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| Type | Publiccommunity college |
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| Established | 1967; 58 years ago (1967)[1] |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission, Illinois Community College Board, Illinois Board of Higher Education, U.S. Office of Education, Illinois Office of Education |
| President | Clinton Gabbard[2] |
| Students | 7,085[3] |
| Location | ,, U.S. |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Purple and Gold |
| Nickname | MCCScots |
Sporting affiliations | National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), Division I |
| Mascot | Roary |
| Website | www |
McHenry County College (MCC) is apubliccommunity college inMcHenry County, Illinois. The college serves residents residing in Community College District 528, which covers most of McHenry County and portions of surrounding counties. MCC offers associate degrees programs and certificates.
The college is located alongU.S. Route 14, on the northwest side ofCrystal Lake, Illinois.[4] The Catalyst Campus is located inWoodstock.[4] The Catalyst Campus is home to five specialized centers of learning including the Career Spark Center, Talent Impact Center, and the University Center. At the University Center at MCC, students can earn select bachelor's and advanced degrees through partnering colleges:Aurora University,Northern Illinois University,Roosevelt University, andSouthern Illinois University.
Some classes are also taught at area high schools, public libraries, local businesses, and other off-campus locations. It enrolls about 8,000 students in career programs, transfer programs,GED and adult basic education, non-credit and career development, and training for businesses.
MCC was established on April 1, 1967,[5] as part of the Illinois community college system.[1] In September 1968 classes were held for the first time for 312 full-time and 1.045 part-time students at a rented oil company in Crystal Lake.[1] In 1974 construction began on new facilities at its present 68-acre site, known at the time as Weber Farm.[1] The school began some classes at the new facility in September 1975, and the move was complete by May 1976.[1] MCC continued to grow, both in land area and student population.[1]
In 2020, MCC employed approximately 700 full and part-time employees.[6] Nearly 90% of faculty held a master's or doctoral degree.[5]
MCC has over 30 student-run organizations (e.g., Business Club, Latinos Unidos, Neurodiversity Club, Paranormal Theories,Phi Theta Kappa, Pride, and Student Government). The Silver Cord Award is an award available to students who complete at least 100 hours of community service/volunteering.
The MCC Scots compete in 8 intercollegiate sports through their membership in theIllinois Skyway Conference within theNational Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), Division II. For men, this includesbaseball,basketball,soccer andtennis. For women, basketball,softball, tennis, andvolleyball.[7] Their mascot is alion named Roary and their colors are gold and purple.[8]
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