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HEN ESCATAWPA native Caitlyn Rodriguez enrolled at MGCCC, she chose radiology for a major. The sophomore is following in her mother’s footsteps as a student at MGCCC, and said she is, “happy with my choice.” Training for the radiology industry has given Rodriguez many high-tech opportunities, like learning all the ins and outs of taking and studying X-rays. “I love helping people and love the technology,” she said. When she’s not studying, Rodriguez is active in the college’s Reflections group and student government. She also waits tables at the Mellow Mushroom restaurant in Ocean Springs. From talent shows and cookouts to job fairs and Bulldog Day, Rodriguez says MGCCC students have plenty to enjoy when they aren't in class.
ISSISSIPPI Gulf Coast Community College was again named among the top associate degree producers in the nation, according to recent numbers. Community College Week magazine, ranked the college at No. 78 in the nation overall, making it the tenth year that MGCCC has been named in the top 100. The college was also named sixth in associate degrees for education majors, 49th in associate degrees for AfricanAmerican students, 20th in associate degrees for family and consumer sciences/human sciences majors and 67th in total non-minority graduates. The college continues to broaden its horizons each year with the goal of building a world-class educational institution that is committed to student learning. MGCCC doesn’t wait for students to enter college before it begins educating them. High school students are often bused to and from welding, culinary, foods technology and allied health programs. Academic tracks can prepare MGCCC
COMMUNITY COLLEGE WEEKLY RANKED GULF COAST 78TH IN THE NATION AMONG TOP ASSOCIATE DEGREE PRODUCERS graduates for a fruitful experience in everything from advertising and geology to medicine and liberal arts. Founded in 1911 and originally built on donated land in Perkinston the campus has expanded to other sites including the Naval Construction Battalion Center at the Seabee Base in Gulfport. Other post-secondary programs include apprentice electric lineman, commercial truck driving, office systems technology, accounting technology, practical nursing and surgical technology. – STEPHEN MCDILL
» MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE » www.mgcc.edu » Year Founded: 1912 » Address: 51 Main St., Perkinston, MS 39573 » Phone: (601) 928-5211 » Website: www.mgccc.edu » E-mail: mollie.barger@mgccc.edu » Undergraduate Enrollment: 9,120 » Annual Tuition and Fees: $1,800 » Annual on-campus room and board: $3,570 » Application Deadline: Open » Average ACT: 19 » Financial Aid: Scholarships, federal aid, student loans,
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work study » Faculty-to-Student Ratio: 1:23 » Students Receiving Financial Aid: 61 percent » Popular Majors: Nursing, business, language arts » Satellite/Annex Locations: Gulfport, Gautier, Lucedale, Long Beach, Keesler AFB » President: Mary Graham » Director of Admissions: Terri Ormes » What’s the most important thing a parent would need to know about your institution? The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College staff have a vision for
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it to be a world-class educational institution that values integrity, diversity and leadership. » What’s the coolest thing about your campus that a potential student needs to know? Students can chronicle their campus life experience through MGCCC numerous social media networks.
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