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Student Spotlight: Jeff Westby
Career Program: Criminal JusticeOriginally From: North Fond du LacCurrent Residence: North Fond du LacYear Started at FVTC: Spring 2025 Why did you choose this career program? I was unhappy in my previous career and decided to make a change. Coming from a family of public servants, mostly firefighters, I felt the need to serve and after discussions with my family policing
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Empowering Tribal Nations: NCJTC’s Impact at a Glance
The National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC) of Fox Valley Technical College proudly supports Tribal Nations by building on their inherent strengths through training, technical assistance and strategic planning. NCJTC has long-standing partnerships with some of the nation’s leading providers in areas of Tribal justice, law enforcement, child safety and victim services. Programs include: Recent
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New Transfer Agreements Open Doors for FVTC Students at UW–Green Bay
Several new transfer agreements with UW-Green Bay are making it easier and more affordable for FVTC students to earn a bachelor’s degree. Announced during National Transfer Student Week, the pathways are designed to help students in several Public Safety and Business programs move seamlessly into four-year degrees at UW-Green Bay. Criminal Justice: A Fast Track
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Education Beyond the Classroom
What happens when you take the classroom halfway across the world? For a group of Fox Valley Technical College students, the answer is new insights, unforgettable memories and a deeper understanding of their fields. This May and June, FVTC had a total of four study abroad programs that gave students the chance to travel, learn
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Faculty Spotlight: Q&A with Aaron Zemlock
When Aaron Zemlock was an officer with the Menasha Police Department, he had the chance to work as a school resource officer. It was there that he discovered his love of teaching and enthusiasm for helping kids.
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A Half Century of Excellence: FVTC Recruit Academy
There is an abundance of rich history tucked inside the walls of Fox Valley Technical College. And if the walls could talk, one of the stories they would tell is the launch of law enforcement training at FVTC; a story that began 54 years ago. Early years of training Called Fox Valley Technical Institute at
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Student Spotlight: Cassandra Stevenson
Career Program: Criminal Justice Originally From: AppletonCurrent Residence: AppletonYear Started at FVTC: Fall 2022 Why did you choose this career program? I’ve always wanted help people and challenge myself. I also have a lot of family members and friends in law enforcement and the military. What are you learning about your career field that you find interesting or rewarding? I’m learning how
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Celebrating our Graduates: Cole Burdick
Career Program: Criminal JusticeOriginally From: RiponCurrent Residence: AppletonAge: 20Years of Attendance at FVTC: Fall 2022 Cole Burdick will provide the student address at the FVTC Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 19. Cole is graduating with an associate degree in Criminal Justice. He will enter the FVTC Law Enforcement Training Academy next month. Why did you choose to study
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FVTC Outstanding Alum Pays it Forward
Retired police officer James Schuessler is a Law Enforcement Recruit Academy instructor James (Jim) Schuessler, an adjunct instructor in the Criminal Justice program has been selected as the recipient of the Fox Valley Technical College 2024 Outstanding Alumni Award. Jim earned an associate degree in Police Science in 1985 and is a graduate of the
