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Minnesota West Community And Technical College

School Overview:

School Notes:

• Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a comprehensive community and technical college with five southwestern Minnesota campuses: Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, Pipestone, and Worthington. Minnesota West provides students with the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree, Diploma, or Certificate.
• Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a consolidated community/technical college formed on January 1, 1997 when Southwestern Technical College and Worthington Community College merged. The four technical campuses, Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, and Pipestone began as local area vocational schools in the 1960s. They officially merged to become Southwestern Technical College in 1985.
• The Granite Falls Campus of Minnesota West prides itself on a quality education with accessibility for many different types of students. Our campus meets the needs of the workforce and community by providing many online, technical, and liberal art courses. Whether a student wants to complete a few courses and transfer or earn a degree, the Granite Falls campus has variety of educational options. Minnesota West is a leader in the state and the upper Midwest in Renewable Energy and Computerized Manufacturing.
• Our safe, attractive and friendly city, set in the beautiful Minnesota River Valley, prides itself on a small town atmosphere, friendly residents, and scenic views. While in Granite Falls you will have the opportunity to experience fine shopping and excellent customer service in either our quaint downtown, located on the West bank of the Minnesota River or along Highway 212. Be sure to stop at the Kilowatt Community Center and Prairie's Edge Casino and Resort.
• Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, which consists of 34 state universities, community and technical colleges. The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
• Profile last updated: 10/01/2009.

In the News:

• PHOTO GALLERY: Tricks'n Treats at the Minnesota West Community and Technical College (Advocate Tribune)
  posted on October 29, 2009 at 08:22:15 pm
  L-to-R: Kiley, Brooke and Kendal Meyer were as cute as they come. On Wednesday evening the Minnesota West Community and Technical College held Halloween festivities under the moniker Tricks'n Treats.
• Is it in their future? (Marshall Independent)
  posted on October 21, 2009 at 04:03:22 am
  MARSHALL - High schoolers had a chance to get information about different careers Tuesday at the Southwest Minnesota Career Expo at Southwest Minnesota State University.
• Enrollment up at SMSU, MinnWest (Marshall Independent)
  posted on October 10, 2009 at 04:03:13 am
  Enrollment numbers at Southwest Minnesota State University and Minnesota West Community and Technical College are up and the bad economy might be responsible. Minnesota West's enrollment is up 11 percent, said Gary Gillin, dean of communication and enrollment and the Pipestone campus manager.
• More turning to area colleges (The Fairmont Sentinel)
  posted on September 18, 2009 at 04:07:49 am
  FAIRMONT - When the economy is down, enrollment at post-secondary institutions traditionally goes up. "Other people's pain is often our gain," said Gary Gillin, dean of communication and enrollment at Minnesota West Community and Technical College. "We wish it didn't have to be that way ... but we're glad to be a partner with these local communities.
• Enrollment up 40 percent at Minnesota West (Advocate Tribune)
  posted on August 30, 2009 at 11:05:43 pm
  The economy may be down, but enrollment is up at Minnesota West Community and Technical College. And it is no coincidence. When classes began this past Monday, Minnesota West faculty welcomed a 40 percent up-swing in its student population at the Granite Falls campus for the 2009 - 2010 school year.

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