About MCC

Montcalm Community College began in fall 1963 as an idea in the minds of a group of public-spirited citizens. It had become obvious to the people of Montcalm County that such factors as distance to existing colleges, rising educational costs, increasing demands upon institutions of higher education and the growing specialization of the work force were combining to form a mandate for local post-high school education.

MCC became a reality on March 2, 1965 when it was established by an overwhelmingly favorable vote. The first Board of Trustees was also elected and a one-mill annual tax levy was established.

Completion of a joint site survey in September resulted in the purchase of land on Sidney Road for the campus. MCC’s 240-acre-campus is near both the geographical and population centers of the district and is accessible from all directions by county and state highways.

Four presidents have served MCC including Dr. Donald Fink, 1965-1971; Dr. Clifford Bedore, 1971-1978; Dr. Herbert Stoutenburg, 1978-1984; and Dr. Donald C. Burns, 1984-present.

Montcalm Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

The Higher Learning Commission
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504

Phone: (800) 621-7440

http://www.ncahlc.org

MCC has progressed steadily since its approval by area voters in 1965. Credit courses are available to students desiring selected classes or classes leading to a certificate or degree. Upgrading and retraining courses, a wide variety of non-credit and recreation courses, employment services, counseling, financial aid assistance, career planning services and tutoring are also available. A dedicated staff, student body and community have helped make the dream of 1963 a viable community college — a learning community dedicated to meeting the educational needs of the people it serves.