President’s Message

Thank you for selecting Muskegon Community College as your institution of choice to begin or continue your college education. MCC faculty and staff are working hard to ensure that your educational experiences are both rewarding and relevant to the goal of your choosing, whether it be completing an associate degree, transferring to a university, upgrading your career skills, or enhancing yourself with continuing education and/or community coursework. One broad area of improvement on campus exists in TECHNOLOGY. As the role of technology continues to affect the breadth and scope of access to critical information and its application, you can be assured that Muskegon Community College is committed to providing students and the public the finest technological resources available to support the educational process.

We are particularly pleased with the opening of the new Hendrik Meijer Library Information Technology Center. If you have not yet had an opportunity to visit the Meijer LIT Center, I enthusiastically encourage you to do so at your earliest convenience. With a focus on education and research, this facility is truly a major resource that has the capacity to positively impact the future of our community for the foreseeable future.

And while the Meijer LIT Center fully embraces computer technology to help combine digital information with written texts to complement learning, you should be aware that we are not ignoring technology in the other 85% of campus facilities. Our goal is for the campus to feature wireless technology to provide enhanced access to online services. At this writing we have made great strides in this regard and I am pleased to note that you the students have responded in a positive fashion.

On the near horizon is a “One-Stop” Student Services Center whereby students can conveniently acquire everything they need to start or continue their education at MCC. From the application process through testing, counseling, and financial aid, soon the entire array of student services will be available near the main entrance with complete online access not far behind. We are focusing on providing the very best service possible for new and current students.

Community colleges are all about opportunity—to prepare for successful transfer to a four-year college or university—to acquire new or enhanced knowledge and skills that will advance your existing career—to earn a degree or certificate that can qualify you for a well-paying job or promotion—to complement and enrich your lifestyle with new vocational skills. Muskegon Community College, by harnessing the power of modern technology, underscores its commitment to providing West Michigan with an outstanding educational environment.

Again, thank you for choosing Muskegon Community College and please be assured that we strive to make the MCC Vision Statement a reality for everyone: “Building our community’s gateway to opportunities…creating the first and best choice for success."

Cordially,

David L. Rule, Ph.D.
President