Midland College
| Type | Community College |
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| Established | 1972 |
| President | Dr. Steve Thomas |
| Vice-president | Dr. Richard Jolly |
| Students | 7,425 |
| Location |
Midland, Texas, United States 32°01′45″N 102°06′19″W / 32.029123°N 102.105277°WCoordinates: 32°01′45″N 102°06′19″W / 32.029123°N 102.105277°W |
| Campus | 224 acres (0.91 km2) |
| Colors | Green and Yellow |
| Athletics | NJCAA Men's Division I |
| Nickname | Chaps |
| Mascot | Chaparral |
| Website | www.midland.edu |
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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 , Texas, the Pecos County seat.
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.
Midland College is a comprehensive community college that is dedicated to excellence, has a commitment to learning, and promotes a lifelong quest for knowledge. The institution supports individual and economic development in its service area and beyond by offering certificates, associate and baccalaureate degrees, workforce and continuing education opportunities, and comprehensive student support services. Midland College also provides a variety of community services, cultural and educational enrichment opportunities to the West Texas region.
As defined by the Texas Legislature, the official service area of Midland College is the following:
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.
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.
Opened in the Spring of 1975:
Opened in the Fall of 1975:
Opened in 1978:
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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.
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.
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