Fond du Lac, Wisc.: Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez visited Moraine Park’s West Bend Campus this week, Jan. 10, to learn from a higher level how Moraine Park serves its students and communities in the Washington County area. Moraine Park President Bonnie Baerwald; Douglas Hamm, Vice President of Teaching and Learning; James Barrett, Vice President of Student Services; and Pete Rettler, dean of the West Bend Campus; joined Lt. Gov. Rodriguez in a roundtable and campus tour. The group discussed the College’s referendum projects and upcoming construction, enrollment numbers, program offerings, K-12 partnerships, the new University Transfer program and more. Lt. Gov. Rodriguez worked in health care for over 20 years before serving in the Wisconsin State Assembly. “Becoming a nurse was one of the best decisions of my life,” she said. “Eventually, I wanted a bigger mic to talk about health care issues, and I thought I could bring a valued perspective to the office.” The group talked extensively about the challenges facing health care careers and the impact to Moraine Park programs post-Covid. “The opportunities at Moraine Park are continuously growing, and we welcome the opportunity to show off the evolution of our educational offerings,” Baerwald said. “We hope Lt. Gov. Rodriguez will return for a visit next year after the West Bend Campus referendum projects are completed.”
