2026 WisMATYC Conference 

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Changed to fully remote due to low registration numbers

Zoom Link: https://ntc.zoom.us/my/pippengerzoomroom 

$15 for annual membership in WisMATYC. 

Membership includes Zoom conference.

As the conference transitions to a virtual format, the registration fee has been reduced. Those who have already registered may request a refund of the difference between the original and reduced fees. Please email wismatyc1993@gmail.com to request your refund.  

9:00 – 9:10 a.m.

Welcome

9:10 - 9:35 a.m.

Rick Powers - Western Technical College

Oral Assessment in Math: International Versions

Problems of assessment in this post-COVID and AI-fixated era has led to exploring alternatives to standard practice in the USA. Other countries have used oral assessment in mathematics, and exploring those experiences can shed light on best practices for that method.

9:35 - 10:05 a.m.

Dr. Desiah Melby - Mid-State Technical College

AI as a Faculty Thought Partner

Artificial intelligence is often discussed in broad, technical, or academic-integrity terms, leaving many instructors unsure how it can support their own day-to-day work. This session demonstrates practical ways AI can function as a faculty thought partner, especially during a time when teaching, communication, and student needs are rapidly changing. Through examples, participants will see how AI can help prepare for meetings, strengthen professional and student-facing communication, synthesize notes or feedback, and support data-informed decision-making. The session will emphasize responsible use, including source-of-truth practices, validation, and human judgment. Participants will leave with simple prompt examples and a one-page resource they can use immediately in their own teaching and professional workflows.

10:05 - 10:15 a.m.

Break

10:15 - 10:40 a.m.

Brent Presley - Mid-State Technical College - Confirmed for Zoom

Why Your Calculator Never Lied and ChatGPT Does

A plain-English look under the hood at why LLM's have historically struggled with arithmetic. We’ll explore why a system designed to predict what comes next in text can stumble over a question as simple as “Is 9.11 bigger than 9.9?” Then we’ll look at what changed when AI systems began writing and running code, using tools, and switching from prediction to actual computation. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to recognize which kind of reasoning your AI is using and when you should trust the answer.

10:40 - 11:30 a.m. 

America Masaros - Harper College     

Let's Talk about PDF Accessibility

Regulatory requirements to make our courses digitally accessible are getting close. Are your documents ready? I'll briefly cover key concerns in digital accessibility, including: Working with scanned notes! Formatting Word documents! Alt tags for mathematical images! Trials and tribulations of LaTeX accessibility! Myths, lies, and half-truths about PDFs! What about OER? This talk is short, actionable advice specific to math faculty.

11:30 - 12:00 noon

WisMATYC Business Meeting

12 noon

Closing

WisMATYC Business Meeting Minutes from 2025

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H2PmdMVgK2gu_0gNergiQCVjFA231mUpB1nQv599nV4/edit?usp=sharing 

WisMATYC Business Meeting Agenda for 2026

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B_5Fma-Uz2kZSSjd-zUaYCMoaiZSeuWH0fMeZ02azHY/edit?usp=sharing