Without a set agenda, Chancellor James shared information, updates and results from a recent survey. Chancellor James affirmed his commitment to bring about positive changes in the areas that impact MCC employees and students.
The minute you enter Metropolitan Community College-Blue River’s Campus Center, you’ll notice two smiling faces beside several carts of books. The faces belong to Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society president Dawinderpreet Brar and Donald Alexander. Brar and Alexander are actually selling the used books for $1 to ensure “no books go to waste”.
pre-owned textbooks and other reading materials. Here's how it works: books not “bought back” by the Book Store are forwarded to the student organization.
MCC-Maple Woods Dean of Students Shelli Allen does her part to keep the campus clean and smelling fresh - scrubbing the floors in financial aid and making sure the ladies room smells like Febreeze.
Students are back at the Woods! Please join us for Welcome Week Aug. 30-Sept. 3, 2010 as we welcome new and returning students to MCC-Maple Woods. Free food, free info and lots of fun await!
For its second year of A+ orientation, MCC-Maple Woods partnered with Community America Credit Union to provide more than just basic college info - much of the presentation focused on money matters and how to budget for life after high school.
Above: Program Coordinator Jess Harding explains to his class how to calculate air-flow and the geometry they must master to be successful in the HVAC program at MCC-Business & Technology Campus.
Alex Grigsby is the new Outreach Coordinator at MCC-Business & Technology campus. He will work with other MCC admissions coordinators to recruit new students and promote the college. 
The hustle and bustle of the first week of classes was made easier this week at MCC-Penn Valley. Students were able to get their IDs taken in the bookstore. 
Students and employees around the MCC-Penn Valley campus can now enjoy a new food service vendor. Subway has contracted with Treat America to serve its full-scale menu in the Penn Valley cafeteria. Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Utility companies across the U.S. will hire thousands of new line technicians during the next few years. You can prepare for these excellent jobs by enrolling in a 12-month certificate program offered at MCC–Business & Technology Campus.
Information sessions for the Electric Utility Line Technician training program are scheduled on Thursday, Sept. 16, and Tuesday, Sept. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. at BTC. Susan Blaser, program coordinator, and staff will be on hand to answer questions about the program, the application process, pre-admission assessments and financial aid opportunities. Please sign up online at mcckc.edu/visitbtc or call (816) 604-5200 to reserve a seat. Walk-ins are also welcome.
MCC-BTC is located at 1775 Universal Avenue, Kansas City, Mo., northwest of Front Street and I-435. If you have questions or need directions, call 816.604.5200. Classes will begin June 2011. For more information about the Utility Line Technician training program, see mcckc.edu/linetech.
Dear Colleagues,
MCC-Blue River advisor, Jenny Steen, has been selected as a finalist to compete in Kansas City Fitness Magazines Weight Loss Challenge – but she needs your help!
Students, faculty and staff returning to campus for the fall semester may notice something different about the Green Leaf Cafe when they come in for breakfast or lunch on Tuesday: the cafe has a bright, shiny new coat of paint, thanks to interim campus life and leadership coordinator Misty Chandler and the Student Ambassadors.
"I am really looking forward to working with such a different student body and look forward to helping really grow this program."
"I am really looking forward to being able to have the same kind influence on students that my teachers here had on me."
Higher education leaders from across Missouri were in Jefferson City on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010, for the first governor’s summit on higher education. Gov. Jay Nixon (D) welcomed a crowd of several hundred presidents, chancellors, administrators, board members and faculty by underscoring the importance of higher education.
Metropolitan Community College (MCC) has been around the block a few times, and so have some of the infrastructures of the older buildings. With five campuses across the metro area, MCC has made significant changes to the way it operates – taking on the challenge to become greener and more energy efficient.
It is a 10-week, online program requiring approximately one-hour, per week of your time. Key features of the program include:
*Helping you develop a lifestyle of eating the foods you enjoy, while improving your health and losing weight.
*Addressing habits around eating, hunger and hydration that support weight loss or maintenance.
*Decreasing your risk for Metabolic Syndrome by addressing key risk factors – hypertension, high cholesterol and elevated blood sugar.
*Providing a holistic approach that covers, stress management, health education, exercise and fitness, and psychological and emotional fulfillment.
Who can participate?
In order to be eligible, you must be enrolled in Blue KC insurance through Metropolitan Community College. If you are interested in participating, please submit an application through www.hlcsignup.com/MCC.
Applications will be accepted from Monday, Aug. 9 through Friday, Aug. 20. Participants will be chosen based on health conditions and willingness to participate in program requirements. If you apply to participate, but change your mind, please reply and let us know before the applications closes on Friday, Aug. 20.
How much does it cost?
The program is provided at no cost (a $500 value), for accepted participants. However, if you do not complete the program as defined below (Participation Basics), we ask that you defray the costs of your participation. Therefore, if all program requirements are not met, participants will be assessed a charge of $100, deducted through payroll. By agreeing to participate, you also agree that you understand and accept this penalty.
What You Are Committing to: Participation Basics
*If you would like to participate, you must complete an application on the Internet by visiting www.hlcsignup.com/MCC by Friday, Aug. 20.
*Employees who have been selected to participate will be notified via e-mail by Wednesday, Aug. 25.
*Pre-program, fasting biometric screenings are required for program completion. If you are accepted into the program you must attend one of the annual health fair screenings being held at the MCC campuses.
*The online program will begin on Monday, Oct. 4. In order to complete program requirements you must participate in eight of 10 classes. It is best to weigh, when possible, on the same scale each time. Please ensure you have access to a scale, as you will be asked to log your weight at the beginning of every class.
*Following program completion, you must participate in a post-program, fasting biometric screening the week of Dec. 13. More information will be provided if you are accepted into the program.
NOTE: Metropolitan Community College will not have access to your personal health information. All of your health information will be submitted directly to the administrator of the program.
If you have questions about this program, please contact Jenny Edwards at jenny.edwards@mcckc.edu or 816.604.1151, option 1.
More than 200 participants attended the Kansas City Grant Training Workshop sponsored by Senator Claire McCaskill’s office At MCC-Penn Valley on Aug. 6. The day-long workshop targeted area non-profits.
"Don't worry, her eyes will heal quickly. She's young!," said Hassan Zarabi when he was questioned about the safety of taking a 3D laser-scan of a young fairgoer's face.
After volunteering with the program for more than five years, Dana Buchanan has been hired as the new flight coordinator for Angel Flight. Her last day as administrative assistant at MCC-Maple Woods was Friday. 
Looking for a new and exciting way to expand your knowledge base? MCC-Blue River’s Community Education modules are the just the solution!Visit Blue River’s Community Education website for full course descriptions, fees and registration information. Contact Carol Brown at 816.604.6518 or email at carol.brown@mcckc.edu for more information.
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