Dear Student,

Welcome to Manhattan Area Technical College (MATC). We are pleased that you have considered our college to help you prepare for the future. Manhattan Area Technical College has a distinguished record of providing career and continuing education opportunities for the citizens of Kansas and beyond. MATC is a student-centered institution dedicated to academic endeavors that meet the high standards demanded by employers within our service area.

You will find our faculty, staff, and administration ready to help you through your collegiate experience in any way that we can. I am sure that you will find that the small class sizes and personalized instruction will make this journey meaningful and enjoyable. This, coupled with an emphasis on building competencies through hands-on experience, will better prepare you to "hit the ground running" when you gain employment following graduation. Our high placement rates are a direct result of the quality of instruction coupled with the relationship that we enjoy with our many business and industry partners.

You will find that the sense of family at MATC moves beyond the classroom and into the community. Our students are regularly involved in activities, both on and off campus, which benefit Manhattan and the surrounding areas. Students are encouraged to take advantage of leadership opportunities in order to better prepare themselves for similar roles that await them in the future.

Please take the time to browse through our catalog in order to prepare yourself for the transition into college. We stand ready to answer your questions regarding careers, financial aid, academic success, and job placement. Come by and visit and you will find that Manhattan Area Technical College is a wonderful institution of higher learning providing technical careers for our citizens.

Once again, thank you for considering us as your college. On behalf of the faculty, staff, administration, and Board of Directors welcome to "The TECHNICAL COLLEGE."
 
Rob Edleston, Ed.D
President