Issue 59 09 feb 22 2018 by MATC Times

Volume 59, No. 9

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February 22, 2018

Camille Nicolai saying goodbye after 37 years by Asiya Mohamed Times Staff Photographer

Camille Nicolai, director of admissions and financial aid, says goodbye after 37 years at MATC. Nicolai’s journey at MATC started on Jan. 7, 1981 when she got a starting job as a library clerk. She graduated from Alverno College with a major in sociology and a minor in library science, and this job was just the beginning of her 37 years of assisting students to reach their educational goals. After a period of time in the library helping students with resources, Nicolai wanted to experience more. Her desire to continue helping students led her to the class scheduling department. This department allowed Nicolai to gain the opportunity to learn the importance of how courses are scheduled to meet the needs of students. Nicolai left the academic side and moved on to “evening school registration” in the student service side of MATC. “I remember the day we went live with the computer system. We had a celebration because it was truly a landmark day,” said Nicolai. She recalls back in the late 1980s when the computer system was introduced, making it easier for students to register for classes. “I am a believer of lifetime learning so I once again wanted a new experience, so I transferred to the West Allis campus student service department.” This new experience at West Allis lead to many exciting challenges from admissions, testing, class scheduling, registration, parttime teaching, meeting facilitator, Covey facilitator, and interim

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Camile Nicolai shares some of her experiences in her 37 years here at MATC.

student service coordinator. With all these experiences Nicolai was ready to grab the right opportunity life had to throw her way. Luckily, the right opportunity came up here at the Milwaukee campus Financial Aid office. Camille moved from manager of the Financial Aid office to the director. In 2015 she also became the director of the Admissions office.

“I believe the Admissions and Financial Aid offices are really the hello and goodbye of MATC. We are the starting point of students’ dreams.” Nicolai and her co-workers help students through the admission process. They assist students in navigating through the financial aid process from their first semester up until they graduate. This leads us to Nicolai’s fondest memory of her time

here, which is being a marshal at the graduation ceremonies. It is truly rewarding for her to see the students she served walk proudly and confidently as they cross the stage with their diploma in hand. MATC has provided Nicolai with wonderful colleagues and has given her not only the ride of her life but a lifetime of friendships. Nicolai has worked under the leadership of seven MATC

presidents, went from library clerk to director of admissions and financial aid, and now we say our final goodbye to her. As she wraps up her final week here, Nicolai gives us all advice from the author Vivian Greene: “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s about learning to dance in the rain.” Thank you, Camille Nicolai, and goodbye from myself and the rest of MATC.

Students can receive fast care with MATC/Froedtert partnership by Charita Ford Times Editor-in-Chief

The District Student Senate has approved funding for a new initiative between MATC and Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin that covers walk-in care treatment for currently enrolled students, both part time and full time. Students can receive treatment for non-emergent illnesses and injuries such as the common cold, the flu, pink eye or sprains. These are a sampling of the extended list of services that the FastCare locations can treat. Archie Graham, director of Student Life, explains, “Students sometimes have to make difficult decisions regarding addressing their health care needs, so MATC looked at creating an opportunity to help a student take care of a basic need.” See the blue box for answers to some important questions regarding the FastCare walk-in treatment program.

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Is the Froedtert FastCare Program insurance?

Not exactly. Most medical insurances cover medical, surgical and prescription costs and services rendered by medical professionals on behalf of the insured for a cost. The FastCare program covers acute walk-in treatment care for a specific set of illnesses, injuries and lab tests only available to students at certain locations.

What kinds of illnesses and injuries can I receive treatment for?

Allergies - Common Cold - Ear Infections - Headaches - Minor Burns - Pink Eye - Physicals - Rashes - Sore Throat - Sunburn - Swimmer’s Ear - Bladder Infections - Influenza - Impetigo Insect Bites - Laryngitis - Aches/Strains - Upper Respiratory Infections - Mononucleosis

What lab tests can be administered at the clinic?

Influenza - Mononucleosis - Pregnancy - Strep Throat Urinalysis

Are there any out-of-pocket costs?

All eligible part-time and full-time students can utilize the FastCare walk-in treatment services with no out-of-pocket costs as the program is funded from student activity fees paid during

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class enrollment. Students are responsible for fees for additional medical services such as prescriptions.

Do I need to schedule an appointment? What do I need to take with me?

No appointment is necessary during clinic hours. All treatment is provided on a walk-in basis. All you need is your MATC student identification card to receive services.

What are the locations and hours for the FastCare clinics?

The nearest location to the downtown campus is less than two blocks away at: 1271 N. Sixth St., Milwaukee 414-978-9037 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The remainder of the clinics are located in Meijer stores: 5800 W. Layton Ave., Greenfield, 262-532-3067 N51W24953 Lisbon Road, Sussex, 262-532-8691 801 E. Sunset Drive, Waukesha, 262-532-3691 2180 S. Main St., West Bend, 262-532-3127 Hours for Meijer locations: Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Calendar of events (MK) = Downtown Milwaukee Campus, (MQ) = Mequon Campus, (OC) = Oak Creek Campus, (WA) = West Allis Campus Wednesday, Feb. 28 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Davis Family Band. West Allis Cafeteria. (WA)

Tuesday, March 6 4 - 6 p.m. Transfer Days West Allis. Rooms 107 and 117. (WA)

Wednesday, Feb. 28 11 a.m. - Noon Ko-Thi Dance Company. Mequon Campus Cafeteria. (MQ)

Wednesday, March 7 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Transfer Days Mequon. 2nd floor Atrium Lobby. (MQ)

Monday, March 5 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Transfer Days Oak Creek. Upper and Lower Atriums. (OC)

Wednesday, March 7 4 - 6 p.m. Transfer Days Mequon. 2nd floor Atrium Lobby. (MQ)

Monday, March. 5 4 - 6 p.m. Transfer Days Oak Creek. Upper and Lower Atriums. (OC)

Thursday, March 8 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Transfer Days Downtown Milwaukee. 2nd floor S-Building (MK)

Tuesday, March 6 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Transfer Days West Allis. Rooms 107 and 117. (WA)

Thursday, March 8 4 - 6 p.m. Transfer Days Downtown Milwaukee. 2nd floor S-Building (MK)

Tutoring Corner

Do not read that textbook (maybe)! You have probably figured out that no one cuddles up on the sofa to read a math textbook. The reason: Math is not about “text” – it is about problems, functions, rules and formulas. Math textbooks thus have few words, usually instructions, and lots of example problems. Natural sciences are based on math and theory, so science textbooks are full of pictures, graphs, tables and diagrams. The text is punctuated by bolded terms, letting you know which words and concepts you really need to learn. These textbooks are designed to be used like an encyclopedia: If you have trouble with a concept the instructor taught, look it up in the textbook for further explanation. Using the index at the back of the textbook will get you to the exact page(s) you need. Social sciences – economics,

history, sociology and such – study human behavior and therefore are not as cut-anddried. These textbooks tend to have lots of text to read, but you can take shortcuts to save time. First, read the introduction and summary of the chapter, plus any assigned questions. Keep the questions in mind while “skimming” the rest. Skimming is the art of reading the most important parts of the chapter – the first and last paragraphs in full, then the first and last sentences of each paragraph in between – while glancing through paragraph “middles.” Watch for terms related to the assigned questions. Finally, regarding literature: Sorry, but just read the book. CliffsNotes leave out details, and movies change up the endings. Spoiler alert: In the book, T-rex is not the hero of “Jurassic Park.”

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Students showcase design talent Members of the MATC Interior Design Club at the West Allis campus showcased items they will be using for the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) competition. Students will compete against interior design students from various colleges in the area. The theme this year is “Outdoor Spaces” and these students teamed up with the West Allis Weld Club and local industries for donations and inspiration for their project. Pictured here from left: Aliya Cotton, Michelle Birch, Lindsey Duba and Lorraine Geiger.

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FREE Immigration Legal Clinics at MATC Downtown Campus - Wed, February 14th, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. – Room S215 Oak Creek Campus - Thur, March 1st, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. – Room A200E West Allis Campus - Tue, March 20th, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. – Conference Room 104E Attorneys from Michael, Best & Friedrich, LLC of Milwaukee will be available to answer your questions regarding Immigration law. To reserve a time slot with an attorney, call (414) 297-6630.

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Serving currently serving Veterans and their dependents from every campus. Downtown Milwaukee Campus Room S314 Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 414-297-6841

Bonnie Raitt’s ‘reincarnate’ Rachael Yamagata travels the U.S. A concert to remember by Hannah Stofield Times Scene Editor It’s about 7:50 p.m. and people are gathered in the intimate Back Room at Colectivo in Milwaukee Feb. 5. We’re waiting anxiously for the concert to start. Then we see Hemming walk across the stage, her guitar slung over her shoulder. She slowly finger picks a few notes and the concert begins with a vulnerable and heartbreaking song. Hemming’s beautiful voice fills the room. We’re blown away. Rachael Yamagata comes on stage about an hour later. Quotes are projected on the walls. Music is her escape, they explain, and tonight it will also be ours. Yamagata starts out on the piano, singing songs in her Eva Cassidyesque voice. Her voice comforts and soothes the audience. Halfway through she switches to the guitar, speeding up the pace. Hemming and Yamagata rocked our night. This concert was totally worth attending on a Monday night.

Singer-songwriter Rachael Yamagata has been called the heir to Bonnie Raitt. Her cozy alternative sound and her new album “Tightrope Walker” (available on iTunes and Spotify) brings her tour around the U.S. The Times: How long have you been making music?

The Times: Is your family musically inclined? Yamagata: There’s actually a lot of musicians in my family, from a classical pianist to a bass player. Also, there’s an opera singer in my family as well. The Times: How would you describe your sound?

Yamagata: I originally started out in college. I was part of a three frontmen group called Bumpas. Then I started working on my own music.

Yamagata: I describe my sound as a cozy night in front of a bonfire with hot chocolate and peppermint Schnapps.

The Times: Have you always wanted to play music?

The Times: What song did you enjoy writing the most?

Yamagata: I was into theatre and the arts originally and then branched out into songwriting.

Yamagata: I loved writing “Elephants.” I had been through a rough patch in my life and was hiking up a mountain. That experience definitely shaped that song.

The Times: What inspires you? Yamagata: Definitely relationships and sociology, why we do the things we do and why we react the way we do. The Times: What music artists inspire you? Yamagata: Cat Stevens, Fleetwood Mac, Rufus Wainwright, and even the artist I’m touring with, Hemming.

The Times: What can people expect from your tour coming up? Yamagata: They can expect an intimate, sort of living room experience. Yamagata’s tour runs Jan. 25 through March 15. You can get tickets at https:// rachaelyamagata.com. Lauren Adlam/Times

Rachael Yamagata rocks the guitar and stuns the audience with her angelic voice Feb. 5 at the Back Room.

TV ratings for the Winter Olympic Games are down but Jones preaches the ahead of NBC’s projections pros and cons of living in Milwaukee by Stephen Battaglio Tribune News Service

by Hannah Stoffield Times Scene Editor

Sebastian Jones, a young poet from Milwaukee, makes his debut into the writing world with his poetry book entitled “1987,” the year that he was born. He writes about the ups and downs about living in Milwaukee. His poetry is beautifully written and heartbreaking. Jones has been writing since he was 16. His inspirations include, Muhammad Ali and Tupac. When asked what his favorite poem was, he answered, “‘The Rose that Grew from the Concrete’ by Tupac.” Jones reminisced about his favorite work by stating, “The name of the poem is ‘Nature.’ I

wrote it when I was 14. It was the first poem I’d ever written. It was a class contest and I won. My teacher wanted to enter it in a world-wide contest, and I won that as well.” Jones credits his 10 yearold daughter, Ka’mara, for his inspiration. When asked where he sees himself in 10 years, Jones answered, “Honestly, I would love to write full time. I would love to have my own publication company, where I can publish my own material.” Jones is currently working on a children’s book. It is entitled “Denise’s Journey.” He is hoping to have it released this August. Jones’ advice to aspiring writers is to keep writing and never give up.

Television’s age of lowered ratings expectations has come to the Winter Olympics. Through the first five nights of NBC’s Winter Olympics coverage in Pyeongchang, South Korea, prime-time coverage is being watched by an average of 23.8 million viewers, according to Nielsen data, down 6 percent from the same point in 2014 when the event was held in Sochi, Russia. The total includes cable and digital audiences that were not counted in the network’s average in 2014, meaning the drop in viewership might have been steeper if those numbers were taken out. The additional platforms add around 2 million viewers to the 2018 total. Still, NBC executives weren’t in a panic. Mark Lazarus, chairman of NBC Broadcasting and Sports, said Tuesday in a

conference call with reporters that the prime-time audience delivered so far is ahead of what it promised to advertisers. Mindful of how the proliferation of television viewing options has diminished TV ratings across the board, the network guaranteed an audience for Pyeongchang that is smaller than what it promised in 2014. The Pyeongchang number includes people watching the Games on NBC, the NBC Sports Network on cable, and streaming video apps. Lazarus said 90 percent of the time sold is for commercials that air across all three platforms. Although Lazarus did not specify what the guaranteed audience is, he acknowledged that NBC anticipated a decline from 2014. Even with a smaller audience, the network said it sold $900 million in commercial time, a record for a Winter Olympics.

By meeting or exceeding its ratings targets for advertisers on the first five nights, Lazarus said the network can take the unsold commercial inventory it reserved in the event of audience shortfalls and sell it to advertisers who are interested in a last-minute buy for the remainder of the Games, which run through Feb. 24. Lazarus said the network is seeing a massive increase in streaming of the Games, through digital devices and internet-connected televisions. Viewers have watched more Olympic coverage on digital devices in the first five days of the Pyeongchang Games than in the entire Sochi Games. The network has done research that found 60 percent of the Olympic audience is spending less time with streaming video services such as Netflix, Amazon and Hulu as a result of the time spent watching the competition.

Academic cheating is a no-go!

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by Kourtney Stevens Times Opinions Editor Cheating and academic dishonesty are an increasing problem in higher education. In my opinion, it comes down to integrity. Cheating to any degree, in any fashion ultimately is wrong, affecting you and those around you. Sure, cheating is a quick fix to solve whatever problem, or seemingly the easy way out. Although no matter the reason, cheating is a no-go; robbing you of knowledge and experience. Whew! I have the most interesting stories when it comes to overcoming the ultimate hurdles. College has been quite the roller coaster ride. I can attest to times when I have been under extreme stress, approaching work and school deadlines. Pile on being a mother, and you’ve got a recipe for anxiety and disaster. There were so many times that I just needed the answers, or didn’t have the time to study. The answers to the test for sure would get me a good grade, or partnering with a fellow student on a solo project; both forms of cheating would have helped me a great deal. I have faced many challenges in my short college career, all unique and never predicted. Yet, I’ve found there is help available to me–to all of us. In most cases it just took honesty, a little bravery and simply explaining my situation. I sought out assistance by looking for and asking for the help in whatever capacity necessary. It’s interesting when I looked for an answer as to why students cheat I was given some very blah responses. Perhaps the findings would make a great read from a psychological standpoint. I stumbled upon the most ridiculous conclusions as to why students cheat. Cheating by research has been associated with a certain “type” of student; gender, social class, even members of sorority and fraternities were found to be most likely to cheat. The most absurd of my findings was the poor are most likely to cheat. Well that statistically takes care of about 80 percent of all college

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students. It has been said that the attitudes, views and habits of cheating are developed as a high school student, and something that carries on with us through higher education. Even in Q & A research, the various reasons that students gave for cheating could be instructive in obtaining a picture of academic dishonesty. In hindsight, I didn’t find an answer that satisfied my curiosity or was remotely relative to my experiences as to what causes students to cheat; so, here’s my conclusion. Today’s generation of students have less of an attachment to the institution so cheating is more impersonal because of the detachment. The lack of communication through student, staff and administration seems to be subpar or lacking, so students feel less informed and ultimately just want a degree so they can get a great job. On that note, the job market poses its own difficulties in some cases placing a premium on a high grade-point average. So, students are taking the “by any means necessary” approach to achieve and maintain good grades. Cheating being one of those things. It seems that new students may have it the hardest; not knowing whom or where to go for help. Enrolling in courses beyond their capabilities, they resort to cheating to succeed in the course. Many students don’t know how to navigate a campus or know who to ask for assistance. As a newbie, it too took me a while to figure it out, and unfortunately it was a trial and error process, but it doesn’t have to be. The Academic Support Center is an underutilized and

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under-emphasized resource, even teachers can offer some guidance with finding tutors, financial assistance, grieving; all the things in my opinion that may cause cheating. I understand there’s pride to be kept once you make it to college. People expect you to have it all figured out. I mean you are a college student. To the contrary, new students in most cases don’t know who to ask for tutoring or general assistance, so they resort to cheating to succeed in the course. College proves to have its own path, although the road traveled during the journey does not have to be taken alone, nor blindly. Despite the research, statistics or the phenomenal findings, it starts with the student wanting to succeed and the institution offering a plethora of information, and open guidance to help its students. Life happens and takes precedence, and although our intentions are good, bad things happen to good people and can prohibit or slow down our progress. Yet the mantra of the struggling student with good intent does not pertain to all. Some students may have developed cheating habits in high school or simply in life, and have carried the terrible cheating cycle into their life and college career. I hope for their own good they develop new healthy habits, refrain from that behavior for their own good so they may uphold their name and its integrity. For those students that are truly seeking the tools necessary to succeed, I have provided a list of links below that will take you to some pertinent information,

or aid you in a crisis situation that may prevent your success. These programs have helped me as a student starting my college career, and continue to assist me: Academic Resource & Tutoring Services: https://guides.matc.edu/ASC/ overview Admissions & Student Registration: h t t p s : / / w w w. m a t c . e d u / student/Admissions/regi.cfm Student Emergency Assistance grants: h t t p s : / / w w w. m a t c . e d u / student/resources/financial_aid/ emergency_assistance_grants. cfm Home Energy Assistance services: http://www.matc. edu/_cs_apps/upload/ EnergyAssistFlyer2013_1.pdf Personal Counseling Services: h t t p s : / / w w w. m a t c . e d u / student/resources/Counseling/ personalcounseling.cfm As a student, it is my duty to keep my fellow students in mind. I’m in no way condoning cheating, although I am aware of the reasons why, or the things that may cause a student to feel the need to cheat. Cheating is wrong! No ifs, ands, or buts about it. No matter why it’s done it’s unacceptable. Cheating can be prevented and avoided. Utilize not only your institution, but your friends and family as assets. I align with the student who doesn’t have all the answers. Rest assured help does exist! You know what they say, “If you seek, you shall find.” Of course, you know the infamous saying, “Winners never cheat and cheaters never win!”

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What do you do to avoid academic dishonesty and plagiarism? “I avoid plagiarism by referencing my notes.” Carlos Gamble Jr.

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“Someone once said find the thought and the words will follow. There is a certain dignity and pride in forming an original thought. Don’t procrastinate or you’ll get desperate.”

“I avoid plagiarism by making sure I double check my notes and citing all of my work.”

“I avoid plagiarism by studying with groups and memorizing the material. Teamwork makes the dream work.”

“I avoid plagiarism by making sure material is properly quoted and cited. Make sure to give credit where credit is due.”

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“I avoid plagiarism by correctly citing information and using content provided by my teachers.”

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“I avoid plagiarism by utilizing the MATC Library to find information and cite sources using websites like easybib.”

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