Public community college in Crystal Lake, Illinois, US
42°15′35″N
88°22′06″W
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42.25981°N 88.368251°W
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42.25981; -88.368251
Former logo of McHenry County College.
McHenry County College
(
MCC
) is a
public
community college
in
McHenry County, Illinois
. The college serves residents residing in Community College District 528, which covers most of McHenry County and portions of surrounding counties. The college is located along
U.S. Route 14
, on the northwest side of
Crystal Lake, Illinois
.
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There are also secondary facilities in
Woodstock
and
McHenry
.
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Some classes are also taught at area high schools, public libraries, local businesses, and other off-campus locations. It enrolls about 7,000 students in career programs, transfer programs,
GED
and adult basic education, non-credit and career development, and training for businesses.
History
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MCC was established on April 1, 1967, as part of the Illinois community college system.
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In September 1968 classes were held for the first time for 312 full-time and 1045 part-time students at a rented oil company in Crystal Lake.
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In 1974 construction began on new facilities at its present 68-acre site, known at the time as Weber Farm.
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The school began some classes at the new facility in September 1975, and the move was complete by May 1976.
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MCC continued to grow, both in land area and student population.
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Today, MCC employs approximately 700 full and part time employees with 90% of staff holding master's or doctorate degrees.
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Athletics
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The MCCScots compete in 8 intercollegiate sports through their membership in the
Illinois Skyway Conference
within the
National Junior College Athletic Association
(NJCAA), Division II. For men, this includes
baseball
,
basketball
,
soccer
and
tennis
. For women, basketball,
softball
, tennis, and
volleyball
.
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Their mascot is a
lion
named Roary and their colors are gold and purple.
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References
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