Waukesha County Technical College

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Waukesha County Technical College
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TypeState Technical College
Established1923;101 years ago (1923) [1]
President Richard Barnhouse [2]
Students17,836 [3]
Location, ,
United States
CampusUrban
Website www.wctc.edu

Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) is a public community college in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. The main campus is in Pewaukee, with a satellite campus in downtown Waukesha. It is a member of the Wisconsin Technical College System.

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Accreditation

WCTC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Notable alumni

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References

  1. "History". www.wctc.edu. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
  2. "Waukesha County Technical College District Board of Trustees names Richard Barnhouse new College president". Waukesha County Technical College (Press release). November 11, 2020. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
  3. "WCTC by the Numbers". www.wctc.edu. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
  4. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 2013–2014,' Biographical Sketch of Paul Farrow, pg. 84
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