MCC's History

The present Nebraska community college system came into being in 1971 when the Nebraska Legislature created eight technical community college areas across the state. One of these new areas was called the Eastern Nebraska Technical Community College Area, which encompassed Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, and Washington counties. An area vocational technical school operated by the Omaha Board of Education already served part of this area.

MCC was created in 1974 when the Legislature consolidated the original eight technical community college areas into six. That year, the programs, personnel, assets, and liabilities of the former Omaha Nebraska Technical Community College Area merged with the Eastern Nebraska Technical Community College Area under a new name stipulated by amended legislative statutes: the Metropolitan Technical Community College Area. In 1992, the Legislature voted to change the name to Metropolitan Community College Area.

With a 2009–10 enrollment of 50,791 students (credit and noncredit), MCC is one of the fastest growing postsecondary institutions in Nebraska. This enrollment compares to 2,430 credit students in 1974–75, the College's first year.

Profile

MCC is a comprehensive, full-service public community college supported by the taxpayers of Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, and Washington counties. The College's mission is to serve the community with distinction. MCC is a role model in higher education.

MCC offers more than 100 one-year and two-year programs in business administration; computer and office technologies; culinary arts, hospitality, and horticulture; industrial and construction technologies; health and public services; social sciences and services; and visual and electronic technologies, as well as academic transfer programs. General support courses, classes for business and industry, and continuing education courses are also important parts of the College's service to the community.

Program Accreditation

All College programs are approved by the Nebraska State Department of Education for veterans' educational benefits.

In addition, the accrediting bodies of various professional associations approve many MCC educational programs.

• The Associate Degree Nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006.
• The Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing programs are approved by the Nebraska Board of Nursing, P.O. Box 95044, Lincoln, NE 68509.
• The Automotive Technology and Auto Collision Technology programs are accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), 101 Blue Seal Dr. Ste. 101, Leesberg, VA 20175.
• All MCC Business programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), 11520 W. 119th St., Overland Park, KS 66213.
• The Culinary Arts and Management program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation Accrediting Commission (ACFEIAC), 10 San Bartola Dr., St. Augustine, FL 32086.
• The Dental Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, 211 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60611.
• The Early Childhood Education program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), 1313 L St. NW Ste. 500, Washington, DC 20005.
• The Emergency Management Technician/Paramedic program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions, 4101 W. Green Oaks Blvd. Ste. 305-599, Arlington, TX 76016.
• The Financial Planning Certificate of Achievement in personal financial planning is a registered program with Certified Financial Planning Board of Standards, Inc., 1670 Broadway Ste. 600, Denver, CO 80202.
• The Human Services program is accredited by the Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE), 1900 Galen Dr. Ste. 412, Houston, TX 77030.
• The Paralegal program is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA), 321 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60610.
• Real Estate courses are approved by the Nebraska Real Estate Commission, 1200 N St. Ste. 402, P.O. Box 94667, Lincoln, NE 68509.
• The Respiratory Care Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, 1248 Harwood Rd., Bedford, TX 76021.
• Theatre Technology is a registered apprenticeship program approved to grant an apprenticeship certificate by the U.S. Department of Labor, Frances Perkins Building, 200 Constitution Ave., NW Washington, DC 20210.
• The associate degree Health Information Management Systems (HIMS) program is accredited by the National Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (ACDI), 4230 Kiernan Ave. Ste. 130, Modesto, CA 95356.

Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity

Metropolitan Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, age, disability, or sexual orientation in admission or access to its programs and activities or in its treatment or hiring of employees. The College complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1990, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, related Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, and all civil rights laws of the State of Nebraska and the City of Omaha.

Contacts: Concerning Title VI (race), Title IX (gender equity), Section 504 (disability), and Americans with Disabilities Act/Program and Services Accessibility and Age, contact:

• Vice President for Campuses and Student Affairs: (402) 457-2681 (students)
• Associate Vice President of Human Resources: (402) 457-2236 (employees)
• Director of Facilities: (402) 457-2529 (accessibility)

Concerning hiring and employment-related complaints of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, retaliation or for affirmative action and diversity issues, contact:

• Associate Vice President for Equity and Diversity: (402) 457-2649

The address for all of the above individuals is as follows:
Metropolitan Community College
P.O. Box 3777
Omaha, NE 68103-0777

Ombudsperson

Any person with information concerning possible violations of law or fiscal waste or fiscal mismanagement in College operations may contact:

Nicole Neesen
College Ombudsperson
6542 S. 118th St.
Omaha, NE 68137
Office: (402) 457-7200 ext. 8030
Cell phone: (402) 612-1843
Email: nneesen@cox.net

Diversity

MCC believes that diversity, in many forms and expressions, is essential to its educational mission and to its success as an institution. MCC values the pluralistic nature of society and recognizes diversity that includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, social class, age, gender, sexual orientation, and physical or mental capability. MCC respects the variety of ideas, experiences, and practices that such diversity entails. It is MCC’s commitment to ensure equal opportunity and to sustain a climate of civility for all who work or study at MCC or who otherwise participate in the life of the College. MCC celebrates and embraces diversity as a way to promote respect and enhance academic experiences, making the College a welcoming place to learn and grow while meeting the needs of a diverse population.

Faculty and staff are committed to creating curriculum and learning environments that empower students to become contributing members of an increasingly multicultural and diverse society. The College provides workshops, seminars, publications, and projects that foster the understanding and benefits of diversity and enhance shared values. Staff are encouraged to nurture the sensitivity and mutual respect that is fundamental to valuing diversity. Through a supportive intellectual and social climate, MCC promotes freedom of thought, speech, innovation, and creativity.

MCC Foundation

The Metropolitan Community College Foundation was established in 1977 as a separate, not-for-profit, IRS approved 501(c)3 corporation. The Foundation’s mission is to provide financial support for students, faculty, staff, programs, and facilities and is promoted by a volunteer Board of Directors and development staff.

By connecting MCC with community supporters and alumni, the Foundation advances the College’s mission and values and helps build the community it serves. From student scholarships to capital projects, the MCC Foundation offers prospective donors a wide array of giving opportunities to align their giving interests to the special projects underway at MCC.

The MCC Foundation accepts gifts of cash, life insurance, personal property, securities and stocks, or bequests. Gifts may be designated toward an existing fund, or donors may create a new fund that meets their giving criteria. The MCC Foundation also offers prospective donors the option of creating endowed funds of $5,000 or more to provide annual and lasting gifts toward the project of their choice.

For more information on the MCC Foundation, visit www.mccneb.edu/foundation or call (402) 457-2346.

MCC Locations

Applied Technology Center

104th and State Sts.
Opened Summer 2007, the Applied Technology Center is home to a number of MCC's trades programs. The space was acquired to accommodate growth in both MCC enrollment and in the trades programs themselves. The location allows ample space for the special classroom and lab facility needs of trades programs such as Diesel Truck Driving, Utility Line Technician, and Diesel Service Technology.

Elkhorn Valley Campus

204th and W. Dodge Rd.
The Elkhorn Valley Campus opened in 1980 and was renovated and updated in 2007. In Fall 2008, the Gallery of Art and Design opened. Academic degree programs available at the Elkhorn Valley Campus include Accounting and Business; Information Technology; Interior Design; Art; Photography; Audio/Video Communication; Electronic Imaging; Graphic Communication; Theater; Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration; Civil Engineering Technology; and Architectural Drafting. In addition, support courses for other MCC degree programs are also available.

Fort Omaha Campus

30th and Fort Sts.
The historic Fort Omaha Campus houses an 82,000- square foot instructional facility with modern classrooms, labs, and student-dedicated space. The Institute for the Culinary Arts opened in Winter 2009.

Among the programs available at the Fort Omaha Campus are Computer Technology Transfer, Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management, Early Childhood Educator, Graphic Communications Art and Design, and Horticulture. In addition, support courses for other MCC degree programs are also available.

Fremont Area Center

9th and Broad Sts.
The Fremont Area Center opened in 1986 to serve Dodge and Washington counties, and it moved to its permanent home in the renovated former junior high in 2007. This location offers many courses that support academic degree programs along with AE/GED/ESL classes. Advising, financial aid, counseling, and registration services are available.

Offutt Air Force Base

Bellevue
MCC offers a wide variety of classes at Offutt Air Force Base through the Education Center. Located in Bellevue off U.S. Highway 75, the Offutt AFB center provides convenient access to military personnel and their dependents. Area citizens may contact the center to determine availability of on-base classes.

Sarpy Center

91st and Giles Rd.
Opened in 1999, the center is a collaborative effort between MCC and the City of La Vista. The Sarpy Center has 15 classrooms. A commons area links the center with the La Vista Public Library. This location offers many courses that support academic degree programs.

South Omaha Campus

27th and Q Sts.
The South Omaha Campus opened in 1978, and in 2007, doors opened to the new Connector that provides access to a Metro transit hub and a joint MCC and Omaha Public Library location. The building connects to the Eugene T. Mahoney Building and Industrial Training Center, also located at the South Omaha Campus. Academic degrees available at the South Omaha Campus include Business Management, Construction Technology, Criminal Justice, Electronics Technology, Health and Public Services, Respiratory Care Technology, and Welding. In addition, support courses for other MCC degree programs are also available.

Washington County Technology Center

Hwy 30 and Hwy 75
Opened in Spring 2011, the Washington County Technology Center is home to the Process Operations Technology program. The space was acquired to accommodate growth in MCC enrollment and the need for industry-relevant curriculum and training in Blair and Washington County. The location allows for classroom and lab facility needs of the program along with support courses for other MCC degree programs.

Community Locations

MCC cooperates with many public and private schools and other locations throughout the four-county service area to provide a wide range of community and workforce education opportunities. Day and evening courses and programs are available for job/career enrichment, continuing education, general interest, and many other goals.

Individual Campus Tours

Tours and appointments are available for prospective students. To schedule a tour, call (402) 457-2400 or visit www.mccneb.edu/visitation.

Group Visits, Workshops and Presentations

Visits are available for large groups. Group visits may include campus tours and opportunities to learn more about MCC programs. Schedule group tours at least two weeks in advance by calling (402) 457-2400 or visit www.mccneb.edu/visitation.