Uniquely Positioned to be Transformational for Milwaukee
What's on the horizon for MATC's next president? Jsonline asked, and was answered by Local 212.
According to the article and Local 212 President, Lisa Conley, "Many union members signaled they feel it's important for the next president to have firsthand experience related to the 'daily lives of student-facing employees. It's also important for the president to have a record of acting as an advocate for students and public education, she said.
'We best know students, and we best know the conditions on the ground. Sometimes, an institution will have shared governance structures in place, but the administration doesn't really ask, or listen to or act upon feedback collected," Conley said. "True engagement and partnership with frontline, student-facing employees is critical so that gaps and other areas for improvement can be effectively identified and addressed. Equally important in top leadership is dreaming big and inspiring ideas that will allow MATC to reach its potential."
FAST Fund Director Liz Franczyk was also quoted as saying, "Whoever comes into this (presidential) role has a huge opportunity to really fight systemic poverty in this city."
