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Middlesex Community College is licensed by the Connecticut Board of Higher Education and accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and CHEA (Council for Higher Education Accreditation)
Middlesex Community College is Committed to Serving - as Your Key to Success!
Welcome to Middlesex Community College in Middletown, Connecticut, where our accessible location, flexible schedules, high quality and affordable programs have drawn students to our campus for more than 40 years.
We take great pride in serving as your key to success. We are committed to helping you achieve your goals by offering:
- A variety of academic programs to meet your needs
- Affordable tuition that totals a fraction of the cost of other colleges and universities
- Financial aid & financial aid counseling services
- A comprehensive network of support professionals ready to work with you at every step of the way
- Much more!
At MxCC you can choose from over 50 degree and certificate programs. You may complete an associate degree, the first two years of a bachelor's degree, build career skills, update your marketability and skill sets for a competitive edge in the workforce, and pursue your passions.
Now is the time to join our continuing success story and become a part of our community of students who are reaching their life goals through higher education. Sign up today to take classes at any of MxCC's two locations or online!
Campus History
Middlesex Community College was founded in 1966 as a branch campus of Manchester Community College. MxCC became an independent member of the Connecticut Community College System in 1968. The college moved to its present scenic 38-acre campus overlooking the Connecticut River and the City of Middletown in 1973. Middlesex Community College is conveniently located in Central Connecticut and is easily accessible via major interstates. Middlesex believes that a college education should be available to everyone, and is therefore committed to providing excellence in teaching as well as personal support in developing the genius of each student. An open admissions college, Middlesex awards associate degrees in more than 30 major areas and certificates in a variety of programs which lead to further study, employment and active citizenship.
The educational goal of the college is to promote understanding, learning, ethics, and self-discipline by encouraging critical thinking. Enrollment at Middlesex has grown from an original class of 320 to more than 2650 full and part-time students. The college also serves the diverse educational needs of more than 1700 continuing education students through its Credit-Free Division.
Vision & Mission
In all it does, Middlesex Community College strives
to be the college of its community. By providing high quality,
affordable, and accessible education to a diverse population, the
college enhances the strengths of individuals through degree,
certificate, and lifelong learning programs that lead to university
transfer, employment, and an enriched awareness of our shared
responsibilities as global citizens.
Sustainability Statement
MxCC is committed to environmental stewardship and to the principles
of sustainable development first articulated in the Brundtland
Commission Report of 1987. Simply stated, sustainable development means
meeting the needs of the current generation without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet their needs. At MxCC, we will
practice sustainability in the operation of our buildings and grounds,
we will infuse sustainability across our curriculum, and we will provide
opportunities for our college community to engage in sustainable
activities outside the classroom and in the community.
MxCC Named a 2012 Great College to Work For
Middlesex
Community College is one of the best colleges in the nation to work
for, according to a new survey by The Chronicle of Higher
Education. This is the first year MxCC has made the Great Colleges list.
This year, MxCC is the only community college in Connecticut to be
recognized.
The
results are based on a survey of more than 46,000 employees at 294
colleges and universities. In all, only 103 of the 294 institutions
achieved “Great College to Work For” recognition for specific best
practices and policies. The Chronicle of Higher Education surveyed a
random sample of MxCC employees who provided answers directly to the
publication. Honorees were chosen based on responses to the survey and
honored in one or more categories.
MxCC
won honors in compensation and benefits this year. MxCC employees
believe that the pay is fair and benefits meet the needs of employees. Paternity and maternity leaves can be as long as six months, and health-insurance coverage extends into retirement. http://chronicle.com/article/great-colleges/133333#id=inst-666
“I
have known all along that Middlesex Community College is a ‘Great
College to Work For,’ but it is very gratifying to have this affirmed by
our employees and recognized by the Chronicle of Higher Education,”
said MxCC president, Dr. Anna Wasescha.
The Chronicle is the nation’s most important source of news about colleges and universities.
“The
institutions that the Great Colleges program recognizes provide
innovative educational experiences – while also offering their employees
outstanding workplace experiences – and we are eager to help readers
learn more about them,” said Liz McMillen, The Chronicle’s editor.
The
survey results are based on a two-part assessment process: an
institutional audit that captured demographics and workplace policies
from each institution, and a survey administered to faculty,
administrators, and professional support staff. The primary factor in
deciding whether an institution received recognition was the employee
feedback.
Great
Colleges to Work For is one of the largest and most respected
workplace-recognition programs in the country. For more information and
to view all the results of the survey, visit The Chronicle’s Web site at
http://chronicle.com/academicworkplace.
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