PLANNING OBJECTIVES

Scalability

Ensure that academic programming and modes of delivery are agile enough to be brought to scale quickly as the organization grows.

Sustainability

Be resilient under any circumstance and a responsible steward of public and natural resources. Plan, build, and renovate facilities to be climate-secure, multi-purpose spaces to be used in the long-term, and ready to shift on a dime to accommodate changing trends.

Dependability

Instill a sense of confidence that MCC is wellpositioned to perform consistently and dependably over time. Ensure that change indicators are in place to determine when adjustments must be made.

Relevancy

Anticipate and develop new models of engagement with students and the broader community as student and workforce trends evolve.

As future plans unfold, each of the planning themes below should provide a framework for discussion and decisions. These themes were developed to facilitate MCC’s vision of an exceptional community college.

Community Engagement and Connection

Foster and cultivate robust community partnerships that enhance educational opportunities, workforce development, and community engagement ensuring mutual benefit and shared success.

Learning, Program Development, and Delivery

Focus on learning, educational excellence, and program development to meet the ever-changing needs of students and the community and the way they learn.

Campus Identity and Sense of Place

Design locations and spaces with distinct, unique identities to create a purposeful connection between students, industry, and the community.

Inclusivity and Accessibility

Create inclusive learning environments to support diversity and promote equal opportunities for all students.

Student Support

Provide necessary tools, guidance, and assistance for students to succeed academically, emotionally, and socially.

Stewardship and Sustainability of Resources

Continuously improve operations and shared use of resources to increase effectiveness and strengthen infrastructures to support sustainable practices.

Sources: Appendix C, D, G, J, K, L, M

• 3 acres

• 5 years

• $52 million (incl. property purchase)

SECOND PLAN UPDATE

SmithGroup JJR

Program Study, Prioritize Programs for Expansion, Realize Need for Another Campus Location

SECOND PLAN UPDATE

SOC Expansion Complete: Automotive Training Center (AUT) and Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM)

THIRD FACILITIES

LONG-RANGE PLAN

ORIGINAL PLAN JJR

Built South Campus Parking, Bus Hub, Connector Building, South Library; Built Institute for the Culinary Arts (ICA) at Fort Omaha Campus (FOC)

PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

FOC Expansion: Central Plant, Construction Education Center (CEC), Center for Advanced and Emerging Technology (CAET), Career and Academic Skills Center (CASC)

PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

Purchase Sarpy Corner property (2014), FOC Expansion Complete (2017)

THIRD FACILITIES

LONG-RANGE PLAN

Intended, COVID-19 Intervened

This Facilities Long-Range Plan was informed by many in a series of forums, surveys, and interviews over a two-year time period. Input was gathered in the following ways:

• Conversations with Community Groups

• Student Focus Groups

• Student Surveys

• Campus Tours

• Campus Staff and Faculty Input Sessions

• High School Stakeholder Survey

• Community and Academic Partnership Meetings

• Census and Workforce Data

• Review of Trends