Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) is a community technical college in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The college has a large branch campus in Pewaukee as well. WCTC is a member of the Wisconsin Technical College System. Across all programs combined, there are nearly 30,000 students at WCTC at any given time. Roughly 8,000 of these are enrolled in associate degree programs; 3,000 are enrolled in technical diploma courses; 400 are engaged in apprenticeships and associated programs; 4,000 are high school students taking WCTC courses through partnership agreements; and 13,000 are enrolled in personal improvement courses. In all, about 5,000 students are enrolled full-time and the rest attend part-time.

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Information Summary

Ranks 37th in Wisconsin and 1705th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	69.4
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$6,365
Admission Success rate	N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	8 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	72% / 56%
Enrollment Total (all students)	7,961

Academics

WCTC is organized into seven departments known as Centers of Excellence. The Centers of Excellence include: Business and Information Technology, Education and Human Services, Electronics and Engineering, Hospitality and Culinary, Nursing and Allied Health, Printing and Graphics, Protective Services, and Skilled Trades.

WCTC fosters a large number of educational programs in addition to its certificate and degree programs. These programs include Adult Basic Education, Corporate and Community Training, Dislocated Workers, English as a Second Language, Learning in Retirement, and Personal Enrichment.

Global Education and Trade Center

The Global Education and Trade Center offers training to the business community and workforce as Wisconsin prepares to meet the global economy. The college partners with the Wisconsin Department of Commerce to provide technical training for international trade. The Center offers a Global Business Degree, Importing Technical Certificate, and Global Business Certificate.

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Admissions

In keeping with their mission to offer technical education and higher education opportunities to any adult who wishes to pursue them, WCTC offers open admissions. Some health and technical programs may have further requirements, and some have limited registration, so be sure to inquire in the department of your choice prior to enrolling.

Financial Aid

In addition to the wide range of state and federal financial aid options available to college and university students in Wisconsin, CVTC offers several of their own need- and merit-based scholarships.

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Students

Demographics

About 49% of WCTC students are male, and 51% are female. The majority of students are European American. Roughly 6% are African American, 7% are Latino American, and 3% belong to other minority groups. Over 90% of graduates are employed within six months of graduation. About 97% of employed graduates work in the state of Wisconsin.

Clubs and Organizations

There are over 50 student organizations on the WCTC campuses to meet the personal and professional interests of a wide range of students. They include such options as Diversity Club, Kappa Theta Rho (Law Enforcement Organization), and National Technical Honor Society (NTHS).

Dining on Campus

The Hub serves burgers, pizzas, submarine sandwiches, salads, soups, cold drinks, coffee and espresso drinks, and fruit smoothies. There are not many options for vegetarians or vegans. The is also a coffee shop in the student center which serves Caribou Coffee, scones, muffins, cookies, brownies, and sandwiches.

Child Care

The WCTC Child Development Center, located adjacent to the Pewaukee Campus, serves the children of students, staff, and faculty of the college. The center accepts children aged 6 weeks to 8 years. It is open year round, Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 6 PM. Several employees of the Center are students in the Early Childhood Associate degree program. Students are offered low-cost rates.

Discounted Services for Students

There are a large number of services available through WCTC

Student Enrollment Demographics

Athletics

The athletic department at WCTC is known as the Owls. The Owls compete on the intervarsity level in the NJCAA. Men’s sports include baseball, basketball, and golf. Women’s sports include basketball, golf, softball, and volleyball. There are also several strong intramural teams and club sports for student enjoyment.

Bibliography

Discounted Services. Student Life. Waukesha County Technical College. Web. 22 July 2011.

Facts. General Information. Waukesha County Technical College. Web. 22 July 2011.

Fiske, Edward B. Fiske Guide to Colleges 2011. Chicago: Sourcebooks, 2010. Print.

Global Education and Trade Center. Academic Programs. Waukesha County Technical College. Web. 22 July 2011.

Pope, Loren. Looking Beyond the Ivy League: Finding the College That’s Right for You. New York: Penguin. 2007. Print.

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