• Source: McLennan Community College
    • McLennan Community College (MCC) is a public community college in Waco, Texas. It opened in 1965 and now serves about 9,000 students and has more than 700 employees. It is governed by a board of trustees elected from single-member districts in the county.


      Campus


      McLennan is one of three colleges in Waco along with Baylor University and Texas State Technical College. McLennan Community College is located on 200 acres (81 ha) on the north side of town near the Bosque River and Cameron Park. The college also owns Highlander Ranch, a 200-acre (81 ha) farm about 5 miles (8.0 km) from the main campus.
      The campus was recently expanded to include three new buildings, which were built with funding from a bond passed by voters in November 2006: the Michaelis Academic Center, New Science Building and Emergency Services Education Center.
      MCC's campus also includes the Bosque River Stage, a 530-seat amphitheater located along the banks of the Bosque River. This outdoor venue was renovated in 2001 to expand the stage and update the lighting, sound and concessions area.


      Organization and administration


      As defined by the Texas Legislature, the official service area of McLennan Community College consists of the following:

      All of McLennan and Falls Counties, and
      The Calvert and Bremond school districts.


      Academics


      MCC offers associate degrees in arts and sciences for students who want to transfer to other colleges and universities. The school also has training programs — associate degrees in applied science and certificates — for students who want to enter the workforce. The college also offers continuing education courses for community members.
      The University Center at MCC is a partnership with several public universities that offer degree programs on MCC's campus. It offers students the opportunity to earn affordable bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees without leaving central Texas. Partner universities are Midwestern State University, Tarleton State University, University of Texas Medical Branch, The University of Texas at Brownsville, and Texas Tech University.


      Sports


      The school has several student organizations and athletic teams. The mascot is a Scottish Highlander; the men's athletic teams are referred as the Highlanders, and the women's teams are the Highlassies. MCC's athletics program includes men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, and men's and women's golf. There is also a dance team


      Notable alumni


      Jay Buhner, professional baseball player
      Ruthie Foster, singer-songwriter of blues and folk music
      Sean Henn, professional baseball player
      Vinnie Johnson, professional basketball player
      Danny Kaspar, college basketball coach
      Pat Listach, professional baseball player
      Sean Lowe, professional baseball player
      Chris Martin, professional baseball player
      Craig McMurtry, professional baseball player
      Ryan Merritt, professional baseball player
      Rodrick Monroe, professional football player
      Logan Ondrusek, professional baseball player
      Ken Patterson, professional baseball player
      Leonard Perry, college basketball coach
      Richie Ramsay, professional golfer
      Jason Scobie, professional baseball player
      Members of the Sons of the Desert, late 1990s country music group
      Dave van Horn, professional baseball player and college baseball coach
      Sam Worthen, professional basketball player


      References




      External links


      Official website

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