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| Established | 1972 |
| Type: | Community College |
| President: | Dr. Steve Thomas |
| Vice-President: | Dr. Richard Jolly |
| Students: | 7,425 |
| Location | Midland, Texas, USA |
| Campus: | 224 acres (0.91 km2) |
| Colors: | Green and Yellow |
| Nickname: | Chaps |
| Mascot: | Chaparral |
| Athletics: | NJCAA Men's Division I |
| Website: | www.midland.edu |
Midland College (MC) was established as an independent junior college in 1972 and held its first classes on campus in 1975. Since that time, the campus has expanded to a 704,752-square-foot (65,473.6 m2) main campus on 224 acres (0.91 km2) in Midland, Texas, United States - a county seat of over 100,000 people in the Permian Basin region of west Texas and southeast New Mexico. The school also has numerous 'off-campus' locations in other parts of Midland, and in Fort Stockton, Texas, the Pecos County seat.
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Midland College is a comprehensive public college dedicated to educational excellence. The faculty and staff are committed to instruction that sustains a life-long quest for knowledge and provides students with academic, intellectual, occupational, and professional proficiency — including knowledge in and appreciation of the arts and sciences; critical thinking; clear and effective communication; analytical reflection; and technical skills. The College serves the diverse learning communities of its region by providing a range of flexible programs, from community enrichment to the baccalaureate degree.[1]
As defined by the Texas Legislature, the official service area of Midland College is the following:[2]
Midland College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award certificates and associate and baccalaureate degrees.
Midland College meets all guidelines and standards as set forth by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.[3] Midland College is also accredited by the following organizations:
Midland College began in September 1969 as the Midland campus of the Permian Junior College system. It was re-created in 1972 with the formation of the Midland College District.[4]
Following the formation of the Midland College District in 1972, bonds in the amount of $5,100,000 were issued for the construction of a 115-acre (0.47 km2) campus. Ground breaking at the new campus was held October 23, 1973.[5] [6]
Opened in the Spring of 1975:
Opened in the Fall of 1975:
Opened in 1978:
Opened in the following years:
There are also four residence halls on the Midland College Main campus (see below).
The school offers 100+ degree and certificate programs, as well as a variety of Continuing Education programs. They also offer a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management and provide on-campus access to upper-level degrees offered by their seven University Center partners.[3]
Midland College offers a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management, to broaden career opportunities for students and better their chances for promotion to supervisory positions. The program is designed to provide a career-ladder for students who have already completed an associate degree and who wish to continue their education at the bachelor's level.[12]
The Midland College University Center offers students multiple options for either beginning or completing their education. Programs and courses are now offered by seven area and online universities: Texas Tech University, Lubbock Christian University, The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, Sul Ross State University, Angelo State University, Howard Payne University and Western Governors University. A total of 4 master's degrees and 11 bachelor's degrees, plus Midland College's Bachelor of Applied Technology in Organizational Management and two teacher certification programs, are now offered on the Midland College campus.[13]
Early College High School (ECHS) at Midland College is located on the main campus, in the Abell-Hanger Science Faculty Building. The school welcomed its first freshman class on August 24, 2009. The goal for ECHS is that, by the time "the students receive their high school diploma, they will also have an associate’s degree from Midland College."[14]
Clubs, intramural sports, cheerleading, student government, and all other student related activities operate through the Student Activities Office.
The main campus has four residence halls for students.[15]
The student publications office at Midland College also maintains its own website (see below, in External Links)
Midland College has won 20 National Championships in sports since 1975, as well as produced 192 All-Americans. A member of the Western Junior College Athletic Conference, Midland College fields teams in:
Since 1973, the foundation has served as Midland College's nonprofit fundraising organization.