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Services for the Community


The College offers courses, workshops, seminars, and special events to meet the lifelong learning needs of the community. These non-credit educational offerings emphasize career development, personal growth, cultural enrichment, and the solution of community problems.

Alumni Relations
MCC is very interested in maintaining life-long relationships with alumni. Former students are encouraged to keep Alumni Relations informed as they earn additional degrees, move, accept new jobs, get married, or reach other milestones. Updates can be sent to Alumni Relations at (231) 777-0571 or alumni@muskegoncc.edu. Alumni and other community members are invited to receive a free subscription to Reflect magazine; simply contact the Alumni Relations office to be included in the mailing list.

The MCC Alumni Relations Committee holds an Alumni Awards Dinner annually before Commencement and celebrates two awards given to select alumni. The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor that Muskegon Community College bestows upon an alum. The award salutes the achievements of outstanding alumni whose personal lives, professional achievements, and community service exemplify the objectives of their alma mater. The Alumni Achievement Award honors those alumni within 15 years of graduation who have made their mark in the world with professional achievement.

Award recipients are selected based on the following criteria:

  • MCC College Career - The nominee must have earned an associate’s degree, certificate, or completed a minimum of 50 credit hours at Muskegon Community College and have demonstrated a record of excellence in academics and extracurricular participation.

  • Professional Achievement - The nominee must have distinguished himself or herself through achievement or advancement in his or her career, earned degrees, professional training, professional recognition and/or outstanding contributions to his or her field.

  • Service to the Community - The nominee shall have demonstrated a record of community participation and involvement.

  • Advocacy of Higher Education and/or support of MCC - The nominee shall have a successful record in one or both of these areas.

  • Availability - In addition to the above criteria, the nominee must be available to attend the Alumni Awards dinner and participate in the commencement ceremony.

For more information about these alumni awards, Reflect magazine, or other ways to engage with the MCC alumni community, please contact us at alumni@muskegoncc.edu or visit www. muskegoncc.edu/alumni.

Center for Theater
The Center for Theater operates with the Arts and Humanities Department. It provides theater classes for MCC students as well as a diversified schedule of performances. Performances are presented on the Overbrook Theater stage and include a season of plays produced by the Overbrook Players, music and dance concerts by the MCC Music and Dance Departments, and various lectures, speakers, and performers. The Center for Theater offers something for every MCC student, whether it be the development of artistic talents, investigation of a career in professional theater, or simply the enjoyment and excitement of a live performance. All MCC students are encouraged to participate in the activities of the Center.

Continuing Education
The Continuing Education Office provides lifelong learning opportunities to meet the needs of the community. These non-credit classes emphasize professional development, personal enrichment and community outreach. These courses are offered on campus, as well as online.

  • Continuing Education Courses: Selected courses developed, offered on campus, as well as online to enrich your life, learn new information, or earn a certificate of completion.

  • State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs) may be earned by professionals who require regular certification upgrading. Trainings or professional development workshops, approved by the State of Michigan Department of Education, may be arranged by calling 231-777-0456. Your program must be approved by the State of Michigan and MCC before you begin your training.

  • Continuing Education Unit credits (CEUs) may be offered for professions that require regular upgrading for certification. Special seminars to meet the training needs of specific organizations can be arranged by calling at (231) 777-0456.

Information about courses, workshops, seminars, and special events can be viewed online at www.muskegoncc.edu/ce.

The Foundation for Muskegon Community College
The Foundation for Muskegon Community College helps Muskegon Community College (MCC) achieve its mission by devoting financial resources to strengthen the high quality education that benefits every MCC student. Contributions allow us to build and renovate facilities, expand academic programs, purchase instructional equipment, provide scholarships, and overall advance the mission of Muskegon Community College. For more information about the Foundation, joining the Foundation Board, or supporting our fundraising efforts, please contact us at foundation@muskegoncc.edu or visit www. muskegoncc.edu/foundation.

Workforce Development
The Muskegon Lakeshore area has a long history of creating prosperity for residents through meaningful employment. MCC's Workforce Development continues this proud tradition. Workforce Development offers businesses connections to many services including custom training, internships and technical related apprenticeships. For information as to the various services available, visit the Workforce Development website as www. muskegoncc.edu/workforce-training/ or contact Stephanie Briggs, Associate Dean of Workforce and Talent Development in the Sturrus Technology Center, at (231) 777-0456 or stephanie.briggs@muskegoncc.edu.