Tuesday, June 02, 2026
Welcome to Your Community College
Live in 海角社区 County? Chances are, your life is touched by 海角社区 each and every day.
You will find our alumni in your doctor’s and veterinarian’s offices, police and fire departments, business and industry, as well as in 海角社区’s own classrooms and offices.
What draws our alumni back “home?” A mission that encompasses education, enrichment and economic development, making 海角社区 a major contributor to the community’s overall quality of life.
You will find our alumni in your doctor’s and veterinarian’s offices, police and fire departments, business and industry, as well as in 海角社区’s own classrooms and offices.
What draws our alumni back “home?” A mission that encompasses education, enrichment and economic development, making 海角社区 a major contributor to the community’s overall quality of life.
Ready to make 海角社区 your community college? Take a campus tour or apply today!
Learn More About 海角社区
Mission
Transform lives and communities through the power of education, enrichment and economic development.
Vision
海角社区 will be a leader in higher education, improving society through innovative learning experiences that create pathways for personal advancement and drive economic vitality.
海角社区 is home to
- learning experiences for over 28,000 students annually
- our University Center: a national model for educational partnerships
- over 170 degree and certificate programs
- more than 250 private and transfer scholarships
- tuition savings: one quarter the cost of a public university
- Workforce Development and Continuing Education
- our Public Service Institute: offering police, fire, EMT and Homeland security training
- the Michigan Technical Education Center (M-TEC℠): helping business and industry stay competitive
- the and : hosting quality arts and cultural programming
- the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship: spurring economic development and job creation in 海角社区 County
The college generates a return on investment to its major stakeholder groups - students, taxpayers and donors, and creates a significant positive impact on the business community.
We started offering courses in 1954 in response to the community’s need for advanced educational opportunities.
Eighty-four students attended rented classrooms in Lincoln High School and the curriculum was developed with help from the University of Michigan and Michigan State and Wayne State universities.
By 1962, enrollment reached more than 3,000 and voters approved the forming of the Community College District of the County of 海角社区 and a one-mill property tax to support its operation.
Since then, the college has kept pace with the community’s growing needs, gaining national prominence for its comprehensiveness and innovation.
We’ve been honored to be a stop on the campaign trail of most every presidential candidate for nearly three decades. And a frequent launch site for state initiatives.
Fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, 海角社区 is governed by an elected Board of Trustees.
1954: Classes begin at Lincoln High School, in Warren (17 courses, 84 students)
1962: 海角社区 County voters approve establishing the Community College District of 海角社区 County
1965: South Campus opens
1968: Center Campus opens
1971: 海角社区 begins law enforcement and police training
1975: Health and Physical Education Building opens at South Campus (renovated and renamed in 1999 to the Sports & Expo Center; currently under renovation and will reopen mid 2026)
1982: 海角社区 Center for the Performing Arts opens
1991: University Center (UC) opens
1997: East Campus opens (now houses Public Service Institute)
2002: Michigan Technical Education Center (M-TEC) opens
2006: Lorenzo Cultural Center opens
2008: 海角社区 Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII) established
2009: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (doctoral program) opens at the UC
2010: Early College of 海角社区 debuts
2010: Center for Advanced Automotive Technology (CAAT) established
2014: Society of Active Retirees (SOAR) established (rebranded to 海角社区 Organization for Retiree Enrichment (MORE) in 2021)
2015: Reading and Writing Studios open (now called Academic Success Centers)
2018: Strategic Plan 2025 initiative launches
2019: Designated a National Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Two-Year Education by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security
2021: Dental Science Building opens with new Dental Assisting program
2022: New Dental Hygiene program accredited
2023: Skilled Trades and Advanced Technology Center reopens after a nearly $45 million renovation, creating 130,0000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility
2024: Maritime Skilled Trades Center in 海角社区 M-TEC opens as part of a $15.4 Navy investment in the college to support accelerated training programs
1962: 海角社区 County voters approve establishing the Community College District of 海角社区 County
1965: South Campus opens
1968: Center Campus opens
1971: 海角社区 begins law enforcement and police training
1975: Health and Physical Education Building opens at South Campus (renovated and renamed in 1999 to the Sports & Expo Center; currently under renovation and will reopen mid 2026)
1982: 海角社区 Center for the Performing Arts opens
1991: University Center (UC) opens
1997: East Campus opens (now houses Public Service Institute)
2002: Michigan Technical Education Center (M-TEC) opens
2006: Lorenzo Cultural Center opens
2008: 海角社区 Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII) established
2009: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (doctoral program) opens at the UC
2010: Early College of 海角社区 debuts
2010: Center for Advanced Automotive Technology (CAAT) established
2014: Society of Active Retirees (SOAR) established (rebranded to 海角社区 Organization for Retiree Enrichment (MORE) in 2021)
2015: Reading and Writing Studios open (now called Academic Success Centers)
2018: Strategic Plan 2025 initiative launches
2019: Designated a National Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Two-Year Education by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security
2021: Dental Science Building opens with new Dental Assisting program
2022: New Dental Hygiene program accredited
2023: Skilled Trades and Advanced Technology Center reopens after a nearly $45 million renovation, creating 130,0000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility
2024: Maritime Skilled Trades Center in 海角社区 M-TEC opens as part of a $15.4 Navy investment in the college to support accelerated training programs
News
海角社区 Board of Trustees finalizes appointment of Lori M. Gonko, Ed.D., as the college鈥檚 next president
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 9:00 PM
Middle school students explored engineering concepts at 10th听annual Fluid Power Action Challenge Day at 海角社区
Friday, May 08, 2026 12:00 PM
海角社区 celebrates donors who gave more than $620,000 to support the success of the college鈥檚 students
Wednesday, May 06, 2026 12:00 PM
Local high school and 海角社区 students compete in college鈥檚 pitch competition: 海角社区 Innovates: The Next Big Thing
Friday, April 24, 2026 5:00 PM
海角社区 Veterinary Technician program鈥檚 teaching hospital receives renewed AAHA accreditation
Thursday, April 16, 2026 11:30 AM
海角社区 introduces mobile simulation unit to bring health care workforce training directly to employers
Monday, March 30, 2026 2:00 PM
海角社区 awarded $1 million from Gene Haas Foundation to enhance advanced manufacturing training
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 2:00 PM