Montgomery County Community College
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Montgomery County Community College, also known as MCCC, Montco, or MC3, is a 2-year community college
offering associate degrees, technical certificates and non-credit courses to the general public. MCCC is accredited by the Commission of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
. In 1972, the school relocated and its Central Campus opened in nearby Blue Bell
(Whitpain Township) where it remains today. There is also a West Campus in Pottstown
which opened in 1996. Off-site locations include Lansdale
and Willow Grove Naval Air Station
in Horsham
.
The Pottstown campus includes the North Hall, a 50000 square feet (4,645.2 m²) facility with classrooms, a computer lab and an art gallery. The building was formerly a knitting mill, brewery, and shoe polish factory until its renovation in 2006. It is connected to the South Hall by an underpass that had been filled in since the early 1920s.
While primarily serving the residents of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
, the institution is also attended by residents of neighboring Philadelphia County
and Bucks County
as well as foreign exchange students. It has agreements with Temple University
, Pennsylvania State University
, Arcadia University
, and other local institutions to facilitate the transfer of credits earned.
- Marcia Moll Barone
- K. William Lowa III
- George E. Marin
- Lt. Kevin R. McKeon
- Patricia A. Nunan
- James W. Vlahos, Jr
- Alex Moll
Community college
A community college is a type of educational institution. The term can have different meanings in different countries.-Australia:Community colleges carry on the tradition of adult education, which was established in Australia around mid 19th century when evening classes were held to help adults...
offering associate degrees, technical certificates and non-credit courses to the general public. MCCC is accredited by the Commission of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
Campus
The college was founded in 1964 and offered classes from its campus in ConshohockenConshohocken, Pennsylvania
Conshohocken is a borough on the Schuylkill River in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, in suburban Philadelphia. Historically a large mill town and industrial and manufacturing center, after the decline of industry in recent years Conshohocken has developed into a center of riverfront commercial and...
. In 1972, the school relocated and its Central Campus opened in nearby Blue Bell
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
Blue Bell is a census-designated place in Whitpain Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 6,067....
(Whitpain Township) where it remains today. There is also a West Campus in Pottstown
Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Pottstown is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States northwest of Philadelphia and southeast of Reading, on the Schuylkill River. Pottstown was laid out in 1752–53 and named Pottsgrove in honor of its founder, John Potts. The old name was abandoned at the time of the...
which opened in 1996. Off-site locations include Lansdale
Lansdale, Pennsylvania
Lansdale is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 28 miles northwest of Philadelphia. Early in the 20th century, its industries included agricultural implement works, a canning factory, foundries, brickyards, a silk mill, and manufacturers of cigars, stoves, shirts, rope, iron drain pipe,...
and Willow Grove Naval Air Station
Naval Air Station Willow Grove
Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove or NASJRB Willow Grove was a Naval Air Station owned by the U.S. Navy and located in Horsham Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States four miles northwest of the central business district of Willow Grove, which is north of...
in Horsham
Horsham Township, Pennsylvania
Horsham Township is a home rule municipality in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. Although it retains the word "Township" in its official name, it has been governed by a home rule charter since 1975 and is therefore not subject to the Pennsylvania Township Code...
.
The Pottstown campus includes the North Hall, a 50000 square feet (4,645.2 m²) facility with classrooms, a computer lab and an art gallery. The building was formerly a knitting mill, brewery, and shoe polish factory until its renovation in 2006. It is connected to the South Hall by an underpass that had been filled in since the early 1920s.
While primarily serving the residents of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Montgomery County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of 2010, the population was 799,874, making it the third most populous county in Pennsylvania . The county seat is Norristown.The county was created on September 10, 1784, out of land originally part...
, the institution is also attended by residents of neighboring Philadelphia County
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
-History:Tribes of Lenape were the first known occupants in the area which became Philadelphia County. The first European settlers were Swedes and Finns who arrived in 1638. The Netherlands seized the area in 1655, but permanently lost control to England in 1674...
and Bucks County
Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- Industry and commerce :The boroughs of Bristol and Morrisville were prominent industrial centers along the Northeast Corridor during World War II. Suburban development accelerated in Lower Bucks in the 1950s with the opening of Levittown, Pennsylvania, the second such "Levittown" designed by...
as well as foreign exchange students. It has agreements with Temple University
Temple University
Temple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional...
, Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University
The Pennsylvania State University, commonly referred to as Penn State or PSU, is a public research university with campuses and facilities throughout the state of Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1855, the university has a threefold mission of teaching, research, and public service...
, Arcadia University
Arcadia University
Arcadia University is a private university located in Glenside, Pennsylvania, on the outskirts of Philadelphia. A master's university by Carnegie Classification, the university has a co-educational student population of more than 4,000. The university was ranked 25th in the master's universities in...
, and other local institutions to facilitate the transfer of credits earned.
Noted people
The 2008 inductees into the Alumni Hall of Fame include:- Marcia Moll Barone
- K. William Lowa III
- George E. Marin
- Lt. Kevin R. McKeon
- Patricia A. Nunan
- James W. Vlahos, Jr
- Alex Moll