What's New
The Foundation for Maine’s Community Colleges
The MCCS Board of Trustees has established a statewide foundation to benefit MCCS students and programs. The Foundation for Maine’s Community Colleges began its work in January 2010 and is charged with raising critically needed funds for scholarships, instructional equipment and technology, and new facilities and capital repairs. For more information about The Foundation: http://www.mccs.me.edu/press/pr/120709.pdf
Graduation Protection Assurance
The MCCS Graduation Protection Assurance (GPA) Program was developed in response to widespread job losses across Maine as a result of the current economic downturn. The GPA program will cover the cost of tuition and fees for a full-time dependent student whose parent has recently lost a job or becomes unemployed while the student is enrolled in a program of study.
MCCS Rural Initative
Maine's Community Colleges are making a major investment in programs and services to rural Maine. To learn more about the MCCS Rural Initiative and the the $3.5 million gift from the Bernard Osher Foundation that will provide new scholarships to rural Maine students, go here...
Governor's Community College Advisory Council
The Council has called for the major expansion of Maine's community college system. Read about Jobs and Opportunity: The Power and Potential of Maine's Community Colleges.
Crossing the Border
The number of college courses and programs available to students in Maine and New Brunswick has been dramatically increased thanks to a new agreement between community colleges in Maine and New Brunswick. Students can now enroll in programs at community colleges on either side of the international border and pay local rates. Learn more about this innovative partnership.
On Course for College
For qualified high school juniors and seniors. Students can enroll in college courses at a Maine community college at little or no cost.
News Releases
2010
- 01/27/10 MCCS to Begin Searches for Presidents at EMCC and KVCC
- 01/26/10 MCCS Board of Trustees to meet at KVCC
- 01/22/10 KVCC President Barbara Woodlee Announces Retirement
- 01/19/10 Students Continue to Flock to Maine's Community Colleges
- 01/13/10 EMCC President Joyce Hedlund to be Nominated as President of Washington County Community College
News Releases
2009
- 12/07/09 MCCS Board of Trustees announces establishment of The Foundation for Maine's Community Colleges
- 11/30/09 MCCS Board of Trustees to Meet December 2
- 09/30/09 Maine High School Juniors Invited to Compete in Statewide Writing Contest
- 09/23/09 Enrollment in Maine's Community Colleges Soars
- 09/21/09 MCCS to Announce Record Enrollment Growth
- 07/15/09 MCCS Poised to Continue Dramatic Growth Under President Obama's Community College Initiative
- 07/14/09 MCCS General Counsel Elected to Two National Posts
- 07/01/09 Dr. William H. Cassidy Receives Lady Dunn Award of Excellence From New Brunswick Community College
- 06/22/09 MCCS Board of Trustees to Meet June 24 in Augusta
- 06/02/09 Dr. William H. Cassidy to Retire as President of WCCC
- 0610/09 MCCS Students Donate Over $100,000 in Food and Funds to Help Maine's Needy
- 05/05/09 Community College Graduates to be Honored at Ceremonies in May
- 04/17/09 MCCS Honors Students of the Year
- 04/14/09 MCCS President Calls for Major Focus on State's Unemployed
- 04/13/09 MCCS President John Fitzsimmons to Address Joint Convention of the Legislature
- 03/25/09 Community College Trustees Set Tuition for 2009-2010
- 03/24/09 Community Colleges Honor 2009 All-Maine Academic Team
- 01/05/09 Community Colleges See Dramatic Increase in Mid-Year Applications
News Releases
2008
- 09/24/08 Enrollment in Maine's Community Colleges Continues Dramatic Growth
- 09/22/08 MCCS Board of Trustees to Meet at SMCC
- 08/03/08 Community Colleges Report Record Number of Applications
- 06/25/08 Community College Trustees Authorize Five New Degree Programs and Two New Concentrations
- 06/20/08 MCCS Board of Trustees to Meet at WCCC in Calais
- 05/27/08 MCCS to Offer Scholarships to Help Cover Rural Students' Child Care Costs
- 05/19/08 Two Maine Community College Students Named 2008 George J. Mitchell Peace Scholars
- 05/16/08 Students from Morse, Fort Kent, and Kennebunk High Schools Chosen as “Governor’s Young Writers of the Year”
- 05/08/08 MCCS Names Seven High School Students at Semifinalists in Journey into Writing Contest
- 05/05/08 Community College Graduates To Be Honored at Ceremonies in May
- 04/23/08 Community College Trustees Set Tuition for 2008-2009
- 04/18/08 Students of the Year Honored By MCCS
- 04/18/08 Maine Community College System Board of Trustees to Meet in Augusta
- 03/25/08 Community Colleges Honor All-Maine Academic Team
- 03/21/08 Maine Community Colleges to Honor Scholars; MCCS Trustees to Meet at KVCC
- 03/18/08 Maine Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction donates $54,000 to establish MCCS scholarship
- 01/23/08 MCCS President John Fitzsimmons Honored by Economic Development Council of Maine
- 01/18/08 Maine Community College System Board of Trustees to Meet at EMCC
News Releases
2007
- 12/19/07 MCCS to Make $6.2 Million Investment in Programs and Services to Rural Maine
- 12/17/07 MCCS to Announce Major New Initiative Focused on Rural Maine
- 11/09/07 MCCS Board of Trustees to meet at NMCC in Presque Isle
- 09/27/07 Maine High School Juniors Invited to Compete in Statewide Writing Contest
- 09/24/07 Enrollment in Maine's Community Colleges Soars 57% in First Five Years
- 09/20/07 MCCS to Announce Record Growth as Community Colleges Begin 5th Year
- 09/20/07 Charles Mitchell Named Director of Business and Legislative Relations
- 07/16/07 Statewide Meetings to Examine How Community Colleges Can Help Strengthen Maine's Rural Economy
- 06/27/07 Community College Trustees Set Tuition for 2007-2008
- 06/25/07 Maine Community College System Board of Trustees to Meet at KVCC
- 05/23/07 Students from Brunswick and Kennebunk High Schools Chosen as "Governor's Young Writers of the Year"
- 05/14/07 Seven Students Named Semifinalists in MCCS Journey Into Writing Contest
- 05/08/07 Community College Graduates to be Honored at Ceremonies in May
- 05/08/07 YCCC President Charles M. Lyons To Be Honored At USM’s Commencement Exercises
- 04/25/07 Student Demand for Community Colleges Continues to Grow
- 04/20/07 Maine Community College System Board of Trustees to Honor Students of the Year
- 03/27/07 Community Colleges Honor 2007 All-Maine Academic Team
- 03/22/07 Maine Community Colleges to Honor Scholars
- 02/15/07 Maine's Community College President Delivers Biennial Report to Joint Convention of Maine Legislature (PDF)
- 02/13/07 MCCS President John Fitzsimmons to Address Joint Convention of the Legislature (PDF)
- 02/09/07 Maine and New Brunswick Community Colleges Sign Agreement to Expand Educational Offerings for the Region (PDF)
- 01/19/07 Maine Community College System Board of Trustees to Meet at SMCC (PDF)
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