MATC 2021-22 Catalog

Pathways to Your Career Goals Begin at MATC I am delighted that you are considering attending Milwaukee Area Technical College. Whether you are in high school, want to return to college to fi nish a degree or want to attain new skills, we are committed to your success. MATC’s Academic & Career Pathway teams will provide help with academic needs as well as assistance with child care, housing, transportation and other needs outside the classroom. There are many additional reasons students choose MATC: • Courses taught by expert instructors with real-world industry experience • Small class sizes and comprehensive student services • Active campus life, including student groups, athletics and housing opportunities • Highest quality child care , available on four campuses • Employment services (CareerHub) to fi nd internships and jobs • Transferability of courses to over 40 four-year universities • New Center for University Partnerships & Studies for access to four-year degrees on campus Affordable, High Quality and Close to Home With MATC’s high-quality education, 94% of graduates fi nd employment within six months of graduation. Our Financial Aid of fi ce can help you determine the best way to pay for your education and we offer many scholarships, including the MATC Promise for eligible students. MATC’s tuition per semester is about half the cost of a semester at a four- year public university, and we are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to ensure quality and transferability. MATC’s Downtown Milwaukee Campus sits next to the Fiserv Forum and Deer District, and we have campuses conveniently located in Mequon, Oak Creek, West Allis, and the Education Center at Walker’s Square on Milwaukee’s near south side. MATC also has offered online classes for more than 20 years and we continue to strengthen these options. Equity and Inclusion MATC is breaking down barriers that stand between students and their academic and career success by providing a safe place where differences are valued and celebrated – and all feel a sense of belonging. We promote awareness, training, and crucial conversations to move beyond our individual biases, whether unconscious or implicit, to create an inclusive environment that welcomes, accepts, and respects all students and employees while serving the unique needs of each individual. This resonates through the attitudes and behaviors of all those who work and learn at the college. Thank you for considering MATC as your partner for success. We hope to see you at the college!

Vicki J. Martin, Ph.D. MATC President

MATC Is Committed to the Success of All Students Through our work with the American Association of Community Colleges’ Pathways model, the national Achieving the Dream network and the new Moon Shot for Equity, the college is using proven tools to help all students succeed.

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