What's Happening at MCTC?

Commerce Secretary John Bryson to Visit MCTC

This Friday, Commerce Secretary and former CEO John Bryson will travel to Minneapolis Community Technical College (MCTC) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he will tour the school’s facilities, where students are receiving hands on technical training, with Mayor R.T. Rybak and U.S. Representative Keith Ellison, as well as hold a discussion with business leaders, students and educators, including Steven Rosenstone, Chancellor of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. The discussion will focus on how the Obama Administration can continue to support successful partnerships between community colleges and businesses to train and place skilled workers.

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New VP of Student Affairs & Chief Diversity Officer

Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC) announces the appointment of Dr. Joi D. Lewis as vice president of student affairs and chief diversity officer. Lewis currently serves as dean of student life at Mills College in Oakland, Calif. She begins her duties at MCTC in early July.

In her new role at MCTC, Lewis will oversee the planning, operation and administration of the College’s student affairs division and serve as the college’s chief diversity officer, reporting to the president. She will lead efforts to strengthen college readiness among entering students and transform internal support, resources and processes that lead to student retention and graduation. She held similar positions at Macalester College in St. Paul and has published and presented nationally and internationally on issues related to student development theory, diversity and social justice, cultural capital, sense of belonging, student retention and higher education transformation.  

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MCTC to Participate in Minnesota FastTrac Programs

MCTC is pleased to announce our collaboration with Adult Basic Education and Workforce Service Providers to integrate academic preparation and career training through Minnesota’s FastTrac initiative.

Our current programs include a Pharmacy Technician Program and the Minneapolis Northside Initiative.

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Counseling Workshops February 14, 15 & 16

The Counseling department is offering several upcoming workshops. No need to sign up--just walk in! Find out more about "Gaining Self Awareness," "Overcoming Test Anxiety" and "Building Healthy Relationships."

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Spring Transfer Fair on Feb. 8 & 9

If you are an MCTC student planning to transfer within the next two years then the Transfer Fair is for you!

February 8

Representatives from 4-year colleges and universities will be recruiting MCTC students for their institutions. They will be available between 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 3 p.m. in the T Building Skyway. The Colleges and Universities that have been invited include: Augsburg College, Concordia University – St. Paul, Hamline University, Metropolitan State University, Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD), MSU-Mankato, Saint Cloud State University, The University of Minnesota (Crookston, Duluth, Morris, Rochester and Twin Cities campuses), The University of North Dakota, The University of Wisconsin – Madison, Winona State University, and many others.

February 9

A representative from Columbia University will be on campus from 12 - 1 p.m. in H.2900 to speak with Veterans and other students.

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