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1970
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On February 15, the first basic education class of Morgan County Community College was held in the basement of 300 Main Street in Fort Morgan.
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1972
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Greater Gifts scholarship program was initiated. First commencement included five associate of art degrees, four one-year certificates, and 29 Waivered Licensed Practical Nurse certificates. |
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1973
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The College joined the state system and was renamed Morgan Community College. |
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1976
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MCC became the target of political maneuvering meant to force its closing. An investigation showed outstanding records and performance in every department and the college survived. |
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1977
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Dr. Robert W. Johnson, first MCC President, resigned and Robert Datteri became the second president of the college. |
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1978
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Groundbreaking ceremonies took place in August for a permanent site on the east side of Fort Morgan on Barlow Road. |
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1980
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Faculty and staff moved to permanent campus. |
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1982
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Dr. Larry Carter became the third MCC President. H.B. Bloedorn and Helen Williams were honored at the first Founder’s Day event. “Learning at a Distance” technology was developed at MCC. |
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1987
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Dr. Harold Deselms assumed the fourth presidency of MCC. A modular classroom building was redesigned to serve as the Student Center. Community Access Cable network (MCC Channel 10) was added to methods of class delivery. |
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1988
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Bennett, Wray,Burlington, Woodlin, Seibert, and Hugo High Schools offered MCC courses delivered by Op-Tel distance learning. |
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1989
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Physical Therapist Assistant program began. |
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1990
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Associate Degree in Nursing was approved.
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1991
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Dr. Richard Bond became the fifth MCC President.
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1992
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MCC signed an agreement for an exchange program with Yamagata Prefectural College of Agriculture in Yamagata,Japan. MCC was granted an unconditional reaccreditation by North Central Association.
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1996
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Dr. John McKay assumed the presidency of the college. |
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1999
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Groundbreaking was held for new Student Center and Bookstore.
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2000
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Annual student enrollment reached 3000 students; more than 330 instructors and staff were employed. Renovation began for Aspen and Spruce Halls. |
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2001
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Construction was completed for Elm Hall—new home of the Automotive Services and Collision Repair Technology programs. |
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2003
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MCC received its seventh president, Dr. C. Michele Haney who stabilized the college after imposed state budget cuts. AQIP accreditation process was initiated. |
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2004
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The college service area includes 11,500 square miles of Eastern Colorado with regional centers in Bennett, Burlington, Limon, Wray, and Yuma. The nursing program expanded to 83 students.
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2005
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MCC was one of three colleges in the Colorado Community College System to experience increased enrollment. 35th Anniversary celebration included the annual MCC Gala and reunion for founders and first students. MCC Foundation launched a Dream Connections $2 million capital campaign. The level one nursing program expanded to the Wray Center via interactive television. |
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2006
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MCC achieved 1000 FTE, a 25% increase over 1996. The Burlington Center moved from its storefront location to the new Community and Education Center.
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2007
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Plans are made for a new Adult Basic Education building to be built on the Fort Morgan Campus by the MCC Foundation.
MCC/Cargill Meat Solutions Workplace Education program receives national recognition.
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2008
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Leadership Academy graduates first class.
Dr. Kerry Hart becomes eighth college president.
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2009
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Cedar Hall for Adult Basic Education is completed.
Glenn Miller Project initiated
Groundbreaking for the nursing, health technology, and science addition and renovation
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2010
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MCC celebrates its 40th anniversary |
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