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The Friends of NWTC magazine is published twice a year by the NWTC College Advancement Office .
VICE PRESIDENT OF COLLEGE ADVANCEMENT Dr . Aliesha R . Crowe
FOUNDATION DIRECTOR Crystal Harrison
EDITOR Casey Fryda
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Kaitlyn C Fitzgerald Kara Leiterman Natalie Magnin Ann Malvitz
GRAPHIC DESIGNER Jessica Engebregtsen
Friends of NWTC :
As 2020 comes to a close , even with all of its challenges , it is a pleasure to be able to reflect on how much we have accomplished together this year to promote student success .
We have converted half of NWTC ’ s degree and diploma programs to the 8-Week Advantage format . Students will take a few classes at a time in five eight-week terms per year rather than taking many classes at a time in two semesters . Shorter terms have been proven , both at NWTC and in national studies , to help more students succeed . We look forward to having the rest of our programs converted by fall 2021 .
The College has created the position of Chief Officer for Diversity , Equity , and Inclusion to help the College move closer to our equity goals . Mohammed Bey will lead college efforts to close student achievement gaps , attract more diverse talent , and build a culture that leads to success for all students and employees .
Several organizations have recognized the College and our partners recently . The Association of Community College Trustees selected NWTC Board member Carla Hedtke to receive the 2020 Central Region Trustee Leadership Award . The Learning Resources Network , the world ’ s largest association in continuing education and lifelong learning , recognized the Learning for Independence program with a contract training award . The Wisconsin Technical College District Boards Association recognized longtime NWTC partner Fincantieri Marinette Marine with a state Tech Ed Champion award .
This issue of Friends provides stories about the people and programs that are making a difference for our students and communities . They succeed because of your ongoing support of NWTC . Thank you for helping your friends , neighbors , and future employees soar higher .
Dr . H . Jeffrey Rafn President , NWTC
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