A message from Madison College President Jack E. Daniels III
At Madison College, we are visioning the next chapter of our great story.
We continue to serve our community’s students and residents, and we continue to evolve how we support the businesses and communities in our region and how we align with what they need to grow.
Like many of you, we remain attentive and nimble in our commitment to collaborative solutions that advance key priorities for our region and the state of Wisconsin. Underlying all that we do is our mission: providing our diverse communities open access to quality higher education that fosters student lifelong learning and success.
I find constant inspiration in the work and achievements of our faculty, staff, and students. They think big, act boldly, and drive change forward. Their stories, highlighted below, are extraordinary examples of innovation, dedication, and resilience.
As we progress into this year, Madison College sits at the intersection of education and workforce development, and we recognize the pivotal role we play in providing access and opportunity for our region.
It is an exciting time for Madison College, and I thank you for your connection to and support for the work we do. You play an integral role in many lives, including those highlighted here.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jack E. Daniels, III
President, Madison College
![Dr. Jack Daniels photo](/files/styles/original_webp/public/media-image/2023-01/dr-jack-daniels-photo-600x840.jpg.webp?itok=AcfJck2m)
Our Students and Faculty
![26,546 unduplicated student headcount](/files/styles/original_webp/public/media-image/2024-02/2023-report-students-headcount-26k.png.webp?itok=AnM6kyHe)
![18,737 students taking degree credit classes](/files/styles/original_webp/public/media-image/2024-02/2023-report-students-credit-classes.png.webp?itok=DTugN9vh)
![42% of Madison College students identify as parents or caregivers](/files/styles/original_webp/public/media-image/2024-02/2023-report-students-parents-42.png.webp?itok=uuhDZlGv)
![1 in 3 students at Madison College is a student of color](/files/styles/original_webp/public/media-image/2024-02/2023-report-students-of-color-1in3.png.webp?itok=r72Y4_y4)
![emerging hispanic speaking institution (hsi) with 17% hispanic enrollment | arrow up 17% graphic](/files/styles/original_webp/public/media-image/2024-03/2023-report-students-hsi-400x379.png.webp?itok=VDQ8gfF4)
![97% student satisfaction](/files/styles/original_webp/public/media-image/2024-02/2023-report-students-satisfaction-97.png.webp?itok=WYW4CilL)
![3,616 degrees or diplomas awarded during 2023 academic year](/files/styles/original_webp/public/media-image/2024-02/2023-report-students-degrees-awarded-750x261.png.webp?itok=ZjBrePRn)
![999 military connected students at Madison College](/files/styles/original_webp/public/media-image/2024-02/2023-report-students-military-360x262.png.webp?itok=1OcoT9dZ)
Our Alumni
![74% of graduates stay in our region after graduation](/files/styles/original_webp/public/media-image/2024-02/2023-report-alumni-stay-region.png.webp?itok=TjIAdfHb)
![92% of graduates are employed within six months of graduation](/files/styles/original_webp/public/media-image/2024-02/2023-report-alumni-employed.png.webp?itok=rX6M2iYp)
![27% of students obtained employment prior to graduation](/files/styles/original_webp/public/media-image/2024-02/2023-report-alumni-prior-grad-employed.png.webp?itok=I7uDP4ez)
![$24.33 average hourly wage](/files/styles/original_webp/public/media-image/2024-02/2023-report-alumni-hourly-wage.png.webp?itok=pVfYhlfO)
![691 unique employers hiring our graduates](/files/styles/original_webp/public/media-image/2024-02/2023-report-alumni-unique-employers-830x262.png.webp?itok=QjaWrlU0)
Our Workforce and Community Impact
![96 different law enforcement organizations sent personnel to Madison College for specialized training](/files/styles/original_webp/public/media-image/2024-02/2023-report-community-enforcement-training-400.png.webp?itok=V7FUO_53)
![107 fire departments had members receive fire certifications from Madison College](/files/styles/original_webp/public/media-image/2024-02/2023-report-community-fire-cert.png.webp?itok=-UffXqny)
![13 different agencies sent to students to Madison College for EMT certification](/files/styles/original_webp/public/media-image/2024-02/2023-report-community-emt.png.webp?itok=UxUI1ao2)
![364 community members received a GED from Madison College](/files/styles/original_webp/public/media-image/2024-02/2023-report-community-ged_0.png.webp?itok=3PHi2F3H)
![827 total community events held on Madison College campuses, 435 held at Goodman South campus, 224 held at regional campuses](/files/styles/original_webp/public/media-image/2024-02/2023-report-community-events.png.webp?itok=dIh3H9dB)
![22 total apprenticeships active at Madison College](/files/styles/original_webp/public/media-image/2024-02/2023-report-community-apprenticeships-1260.png.webp?itok=p2EdUT-W)
Pathways to Success
![1,442 unique offered courses in 2023 academic year](/files/styles/original_webp/public/media-image/2024-02/2023-report-success-courses-offered.png.webp?itok=spMFnRmk)
![4,058 number of students who transferred to a 4-year school, 793 number of different 4-year schools our students transferred to](/files/styles/original_webp/public/media-image/2024-02/2023-report-success-transfer.png.webp?itok=UtcFw2IZ)
![4,843 high school students enrolled at Madison College](/files/styles/original_webp/public/media-image/2024-02/2023-report-success-early-college-students.png.webp?itok=39qXimat)
![68 high schools in our region participating in Madison College's early college programming](/files/styles/original_webp/public/media-image/2024-02/2023-report-success-early-college-schools.png.webp?itok=0JZShWHa)
2023 Awards and Achievements
View more stories highlighting Madison College's awards and achievements from the past year.
Madison College named a Military Friendly® community college (ranked first among large schools)
Madison College students receive the prestigious Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
Madison College awarded U.S. Department of State’s IDEAS Grant
Wisconsin designated as Biohealth Tech Hub, Madison College a consortium member
Madison College President Dr. Jack Daniels receives Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award
Faculty Excellence
Madison College faculty receive Faculty of Excellence awards from the League of Innovation. They are:
- Marco Torrez-Miranda, Faculty Director of the Institute for Equity and Institutional Change
- Loise Kirore, Nursing
- Jill Huizenga; Entrepreneurship
- Dr. Adina Ness; resident dentist in Dental Hygiene and Dental Assistant
- Lindsay Amiel, Economics
Unlocking Pathways Summit
Madison College was one of four selected sites for the Unlocking Pathways Summits held throughout the country. These events were organized by Jobs for the Future as part of the White House’s Raise the Bar: Unlocking Career Success.