Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a rural area.

Overview

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, also referred to as WITC, is located in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, United States. The college was established in the year 1912 and was originally known as the Industrial, Commercial, Continuing Evening School. WITC has additional campuses in New Richmond, Ashland, Superior, and Rice Lake. It offers degrees and certificate programs, as well as technical diplomas, in the fields of accounting, finance, welding, marketing, and technical studies, among others. The college also offers several online courses for the benefit of outstation students.

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College sponsors various student clubs and organizations. These include the Student Senate, Marketing Club, Early Childhood Association, Cosmetology Club, and Nursing Club.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine.
• High faculty salary.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Large number of students.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 71% of students received financial aid of some sort.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 3,812 in 2009-2010 (2,502 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 50% of the student body. About 18% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (34 awarded)

• Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
• Dairy Husbandry and Production
• Farm/Farm and Ranch Management

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (47 awarded)

• Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
• Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (113 awarded)

• Accounting
• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Business Administration and Management
• Finance
• Marketing/Marketing Management
• Operations Management and Supervision
• Retailing and Retail Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (26 awarded)

• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
• Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (25 awarded)

• Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
• Carpentry/Carpenter
• Mason/Masonry
• Plumbing Technology/Plumber

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (25 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (34 awarded)

• Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
• Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
• Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
• Manufacturing Technology/Technician
• Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (2 awarded)

• Foodservice Systems Administration/Management

LIBERAL ARTS (0 awarded)

• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (105 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
• Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
• Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
• Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (31 awarded)

• Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (33 awarded)

• Medical/Clinical Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (1,088 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (19 awarded)

• Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (46 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

PRODUCTION TRADES (88 awarded)

• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (53 awarded)

• Corrections
• Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (40 awarded)

• Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage