50 years of Times history

October 2, 2008

As a part of our 50th celebration, we are again, highlighting two more years of our paper’s past. This year we are highlighting 1969 and 1970.In 1969, the school was in an upheaval over changing the name from Milwaukee Technical College to Milwaukee Area Technical College. Apparently some board members were upset because they disagreed about the word “area” being included. Yet, what they had hoped to accomplish has been accomplished. The surrounding areas are a major part of our school.

In 1970, the four-year degree was less valued compared with job requirements of today. Now, many employers desire or require a four-year degree. This was not the expectation in 1970.

In the article New two-year degree here in Community Service Aide they state, “The trend today is away from four-year colleges because it was found that people can do with a two-year degree essentially the same thing that used to take four years.”

Although many students would agree with them, many employers don’t. There may be some programs today that don’t require a four-year degree; unfortunately they are becoming few and far between.

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Bob Hanson, Adviser MATC Times Newspaper

My philosophy: I believe my ultimate goal is to create a safe atmosphere of engaged learning. This is done with excellent communication skills and sound journalism practice by students. I believe that student media should always consist of student work. I have an obligation to defend and teach without censoring, editing, directing or producing the students’ rights to free expression. My background: I started out my career as a printing press operator and soon learned design and layout. I have been employed at MATC for 30 years and I have had the pleasure of working as the Times Adviser since 2006. I have had several jobs while here at MATC but none have been more satisfying than being the Times Adviser. Other things that I find important: I have the pleasure to work with some of the best students here at MATC. This continually inspires, re-energizes me and sometimes challenges me to always work at my best and strive to give the staff of the MATC Times the best possible learning experience. I have an open door policy and strive to make myself available to students. If you interested in joining our great staff please feel free to email me at [email protected] or call me at 414-297-7824.