About MACC
Community College Service Regions
Missouri has a unique and efficient community college system that is designed to give academic opportunities to people throughout the state. There are twelve community colleges in Missouri, each providing education and training within their service region. MACC’s service region is comprised of sixteen counties in northeast Missouri: Adair, Audrain, Boone, Chariton, Clark, Howard, Knox, Lewis, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Ralls, Randolph, Schuyler, Scotland, and Shelby.
Financial support for community colleges comes from several sources. While each community college in Missouri serves an entire region, a community college district is a smaller area that provides financial support to the college. MACC’s district has the same boundaries as the Moberly Public School District. Community colleges are also supported by student tuition and fees. Other funding for the College comes from state and federal aid as provided for by law.
Brief History of MACC
Moberly Junior College was founded in 1927 as a part of the Moberly Public School System and was one of the first two-year colleges of this type. Classes were initially held in temporary quarters above a downtown store. Library and laboratory facilities were shared with Moberly High School.
In the fall of 1931, the College moved into a new facility situated on 32 acres at College and Rollins Streets. Classes for junior- and senior-level high school students and junior college students continued in this building until 1968 when a new four-year high school building was completed. The availability of the “Junior College” building exclusively for college programs enabled an expansion of programs and services to meet the needs of a greater number of college students.
An election on April 6, 1982, officially separated the junior college and the public school district. “The Junior College District of the Moberly Area” was adopted. The boundaries of the junior college district remained the same as the Moberly Public School District.
On July 23, 1990, the Board of Trustees officially changed the name to Moberly Area Community College to more accurately reflect the College’s mission and service. Today, students and faculty fondly refer to our College as MACC.
Our Mission
The mission of Moberly Area Community College is to foster excellence in learning. As a publicly supported institution of higher education, MACC will provide open admission to educational programs and services that are geographically and financially accessible throughout northeast Missouri.
Institutional Purposes
In order to anticipate and respond to the changing educational needs of the various communities the College serves, MACC will pursue this mission by providing:
Educational Programs and Services including college transfer and technical programs, developmental and continuing education, and other services that prepare students to fulfill their role in the global community. Key to MACC degree programs is a general education component that ensures breadth of knowledge and promotes intellectual inquiry.
Support Services for Students that facilitate the achievement of their educational, professional, and personal goals. These services include but are not limited to academic advisement, assessment, articulation, career planning and placement, library and learning resources, financial aid, innovative instruction, and co-curricular activities.
Commitment to Excellence in instruction and service by recruiting and retaining professional faculty and support staff.
Open Admissions to ensure access to learning opportunities for students of diverse cultural, socio-economic, and academic backgrounds.
A Collegiate Environment that includes appropriate facilities, equipment, and staffing to enable learning and encourage student success.
Community Partnerships and Cooperative Efforts with other educational institutions; business and industry; labor; governmental entities; private agencies; civic groups; and organizations for educational, cultural, and economic development in the College service region. MACC provides opportunities for community participation in social, cultural, and intellectual activities.
Institutional Goals
In order to address the College mission within a more definitive framework, a Central Planning Council annually reviews and updates institutional goals. Institutional goals are maintained in the President’s Office.
Vision Statement
MACC will be a dynamic institution noted for academic excellence, accessibility, innovation, and service to students and the community.
Institutional Values
We value learning.
We emphasize a supportive learning environment that fosters student success. Student learning and development are central to our mission. Quality instruction and innovative instructional approaches allow all students not only to prepare for careers but also to embrace learning as a lifelong process. We recognize that learning is a holistic process involving all members of the campus community. We participate in a culture of assessment to improve the effectiveness of teaching and learning.
We value people.
We respect our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other supporters for their personal and professional worth and dignity. We honor academic freedom and encourage professional growth, individual development, and personal initiative.
We value diversity.
We encourage respect for individual differences in cultural, academic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. We strive to create global awareness by bringing global experiences to our students, faculty, staff, and community.
We value accessibility.
We provide affordable, convenient, and flexible educational opportunities for all learners. An open admissions philosophy is the foundation of accessibility.
We value community outreach.
We are responsive to the needs of our constituents and are committed to the development and posterity of northeast Missouri. Seamlessly linked to institutions, businesses, and other stakeholders, we work collaboratively with these entities to satisfy the educational and training needs of our service region and to improve the quality of life for the citizens of northeast Missouri.
We value participatory decision-making.
We emphasize a team approach as we work to achieve our educational mission. Communication and shared governance are central to building mutual trust and respect across all levels within the institution.
We value forward thinking.
We are prepared to meet the future. Innovative thinking and cutting edge technology allow us to embrace growth and change.
We value our reputation for excellence.
We operate with integrity and are guided by high standards. Coalescing from leadership across all levels, this excellence focuses on honesty, respect, and dedication to the quality of our service to the students, our fellow employees, and the community. We solicit regular feedback to ensure that we are maintaining our reputation for excellence.
We value our heritage.
We respect the traditions and customs of our campus community.
Affiliation and Accreditation
Moberly Area Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, (312) 263-0456. All two-year degree and one-year certificate programs are approved by the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education. Specific programs within the College are approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (Division of Vocational and Adult Education), the Missouri State Board of Nursing, the Missouri Department of Public Safety, and the National Association of Industrial Technology. MACC also offers courses and programs approved by the American Management Association and Development Dimensions International.
Graduates of the Associate of Arts program are admitted with junior standing to all public universities and colleges in Missouri and most out-of-state universities and colleges. Graduates are also admitted to the schools of engineering, colleges of education, schools of journalism, and other professional schools and colleges in the nation’s universities.
Moberly Area Community College is an active member of the Missouri Community College Association, the Council of North Central Two-Year Colleges, and the American Association of Community Colleges.
Main Campus Facilities
The historic and stately Main Building, constructed in 1931, contains over 100,000 square feet. This building houses much of the general education program as well as the Law Enforcement Training Center, Learning Center, Business Office, Financial Aid Office, Adult Education and Literacy program, Cafeteria, and other support services departments. In 1984, a Fine Arts wing, part of the original building plan, was completed. It houses the Kate Stamper Wilhite Library, a Multipurpose Auditorium, a Student Commons area, as well as classrooms and offices. In spring 2002, the renovation of the old gymnasium located in the north wing was completed and that space now houses a state-of-the-art Graphic Arts/Fine Arts Center and a gallery.
In 1972, the College constructed a facility -- known today as the Career Center -- for career/technical programs. In 1987, a new wing was added for more classroom and office space. A second expansion project was completed in 1989 specifically for the Allied Health Department. In addition to classrooms and computer and industrial training labs, the Career Center is home to the ACT Testing Center, Career and Placement Services, Tech Prep/School-to-Work, and Workforce and Technical Education.
A three-story brick structure, College Hall, opened in 1993, adding approximately 29,500 square feet of space. The building houses math and science classrooms and labs as well as faculty offices. The Office of Student Services is located on the first floor while the President’s Office and the Office of Institutional Development, Marketing, and Public Relations are on the third floor. In 1996, College Hall was renamed Andrew Komar, Jr., Hall.
The Bookstore moved into its own facility in 1996, allowing for expanded services to students and faculty. The Multimedia/ITV instructional center opened in 1997, permitting MACC to connect to locations across the globe via satellite.
The 57,000 square-foot Activity Center, a significant addition to the campus, was completed in 1998. The Activity Center is a valuable resource for the College and the community; it is the home of the Greyhound and Lady Greyhound basketball teams and it is a venue for other sporting events, trade shows, exhibitions, concerts, and theater productions. In summer 2006, the arena inside the Activity Center was named the MACC Fitzsimmons-John Arena in honor of two former coaches -- Cotton Fitzsimmons and Maurice John.
Construction of a new men’s dormitory began in January 2006. The new residential facility will include a modern commons area that will connect to the existing women’s dormitory structure, which was built in 1989.
The college's housing facilities are called the McCormick Commons and Residential Center. On-campus housing for 30 women is available in the women's dormitory. Students are accepted on a first-come basis. Construction of a new men's dormitory began in January 2006, and the new facility will provide housing for approximately 24 male students when it is completed in January 2007.
The new men’s dormitory includes construction of a modern commons area enclosed almost completely by glass. The commons area will adjoin the women’s dormitory and include study areas with computers, a game area, and kitchen facility.
The dormitories are situated on the west end of campus, near the Activity Center. They are surrounded by green space including a beautiful wooded area and are within walking distance of one of Moberly’s finest city parks and the municipal swimming pool.
Inquiries concerning on-campus housing are received and processed by the Housing Coordinator in the Office of Student Services. A housing deposit is required to reserve a dormitory room. Students are encouraged to send the housing deposit to the Office of Student Services when they apply for admission to the College.
Vaccinations
Much publicity and concern have arisen during the past several years about college students contracting meningitis although the disease is considered rare. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, just over 100 cases among college students were reported in 2003.
Students living in residence halls may have a higher risk of contracting meningitis. The American College Health Association states that all college students should “consider vaccination to reduce their risk.” Your family doctor and area health clinics can give you more information and make recommendations. All MACC students who reside in our residence halls must show proof of meningitis vaccination or sign a waiver.
Semester Abroad & Global Education
MACC offers a semester abroad program in cooperation with the Missouri Consortium for Global Education. Students who meet the qualifying criteria may earn college credit for a semester while studying at a foreign university. MACC also offers Global Studies courses and Cultural Studies courses that include travel experience.
Off-Campus Programs
MACC’s off-campus sites expand access to academic and career/technical programs throughout northeast Missouri. Enrollment in college credit courses at off-campus sites is open to anyone admitted to MACC.
Mexico
The Advanced Technology Center is the result of a cooperative effort of MACC, Linn State Technical College, University of Missouri Extension, and the City of Mexico. The 40,000-square-foot facility houses classrooms, instructional labs, administrative offices, a resource room, student commons, faculty offices and workroom, and a Telecommunications Community Resource Center (TCRC).
The Christopher S. Bond Annex, an addition to the Advanced Technology Center, was completed in the spring of 2006. The expansion provides space for additional classrooms, offices, science laboratories, a testing center, and an interactive television (ITV) laboratory.
MACC offers the following degree and certificate programs at the Mexico site:
Edina
Northeast Missouri is primarily a rural region and MACC recognizes the necessity of providing education and training opportunities that are geographically and financially accessible. The Jim Sears Northeast Technical Center, completed in the spring of 2001, brings college opportunities to Edina and surrounding communities.
The Edina site is an excellent example of how MACC works with government, business and industry, and community members to make education accessible to people in the College’s service region.
MACC offers the following degree and certificate programs at the Edina site:
Columbia
As the city of Columbia grows, so does the demand for more variety in choices for postsecondary education. The number of students choosing MACC continues to increase, precipitating a move into a larger facility for the Columbia site. The new building was remodeled in fall 2005 and classes began at the site in January 2006.
The MACC - Columbia Higher Education Center has a panoramic view of Stephens Lake and is near a city walking trail. The Columbia site also offers expanded bookstore services and more common areas for students to use for studying, networking, and relaxing.
MACC offers the following degree and certificate programs at the Columbia site:
Hannibal
MACC’s service region stretches to Mark Twain country along the mighty Mississippi River. The MACC - Hannibal Area Higher Education Center offers general education and career/technical courses in the eastern section of MACC’s service region. In addition to being conveniently located, the College’s programs are an affordable and flexible alternative for people in that area.
Classes are held in the Hannibal Regional Office Center building. The facility utilizes ITV technology, which links the Hannibal site to other locations via a satellite television network.
MACC offers the following degree and certificate programs at the Hannibal site:
Kirksville
The MACC - Kirksville Higher Education Center opened in spring 2002. The 30,000-square-foot facility was built on 20 acres of land MACC purchased for the purpose of providing a permanent and modern educational facility for the College’s programs in the Kirksville area.
The MACC - Kirksville Higher Education Center symbolizes MACC’s commitment to providing accessible educational opportunities in north central Missouri.
MACC offers the following degree and certificate programs at the Kirksville site:
Macon
MACC collaborates with school districts to offer classes at area high schools and vocational schools. An example of one such successful collaborative effort is the permanent MACC site located at the Macon Area Vocational Technical School in Macon, Missouri.
High school students can take advantage of dual credit and dual enrollment opportunities while traditional college students and working adults benefit from taking courses close to home.
MACC offers the following degree and certificate programs and courses at the Macon site:
Interactive Television Courses
Some courses at off-campus sites meet in traditional classrooms, but are taught by an instructor at another location. Using ITV (Interactive Television) technology, classes can be held simultaneously at multiple campuses through a video conferencing connection. The students and the instructor can see and hear each other in real time, which enables students to fully participate in the class by asking and responding to questions from the instructor or students at other sites.
Telephones in each classroom provide instant access to the instructor for private communications. In-room FAX machines and mailboxes facilitate movement of materials to and from the instructor. With ITV technology, MACC can offer a wider variety of courses at locations that may be more accessible to students.
Dual Credit
Dual credit allows eligible high school juniors and seniors to take classes for college credit as well as for high school credit. In most cases, students enroll in MACC courses being offered at their high school specifically for dual credit.
Dual Enrollment
Students who meet specific requirements may have the option of participating in dual enrollment. These students attend classes at an MACC campus site and receive college credit for the classes, but not high school credit. Hence, students are enrolled at two institutions: their high school and MACC.
Distance Education
The Internet has allowed for exciting developments in instructional delivery. Sophisticated technology allows students to submit homework, participate in discussions, and even complete tests and quizzes in online classrooms at times convenient for them.
Students enrolled in online and hybrid courses take responsibility for their learning by using efficient time management skills, keeping current on readings and assignments, and utilizing effective study skills. Students access the course on a regular basis to obtain important class information and to communicate with fellow students and the instructor.
It is strongly recommended that students enrolling in online and hybrid courses be familiar with the Internet and have an active e-mail account. Some courses may have additional requirements.
Online Courses
MACC participates in the Tri-State Community College Training Consortium. Through the offerings of the Consortium, MACC students are able to complete a variety of general education courses or work toward an Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Information Systems.
In an online course, all coursework is completed using the eCollege Course Management System. Students participate in the courses in a variety of ways including e-mail, online message board discussions, and online journals. There is not a set time that the student must access the course, which gives the student more flexibility than a traditional classroom setting can allow.
Hybrid Courses
Hybrid courses combine a traditional classroom setting with an online component. In a hybrid course, students meet 50 percent of the time in a traditional classroom setting; the other 50 percent of the time, instructional activities occur online.
In the online component of a hybrid course, the eCollege Course Management System is used to facilitate course work and provide virtual classroom interaction among students and the instructor. Students may also use e-mail, chat rooms, and virtual drop boxes to complete course work.
Hybrids combine the convenience and flexibility of online courses with the direct instruction and interaction of a traditional classroom. Students get the best of both worlds!
Flexible Course Scheduling
Evening and Weekend Classes
In keeping with its philosophy and objectives, Moberly Area Community College offers course work for persons working toward a degree and those primarily interested in upgrading practical skills. For those who cannot attend daytime classes, evening and Saturday courses provide a convenient scheduling option. Admission requirements for evening and weekend classes are the same as for daytime classes. Normally, evening and weekend classes meet one time per week for sixteen weeks.
Summer Session
The summer session consists of two consecutive four-week sessions running concurrently with an eight-week session. The summer session provides numerous educational opportunities for MACC students, area residents, recent high school graduates, and high school students who have completed their sophomore or junior year.
Taking summer classes is an excellent way for high school students and recent high school graduates to get a head start on a college education and acclimate to the style and pace of college-level instruction. Summer sessions allow students to expedite program completion, take a developmental course if needed, or prepare for admission into a specific degree area such as the Associate Degree in Nursing program.
Intersession Classes
Intersession classes are scheduled between the spring and summer semester and between the summer and fall semester. Intersession classes are intensive because an entire semester of coursework is covered in a nine-day period. Students enrolling in Intersession classes should be prepared to move through material quickly. This is an excellent option for traditional and nontraditional students who want to move through a course of study at an accelerated pace.