McHenry County College Annual Report Excerpts:
MCC: Moving Forward with You
Rooted in the community for 41 years, McHenry County College has prepared countless students for promising futures. Whether you’re a high school senior exploring colleges, a professional looking to enhance your skills, or a retiree embarking on a second career, MCC can help you get there.
Despite their unique paths, our students choose MCC for many of the same reasons:
Quality learning. MCC offers an exceptional education. Our experienced faculty not only provide a solid theoretical foundation, but they also bring students valuable real-world perspective.
Personalized experience. Small classes and highly accessible faculty and advisors provide the one-on-one attention and guidance students need to meet their educational and career goals.
Convenience. Located in the heart of McHenry County, MCC offers a rich learning environment close to home—and a bridge to community businesses and employers.
Value. With the economy on shaky ground and tuition rates rising, MCC makes even more sense for students and their families. We take pride in making our quality programs affordable and accessible to all.
Diverse offerings. Learners of all ages, interests and backgrounds feel at home here. Students have access to more than 25 clubs, plus multicultural programs and leadership opportunities, helping them connect with peers and develop extracurricular interests.
Now is a better time than ever to explore MCC.
In this report, you’ll read about exciting developments, including brand new educational offerings, expanded scholarship opportunities, and improved systems for a safer, more enjoyable student experience.
Partnering with the community, as we have from our earliest days, MCC is positioned for strong growth. We are committed to developing programs that respond to local professional and educational needs. We are committed to maintaining a culturally vibrant and economically competitive McHenry County. And we are committed to your success.
Wherever your educational journey takes you, I hope we’ll see you at McHenry County College along the way.
Walter J. Packard, Ph.D.
President
Something for Everyone
Spend a few minutes on campus and you’ll quickly realize there is no average student at McHenry County College. From newly minted high school graduates eager for the next stage of their journey to adults on a lifelong quest for knowledge, everyone is welcome.
MCC’s course catalog, spanning some 150 pages, reveals the breadth of our offerings: traditional college curricula, technical programs, English as a second language and GED classes, professional development, online courses and more. Subjects cover the spectrum from foreign languages to environmental science to automotive technology.
Alongside young people working toward their degrees might be a local businesswoman engaged in leadership training. Or a retired teacher trying his hand at painting. Or a medical professional earning continuing education credits. In fact, some MCC regulars have never set foot inside a classroom, taking advantage of our fitness center, children’s learning center or conference center facilities.
What does MCC have in store for you?