Metropolitan Community College
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The present community college system in Nebraska started in 1971 when the Nebraska Legislature created eight technical community college areas across the state. One of these new areas was called the Eastern Nebraska Technical Community College Area, which encompassed Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington counties. An area vocational technical school operated by the Omaha Board of Education already served part of this area.
Metropolitan Community College was created in 1974 when the Legislature consolidated the original eight technical community college areas into six. That year, the programs, personnel, assets and liabilities of the former Omaha Nebraska Technical Community College Area merged with the Eastern Nebraska Technical Community College Area under a new name stipulated by amended legislative statutes: the Metropolitan Technical Community College Area. In 1992, the Legislature voted to change the name to Metropolitan Community College Area.
MCC is currently one of the fastest growing postsecondary institutions in Nebraska. Three state-of-the-art buildings, the Construction Education Center, Center for Advanced and Emerging Technologies and the Career and Academic Skills Center, are now open on the Fort Omaha Campus. MCC North Express opened at the Highlander Accelerator project near 30th and Parker streets and offers a mix of continuing education, workforce training and outreach services. One of South Omaha's newest buildings, the Center for Advanced Manufacturing, is complete and the new Automotive Training Center is nearing completion and will open for classes in Fall 2021.
The addition and enhancement of instructional facilities are geared specifically to prepare students for success in college and the workforce in the four-county area for years to come. MCC engaged SmithGroupJJR and Paulien & Associates to review and update data compiled as part of the 2010 Master Plan Update for Campuses and Centers. The 2014 Master Plan Data Update is a continuation of the 2010 Master Plan Update with shared overarching principles and project goals. Additionally, the 2014 Update includes recommendations for responding to growth in Sarpy County.
The Language and Literacy Center (LLC) supports English language learners (ELLs) on their pathway to academic and career success. ELL/ESL support services are available to English language learners at any level, whether they are enrolled in MCC's English-as-a-Second Language program or are taking general education or major courses.
All Metropolitan Community College activities, organizations, courses and academic and technical programs are open to all students. College facilities are, as a whole, accessible to persons with physical disabilities via ramps, automatic entrances and elevators. Accessible restroom facilities, parking spaces, telephones and water fountains are also available.
All students - new and current - apply once per academic year through one application and will be considered for each eligible scholarship during every scholarship period. Scholarships may be awarded based on financial need, academic progress, program of study or a combination of these factors.