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:

Vocational programs

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

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:

Notable alumni

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

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

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