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Moraine Park Student Chapter Receives Merit Award from SHRM

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Moraine Park Technical College’s Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) student chapter has received a 2019-2020 Merit Award from SHRM, a global professional Human Resources organization, for providing superior growth and development opportunities to its student members.

The SHRM student chapter merit award program encourages the development of more effective student chapters and distinguishes outstanding activities and projects. Chapters are recognized based on chapter operations and programming, as well as the professional development of members, support of the human resource profession, and SHRM engagement.

“Today’s members of our student chapters are the HR leaders of tomorrow. They are the movers and shakers of the future, and we cannot understate the vital role they play in SHRM’s success,” said Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, SHRM president and CEO. “The Moraine Park student chapter is evidence that the future of HR is, indeed, in good hands. I applaud their accomplishments and ability to fiercely move forward during a time of such change and uncertainty in the workplace.”

SHRM student chapters have the opportunity to earn an award based on the number of activities they complete during the merit award cycle, the most recent one of which lasted from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2020.

The Moraine Park 2019-20 SHRM chapter, co-lead by instructors Mary Vogl-Rauscher and Cynthia Collins, consists of 14 active members; Brent Fassbender of Fredonia, Edward Gbordzi of Fond du Lac, Jamie Haas of Beaver Dam, Hannah Hansen of Fond du Lac, Starla Hiemstra of Rosendale, Shannon Netland of Green Lake, Heather Petrin of West Bend, Alley Perez of Eldorado, Leah Pietrangelo of West Bend, Alicia Redman of Winneconne, Michael Redman of Oshkosh, Tieraney Swangstu of Fond du Lac, Barbara Turner of Beaver Dam, and Laine West of Allenton.

“I am proud of these student leaders and their many accomplishments,” Vogl-Rauscher said. “We revived the Moraine Park SHRM club in 2019 after it had been inactive for several years. Through this group, our students have access to many resources and even had the opportunity to attend a 3-day conference and learn about many different topics related to Human Resources. Overall, this organization helps students grow personally and professionally. I look forward to helping this chapter continue to develop and utilize the many benefits at hand.”

For more information, visit morainepark.edu.

September 8, 2020by Kristina Haensgen
Achievement, Business

Business Practice Firm Class Makes A Difference

The Business Practice Firm class requires students to explore the real business world within a classroom setting.

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June 10, 2018by Amy Harmsen
Business

Business Practice Firm class donates over $650

This past semester (fall 2017) a group of talented students from the Business Practice Firm class were given the task of creating a business and selling a product in order to profit from the work. The class collaborated on many small business ideas, ultimately deciding on a candle company. With the holiday season in full swing, they decided candles not only make great gifts, but they become increasingly popular as the cooler winter months approach.

Like an “actual” business, students had many different roles: Marketing, Human Resources, Accounting and Production. Departments met each week to share their progress and brainstorm any potential issues and prepare for the week ahead.

The candles were homemade with soy wax in a variety of fragrances and colors. The scents included caramel apple, cranberry, pumpkin spice, and vanilla; and, were produced in the Moraine Park Technical College kitchen by the Production Team.

All of the proceeds – $688.20 – were donated to those affected by the 2017 Hurricane Disasters; specifically, All Hands Volunteers.

Click here to learn more about the class!

 

January 15, 2018by Amy Harmsen
Business, Student Life

Welcome to TLCandles, where our candles makes “Scents!”

TLCandles on table Our Business Practice Firm class requires us to explore the real business world within a classroom setting.  Our team collaborated on many small business ideas, ultimately deciding on a candle company.  With the holiday season upon us, we decided candles not only make great gifts, but they become increasingly popular as we near the cooler winter months. Continue reading

November 10, 2017by Amy Harmsen
Administration, Faculty and Staff

Improving Employee Engagement through CLEAR Connections

As we continue our journey to becoming an employer of choice, we find new and creative ways to help employees be engaged and successful at Moraine Park.  We have an exciting opportunity for our employees and supervisors to make clear connections, increase engagement and create and meet career goals through stay conversations.

In the Fall of 2017, the College will launch the CLEAR Connections program.  CLEAR Connections is a structured stay conversation process that helps to improve communication, empower leaders to enhance connections and performance with the team, and provide a tool to specifically address areas of employee engagement.  Our goals with the CLEAR Connections process are to: Continue reading

August 2, 2017by Beth Mendoza
Achievement, Student Life

Meet Christine: Our 2017-18 District Student Ambassador!

Moraine Park female District Student Ambassador Christine

Christine Gil is our Moraine Park’s 2017-18 District Student Ambassador!

The role of the Ambassador is to actively serve as a member of student government, advocate for Moraine Park and the Wisconsin Technical College System as a whole, assist with College activities and events and represent the student body within the community.

All that said, you may have two burning questions remaining: The first being “What is the meaning of life?” And the second being “Who exactly is Christine Gil and why is she a perfect fit for Student Ambassador?”

Both good questions, for sure. We’ll work on the first one and get back to you. In the meantime, here are answers to the second quandary, in Christine’s own words: Continue reading

June 8, 2017by Andrew Pantzlaff
Alumni, Business, Hired Before Graduation

HR grad: Moraine Park “helped me get where I am today”

Moraine Park Technical College alumnus Tyler Soto recently returned to our classrooms to discuss his time in our Human Resources program, and where his education here has led to both before and since graduation:

Here’s Tyler’s journey, in his own words: Continue reading

April 26, 2017by Marla Werner
EWD, Faculty and Staff

Faculty Spotlight: Amy Beaman, EWD Organizational Leadership Instructor

Amy Beaman EWD Org Leadership Instructor at Moraine Park sitting in conference room

We would like to introduce Amy Beaman, Moraine Park Technical College Economic and Workforce Development department’s newest full-time instructor.  Beaman comes to Moraine Park with 20 years of experience in a variety of Human Resources and Organizational Development Leadership roles in both the private and public sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, service sector, and education. She hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh and a Master of Science Degree in Management and Organizational Development from Silver Lake College.

As an instructor, Beaman enjoy providing customized training and solutions to area businesses in leadership, communication, teambuilding, human resources and customer service.  Beaman states, “it is gratifying being part of a team that focuses on collaborating and building partnerships with the community and area businesses to bring economic growth, success, and learning excellence to our district.”

As Beaman put it, “I know that teaching is not a ‘one size fits all’, and that each individual learner comes to the classroom with a unique combination of work experiences, educational background, and career aspirations.  I am passionate about meeting each student where they are at in their professional journey and take great pride in helping people grow and develop their communication and leadership skills and potential.  By bringing real-life business examples and fruitful discussions to the classroom, each learner is able to walk away with something they can apply when they return to the work environment.”

When she’s not in the classroom, she enjoy spending time with her husband and two sons who are both in middle school.  They enjoy watching the boys play soccer and baseball, going up north, boating, and crossing off places to travel on their bucket list.

For more information on our Business & Industry workshops and seminars, visit morainepark.edu.

 

April 18, 2017by Samantha Story
Business, Community Engagement

Money Giveaway!!

Moraine Park Business Practice Firm check group photo

Business Practice Firm students raise over $400 for two local organizations!!! Continue reading

December 20, 2016by Amy Harmsen
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