Madison College District Board honors three outgoing board members

At the recent June 7 district board meeting, Madison College recognized the service of district board members Dr. Elton J. Crim, Jr., Frances M. Huntley-Cooper, and Christopher J. Polzer, whose terms will end this upcoming June 30, 2023.

“On behalf of the entire Madison College community, I want to thank Elton, Frances, and Chris for their service and dedication,” said Madison College President Jack Daniels at the recent June board meeting. “Throughout their tenure, each of them has remained focused on putting the needs of our students first and ensuring Madison College continues its mission of providing open access to quality higher education within our community.”

Collectively, they were recognized for showing concern and sensitivity for the welfare and interests of students and staff and for their enthusiastic and regular attendance at various events honoring the accomplishments of students, faculty, and staff. They also offered a steady presence and leadership throughout the pandemic, ensuring the college’s high-level of learning continued during an unprecedented time. Huntley-Cooper was also recognized for her leadership in the success and construction of the Goodman South Campus and advocating for the college’s role in transforming Madison’s south side by bringing educational opportunities to the area.

Learn more about our outgoing board members:

Frances M. Huntley-Cooper

Years of board service: Nineteen

Frances Huntley-Cooper was reappointed to the Madison College District Board in July 2017. Prior to that, she served on the District Board from July 2007 through June 2017, holding the position of board vice-chair (2009-2011) and board chair (2011-2013, 2015-2017). Huntley-Cooper was an administrator in the Worker’s Compensation Division of the State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development prior to retiring in 2011. A graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, Huntley-Cooper earned her master’s degrees in social work, public policy, and administration at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She was the mayor of Fitchburg from 1991 to 1993, making history for being the first and only African American mayor elected in Wisconsin. She was also recognized as a 2002 Woman of Distinction by the YWCA.