Midland College

This article is about the college in Texas. For the former Midland College in Nebraska, see Midland University.
Midland College (MC)
Type Community College
Established 1972
President Dr. Steve Thomas
Vice-president Dr. Richard Jolly
Students 7,425
Location Midland, Texas, USA
Campus 224 acres (0.91 km2)
Colors Green and Yellow          
Athletics NJCAA Men's Division I
Nickname Chaps
Mascot Chaparral
Website www.midland.edu

Midland College (MC) was established as an independent junior college in 1972 and held its first classes on campus in 1975. Since that time, the campus has expanded to a 704,752-square-foot (65,473.6 m2) main campus on 224 acres (0.91 km2) in Midland, Texas, United States - a county seat of over 100,000 people in the Permian Basin region of west Texas and southeast New Mexico. The school also has numerous 'off-campus' locations in other parts of Midland, and in Fort Stockton, Texas, the Pecos County seat.

History

Midland College began in September 1969 as the Midland campus of the Permian Junior College system. It was re-created in 1972 with the formation of the Midland College District.[1]

Mission and accreditation

Midland College is a comprehensive community college that is dedicated to excellence, has a commitment to learning, and promotes a lifelong quest for knowledge. The institution supports individual and economic development in its service area and beyond by offering certificates, associate and baccalaureate degrees, workforce and continuing education opportunities, and comprehensive student support services. Midland College also provides a variety of community services, cultural and educational enrichment opportunities to the West Texas region.[2]

As defined by the Texas Legislature, the official service area of Midland College is the following:[3]

Midland College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award certificates and associate and baccalaureate degrees.

Midland College meets all guidelines and standards as set forth by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.[4]

Campus

Main campus

Following the formation of the Midland College District in 1972, bonds in the amount of $5,100,000 were issued for the construction of a 115-acre (0.47 km2) campus. Ground breaking at the new campus was held October 23, 1973.[5] [6]

Opened in the Spring of 1975:

Opened in the Fall of 1975:

Opened in 1978:

Opened in the following years:

There are also four residence halls on the Midland College Main campus (see below).

Off-campus facilities

Academics

The school offers 100+ degree and certificate programs, as well as a variety of Continuing Education programs. They also offer a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management and provide on-campus access to upper-level degrees offered by their seven University Center partners.[4]

Baccalaureate program

Midland College offers a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management, to broaden career opportunities for students and better their chances for promotion to supervisory positions. The program is designed to provide a career-ladder for students who have already completed an associate degree and who wish to continue their education at the bachelor's level.[12]

University Center

The Midland College University Center offers students multiple options for either beginning or completing their education. Programs and courses are now offered by seven area and online universities: Texas Tech University, Lubbock Christian University, The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, Sul Ross State University, Angelo State University, Howard Payne University and Western Governors University. A total of 4 master's degrees and 11 bachelor's degrees, plus Midland College's Bachelor of Applied Technology in Organizational Management and two teacher certification programs, are now offered on the Midland College campus.[13]

Early College High School

Early College High School (ECHS) at Midland College is located on the main campus, in the Allison Fine Arts Building. The school welcomed its first freshman class on August 24, 2009. The goal for ECHS is that, by the time "the students receive their high school diploma, they will also have an associate’s degree from Midland College."[14]

Special Designations

• In 2010, Midland College became the first institution in West Texas and the fourth community college in the nation to be designated an All-Steinway School.[15]

• In 2013, Midland College became the first community college in the world to be designated a Conn-Selmer School.[16]

Student life

Clubs, intramural sports, cheerleading, student government, and all other student related activities operate through the Student Activities Office.

Residence halls

The main campus has four residence halls for students.[17]

School spirit

Student publications

The student publications office at Midland College also maintains its own website (see below, in External Links)

Athletics

Midland College has won 20 National Championships in sports since 1975, as well as produced 192 All-Americans. A member of the Western Junior College Athletic Conference, Midland College fields teams in:

Affiliated institutions

Midland College Foundation

Since 1973, the foundation has served as Midland College's nonprofit fundraising organization.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ "Midland College: The First 25 Years" by Karen S. Lanier and H.A. Tuck, 1996, Gateway Press, ASIN B0027PP8CG
  2. ↑ http://www.midland.edu/about_mc/objectives.php Midland College mission statement
  3. ↑ Texas Education Code, Section 130.188, "Midland Community College District Service Area".
  4. 1 2 http://catalog.midland.edu/ Midland College Catalog & Student Handbook
  5. ↑ http://midland.edu/docs/General_Information_for_Website.pdf MC history
  6. ↑ http://www.midland.edu/directories/maps.php MC Website, Campus Map and Index of buildings
  7. ↑ http://www.midland.edu/atc/ MC Advanced Technology Center
  8. ↑ http://www.midland.edu/~amt/ MC Aviation Maintenance Technology Center
  9. ↑ http://www.midland.edu/for_the_community/cogdell/index.php Bill Pace Cogdell Learning Center
  10. ↑ http://www.midland.edu/ppdc/ MC Petroleum Professional Development Center
  11. ↑ http://www.midland.edu/about_mc/facilities_wrttc.php MC Williams Regional Technical Training Center in Fort Stockton, Texas
  12. ↑ http://catalog.midland.edu/content.php?catoid=4&navoid=456/ Baccalaureate Program Overview
  13. ↑ http://www.midland.edu/students/academics/university/index.php/ MC University Center
  14. ↑ Early College High School a 'once-in-a-lifetime' chance for students
  15. ↑ Midland College Achieves All-Steinway Designation
  16. ↑ Midland College Music Department receives prestigious Conn-Selmer designation
  17. ↑ http://www.midland.edu/students/dorms.php
  18. ↑ Chad Campbell at Midland College
  19. ↑ http://www.kennethferrie.co.uk/ Kenneth Ferrie, Official Website
  20. ↑ http://www.andrewhancock.com/ AH3: Andrew Hancock Photography
  21. ↑ http://www.midlandcollegefoundation.org/David_LeMaster.php Former Student Reflects on his MC Education and Those Instructors Who Made a Difference

External links

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