How has two-year technical education been enhanced?
In the restructuring mandated by the State Board of Regents in 1994, Missoula Vocational-Technical Center became The University of Montana College of Technology. The change enhanced the public’s perception of the educational experiences provided by the college and led to increased enrollments and program diversification. New occupational programs have been developed that meet the needs of business and industry. UM offers two-year technical education through the College of Technology, and two-year graduates can now continue their education without “starting over” because of the Bachelor of Applied Science degree initiated on the Missoula campus. This new degree has made two-year technical education even more attractive while opening new opportunities to interested students. The Helena Vocational-Technical Center became the Helena College of Technology of The University of Montana and a Higher Education Center in the same 1994 restructuring by the regents. The college and center collabor
