Midland College (MC) is a public community college in Midland, Texas. It 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 704752 sqft main campus on 224 acre in Midland. It also has numerous locations in other parts of Midland and in Fort Stockton, the Pecos County seat.

History

Midland College began in September 1969 as the Midland campus of the Permian Junior College system. It was recreated in 1972 with the formation of the Midland College District.

Service area

As defined by the Texas Legislature, the official service area of Midland College is all of Crockett, Midland, Pecos, Reagan, and Terrell counties.

Campus

Main campus

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 campus. Groundbreaking at the new campus was held October 23, 1973. Opened in the spring of 1975: Opened in the fall of 1975: Opened in 1978: Opened in the following years: Also, four residence halls are on the Midland College main campus (see below).

Off-campus facilities

Academics

The college offers 100+ degree and certificate programs, as well as a variety of continuing education programs. It also offers a bachelor's degree in organizational management and provides on-campus access to upper-level degrees offered at seven University Center partners. 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. It is also approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

University Center

The Midland College University Center offers students several 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. Four 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.

Early College High School

Early College High School (ECHS) at Midland College is located on the main campus in the Allison Fine Arts 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."

Special designations

In 2010, Midland College became the first institution in West Texas and the fourth community college in the nation to be designated an All-Steinway School. In 2013, Midland College became the first community college to be designated a Conn-Selmer School.

Student life

Clubs, intramural sports, cheerleading, student government, and all other student-related activities operate through the Student Activities Office.

Residence halls

The main campus has four residence halls for students: O'Shaughnessy Hall, Nadine and Tom Craddick Hall, Men's Residence Hall, and Family Housing Facility.

Student publications

The student publications office at Midland College also maintains its own website (see below, in External Links)

Athletics

The Midland College Chaparrals have 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: The college's mascot is a Chaparral.

Notable alumni