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Wednesday | January 14, 2026

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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Friday | November 21, 2025

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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Sunday | October 26, 2025

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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Thursday | June 26, 2025

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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Wednesday | December 11, 2024

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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Wednesday | October 16, 2024

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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Wednesday | July 31, 2024

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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Friday | May 17, 2024

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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Thursday | April 18, 2024

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