December 2007

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The Big Read initiative coming to MGCCC

The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts designed to restore reading to the center of American culture. The program provides citizens with the opportunity to read and discuss a single book within their communities. The NEA presents the Big Read in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and in cooperation with Arts Midwest. Big Read brings together partners across the country to encourage reading for pleasure and enlightenment.
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MGCCC Adopts Emergency Communication Service

These days, information travels quickly. That’s why Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has upgraded its methods for informing students and faculty during emergency situations. The college is currently implementing Connect-Ed, a multi-modal communication service that will provide campus leaders and security professionals the ability to reach all students and employees with information and updates during unforeseen events or emergencies, within minutes, through phone calls, e-mails and/or text messages.
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$7.25 Million Awarded to Local Colleges for Centers of Excellence

Three of Mississippi’s community and junior colleges are joining forces to create centers of excellence for advanced metal trades in the state. Jones County Junior College, Pearl River Community College, and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College were recently awarded $7.25 million in grants to help grow qualified workers in the metal and construction trades. This financial boost is the first of its kind for these colleges, and will give southeastern Mississippi a competitive edge in workforce development.
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College-Wide Headlines

MGCCC “Elf Instructor” delivers hope to local charities

“Connections” celebrates 10 years at MGCCC

Biloxi Regional Donates to Respiratory Care Training Program at Community College

MGCCC takes part in “Make a Difference Day” Oct. 27

17 graduate from MGCCC'S Apprentice Lineman Program


MGCCC administrator serves national organization

Donna Parker receives SBEA postsecondary Teacher of the Year Award

MGCCC instructor earns Vickers Award

Harvey to Speak at ‘Women and the Civil War’ Conference

Personnel Update


In The News

Extra effort pays off for Honors Program students at MGCCC

MGCCC adds six to Athletic Hall of Fame

MGCCC inducts three into Alumni Hall of Fame

State Board for Community and Junior Colleges Presents Certificates to Online Instructors


Sports

No. 3 MGCCC pounds Kilgore 62-28 at H.O.T. Bowl

Weathers/Wentzell Center new name at MGCCC gym

MGCCC Bulldogs 2007 NJCAA National Champions