Statewide tour aimed at recognizing and celebrating all who make technical colleges an asset to Wisconsin’s communities
Wisconsin Technical College System President Dr. Morna K. Foy embarked on a Tour of Excellence, which included a visit to each of the state’s 16 technical colleges. The goal of the tour is to recognize and celebrate the technical college students, staff, instructors, alumni and business partners who connect each college to their communities.
Started in November 2023, the tour wrapped-up in May 2024. Videos highlighting each of the tours will be available soon.
Tour Recap
Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville
May 9, 2024
Tour of new Public Safety Center; lunch with student leaders; and Women in Leadership session with student, staff and faculty women leaders
Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire
April 22, 2024
Tour of the dental simulation lab, lessons in cosmetology from second term students, lunch in the 620 West CVTC Culinary Restaurant with the President's Cabinet, engaging with students in the Esports lounge and a tour of the Transportation Education Center.
Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton
April 25, 2024
Women in Public Safety events with hands-on activities
Gateway Technical College, Elkhorn
February 27, 2024
Focus on Youth Apprenticeship and Dual Credit opportunities, in addition to lessons in CNC machining and welding
Lakeshore Technical College, Cleveland
November 29, 2023
Tour of the Center for Health Care Excellence, One-on-one cooking lesson with a current Culinary Arts program student
Madison College, Goodman South
April 1
Centro Hispano CNA program
Mid-State Technical College, Mid-State Healthcare Simulation Center (in partnership with Aspirus Riverview Hospital)
April 23, 2024
Healthcare Ethics Committee simulation
Milwaukee Area Technical College, Downtown Milwaukee
May 1, 2024
Focus on Automotive programs and announcement of the next round of full ride scholarships
Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac
February 19, 2024
Tour and ribbon cutting of new Automation, Innovation and Robotics (AIR) Center along with a lesson in operating a robot
Nicolet College, Rhinelander
February 20-21, 2024
Visit with Nicolet's leadership team and a visit to the Forest County Potawatomi Community Center to talk with students in the Advanced Tribal Management Class
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Marinette and Green Bay
April 2-3, 2024
Focus on Marine Technology and the State of the College
Northcentral Technical College, Wausau
May 8, 2024
A visit to NTC's Agriculture Center of Excellence, including watching a dental cleaning on a dog that is available through the local humane society, System President Foy practicing a dental cleaning on a dog mannequin, a visit to the greenhouse area and time spent with four calves
Northwood Technical College, New Richmond
April 30, 2024
Gerontology programs showcasing emerging technologies along with a visit to the vet tech program
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, Fennimore
April 4
A day in the life of a new Southwest Tech student
Waukesha County Technical College, Pewaukee
May 2, 2024
Campus-wide Coffee and Conversations event, visiting the new E-sports arena, and touring the culinary arts area topped off with lunch prepared by the students
Western Technical College, La Crosse
March 8, 2024
Focus on sustainability: Suits for Success donation drive, E-waste collection and students in the Building Science and Energy Management program will demonstrate some of the really cool cutting-edge energy efficiency work they're learning.
Media coverage: WEAU • WKBT • WXOW • La Crosse Tribune
Tour of Excellence Press Release
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