MATC email.

3. From the Creative Cloud website, browse for and download your desired app. 

Click for instructions to Download and Install Creative Cloud apps.

Click for more information on Adobe’s distance learning resources for faculty adapting to online instruction.

Updated March 25-26, 2020

College leaders continue to meet daily as we plan for and respond to COVID-19. Please see these important updates:

SPRING COMMENCEMENT UPDATE

As shared earlier in the week, the college made the difficult but necessary decision to cancel the May 15 in-person graduation ceremony for the health and safety of all involved.

We appreciate the understanding of our outstanding candidates and your hard work toward achieving your dreams. To give students the celebration graduating students deserve, our contingency plan now is to have graduating students participate in the December commencement to celebrate their achievements. We identified this alternative to provide a clear and immediate option to students who planned to participate in May. We are still exploring other options because we are committed to celebrating your success. We will continue to share more as we know it. 

Students who have not yet applied but want to participate in Winter Commencement have until October 31 to apply.

MATC LIBRARY VIRTUAL ACCESS

The MATC community can access library assistance by visiting the MATC Libraries' Get Help page. Follow the library Facebook and Twitter accounts for helpful tips.

FOOD RESOURCES

Please see these updates from our partners at the Hunger Task Force, which will continue to operate as an essential service during the “Safer At Home” order:

• All those in need of food should apply for FoodShare at access.wisconsin.gov.  

• Households with infants should know that WIC is still operating.

• Households with children 18 and younger can get grab and go meals from a host of schools listed on The Hunger Task Force website.

• Households with a senior citizen can support that senior by bringing the senior’s ID to an open “drive through” Stockbox site, also listed on The Hunger Task Force website. Senior dining sites are also serving curbside meals.

• The Hunger Task Force website is updated each day with community food pantry sites that remain open. The Mobile Market schedule provides the locations of the “grocery store on wheels” which sells discounted food and helps eligible people apply for FoodShare.

PETITIONING

Students who have petitioned to enter a program will be notified by March 31 as scheduled. A team is meeting to ensure that applicants receive petition emails. Students with specific questions should contact Rosy Lopez.

REMINDER: FINANCIAL AID REFUNDS

Financial Aid refunds are going out as scheduled and will be processed for distribution on April 1 to Bank Mobile cards. There are no interruptions with refunds. Please disregard any previous dates.

EMPLOYEES: VACATION EARNED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS - VACATION AND COMP TIME EXTENDED ONE MONTH

Vacation earned from 7/1/19-6/30/20 will appear on your pay advice by April 10. You can carry over vacation earned in fiscal year 2018-19 for an additional month, giving you until July 31 to use your current vacation allotment.  

Employees who are eligible for compensatory time can carry over earned compensatory time hours and use them through July 31. Both vacation and comp time extensions are only applicable this year in recognition of unforeseen circumstances resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19.) Please contact Rebecca Wincell at wincellr@matc.edu with questions.

Updated March 24, 2020

College leaders continue to meet daily and make difficult-but-necessary decisions as we plan for and respond to COVID-19. Please remember that these daily updates are the primary source of information about college operations during this rapidly-evolving time. Thank you for reading the important information below.

“SAFER FROM HOME”

As expected and as we shared with you yesterday, Gov. Tony Evers issued a “safer from home” order today. Per our message yesterday, we are taking steps to fully close buildings to only those few essential employees who provide security and necessary operational services. We have received information from the Wisconsin Technical College System that indicates the steps MATC is taking will meet the requirements of the order.  

ACADEMIC SCHEDULE UPDATE: NO FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES THIS SEMESTER

MATC has made a decision NOT to resume face-to-face classes or in-person college events this semester. This decision was made with the health and safety of our students as our first priority. 

MATC is focused on students’ course completion. Key information to remember includes:   

MATC is moving to online classes where possible by Monday, April 13. 

The Spring semester will end on Friday, May 22 as planned. 

Deans and faculty are devising completion options for your program.  

Again, no classes will resume face-to-face for the remainder of the semester.

COURSES WITH LABS OR CLINICAL COMPONENT

While we had hoped for a different outcome, MATC will not resume face-to-face labs, clinicals and other classes that cannot be taught online this semester. 

Instructors will convert components of these classes to online where possible by Monday, April 13.

For portions of labs, clinical and classes that cannot be converted to online, the college is finalizing its plans for students’ completion options. More details will be shared with students as they are available.     

COLLEGE CEREMONIES AND EVENTS

As a reminder, the college has canceled the Friday, May 15 in-person graduation ceremony. Graduating students will be invited to participate in the December commencement to celebrate your achievements! The college still intends to send degrees when students complete their programs as we typically would. 

In addition, MATC has canceled all spring semester in-person ceremonies including: Nursing Pinning, Allied Health/Dental Pinning, Academic Honors, Student Honor Society Induction, Portfolio Night and GED Graduation. The college is exploring options for these celebrations of student achievements virtually or may decide to postpone them. 

ANTICIPATED SUMMER DATES

Summer can be a good time to make progress toward educational goals.

Summer classes will begin in online formats on Sunday, June 7. 

MATC is planning to offer in-person lab classes using social distancing protocols, beginning on Monday, June 8 on all campuses. 

This schedule will avoid in-person lab classes at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus during the Democratic National Convention scheduled the week of July 13. 

ADVISING AND COUNSELING SUPPORT

Students, as you start to think about classes for the summer and fall, our advising team is ready to talk to you! Email advising@matc.edu to start a conversation. Note that more details about when priority registration will open are coming later this week. 

If you are in need of counseling from a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who can also refer you to outside resources, please email counseling@matc.edu. 

IT SUPPORT

Starting today you can chat with helpdesk@matc.edu in Google Hangouts by clicking the plus sign ( + ) in the upper left and searching “MATC-IT Helpdesk.” The HelpDesk is currently staffed 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Other ways to reach the HelpDesk: 

Email helpdesk@matc.edu

Call 414-297-6541 and leave a voicemail

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STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES: SPIRIT DAY AND PHOTO SHARE

Even at a time that is difficult for so many in the MATC community, we want to support our students who are working with instructors to pursue their dreams and goals. Put on MATC spirit wear or orange and blue colors on Wednesday, March 25 and share your selfies showing your new work/study place. Remember to tag our Social media accounts @matcmilwaukee and use the hashtag #ProudToBeMATC.

COVID-19 RESOURCES IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services provided resources regarding coronavirus which may be useful to English language learners and others in our community. COVID-19 language is available as a pdf: 

• In Amharic
• In Arabic
• In Hmong
• In Karen
• In Somali

The resources were developed in Minnesota. This Wisconsin resource can accompany the links above. A Rohingya-language YouTube video is available along with a handwashing video.

The Centers for Disease Control has provided a tip sheet on stopping the spread of germs in 15 refugee languages. (Open the file, “All Translations with CDC Logo Removed.”)

COUNSELORS FOR THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY

Muslim Community Health Center counselors are available to help with anxiety and stress related to COVID19. Call 414-939-4411 to schedule an appointment for phone or video sessions.

EMPLOYEES: VITAL OFFICE ITEMS PICK UP

Non-essential employees may need to retrieve items from their work area. As a reminder, the Public Safety Department and the Operations Department have developed the following procedure.

1. Before you can access the campus, make arrangements via email to milwaukee-campus-operations@matc.edu and include:

   1. Employee’s name

   2. Employee’s home/cell phone number

   3. Employee’s email address

   4. Campus and room or office you need to access

   5. Desired dates and times for access, as well as items to be retrieved 

2. A member of the Operations team will contact you within 24 hours (excluding weekends) to coordinate a date and time to access the campus you requested.  

3. Email requests will be monitored Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Unfortunately, because of limited staffing, we may not be able to approve same-day requests. 

4. When entering and exiting college buildings, please adhere to the following safety precautions: 

   1. Wash or sanitize your hands before and after your visit. 

   2. Go directly to your approved area(s) and leave immediately after retrieving your item(s).

   3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

   4. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or use the inside of your elbow. Wash or sanitize your hands again. 

   5. Avoid being closer than six feet from others.

This process will help our on-site staff better manage the number of employees accessing a space, keeping our on-site staff safe and helping ensure our building services staff can sanitize as appropriate.

The college cannot provide any access to items left at community-based organizations.

EMPLOYEES: SHIPPING AND RECEIVING HOURS AND PROTOCOL

The shipping and receiving area on the Downtown Milwaukee Campus is open 10-noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Employees should refrain from ordering non-essential items at this time. Please contact James Weishan at weishajw@matc.edu if you are expecting a shipment.

EMPLOYEES: COVID-19 TELEHEALTH VISIT COVERAGE

Medical insurance provider UMR is covering telehealth visits for coronavirus (COVID-19) at no cost to employees. Check with your primary care provider or some examples of where to access telehealth are Ascension Online, Froedtert Virtual Clinic, and Aurora Video Visit. MATC requested that UMR expand coverage for telehealth visits to all medical conditions and is awaiting a response.

EMPLOYEES: YEAR- END PERFORMANCE REVIEWS - TEACHING ACTION PLANS (TAPs) 

As noted, MATC is suspending the requirement to complete year-end performance reviews for this fiscal year (2019-20) through SumTotal. 

TAPs are part of the state-required FQAS system so the college cannot suspend them. However, we can extend the due date to June 12, and faculty who want to change their TAP and declare their training and moving courses to Blackboard as their project will be allowed to do so.

Updated March 23, 2020

Please see today’s update as our emergency management team and smaller teams continue to work daily to move the college forward.

"SAFER FROM HOME”

In response to the March 23 announcement by Gov. Tony Evers that he will be issuing a “Safer from Home” order on Tuesday, MATC is preparing its continuity plan to fully close its buildings to only those few essential employees who provide security and building system checks. This plan will allow the maximum number of employees to remain home in accordance with the governor’s anticipated order.

MAY 15 GRADUATION CEREMONY CANCELED; CANDIDATES INVITED TO DECEMBER COMMENCEMENT

MATC will cancel its May 15 in-person graduation ceremony. Graduating students will be invited to participate in the December commencement to celebrate their achievements! May graduation deposits will be refunded. Students who have not yet applied but want to participate in December commencement have until October 31 to apply.

The college continues to work with faculty and students to move classes to alternative delivery/online where possible by April 13 to support students' completion of certificates, degrees and diplomas. The college still intends to send degrees when students complete their programs as we typically would. 

BEWARE OF SCAMS

Scams related to COVID-19 are proliferating. Be cautious with calls, texts and email from unfamiliar senders, particularly links or attachments. Read more from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

FINANCIAL AID

Don’t drop your course! We realize these are challenging times. We want to work with you to maintain your financial aid as you complete the term. Our Financial Aid team is available to connect with you through our Self-Service system. You can access Self-Service at selfservice.matc.edu and log in with your MATC email and password. If you need to submit documents or have specific questions, please feel free to email the team directly at finaid@matc.edu. 

TUTORING SERVICES AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTERS

Students, this online help is available for you now:

NetTutor serves most subject areas. Math and several other tutors are available 24/7. You can access it via myMATC and some Blackboard courses.

MATC’s Online Writing Lab (OWL) is also available. Allow 24 hours for a reply.

STUDENT ACCOMMODATIONS

We are here to serve you! We have provided you ways to access our resources below as well as way to contact us for specific questions:

Students with current Accommodations should contact their Disability Specialist through email or email accommodationservices@matc.edu

Students who need accommodations or need to have their accommodations reviewed should email accommodationservices@matc.edu 

Title IX students and/or students who need counseling services should send their questions/ concerns to  Carla R. Eichelberger who can be reached at, eichelcr@matc.edu 

For Resources and Forms visit http://www.matc.edu/student-life-resources/student-support/student-accommodation-svcs.html

SUMMER AND FALL REGISTRATION

Thank you for your patience during this time. Additional information on advising and registration is being developed and we will provide it to you by the end of the week.

EMPLOYEES: CANCEL YOUR OUT-OF-OFFICE MESSAGE

A reminder: Please cancel your out-of-office email message. Using the out-of-office response fills up inboxes and gives the perception to our students we are not available to assist them. Remember, employees are expected to check their email and respond accordingly.

EMPLOYEES: COMPLIANCE TRAINING

The deadline to complete compliance training for employees through SumTotal has been extended to Friday, May 15, 2020. Please continue to make progress on this important compliance training.  

EMPLOYEES: YEAR-END PERFORMANCE REVIEWS

MATC is suspending the requirement to complete year-end performance reviews for this year, 2019-20. The documents will remain available until June 12, 2020 for those individuals who may want to document accomplishments as notes or a self-review. Information about goal setting for next year will be communicated at a later date.

EMPLOYEES: SUMTOTAL ELECTIVE COURSES

In response to the March 23 announcement by Gov. Tony Evers that he will be issuing a “Safer from Home” order on Tuesday, MATC is preparing its continuity plan to fully close its buildings to only those few essential employees who provide security and building system checks. This plan will allow the maximum number of employees to remain home in accordance with the governor’s anticipated order.

Updated March 20, 2020

MATC Community:

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding as the college works to plan for and respond to the fast-moving circumstances surrounding coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). 

Please see these important updates and read each one carefully. This is the result of the dedicated work of faculty, staff and college administrators throughout the past week.

COURSES MOVING TO ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY 

MATC is working to transition courses to alternative delivery (including online) wherever possible by Monday, April 13. Classes will start as they are determined to be ready to make the transition. With that in mind, a very small number of courses will be ready to begin Monday, March 23 with others starting Monday, March 30 and still others starting Monday, April 13. All MATC campuses and education centers will remain closed until further notice.  

STUDENTS, WATCH FOR MESSAGES FROM INSTRUCTORS

Students, please watch for messages from your instructors about the start dates for your courses. These messages will include instructions on how to access these courses. 

WHAT ABOUT LAB CLASSES THAT CANNOT GO ALTERNATIVE/ONLINE?

Students in courses that cannot easily transition to alternative delivery/online instruction will get specific messages from their instructors as well about next steps.

REGISTRATION FOR SPRING AND SUMMER CLASSES

A team is working to determine next steps for registration. Please watch for further updates. 

SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS IN NEED 

During this emergency situation, the MATC’s Dreamkeeper Emergency Grant Assistance program is available to provide small grants (usually less than $500) to eligible students who are experiencing unexpected loss of income, health expenses, and other emergency needs. For more information, go to the Dreamkeepers application page. 

To support our students’ ability to continue their education, a team at the college is exploring how to expand eligible uses of this fund to address digital equity by providing technology resources to students to participate in online coursework. We are exploring this and meeting other emergency needs in partnership with the Local 212 FAST Fund.  

To make a gift to this fund, please go to www.matc.edu/donate and select Dreamkeepers Emergency Assistance Fund.  

EMPLOYEES: OUR WORK CONTINUES - REMOTELY

MATC commits to continue to pay employees, including student workers and work-study students.

This is because we care about our employees and students - and know that the work of the college continues. 

All employees are expected to continue to be available to work either on-site to perform essential duties as assigned or remotely. If employees are not available to perform work and have not been excused through the medical and/or child care exemptions, timesheets will be modified accordingly.  

Each of you have skills, talents and specific contributions you can make toward the work of college. 

Managers will be contacting their teams, holding virtual team meetings and delegating work assignments that can be completed from off campus locations. 

This includes compliance training through SumTotal and documentation of standard operating procedures. 

If you are not able to work from home due to a planned vacation, please let your supervisor know and record vacation hours in your timesheet.  

EMPLOYEES: PLEASE CANCEL YOUR OUT-OF-OFFICE EMAIL MESSAGE

This is a change from instructions given in a previous all employee message. 

Even though the majority of employees are not working from campus, all employees will continue to work remotely. 

Using the out-of-office response fills up inboxes and gives the perception to our students we are not available to assist them. 

Remember, employees are expected to check their email and respond accordingly. 

EMPLOYEES: TIME SHEETS

NOTE: Ultimus time sheets and supervisor approvals can only be accessed through a remote VDI connection following the instructions below.  

To access Ultimus Time Sheets: 

1. Log into vdiweb.matc.edu

2. Select: “VMWare Horizon HTML Access” and click “Accept.”

3. Login using your MATC username and password (and click “Login”)

4. Click on “Administrator Office 2016”

5. Once you login, you will have access to your shared team drives in Windows Explorer

6. To access Ultimus: Double click on the desktop shortcut “myMATC – Ultimus”

7. Log on to myMATC and follow the links as you would from your workstation on campus

Email: HelpDesk@matc.edu for assistance (This email is continually monitored during the business day.)

Self-service timesheets for exempt, non-represented employees and some student workers can be directly accessed via selfservice.matc.edu or links at the top right of mymatc.matc.edu. Within self-service, click “Employee Time sheets” on the right for both the system itself and instructions on how to use self-service timesheets.

EMPLOYEES: SUBMIT INVOICES TO ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

The Accounts Payable team will issue checks each Thursday morning.

Submit invoices to acctspay@matc.edu using the vendor name and invoice number as the subject of the email.

Please ensure that all invoices are approved/signed and have a valid Purchase Order/Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) number. If using a BPO Number, make sure that the BPO has enough funds to cover the invoices. If the account does not contain sufficient funds, the accounts payable team cannot process it.

For those departments or individuals who routinely receive invoices via U.S. mail, if possible, the Accounts Payable team requests that you contact these vendors and ask for electronic invoices.

EMPLOYEES: VITAL OFFICE ITEMS PICK UP

During this period, non-essential employees may need to retrieve items from their work area. The Public Safety Department and the Operations Department have developed the following procedure.

Before you can access the campus, make arrangements via email to milwaukee-campus-operations@matc.edu which includes: Employee’s name, Employee’s home/cell phone number, Employee’s email address, Campus and room or office you need to access, Desired dates and times for access, as well as items to be retrieved 

A member of the Operations team will contact you within 24 hours (excluding weekends) to coordinate a date and time to access the campus you requested.  

Email requests will be monitored Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Unfortunately, because of limited staffing, we may not be able to approve same-day requests. 

When entering and exiting college buildings, please adhere to the following safety precautions: 

1. Wash or sanitize your hands before and after your visit. 
2. Go directly to your approved area(s) and leave immediately after retrieving your item(s).
3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
4. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or use the inside of your elbow. Wash or sanitize your hands again. 
5. Avoid being closer than six feet from others.

This process will help our on-site staff better manage the number of employees accessing a space and help ensure our building services staff can sanitize as appropriate.

Updated March 19, 2020

COURSE UPDATE - MORE DETAILS EXPECTED ON FRIDAY

Our deans and faculty are working on plans to convert courses to alternative/online delivery whenever possible, no later than Monday, April 13. Current plans are to stagger the launch based on when departments are ready to make the transition. Students: Watch for additional details tomorrow, Friday, March 20 and further communication from your instructors. 

SPRING BREAK

There will be no changes to our Spring Break schedule (Friday, April 3 - Sunday, April 12). Just like all Spring Breaks, students should not have assignment deadlines, exams administered or expectation for class participation.

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

Teams are meeting now to evaluate our next steps for spring commencement. Watch for further updates.

OPEN HOUSE

Spring Open House originally planned for Thursday, April 23 is postponed as we explore other options. Watch for further updates.

TIMESHEETS

Teams are working to address issues with timesheet completion and supervisor approval. Our finance and IT teams are identifying solutions to ensure all employees are paid. 

INFORMATION ABOUT COVID-19 - FROM UNITED HEALTHCARE/UMR

Please see the resource document called “Helping you stay informed about coronavirus (COVID-19).”

RETRIEVING ITEMS LEFT ON CAMPUS

A team is working on a process to help individuals who need to access the college to retrieve items left on campus. Watch for an update. 

Updated March 17, 2020

Thank you to the entire MATC community for your continued understanding as the college responds to the rapidly-developing situation connected to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). 

We will continue to provide additional information through regular email messages, Rave Alert messages with emergency information, and at this site. The site also contains answers to frequently-asked questions and an opportunity to ask your own questions.

CLASSES

The education students receive from MATC continues to be a high priority amid this crisis.   We are doing everything we can to determine a way forward for students to continue learning this semester. 

As a reminder, our campuses and education centers are closed through Sunday, April 12.

All in-person classes are suspended through that time. 

At this time, the only classes that will continue to meet are those currently being delivered 100% online or those previously scheduled to be delivered 100% online. We are in the process of building a plan that will outline how students can complete or continue their coursework and expect to communicate more by Friday, March 20. Teams are meeting daily to accomplish this goal.

COVID-19 HEALTH INFORMATION 

As previously announced, MATC has learned that a member of our college community has tested positive for COVID-19.

We know and understand that members of our community are interested in additional information regarding the individual who tested positive for COVID-19.

The level of information and detail we shared was based upon direct guidance from local health departments to balance transparency for the community with privacy for the individual.

Health departments are leading implementation of the communications protocol for this and all positive cases. 

Public health experts are anticipating continued increase in confirmed cases. 

Continue to actively practice social distancing. 

Continue to monitor your health. 

Follow the guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) if you are sick with COVID-19 or believe you have it.  

STUDENTS: IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS 

We know this is a stressful time for you. If you are in crisis and need immediate assistance, please call 911, or contact the following: 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:  1-800-273-8255

Milwaukee County Crisis Services:  414-257-7222

COPE Hotline--Ozaukee County crisis and supportive listening line:  262-377-2673

Veterans Crisis Line:  1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Other resources in Milwaukee and Ozaukee Counties:

IMPACT 211--Housing, shelter, mental health, and other support resources:  211

Sojourner Family Peace Center--Shelter & resources for victims of domestic abuse:  414-933-2722 

Advocates of Ozaukee--Shelter & resources for victims of domestic abuse: 262-284-3577

Family Sharing of Ozaukee--Food Pantry and Retail items: 262-284-3577

Local K-12 school districts may be providing free meals to area children. Information on MPS schools offering free meals can be found here. 

MATC partners with Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin to provide MATC students with free health care clinic options. A list of participating locations can be found at this link. Screening for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is NOT available through this service. 

FINANCIAL AID, REFUNDS AND OTHER CHECKS

MATC will process Financial Aid refunds this week and next week. Funds will be sent to Bank Mobile cards on Wednesday, March 18; Wednesday, March 25; and Wednesday, April 1.

MATC completed non-financial aid tuition funds and any other paper checks (for VA-related items, books, etc.) on Monday, March 16.

EMPLOYEES: CONTINUING TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY - WORK EXPECTATIONS 

We have been rallying to serve our MATC community! Thank you! We appreciate everyone for your active review of college messages. Thank you for all those who are stepping up to serve students, employees and our community remotely. As one small example, the counseling team included resource options in their out-of-office messages and noted that they would be checking email to respond to concerns. 

Remember: 

This closure is unlike any other in recent memory. 

As previously stated, the college has made a commitment to continue to pay all employees, including student workers and work study students.  

While our facilities are closed, with limited access only at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus location, employees are expected to be available to work when called upon, both on campus for those employees identified as necessary to secure and maintain our critical operations and/or remotely.

This includes that all employees need to read email daily and watch for Rave messages. Communications will include updates from your supervisor and the college.

Employees will be called upon to complete regular work tasks remotely as assigned, work on special projects, and participate in planning that supports continuity of operations. 

The college will provide exceptions to those with special health considerations -- please contact Rebecca Wincell in Human Resources at wincellr@matc.edu or 414-297-6504.

Employees unable to come to work due to K-12 school closures should contact their manager.

EMPLOYEES: REMOTE ACCESS AND TIMESHEETS

Remote access (VDIWEB/VMWare) for functions including Ultimus time sheets. Due to high demand, connections may be slow. IT personnel are working to support more connections. To access: 

1. Log into https://vdiweb.matc.edu

2. Select: “VMWare Horizon HTML Access” and click “Accept”.

3. Login using your MATC credentials (and click Login)

4. Click on “Administrator Office 2016”

5. Once you login, you will have access to your shared team drives

6. To access Ultimus: Double click on the desktop shortcut myMATC – Ultimus

7. Next follow the links in myMATC as usual.

Email: HelpDesk@matc.edu for assistance (email is continually monitored during the business day.)

Self-Service timesheets can be accessed at mymatc.matc.edu. See ‘Employee Timesheets’ at right for both the system itself and instructions on how to use Self-Service timesheets.

The Emergency Response Team will continue to meet to address questions and share communications as we have answers.

Updated March 16, 2020

from President Vicki J. Martin:

This is an important update on MATC’s response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Please read this entire message, which contains critical information. Students and employees should continue to monitor email daily and Rave Alert messages from the college. 

The safety and health of our students, faculty, staff and administrators has remained our guiding star throughout this difficult and rapidly-changing time. To protect the campus community and based on the most recent guidance from health officials, MATC is extending the suspension of all in-person classes and closing for non-essential employees beginning Tuesday, March 17 through Sunday, April 12. Services to students are all suspended. Classes that are taught 100% online will continue as scheduled. This includes those 100% online classes which have not yet started.

Please note these additional important updates and read each one carefully. 

•  As we were planning for the above announcement, MATC learned that a member of our college community has tested positive for COVID-19. MATC is currently working with local health departments to communicate with anyone who came into close contact with this individual and may have been exposed. Those individuals will receive relevant details. The level of information shared at this time is based upon the advice of local health officials.
• Pay to all employees will continue, including student workers and work study students. Employees must enter timesheets through the pay period ending April 18 before leaving today. Part-time employees should enter hours for their typical work week. Part-time faculty will not need to submit timesheets and will be paid based upon your load.
• Child care services will close at the end of the day today.
• All buildings on all campuses will be closed.
• All student services are suspended.
• Student bus passes and vouchers can still be used during this time, depending upon MCTS’ continued operation.
• The college is evaluating ways to serve students’ academic needs and exploring options to continue instruction during the current semester. 
• The college is exploring opportunities to work with local community-based organizations to provide food and other emergency resources for students in need. Watch for additional communications from the college. A list of community-based student resources is available on matc.edu.
• Supervisors will be identifying the essential employees to maintain essential business operations and will be in communication to give instructions to those individuals. For essential employees,  remote access instructions are available on myMATC. Print a copy and bring it home.
• Employees are asked to use standard language as the Vacation Settings/Out of Office autoreply in their MATC email: “Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), Milwaukee Area Technical College is closed to students and non-essential employees. Find updates at matc.edu/coronavirus. Before you leave today, please change your outgoing voicemail using similar language.

This is a difficult decision we have made driven by an abundance of caution. This communication replaces any previous messages shared by the college. 

Significant changes will reach all students and employees via Rave Alert matc.edu/getrave.

Thank you for your understanding during this unprecedented time. I ask all of you to continue to do all that you can to serve students while practicing self-care and caring for your loved ones.

Updated March 16, 2020

from President Vicki J. Martin:

This is an important update on MATC’s response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Please read this entire message, which contains critical information. Students and employees should continue to monitor email daily and Rave Alert messages from the college. 

The safety and health of our students, faculty, staff and administrators has remained our guiding star throughout this difficult and rapidly-changing time. To protect the campus community and based on the most recent guidance from health officials, MATC is extending the suspension of all in-person classes and closing for non-essential employees beginning Tuesday, March 17 through Sunday, April 12. Services to students are all suspended. Classes that are taught 100% online will continue as scheduled. This includes those 100% online classes which have not yet started.

Please note these additional important updates and read each one carefully. 

•  As we were planning for the above announcement, MATC learned that a member of our college community has tested positive for COVID-19. MATC is currently working with local health departments to communicate with anyone who came into close contact with this individual and may have been exposed. Those individuals will receive relevant details. The level of information shared at this time is based upon the advice of local health officials.
• Pay to all employees will continue, including student workers and work study students. Employees must enter timesheets through the pay period ending April 18 before leaving today. Part-time employees should enter hours for their typical work week. Part-time faculty will not need to submit timesheets and will be paid based upon your load.
• Child care services will close at the end of the day today.
• All buildings on all campuses will be closed.
• All student services are suspended.
• Student bus passes and vouchers can still be used during this time, depending upon MCTS’ continued operation.
• The college is evaluating ways to serve students’ academic needs and exploring options to continue instruction during the current semester. 
• The college is exploring opportunities to work with local community-based organizations to provide food and other emergency resources for students in need. Watch for additional communications from the college. A list of community-based student resources is available on matc.edu.
• Supervisors will be identifying the essential employees to maintain essential business operations and will be in communication to give instructions to those individuals. For essential employees,  remote access instructions are available on myMATC. Print a copy and bring it home.
• Employees are asked to use standard language as the Vacation Settings/Out of Office autoreply in their MATC email: “Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), Milwaukee Area Technical College is closed to students and non-essential employees. Find updates at matc.edu/coronavirus. Before you leave today, please change your outgoing voicemail using similar language.

This is a difficult decision we have made driven by an abundance of caution. This communication replaces any previous messages shared by the college. 

Significant changes will reach all students and employees via Rave Alert matc.edu/getrave.

Thank you for your understanding during this unprecedented time. I ask all of you to continue to do all that you can to serve students while practicing self-care and caring for your loved ones.

Updated March 15, 2020

Please remember that all in-person classes are suspended beginning tomorrow, Monday, March 16 through Saturday, March 21. Courses taught 100% online will continue. 

Suspending in-person classes gives us time to prepare for a shift to alternative formats, including online, beginning Monday, March 23. 

For students

On campus services for students including admissions, financial aid, registration and testing will continue to be available except Wednesday, March 18. Child care services will continue. Please refrain from visiting campus if you are sick.

For employees

Staff and administrators should continue their normal work schedule and faculty should follow the guidance they received via email Friday along with additional details to be provided today. Many of our students depend on us for services beyond education and we appreciate your continued commitment.

Continue active self-monitoring of your health.  If you have a fever, body aches, dry cough, chest congestion, or shortness of breath, please stay home. 

Social distancing 

Please follow proper social distancing guidelines when interacting with others.  Keep a distance of six feet between yourself and people in meetings, or when passing in the hall.  Do not shake hands, or touch your face without sanitizing first. If you have to cough or sneeze, please use a tissue and dispose of the tissue immediately.  If no tissue is available, sneeze or cough into the sleeve of your shirt, at the elbow. Continue to wash your hands, use hand sanitizer, and clean your workspace with disinfectant wipes throughout the day.  

The college will provide exceptions to those with special health considerations -- please contact Rebecca Wincell in Human Resources. Employees unable to come to work due to K-12 school closures should contact managers and use existing paid time off Monday and then work with managers to make a plan moving forward. Please watch for more details on Monday regarding paid time off availability and options.

This is an extraordinary time and MATC leaders appreciate the patience and understanding of the entire college community. We send all MATC employees caring thoughts during this time.

Updated March 13, 2020 

 New information about the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to emerge rapidly and our emergency management team continues to meet multiple times per day. 

Please see these afternoon updates for Friday, March 13:

No Cases Connected to MATC; State Identifies COVID-19 Cases in Milwaukee County 

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has now identified two confirmed cases in Milwaukee County. There are no confirmed cases connected to MATC at this time.

In-Person Classes Suspended, Campuses and Student-Facing Services Open

As shared earlier this week, MATC’s in-person classes are suspended from Monday, March 16 through Saturday, March 21 to prepare for a shift to alternative delivery of classes, including online, beginning Monday, March 23. Child care services will continue to be open.

K-12 Districts Closing

If you are an employee with a child whose school is closed next week and you cannot come to work on Monday, please plan on letting your manager know and using an existing sick/compelling personal reason (CPR) day, vacation day or comp time on Monday and work with your manager to identify a plan forward. The college will be working in the coming days to identify solutions to address this challenge and many other challenges employees may be facing during this time. College leaders will be sharing additional guidance for managers and employees on Monday.  

Faculty, Staff and Administrators 

• Employees should continue their normal work schedule, with the exception of those with special health considerations and those who need to be home to care for children (see note regarding K-12 districts closing). This is in keeping with the practice at other institutions of higher education throughout the U.S.
• As a community-based institution, it is our responsibility to provide services to our students which extend beyond their basic educational needs. Many of our students depend on us for critical life services. We appreciate the dedication of our employees and their continued commitment to student success.
• Employees will work their normal schedule at their primary campus location on Wednesday, March 18.
• Casual dress code — including jeans  — is allowed each day next week.

Updated March 12, 2020

From MATC President Vicki J. Martin: 

New information about the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is emerging rapidly — including the governor’s emergency declaration today — and college leadership continues to monitor, respond and plan through our emergency management team. We take this matter seriously because our health and safety as a community is our highest priority.

Today, we are announcing additional steps to mitigate the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). First, I want to remind you that as of this time, there are no confirmed cases connected to MATC. This, however, could change and our action steps reflect that possibility as well as our core values.

Classes

• All MATC in-person classes are suspended beginning Monday, March 16 through Saturday, March 21, with the exception of those classes taught 100% online.
• The class suspension impacts day and evening classes at all four campuses, education centers and community sites.
• Much of this time will be used for planning to transition to alternative formats. This will include next steps for laboratory-type and clinical classes. Students in these classes will receive specific communications as needed.
• Further communication about dual-enrollment classes is forthcoming.
• Suspended classes are expected to return in alternative formats including online on Monday, March 23 with an expected return to more traditional formats by Monday, April 13. Watch for any additional updates regarding this schedule.
• No student-facing services will be provided Wednesday, March 18.

• Employees should continue their normal work schedule, with the exception of those with special health considerations as noted below. This is in keeping with the practice at other institutions of higher education throughout the U.S.
• Faculty will be contacted by the Vice President of Learning on Friday, March 13 with additional information regarding their work schedule. 
• We appreciate the dedication of our employees and their continued commitment to student success.  

• Self-isolate in home for fourteen (14) days
• If symptomatic, seek medical treatment and/or testing

• Student Resource Center at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus Room S215 or studentresources@matc.edu (Closed Wednesday, March 18)
• Counseling and Advising offices at all campuses (Closed Wednesday, March 18)
• Faculty and staff may access support services through the Employee Assistance Program 1-800-236-3231 or aah.org/eap
• If you are concerned about your own safety or mental health or someone else's, contact the QPR Institute (Question, Persuade, Refer) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
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Updated March 11, 2020 -- from President Vicki J. Martin: 

The health and safety of our students, faculty, staff and administrators is foremost among our priorities and with that in mind, MATC continues to monitor, respond to and plan for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). 

It is critical that we be proactive in our approach and also respond to statewide developments and circumstances as they arise.

Today, I want to share two timely updates but first let you know about our overall commitment to be fully prepared and responsive. 

• The college has activated its emergency operations center and the emergency management team is meeting daily to evaluate ongoing issues and update plans including but not limited to travel, online instruction as needed and remote work as needed. No decisions regarding cancelling classes or altering regular operations have been made at this time. 
• Students or employees who are sick and are concerned that they may have been exposed to COVID-19 should follow these guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please continue to follow proper hygiene practices to limit the spread of any illnesses.
• We have also developed a frequently-asked questions document. 

Today’s timely updates include:

• Volunteer activities for MATC Day in the Community on Wednesday, March 18 are now cancelled due to COVID-19. Employees should plan to work as scheduled and report to their regular work location unless otherwise directed by their supervisor. Some  teams will be working on planning related to potential COVID-19 impacts and student-facing services will not be offered on this date. Further details will be shared with employees by divisional leaders and/or the communications mailbox. The college is working with the United Way, which will inform volunteer sites. Employees who coordinated independent activities should contact Michelle Krueger regarding next steps. At this time, Thursday, March 19 remains a non-student contact day with no classes and student-facing services open.
• Over the next several days, the food service team will be eliminating the salad bars at campus cafes and other items will be served by an employee rather than being offered as self-service. The team will also increase the frequency of sanitizing high-touch areas. Please note that the 6th Street Cafe on the Downtown Milwaukee Campus is closed at this time due to an unrelated licensing issue. This also affects the 6th Street Bakery at this time.

Students are receiving this information as well as the following: 

• Students with questions about classes should contact their instructors. (Any instructors with class questions should contact their current associate dean or dean.)
• Students with questions regarding the traveler instructions shared last week should continue to contact Cindy Lehner.
• Students with questions regarding student groups and activities should contact their campus Student Life Coordinator.

I am asking all students, faculty, staff and administrators to continue to help create an inclusive community and a respectful and supportive environment for all of us. 

As many of you know, developments regarding the spread of COVID-19 have been occurring rapidly. We will continue to share more information about the college’s response as we have it. I sincerely appreciate your patience and your partnership as we work through this challenge together as a community.

Updated March 10, 2020

Milwaukee Area Technical College’s emergency management team continues to review and update plans to respond to issues related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). As of 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services has confirmed three cases in the state; none is in the Milwaukee area. (For the latest, please visit the Wisconsin DHS website.)

Steps the college is taking include:

• Antibacterial dispensers are being refilled and more have been disbursed at key locations districtwide.
• Facilities staff are regularly disinfecting high-touch areas. 
• An alternative delivery plan for instruction (online options) is in place if needed.
• College representatives are meeting with local health departments in preparation for potential outbreaks affecting our campuses and the communities which house them.
• The college is exploring opportunities and resources that would allow employees to work from home.
• We are also communicating with students, faculty, staff and administrators on an ongoing basis.

General prevention tips include:

• Voluntary Home Isolation: Stay home when you are sick with respiratory disease symptoms. At the present time, these symptoms are more likely due to influenza or other respiratory viruses than to COVID-19-related virus. Seek medical advice in accordance with Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines.
• Respiratory Etiquette: Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then throw it in the trash can.
• Hand Hygiene: Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with 60%-95% alcohol.
• Environmental Health Action: Routinely clean frequently touched surfaces and objects.

Instructions for travelers:

• Until further notice, employees traveling to or returning from CDC-designated Level 2 or 3 areas must contact MATC’s Human Resources Department.
• Students returning from CDC Level 2 or 3 areas must contact Student Services. 
• These students and staff will be asked to self-quarantine and self-monitor for 14 days. This practice is based on recommendations from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health.

Updated March 2, 2020

MATC continues to monitor the news of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is reporting one confirmed case in the state as shared in the Feb. 5, 2020 update on matc.edu.

College staff continue to review and update plans to respond to related issues. Antibacterial dispensers are being filled and more are being disbursed at key locations. Facilities staff are regularly disinfecting high touch areas and antibacterial wipes will be distributed district-wide in the coming days. Stay up-to-date on advice from local, state and federal health officials related to preventing any communicable disease:

• Voluntary Home Isolation: Stay home when you are sick with respiratory disease symptoms. At the present time, these symptoms are more likely due to influenza or other respiratory viruses than to COVID-19-related virus. Seek medical advice in accordance with Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines.
• Respiratory Etiquette: Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then throw it in the trash can.
• Hand Hygiene: Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with 60%-95% alcohol.
• Environmental Health Action: Routinely clean frequently touched surfaces and objects.

Updated Feb. 5, 2020

Updated Jan. 28, 2020

Milwaukee Area Technical College continues to monitor the news of the coronavirus, which began in China and now includes a few confirmed cases in the United States. There are no confirmed coronavirus cases in Wisconsin at this time.

Should there be an outbreak in the U.S., the college has developed a planned response. This would include timely communications for employees and students. Please also watch matc.edu for updates as appropriate.

To learn more about the coronavirus, please visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention's website, which includes a "Frequently Asked Questions and Answers" section.