Overview:

• Significant Milestones:

  • Founded in 1967 as Fox Valley Technical Institute
  • Became Fox Valley Technical College in 1971
  • Established the Appleton campus in 1972
  • Opened the Oshkosh campus in 1993
  • Launched the Public Safety Training Center in 2006

• Notable Achievements:

  • Recognized as a top community college in the nation by the Aspen Institute
  • Awarded the Bellwether Award for Innovation in Community Colleges
  • Ranked among the top 10% of community colleges in the U.S. by College Factual

Student Life:

• Extracurricular Activities:

  • Student clubs and organizations (over 50)
  • Intramural sports
  • Student government
  • Cultural events

• Clubs:

  • Academic clubs (e.g., Business Club, Engineering Club)
  • Special interest clubs (e.g., Anime Club, Photography Club)
  • Service clubs (e.g., Red Cross Club, Habitat for Humanity Club)

• Sports Teams:

  • Men's and women's basketball, volleyball, and soccer
  • Men's baseball and golf
  • Women's softball

• Student Support Services:

  • Academic advising
  • Career counseling
  • Disability services
  • Financial aid
  • Health and wellness services

• Campus Facilities:

  • Libraries
  • Computer labs
  • Student union
  • Fitness center
  • Dining services

Academics:

• Academic Resources:

  • Over 100 associate degree and technical diploma programs
  • Bachelor's degree programs in Business Administration and Information Technology
  • Continuing education and workforce development programs

• Faculty:

  • Experienced and industry-certified instructors
  • Small class sizes
  • Personalized instruction

• Teaching Methodologies:

  • Hands-on learning
  • Project-based learning
  • Simulation-based learning

• Academic Support Services:

  • Tutoring
  • Writing center
  • Math lab
  • Learning communities

• Unique Academic Programs or Initiatives:

  • Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center
  • Center for Energy and Sustainability
  • Cybersecurity Center of Excellence

Top Reasons to Study Here:

Reputation:

Recognized as a top community college in the nation

Rankings:

Ranked among the top 10% of community colleges in the U.S.

Specialized Facilities:

Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center, Center for Energy and Sustainability, Cybersecurity Center of Excellence

Industry Connections:

Partnerships with local businesses and industries

• Notable Alumni:

  • Mark Zuckerberg (CEO of Meta)
  • Steve Ballmer (former CEO of Microsoft)
  • Jeff Bezos (founder of Amazon)

Services:

• Counseling:

  • Academic counseling
  • Career counseling
  • Personal counseling

• Health:

  • Health clinic
  • Wellness programs

• Housing:

  • On-campus housing (limited availability)
  • Off-campus housing assistance

• Library Resources:

  • Two libraries (Appleton and Oshkosh)
  • Access to online databases and resources

• Technology Support:

  • Computer labs
  • Wireless internet access
  • Technical support

• Career Development:

  • Career counseling
  • Job placement assistance
  • Internships and apprenticeships