Category: Governing board

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MCC Newscast – Mohave Minutes – May 2023

MCC Newscast - Mohave Minutes - May 2023 Reporters and Editors, if there's a story you see in the newscast and would like more information, a photo, or a soundbite for radio and/or video reports, please contact MCC Executive Director of College Communications James Jarman at jjarman@mohave.edu . Thank you!  MCC News shares the college news and events, along with student and employee stories from...
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MCC chooses contractor to build first on-campus student housing 

BULLHEAD CITY – The next step in building the first-ever facilities for student housing is now underway.  The Mohave Community College Board of Governors voted Friday in favor of the college administration's recommendation to name Kinney Construction Services and Todd and Associates, two Arizona companies, as the general contractor and design team.  The conceptual design is for Kinney Constructio...
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MCC Newscast – Mohave Minutes – April 2023

MCC Newscast - Mohave Minutes - April 2023 Reporters and Editors, if there's a story you see in the newscast and would like more information, a photo, or a soundbite for radio and/or video reports, please contact MCC Executive Director of College Communications James Jarman at jjarman@mohave.edu . Thank you!  MCC News shares the college news and events, along with student and employee stories fr...
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MCC board approves construction manager for Advanced Manufacturing Training Center, votes not to raise property taxes 

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College board members voted Friday in favor of the college hiring a construction manager to oversee the construction of the Advanced Manufacturing Training Center (AMTC).   The College will work with CORE Construction, Inc. to begin the process of building the AMTC, which will be a hub of workforce training that serves all of Mohave County.   The AMTC will be bu...
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MCC board will not raise in-state student tuition, votes for small increase for non-resident students 

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College board members voted this month not to increase tuition for Arizona residents, leaving it at the same level it has been since the 2015.  This means the in-state base tuition rate will remain $81 per credit hour for the 2023-2024 school year, one of the most affordable in the state's higher education system.    Board members acknowledged the operating cost...
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MCC presents Academic Master Plan to board, seeks to add and expand many academic and workforce offerings 

MOHAVE COUNTY - Mohave Community College is looking to expand academic and workforce programs to benefit students and communities throughout the College district. Administrators presented an overview of the extensive Academic Master Plan (AMP) to College Trustees during the board's February 10 meeting.   The AMP includes both credit and noncredit programs and courses the college provides through its ...
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Two MCC board members sworn in

MOHAVE COUNTY – Two board members took the oath of office to officially become Mohave Community College Board Trustees. Mike File, Mohave County Superintendent of Schools, led the ceremony at the board's meeting Friday, January 13, on the Bullhead City Campus. Dr. Diane Singer will represent District 5, which encompasses Mohave Valley and a portion of Lake Havasu City. Candida Hunter will continue t...
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MCC hires women’s soccer team head coach with ties to U.S. Olympic team, updates board on development of history-making athletic program   

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College just announced the hiring of a head coach for northwestern Arizona's first-ever Women's College Soccer Team.    Cynthia Cervantes was most recently the women's team head coach at Western Texas College, is currently assistant coach for the U.S. Western Region Olympic Development Program working with her friend and mentor Olympic Soccer Champion Brandi Chast...
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MCC Newscast – Mohave Minutes – October 2022

Terrific stories featuring alumni, students, employees and community members in the October newscast. Reporters and Editors, if there's a story you see in the newscast and would like more information, a photo, or a soundbite for radio and/or video reports, please contact MCC Executive Director of College Communications James Jarman at jjarman@mohave.edu . Thank you!  MCC News shares the college ...
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College budget approved along with new positions to help ensure Strategic Plan goals are accomplished

MOHAVE COUNTY – On June 9, 2022, the College's Board of Governors approved the budget for FY 2022-2023 and board members were very pleased with the hard work and dedication of the college employees.  It was also noted, the college has zero debt and is on solid financial footing. This is great news for employees and students as the college moves forward to expand and improve services that align with...
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MCC Newscast -Mohave Minutes – May 2022

Tremendous stories in the May 2022 Newscast - https://youtu.be/0vjC93qTjyY Reporters and Editors, if there's a story you see in the newscast and would like more information, a photo, or a soundbite for radio and/or video reports, please contact MCC Director of Communications James Jarman at  jjarman@mohave.edu . Thank you!  MCC News shares the college news and events, along with student and empl...
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MCC board will not raise student tuition or local property taxes, cites wise fiscal management among reasons

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College board members will not increase student tuition or the tax rate for property owners in the college district. This is the eighth year in a row the board has left the base tuition rate at $81 per credit hour and the third straight year they have not raised the property tax rate, both of which help fund college services. MCC Board President Dr. Julie Bare offer...
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MCC soccer proposal gets national athletic association approval, and BHHS Legacy Foundation donates $300,000  

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College just announced another historic move in its plan to launch the first-ever men's and women's college soccer teams in Mohave County.  The National Junior College Athletic Association, NJCAA, informed college President Dr. Stacy Klippenstein that MCC has been approved to join the association. The college plans to form teams and compete in the Division 1 soccer ...
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High quality education with low tuition, MCC ranked most affordable in state

MOHAVE COUNTY - Community College Review ranks Mohave Community College at the top of all community colleges in Arizona for affordability. College tuition at MCC is the lowest in the state, according to a review by the online site that provides free, detailed profiles of community colleges across the country. The MCC Board of Trustees has voted not to raise tuition for the past seven years, helping k...
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MCC board will allow college to move forward with plans for men’s and women’s NJCAA soccer teams

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave Community College Board of Trustees will allow the college to move forward with plans to start men's and women's collegiate soccer teams. Board members made the decision during the October 8 board meeting, which clears the way for the college to apply to become a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association. "This is great day for Mohave Community College an...
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