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University description (as per official university website)
Mission of Meridian Community College
Meridian Community College is a public institution of higher learning dedicated to improving the quality of life in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, and surrounding areas. Through campus-based and distance education programming, MCC serves a diverse student population and accomplishes its mission by providing equal access to:
Courses leading to the Associate in Arts Degree and/or transfer to senior colleges and universities;
Associate of Applied Science Degree and occupational certificate programs, and customized workforce training, leading to entry-level and/or enhanced employment opportunities;
Continuing education courses designed for personal and/or professional enrichment, student support services, cultural enrichment events, and adult basic and developmental education programs designed to equip students for expanded opportunities.
History of Meridian Community College
Founded in 1937 as the "13th and 14th grades" at Meridian High School, Meridian Community College is the only one of Mississippi’s 15 public community colleges to originate through the initiative of the local school system. MCC began as the vision of Dr. H.M. Ivy (1884-1977), superintendent of the Meridian Separate School District in the 1930s. The College, then known as Meridian Junior College, operated at Meridian High School until 1965 when the College moved to its present location.
In 1970, the College merged with the historically black T.J. Harris Junior College as a result of a federal court order to the Meridian Municipal Separate School System. More than 400 students joined the MJC campus from Harris that year.
Meridian Junior College made its final break with Meridian Public schools by establishing its own district and Board of Trustees in 1980.
As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, the College changed its name to Meridian Community College to more accurately reflect the diversity of opportunities it provides for a growing community area.
Academic Programs
The University Transfer (Parallel) Program of Meridian Community College allows students to parallel courses at MCC with those required in the freshman and sophomore years at senior institutions. The basic transfer program follows such majors as art, business administration, accounting, English, engineering, computer science, history, mathematics, pre-medicine, music, pre-pharmacy, education, and others. An Associate of Arts Degree in University Transfer is the degree awarded for completion of one of these curricula.
There are twenty-five (25) career education programs, a few of which can be completed in one year or less. Some of the career programs have agreements with senior institutions allowing students to transfer technical program credit in pursuit of a baccalaureate (four-year) degree.
Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office is located on the first floor of Ivy Hall. The College participates in a variety of financial aid programs in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time employment to eligible students. Administration of all aid is subject to available institutional funds at the time of application. As federal regulations are a continuous process, the following information is subject to change. For detailed information, contact the Financial Aid Office.
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