Western Technical College - Latech Yearbook (La Crosse, WI)

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District Board and Director 15 Members of the Western Wisconsin Vocational, Technical and Adult Education District Board are: How 1: Robert Ringdahl, Board Chairman Employer Representative, La Crosse ' nCounltW: Paul Mockrud, Vice Chairman XEmployee Representative, Vernon 12 Countw; Louis Youngman, Secretary Emponee Representative. La Crosse County; Myron Bockhaus, Treasurer Member-at-Large, Juneau Counm. Row 2: Lloyd McCaskey Employer Representative, Monroe Countyh John Lucente member-at-Large, Trempeauleau and Buffalo Countiesx William Urban Public School District Administrator- Membery

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You Will Receive High Quality Education Whether you are enrolled in a vocational diploma program or an associate degree program, you will receive the highest quality, individualized education of its type available anywhere. Our school in La Crosse, and others like it in Wisconsin, pioneered this type of occupational career education more than sixty-five years ago and have continued to improve on itoverthe years to make it one of the outstanding educational systems in the nation, and a model for others throughout the world. by, Charles G. Richardson taken from 1977-78 Student Handbook 11

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Left: District Director of the Western Wisconsin Vocational, Technical and Adult Education District, Charles G. Richardson. DEALING WITH Welfare of Employees, Students at School The District Board of Vocational, Technical and Adult Education is an elected body of representatives responsible for the operation of the schocl system. Together the seven member board considers and passes upon or rejects recommendations ofthe district director on matters of employment, salary schedules, personnel regulations, courses of study and matters pertaining to the welfare of employees, students and the school. Working closely with the Board and serving as chief administrative officer is District Director, Charles G. Richardson. Mr. Richardson is present at all District Board meetings providing effective professional leadership and informing members of local educational progress. Other responsibilities include planning agendas, solving all educational and ad- ministrative problems and making staff recommen- dationsrpromotions and adjustments, while serving as a link between the Board and all employees. Mr. Richardson works closely with the State Board and similar agencies formulating budgets, training programs and surveys. Publicity planning, student program guidance, job placement through community cooperation and advisory board assignments are only a few ways the District Director serves Western Wis- consin Technical Institute and the Vocational, Technical District. 13