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Historic Profile/Timeline


1970
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.

1972
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.

1973
The College joined the state system and was renamed Morgan Community College

1976
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.

1977
Dr. Robert W. Johnson, first MCC President, resigned and Robert Datteri became the second president of the college.

1978
Groundbreaking ceremonies took place in August for a permanent site on the east side of Fort Morgan on Barlow Road.

1980
Faculty and staff moved to permanent campus.

1982
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.

1987
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.

1988
Bennett, Wray,Burlington, Woodlin, Seibert, and Hugo High Schools offered MCC courses delivered by Op-Tel distance learning.

1989
Physical Therapist Assistant program began.

1990
Associate Degree in Nursing was approved.

1991
Dr. Richard Bond became the fifth MCC President.

1992
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.

1996
Dr. John McKay assumed the presidency of the college.

1999
Groundbreaking was held for new Student Center and Bookstore.

2000
Annual student enrollment reached 3000 students; more than 330 instructors and staff were employed. Renovation began for Aspen and Spruce Halls.

2001
Construction was completed for Elm Hall—new home of the Automotive Services and Collision Repair Technology programs.

2003
MCC received its seventh president, Dr. C. Michele Haney who stabilized the college after imposed state budget cuts. AQIP accreditation process was initiated.

2004
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.

2005
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.

2006
MCC achieved 1000 FTE, a 25% increase over 1996. The Burlington Center moved from its storefront location to the new Community and Education Center.

2007
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.

2008
Leadership Academy graduates first class.