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A Message from the President of Miles Community
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On July 1, 2006, I became the seventh president of Miles Community College. As the leader of one of the state’s three community colleges, I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to serve the state, eastern Montana, and the Miles City community in this capacity.
Having grown up on a ranch near Dillon, Montana, I was the first person in my family to attend college. I therefore understand implicitly the importance of affordable post-secondary opportunities. I am committed to ensuring that our community members have access to educational opportunities and to ensuring that our students succeed.
For the second year in a row MCC has been nominated for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. This places us in the top 10% of community colleges nationwide. We earned this nomination by demonstrating strong retention and graduation rates. Our retention rate is 24th in the nation and our graduation rate is 8th in the nation.
We have created a nurturing and vibrant learning environment that encourages student engagement in the classroom and in extra-curricular activities. Our students often comment on the dedication of our faculty and staff in providing individualized attention to ensure their success.
As you will see by perusing the pages of our website, we have an award-winning faculty committed to academic excellence. Our distance education department continues to grow, providing students access to online educational opportunities. As an integral component of student development on campus, our athletic programs teach students the rigors of self-discipline and teamwork. Student athletes consistently earn scholarships to four-year colleges and universities. In addition, we sponsor a variety of programs through local partnerships to benefit our community.
What the reports, data, and printed word cannot tell you, however, is something you have to experience for yourself. I am sure you will find, as I have, that the greatest strength of Miles Community College is the people. In fact, in our recent accreditation evaluation, MCC faculty and staff were recognized for their unwavering commitment to the students and community.
As you have the opportunity, please call or stop by the campus. We look forward to visiting with you, taking you on a campus tour, and answering your questions regarding Miles Community College.
We truly believe that you can start here and go anywhere.
With best wishes for your future,
Stefani Gray Hicswa, Ph.D.
President
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