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MCCC hosts groundbreaking ceremony for H Building

On Oct. 2, 2024, MCCC held a groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation and expansion of the new Welch Center for Health and Public Safety. President Kojo Quartey, MCCC retiree Dr. Joyce Haver and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II were some of the featured speakers. Photos and video by Reese Bowling.

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Restroom policy, signs addressed at board meeting

The Board of Trustees generally does not respond to comments during public meetings. However, Chair Aaron Mason and President Kojo Quartey addressed a room full of people in support and against the college’s bathroom policy. The meeting took place on Sept. 23 when 10 people addressed the board during delegations.  […]

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College president’s salary increases

President Kojo Quartey received a 23% base salary raise over the summer. His new contract is now worth more than $312,000 in total compensation. The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the president’s new three-year contract July 15 along with a list of goals he is to accomplish in that time. […]

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Over 100 students affected by professor’s absence

An MCCC English professor was recently placed on leave, according to college administrators. Jenna Bazzell, associate professor of English, is on leave as of Monday, Sept. 16, for unknown reasons. Grace Yackee, vice president of instruction, said the college cannot comment further. “However, in an effort to preserve employee rights […]

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MCCC gets approval for renovation and expansion of H Building

Editor’s note: This version updates Helen Stripling’s title from an interim position to dean of health sciences and director of respiratory therapy. Proposed renovations and expansion of the H Building are one step closer to becoming a reality through an approved capital outlay plan and a tentative renaming of the […]

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MCCC Student Engagement Cookout

MCCC hosted its Student Engagement Cookout on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Various clubs on campus were present with information on joining them, and Student Government provided information on registering to vote. Video by Reese Bowling.

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Lawsuit hampers Title IX

A lawsuit is preventing MCCC from implementing new Title IX regulations. Effective Aug. 1, new Title IX regulations have been introduced and policies have shifted at various institutions. Title IX protects students and employees from sex-based discrimination, harassment or sexual violence. The new regulations protect against discrimination based on pregnancy/related […]