Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) is honored to have three employees selected to provide or lead informational presentations at the national Jenzabar JAM, taking place this week in Nashville, Tenn.
Jenzabar is a leading technology innovator in higher education that offers software solutions and services that empower student success. WDTC is a Jenzabar client.
JAM is Jenzabar’s Annual Meeting – the annual gathering for all Jenzabar clients. During the four days of the conference, more than 1,000 attendees will participate in hundreds of sessions and networking opportunities.
- Andrew Kapelewski, photo center, WDTC Assistant Director of Scholarships, is speaking about “Scholarship Integration: Microcosm of Multi-Department Collaboration Effectiveness”, today, June 1. In this presentation, Kapelewski will talk about how WDTC has streamlined the administration of its Scholarship Program by consulting with a previous JAM presenter, engaging with other campus departments, and utilizing multiple areas of Jenzabar. In just its first implementation cycle, WDTC’s move to Jenzabar/JICS software has resulted in several improvements, including a 78 percent increase in scholarship applicants and a 146 percent increase in scholarship applications.
- Donna Hanks, photo left, WDTC Instructional Technology and Design Specialist, is presenting “Using Jenzabar eLearning Beyond the Classroom Description”, on June 2. In this session, participants will learn how the Jenzabar eLearning module can be used beyond the classroom. Hanks will provide examples of how Jenzabar eLearning can be used for professional development training, communication, compliance training, and instructional resources.
- Debbie Toms, photo right, WDTC Vice President for Data Strategy and Enrollment Management, is co-leading the “Registration Module Community Discussion” with Carol Grode-Hanks, of Mitchell Technical College, on June 3. This will be an open forum for peers to discuss hot topics in Registration such as: “What challenges are you facing?”; “What new initiatives are making an impact?”. Participants will share their experiences in this informal, collaborative exchange.
About Western Dakota Technical College
Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) was established in 1968 and is the only technical college serving the western South Dakota region.
WDTC offers more than 40 programs in a variety of fields, including Business and Computers, Construction and Manufacturing, Energy and Environmental Technologies, Health Sciences, Legal and Public Services, and Transportation Technologies.
Ninety-eight percent of Western Dakota Tech's most recent graduates are working, continuing their education, or are enlisted in the military. [*Placement information is derived from graduate surveys, faculty-collected data, placement surveys started six months after graduation, and the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation. Overall placement rate is figured by: (responding graduates employed, continuing education, or in military service)/(responding graduates who are seeking employment). The number of program graduates are unduplicated by CIP code.]
Western Dakota Technical College faculty, staff, and administration focus their efforts on helping students gain the skills and experiences they need to succeed. Through hands-on learning, internships, and industry partnerships, Western Dakota Tech students graduate ready to make a real and immediate contribution to their employers and to their communities.
For information about WDTC, call (800) 544-8765 or (605) 718-2565 or send an email to Admissions@wdt.edu. Visit us on the web at wdt.edu.
