Matanuska–Susitna College

Matanuska–Susitna College in Palmer, Alaska, north of Anchorage, is part of the University of Alaska Anchorage system. The college began in 1958 as Palmer Community College, changing its name in 1963 to correspond to the Matanuska-Susitna Borough where it is located. It is commonly called Mat-Su College. Total enrollment is about 1,650.

Talis Colberg was appointed as the fourth Director of the College in 2002. ^[1]

Academics

Associate degree programs

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

Accounting
Associate of Arts
Computer Systems Technology
Human Services
Refrigeration & Heating Technology
Small Business Administration
Telecommunications Electronics & Computer Technology
Information Technology Specialist (via University of Alaska Fairbanks)
Paramedical Technology
Sustainable Energy
General Business

Vocational programs

Many students at Matanuska–Susitna College attend its vocational education classes. It offers professional certification in:

Computer Information & Office Systems
Computer & Networking Technology (CISCO)
Refrigeration & Heating Technology
Information Technology Specialist (via University of Alaska Fairbanks)
Veterinary Assisting
Sustainable Energy

In addition, Matanuska–Susitna College offers numerous community enrichment programs, such as watercolor painting, metalsmithing, knifemaking, and pottery. The Mat-Su Community Choir also has classes and recitals in the College.

Buildings

The Matanuska–Susitna College campus sits on a 950-acre (3.8 km²) area. The college has four main buildings, comprising a 102,676-square-foot (9,539 m²) facility:

Fred and Sara Machetanz Building is called the FSM. It contains most Social Sciences classes, Computer Information Office Systems classes, and the Student Services offices. It is named after Fred and Sara Machetanz, who donated large amounts of land to Mat-Su College; both received meritorious service awards from Mat-Su College in 1987. Fred Machetanz, who also received an honorary degree from Mat-Su in 1973, was a well-known and highly respected Alaskan artist. Numerous paintings of his can be viewed throughout the FSM. A portrait of Fred Machetanz hangs near the Student Services office.

Jalmar Kerttula Building is called the JKB. It is where most English, Computer Network Support, & Biology classes are held. It also houses the Academic Affairs office, Director's Office, Marketing, Student Government office, and Bookstore. A local state representative, Jalmar "Jay" Kerttula served in the Alaska Legislature for more than 30 years.

The Alvin S. Okeson Library or OLB; is the academic library. The library building also houses the Testing and Learning Center. It is named after a founder of the college. The library's collections include more than 45,000 items, including books, maps, videos, and CDs, and 80 periodicals in print format, with access to several thousand more.

Snodgrass Agricultural Science Building is referred to as Snodgrass Hall or Snod for short. Most mathematics and science classes are held there. It also houses the Paramedic Program, and will be housing the University of Alaska Anchorage School of Nursing after the expansion is complete. It is named after State Department of Agriculture Director Roland Snodgrass, who is often called the "Father of Alaskan Agriculture".

Glenn Massay Theater is referred to as the Massay ('mass-ee') theater or simply the theater. The Massay Theater is a 520-seat performing arts theater and the newest addition to the Mat-Su College, having opened February 2015. It is named after past director Glenn Massay, who in addition to serving as campus director for years was a supporter of and amateur performer in local theater. The Glenn Massay Theater was constructed for the purpose of hosting large scale theater productions, musical performances, film festivals, and lectures.

Notable alumni

Republican U.S. Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin took one class at the college in Fall 1985.

References

↑ http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews/articleid/4361609

External links

Matanuska-Susitna College

Colleges and universities in Alaska

Public institutions	Alaska Anchorage Alaska Fairbanks Alaska Southeast

Private institutions	Alaska Bible College Alaska Pacific Saint Herman's Orthodox Theological Seminary Wayland Baptist University

Community/Junior Colleges	Charter Iḷisaġvik Kenai Peninsula Kodiak Matanuska-Susitna Prince William Sound College UAF Community and Technical

The University of Alaska System

Statewide	President: Patrick K. Gamble Media: University of Alaska Press The Limestone Press

Anchorage	Chancellor: Tom Case Academics: College of Education Consortium Library Merrill Field Athletics: Alaska Airlines Center Great Alaska Shootout Buckner Fieldhouse Sullivan Arena Seawolves men's ice hockey Sullivan Arena Media: Alaska Quarterly Review KRUA Northern Light Outlying area services: Kenai Peninsula College Kachemak Bay Campus Kodiak College Mat–Su College Research: NBMDC

Fairbanks	Chancellor: Brian D. Rogers Academics: CTC Native Art Center Rasmuson Library Alaska Film Archives SFOS Athletics: Alaska Nanooks men's ice hockey Carlson Center Media: AlaskaOne/KUAC KSUA Permafrost Sun Star Outlying area services: Bristol Bay Campus Center for Distance Education Research: AFES Botanical garden Alaska Native Language Archive/Center ARSC CIFAR/IARC Geophysical Institute Alaska Volcano Observatory Poker Flat Research Range SuperDARN Institute of Arctic Biology Museum of the North Smith Lake

Southeast	Chancellor: John Pugh Facilities: Egan Library Ketchikan Campus Sitka Campus

Community colleges	Prince William Sound College

Coordinates: 61°34′46″N 149°14′26″W / 61.57944°N 149.24056°W / 61.57944; -149.24056

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