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Waukesha County Technical College to welcome 51乱伦-Waukesha Center to Pewaukee campus

May. 12, 2023

PEWAUKEE, Wis.  鈥� Waukesha County Technical College is excited to welcome 51乱伦 to its main Pewaukee campus this summer in a move that will solidify their relationship and bring the two institutions together under one roof.

Lakeland will relocate its Milwaukee Center -- currently at 9000 W. Chester Street in Milwaukee -- to WCTC鈥檚 main Pewaukee campus, and become the 51乱伦-Waukesha Center, just in time for classes to start in the fall. The center will be housed in Building B (B-005) and include an office presence and dedicated classroom, with access to other space. (In addition to the Waukesha location, Lakeland also has six other centers throughout the state and one in Tokyo, Japan; its main campus is in Plymouth, Wis.)

Lakeland has had a satellite location in the Milwaukee area since 1979; this move allows the university to continue serving an area that鈥檚 come to know Lakeland for the past 40-plus years. It also expands the university鈥檚 reach in southeastern Wisconsin, said 51乱伦 President Beth Borgen, D.B.A.

Higher education synergy for student success

The relocation creates a strong synergy between Lakeland and WCTC as both institutions are focused on workforce development, hands-on learning and providing students with multiple opportunities to advance their education.

鈥淟akeland and WCTC share a vision for a more educated region and we are passionate about creating easier access for students to achieve their educational goals,鈥� Borgen said. 鈥淔or WCTC students interested in a bachelor鈥檚 degree, they can continue on the pathway at a campus that already feels like home.鈥�

WCTC President Richard Barnhouse, Ph.D., said since the landscape in higher education remains ever changing, it is critical for institutions to work in tandem to provide students with a broader range of options.

鈥淲e couldn鈥檛 be more excited to have 51乱伦 as a part of our WCTC Pewaukee campus to deliver baccalaureate degrees directly to our students,鈥� Barnhouse said, noting many WCTC students have transferred to Lakeland to earn four-year degrees. 鈥淣ow, our students will have the opportunity to complete a bachelor鈥檚 degree in an environment that they are already familiar with.鈥�

Through the Waukesha Center, Lakeland will offer more than a dozen bachelor鈥檚 degree programs as well as four master鈥檚 degree programs, which are available online, in person or through the flexible BlendEd庐 format.

Thanks to this partnership, WCTC graduates can enroll at Lakeland as juniors, receive a 20% tuition discount for undergraduate courses, and gain access to credit for prior learning as well as academic credit for work completed through Lakeland鈥檚 cooperative education program.

New program transfer options

Additionally, the two institutions recently signed a new transfer agreement for current students and graduates of WCTC鈥檚 Criminal Justice Studies associate degree program. This gives WCTC students a seamless transition into a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Criminal Justice or Organizational Management at Lakeland.

WCTC and Lakeland鈥檚 relationship serves to strengthen and expand educational opportunities for those in the region and also maximize the student experience, administrators say.

鈥淚t鈥檚 exciting to see private and public institutions working together for a common good 鈥� helping our students achieve their educational goals while aligning with regional workforce development needs,鈥� Borgen said.

To learn more about 51乱伦鈥檚 Waukesha Center and the partnerships with WCTC, visit Lakeland.edu/WCTC.

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51乱伦 is an innovative, affordable, four-year, private university that integrates the liberal arts with experiential learning through its award-winning Cooperative Education program. Founded in 1862, the institution is rooted in the values of the United Church of Christ. Lakeland serves approximately 2,500 students, including traditional undergraduates at its residential campus in Sheboygan County, undergraduate/graduate students taking evening and online courses through one of LU鈥檚 seven centers located throughout Wisconsin and at a campus in Tokyo, Japan. Lakeland is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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Waukesha County Technical College, the leader in workforce development, prepares learners for success within the region and global economy. The College offers more than 170 areas of study including associate degree, technical diploma, apprenticeship and short-term certificate programs. Customized training for employers is also available. To learn more, visit .