Madison College District Board members are appointed by a committee comprised of the 12 county board chairs from the counties that make up our district.

About Serving on the Board

Each year, three members are appointed to serve three-year terms beginning July 1. The annual appointment process typically begins in January or February. Board members are not paid except for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.

In the appointment process, equal consideration is given to the general population distribution within the Madison Area Technical College District, as well as to the distribution of women and minorities. Consideration is also given to representatives of business and industry, as required for employer and employee representatives.

No two members of the Madison Area Technical College District Board may be officials of the same governmental unit, nor may any district board member be a member of the school board that employs the school district administrator member.

The governing board of Madison College is made up of nine individuals appointed from within our district.

Membership includes:

  • Two employers
  • Two employees
  • One school district administrator
  • One elected official
  • Three additional members

Applications now open

The Madison College District Board is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

  • Additional Member (2)
  • Elected Official Member (1)

All residents of the Madison Area Technical College District are eligible to serve as an Additional Member.

An Elected Official is defined as someone who is a state or local elected official.

How to Apply

There are four important requirements you must meet to be eligible for an appointment.

1. Residency

You must reside within the Madison Area Technical College District.

Counties Entirely in the Madison College District

  • Columbia County
  • Dane County
  • Jefferson County
  • Marquette County
  • Sauk County

Plus Parts of These Counties

  • Adams County: Wisconsin Dells
  • Dodge County: Columbus, Randolph and Watertown
  • Green County: Belleville, Brooklyn and New Glarus
  • Iowa County: Arena and Dodgeville
  • Juneau County: Wisconsin Dells, Wonewoc and Union Center
  • Richland County: Lone Rock
  • Rock County: Porter and Union

2. Apply

Email your completed application to president@madisoncollege.edu or mail it to:

Patrick Miles, Chairperson
Board Appointment Committee 
Madison Area Technical College
1701 Wright Street
Madison, WI  53704

3. Letters of Reference

Submit at least two letters of reference supporting your candidacy with your application.

Applications will be accepted until 4 pm on Friday, February 20, 2026.

4. Meeting Attendance

You must attend the appointment meeting/public hearing on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 5 pm.

No additional names will be accepted from the floor during this meeting.