Matanuska-Susitna College

Matanuska-Susitna College

Matanuska-Susitna College is located in Palmer, Alaska, north of Anchorage. It is part of the University of Alaska Anchorage. The college began classes in 1958 as Palmer Community College. The name was changed in 1963 to correspond to Matanuska-Susitna Borough (where it is located). Total college enrollment is about 1,650.

Academics

Associates

Matanuska-Susitna College offers two-year associate programs. Students can take courses that lead to an Associates of Arts or an Associates of Applied Science in the following areas:

*Accounting
*Architectural & Engineering Technology
*Computer Information & Office Systems
*Computer Systems Technology
*Fire Service Administration
*Human Services
*Refrigeration & Heating Technology
*Small Business Administration
*Telecommunications
*Electronics & Computer Technology
*Information Technology Specialist (via University of Alaska Fairbanks)

Vocational programs

Many students of Matanuska-Susitna College attend for its vocational education classes. It offers professional certification in:

*Architectural Drafting
*Civil Drafting
*Mechanical & Electrical Drafting
*Structural Drafting
*Computer Information & Office Systems (CISCO)
*Computer & Networking Technology
*Refrigeration & Heating Technology
*Information Technology Specialist (via University of Alaska Fairbanks)

In addition, the Mat-Su College has numerous community enrichment programs such as watercolor painting, knifemaking, weaving and pottery that it offers for the citizens of the Mat-Su Valley. The Mat-Su Community Choir also has classes and recitals in the College.

Buildings

Matanuska-Susitna College campus is a convert|102676|sqft|m2|0|sing=on facility that sits on a convert|950|acre|km2|1|sing=on area. The college is composed of four main buildings:

*Fred and Sarah Machetanz Building; called the FSM, it contains most Social Sciences classes and the Student Government and Student Services offices. It is named after Fred and Sarah Machetanz, who donated large amounts of land to Mat-Su. They both received meritorious service awards from Mat-Su in 1987. Fred Machetanz, who also received an honorary degree from Mat-Su in 1973, is a famous Alaskan artist that has numerous paintings which can be viewed throughout the FSM. A portrait of Fred Machetanz hangs near the Student Services office.

*Jalmar Kerttula Building; called the JKB, it is where most of the English, Computer Office Systems Biology classes are held. A state representative, Jalmar Kerttula was in the Alaska Legislature for more than 30 years.

*Alvin S. Okeson Building; contains the library. Alvin Okeson was the founder of Mat-Su College, obtaining an honorary degree in 1989.

*Snodgrass Agricultural Science Building; referred to as Snodgrass Hall, almost all mathematics and science classes are held here. It is named after State Department of Agriculture Director Roland Snodgrass , who is often called the "Father of Alaskan Agriculture".

Famous Alumni

Republican U.S. Vice-Presidential Nominee Sarah Palin attended the school in fall 1985, eventually graduating from the University of Idaho.

See also

* Alaskan Coalition of Student Leaders

External links

* [http://www.matsu.alaska.edu/ Matanuska-Susitna College]
* [http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080904/ap_on_el_pr/cvn_palin_education;_ylt=AhqqQyLj0Tr5fVzxmysWl8P5R9AF]


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