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Landscape HorticultureIndustry Certifications Mobile App developerBy the NumbersGraduation & EmploymentEnrollment & FTEEnrollment Goal: Increase 5% over the next 5 yearsGraduation Goal: Increase 5% over the next 5 yearsStrategies:Strategies: Development and implementation of a State-indenturedArborist Apprenticeship Program Provide advising on transfer opportunities throughoutthe semester and on Advising Day Update existing HS Articulation Agreements and developa new partnership with MPS Vincent High School Host an annual industry specific career fair at MequonDevelop a branding plan centered on the new greenhouse Facilitate 25 industry exposure experiences persemester including guest expert lectures and field trips Develop a program newsletter for potential students andindustry partners The Mequon Campus grounds are our classroomStrong community involvement and outreach presence Active student club that coordinates communityengagement and collegiate competition activitiesMATC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, the national standard in accrediting colleges and schools for distinction in academics and student services. MATC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution and complies with all requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act. (10/14)

Landscape HorticultureQuality AssuranceProgram DemographicsProgram QualityConnectionsIndustryAdvisory Committee:Community Boerner Botanical GardensLandworks, Inc.Gibraltar Landscape & Construction, LLCKanavas Landscape ManagementOtter Creek LandscapeWachtel Tree ScienceVilla Terrace Gardens / AlumHanging Gardens LLCJohnson’s Nursery Faculty certificationsinclude: LICT,ISA Certified Arborists, and other industry credentialsHost site for the WILandscape Contractor Assn. annualindustry certificationtestingFaculty regularlypresent at seminars,conferences, andorganizationmeetings Arboriculture students participatein service learning by doing treepruning and removal for localcommunities within the MATCdistrict.Horticulture-SpecificTransfer PartnershipsConcordia University—B.A. in Horticulture Senior Landscape Design students participate in servicelearning by completing and presenting design projects tonon-profit organizations within the MATC district. Annual student-produced bedding plant sale draws hundredsof community members to campus Supplemental student-produced plants are donated to six community organizations Students participate in campus landscape clean-ups andinvasive species removalWhy MATC New state-of-the-art greenhouse facility Courses are taught with current equipment as used by industry professionals Students have participated in the annual National Collegiate Landscape Competition since its inceptionin 1977, hosting the event twice in its history Arboriculture students attend the annual Tree Care Industry Association Student Career Day and Competition, winning the Men’s Division Top College Program (competition includes major 4-yr institutions,including UW-Stevens Point) Instructor Mike Wendt is one of only 20 ISA Board Certified Master Arborists in Wisconsin; InstructorDelisa White is regularly published in Wisconsin Gardening magazine; Instructor Damion Draegerpresented NALP nationally broadcasted webinarMATC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, the national standard in accrediting colleges and schools for distinction in academics and student services. MATC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution and complies with all requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act. (10/14)

Landscape HorticultureAdvisory Committee Meeting MinutesMeeting Date:11/4/15Time:11:30 a.m.LocationMequon CampusRoom:A202Facilitator:Becky AlsupMinute Taker:Heather DachletMembers - Present X /Not PresentKatie BeckerBrent GustasonValerie Kupczak-RiosSteve MariaChris MiracleAnthony MayerShirley WalczakCheryl WalshJeff WilsonCompany RepresentedWisconsin Garden & Pet Supply / AlumJohnson’s NurseryVilla Terrace Gardens / AlumGibraltar Landscape & Construction, LLCLandWorks, Inc.Hanging Gardens, LLCBoerner Botanical GardensOtter Creek Landscape / AlumWachtel Tree ScienceMATC Representatives PresentJoe DietzDelisa WhiteLaurie WeissMike WendtBecky AlsupJohn LopezHeather rInstructor - ICAssociate DeanStudent Services SpecialistAdministrativeGuest PresentHeidi HornungA.Discussion:Action items:B.Shady Lane GreenhousesCall to order/Introduction/Roll CallMeeting was called to order at 11:36 a.m.Person responsible:Deadline:Determination of QuorumDiscussion:A quorum was present. Motion to approve minutes was made by Chris seconded byJeff. Motion approved.Action items:Person responsible:Deadline:

C. Old Business (Required-Committee Approval/Recommendation for Action)Item 0MATC Branding VideoDiscussion:Becky shared the new MATC Branding video with the committee. A student media teamalso visited the HORT program to film them in action and put together a Hort GoPro video. Jeffsuggested advertising the Hort version on the WI Students in Arboriculture Facebook page.Action items:Person responsible:Deadline:Becky will find out if the video was done in-houseand if this is a trend with the tech colleges or justsomething MATC is doing.Becky3/9/15 MtgItem 1Advisory Membership Review(Use Divisional Data Audit Forms)Discussion:Good membership representation though slightly underrepresented in the ethniccategory. Open invitation for new membership will continue.Action items:Item 2Person responsible:Deadline:Program Progress/Enrollment ReportsDiscussion:Mike noted there was one less class running than last fall and we still saw a 5% increasein total students enrolled. The need to add a FT instructor remains.The discussion that followed included –Need to get the word out, internally as well as externally, that all of the required courses cycle atnight, so it is possible to work full time during the day and still take night classes and get a Hortdegree. The day classes are also scheduled so that students could have a few days off a weekallowing for employment.We are one of the few programs that does not require a student be fully admitted to the program.They are able to take a course as desired.There was a consensus by all industry present that there is plenty of work and ability for growth,but it is inhibited by a lack of available skilled/experienced workforce.Action items:Item 3Person responsible:Deadline:Capital EquipmentDiscussion:a. The greenhouse construction began last semester. It includes a larger headhouse which willhouse a 20 person classroom area and a building and study area for students. The former studyarea will now house the Instructor offices. There will be one central greenhouse (a gutterconnect nexus glass) which will have a rolling bench system, water collection/harvestingsystems, and more efficient energy systems.b. New Capital Equip purchased included ladders, injector sprayer system for the greenhouse, LEDlighting units, cash registers for plant sale use, and an electronic teaching cart.c. Requests have been submitted for a new mower, joystick controlled JCB skid steer, and batterypowered maintenance equipment.Tablet(s) and tracking software, and a brush cutter for skid steer were discussed as additionalitems that should be requested.

Action items:Person responsible:Item 4Discussion:Deadline:Curriculum Status and ReviewIn conjunction with report on Pathways – see Item 10.Action items:Person responsible:Item 5Deadline:Course Outcome Summary (COS)Discussion:Delisa gave an update of 113 Ornamental Plant Health Care and 171 Exterior PlantPests. Modifications were started for 113 but are on hold while the curriculum modifications (Pathways)are determined. Discussion ensued regarding combining these two courses into one three credit courseand adding a one credit course on pesticide certification. The consensus was to keep them separate andcontinue overview coverage in current courses as appropriate.Laurie mentioned new developments in BioPesticides that are becoming the norm. She will work it intothe greenhouse curriculum but wondered if it should also be incorporated into the pests classes or abroader outreach. There is a grant opportunity to offer a course or workshop for industry people.Action items:Person responsible:Item 6Discussion:Quality Review Process (QRP)Nothing new to report.Action items:Person responsible:Item 7Discussion:Deadline:Deadline:Student Outcome Assessment (SOA)We regularly monitor our SOA. Nothing new to report.Action items:Person responsible:Item 8Deadline:Technical Skills Attainment (TSA)Discussion:Every program is looking to establish end of program testing based in industry standardsthat gives us a way to be sure that students are learning what we’re teaching. Not a lot to report on thistoday but will be discussing in a future meeting.Action items:Person responsible:Item 9Discussion:Action items:Deadline:SOC-CIP Code Crosswalk ReviewN/A - tabledPerson responsible:Deadline:

Item Results: Still determining the best way to design the pathway for this program. Wecontinue to work through the process and will bring to the group for input and review.Action items/Decisions:Item 11Person responsible:Deadline:(Other Items)Discussion:a. Joe and a group of 13 MATC Hort students attended the PLANET (Professional LandcareNetwork) Student Career Days in March. In addition to workshops and a career fair, studentsspent a full day competing in various events. The group did really well and MATC finished 26thoverall out of 65 teams representing both 2 and 4 year colleges. Dave Witt took 1st place (1 of98) in the Annual and Perennial ID and 5th (5 of 101) in Woody Ornamental Plant Identification.Nick Weber took 3rd (3 of 44) in Tractor Loader Backhoe Operation and 4th (4 of 45) in CompactExcavator Operation. Tahani Lyman, although unable to attend, was awarded a 1000scholarship.Going forward PLANET Student Career Days will now be known as the NALP (NationalAssociation of Landscape Professionals) National Collegiate Landscape Competition.b. WLCA (Wisconsin Landscape Contractors Association) once again held the WLCA LandscapeIndustry Certified Technician Test (formerly the CLT Exam) at the Mequon campus onSeptember 19th. Seven applicants took the exam.c.Mike and a team of 15 students will be attending the TCIA Student Career Days held Nov 10-14thin Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. This is the world’s biggest tree care expo. Students receive freeadmission and also some travel reimbursement. Five of our students will be competing in theSkills Events and ten in the Academic Events.d. We’ve been talking with the JOBshop about improving the Hort Career Fair because we get greatemployer turnout but would like to increase traffic. Ideas include having more Communityparticipation such as by adding an open house. Becky asked the group to share any ideas theymay have.e. John handed out posters for the upcoming Open Houses and explained we have moved fromhaving one main Open House to one at every campus. This allows us to showcase the programsin their own environment vs just standing behind a table at the main campus. For the recentMequon Open House Hort had the Design Lab open with designs on display, a LandscapeConstruction exhibit in the Shop, and a tree climbing demonstration. John recommended invitinga Recruiter to the next meeting.Action items:Person responsible:Deadline:D. New Business (Required-Committee Approval/Recommendation for Action)Item 1Discussion:Action items:Pathways-Discussion/Results/Decisions (Potential Pathways)Nothing new to report.Person responsible:Deadline: