Nine of Wisconsin's technical colleges are among the finalists for the 2023 $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, awarded every two years. While the make-up of Wisconsin tech colleges recognized varies each time, the colleges are a consistent presence in the biennial list of 150 top two-year colleges.
The nation’s signature recognition for America’s community colleges, the Aspen Prize honors colleges with outstanding achievement in five critical areas:
- Teaching and Learning
- Certificate, Degree Completion
- Transfer and Bachelor’s Degree Attainment
- Workforce Success
- Equity for Students of Color, Students from Low-Income Backgrounds
By focusing on student success and lifting up models that work, the Aspen Prize aims to celebrate excellence, advance a focus on equitable student success, and stimulate replication of effective culture and practice.
Finalists are invited to take part in a rigorous selection process in 2022.