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¡MCC ES PARA MI!

Marshalltown Community College is committed to creating the best experience for you. Nearly 20 percent of our student population identifies as Hispanic/Latino. We are dedicated to providing opportunities that are unique to our Hispanic/Latino community, including Latino Family College Night and our League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) collegiate chapter.

MCC Es Para Mi Mission:

We are committed to honoring the diversity of our Hispanic/Latino community, fostering dialogue in an inclusive learning environment, and serving as a partner in achieving academic success and economic vitality.

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MCC Es Para Mi Goals:

  • Improve programs and services to increase student retention and degree completion.
  • Build strong partnerships with the community to increase visibility and enrollment.
  • Create cycles of opportunity to support Hispanic/Latino students and their families.
  • Accelerate upward mobility of our Latino community by providing strong educational pathways to career success.

Emerging Hispanic-Serving Designation

MCC is proud to hold the Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution designation! This designation is awarded by Excelencia In Education, a national organization focused on Hispanic student success. Only four colleges in Iowa have this designation, and we're proud to be one of them!