Office of the President

Dr. Jack E. Daniels, III

President Jack E Daniels III

Madison College is organized under the leadership of the District Board of Trustees and President Jack E. Daniels, III, who carries on a long and proud tradition of providing educational opportunities to a wide variety of students with varying educational needs. 

For more than 100 years, Madison College has helped build tomorrow's leaders today, and a strategic plan implemented by Dr. Daniels ensures MATC's strong and promising future. 

That plan seeks to accomplish the following: 

  • Focus on successful outcomes for students 
  • Ensure the college's sustainability
  • Support faculty and staff 
  • Address student preparedness
  • Align the needs of the college and community
  • Improve recruitment and strategic outreach

See below for a welcome message to students from Dr. Daniels. 

  • The Value of Ambition

    It has been said that there are three kinds of people in this world: Those who let it happen, those who make it happen, and those who wondered what happened. Which one do you want to be? If you count yourself among those who make it happen, you’ll feel right at home at Madison College!

    Whether you choose a technical training program, wish to build a foundation for a bachelor’s degree and beyond, introduce yourself to a new career or improve your skills in your current job, it is your ambition that will take you where you want to go. And with more than 150 programs that prepare our students with the knowledge, critical thinking skills and hands-on training Wisconsin’s employers are seeking, Madison College can get you there, faster!

    Our classes are taught by first-rate instructors who hold prestigious degrees and have distinguished careers in their field. Our faculty and student services staff will motivate you, support you and embolden you for a lifetime of success in your career and as a contributing member of our global society.

    Ambition and perseverance unlock numerous doors for those who understand the value of higher learning. Are you ready to make it happen? At Madison College, we are ready to help you!

    I look forward to seeing you on campus soon.

    Jack E. Daniels, III
    President

  • Biography

    Dr. Jack E. Daniels, III, has more than 30 years of higher education experience, ranging from community and technical colleges to graduate institutions. His expertise includes strategic and master planning, economic development and community engagement. He also provides leadership in visioning and guiding initiatives focused on student success.

    In addition to serving 17 years as a community or technical college president, Dr. Daniels has held several positions of distinction, including psychology professor; associate dean of math, science and physical education; dean of instruction; and vice president of academic affairs. As president of Madison College, he has led the college in creating and implementing a shared governance environment, reshaped how the college responds to the unique needs of the communities it serves, and guided the transformation of an institutional culture that respects open dialogue and shared decision making. Dr. Daniels continues to advance a college leadership model that is inclusive, respectful of diversity in all forms and empowers individuals to lead within their scope of influence.

    Prior to his current role as president of Madison College, Dr. Daniels served as president of Los Angeles Southwest College, Lincoln Land Community College and Houston Community College-Central College. In addition to his work locally with economic and community development and educational initiatives, Dr. Daniels is actively engaged in leadership positions in national and statewide organizations and is a popular presenter and adviser on student success and leadership. Dr. Daniels’ credentials include a bachelor’s degree from Huntington (Ind.) College and a Ph.D. from the Wright Institute Graduate School of Psychology in Berkeley, Calif.