Թ Technical College President Elected to National Board
Dr. Paul Carlsen joins American Association of Community Colleges board of directors.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
4/08/2024
CLEVELAND, WI —
Թ Technical College President Dr. Paul Carlsen has been elected to the American Association of Community Colleges board of directors. The AACC is a national advocacy organization representing more than 1,000 two-year community colleges across the country that serve nearly 12 million students. Board members are elected by CEO members of the association.
“That Dr. Carlsen was elected by his peers across the country to serve on the AACC Board is not just a testament to his leadership, but also to the caliber of our college and the impact we have on our students and our communities. Paul’s dedication to our mission will undoubtedly enrich the discussions and decisions made at the national level, driving positive change for technical and community colleges,” says Թ Board Chair John Wyatt.
Carlsen, who was 33 when selected in 2017 as Թ’s fourth president, says he wanted to serve on the board to represent his generation. “As one of the first millennials to become a community college president, it is time for me and others from my generation to step up and maintain the momentum of AACC’s mission to build a nation of learners.”
Carlsen’s campaign focused on Թ’s accomplishments related to increased enrollments at Թ, revenue generation through grants and donations, becoming a leader in initiatives such as implementing competency-based education and securing authorization for Թ to offer associate of arts and associate of science degrees, and prioritizing human development.
Carlsen begins his three-year term July 1.
About Թ Technical College
Թ Technical College is a comprehensive community and technical college educating more than 9,000 students annually. Students enroll at Թ to master real-world, employable career skills and start their pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. Թ faculty and staff are focused on providing each student an individualized learning experience.
Թ Technical College is a nationally recognized two-year college. The college was ranked #2 in the nation by Washington Monthly, #17 in the nation by Forbes, #20 in the nation by WalletHub.com, a top-150 two-year college by the Aspen Institute, a 2024 Bellwether Award winner, and named the 2021 Large Business/Industry of the Year by the Chamber of Manitowoc County.
Approximately 800 students graduate from Թ each year, and associate degree graduates report earning a median salary of $59,899 within six months of graduating. In addition to the Cleveland campus, Թ educates students at learning campuses in downtown Manitowoc and downtown Sheboygan. Classes are also offered at additional sites throughout the district. Visit Թ at lakeshore.edu.
