MCCC offers a number of resources on campus as well as policies and procedures that support the transition and success of multicultural students at the college. For additional services and support not mentioned here, visit the Services and Support section of the MCCC website.
Care Closet
MCCC students are organizing a location in the Safe Space: A Multicultural Student Center in the Warrick Student Center (Building S) for students, faculty, staff and community members to access necessities such as baby items, clothing, personal hygiene products, cleaning products and other household goods that are donated from a variety of sources.
Chosen Name Policy
MCCC has a Chosen Name Policy (Policy 6.49) to allow a chosen name to be displayed in various college systems and communications. This allows members of the college community, including students and staff to go by a chosen first name that differs from their legal name. This policy is limited to first name and not surname, middle name or family name.
MCCC recognizes that many individuals prefer to go by first names that are different from their legal names. As long as the use of this chosen name does not impact the college’s compliance with state and federal laws, MCCC will make every effort to display an individual's chosen name in college systems and communications.
The college’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance produced a video tutorial on how to use the Chosen Name Policy at MCCC.
Disability Services
The Disability Services Office coordinates accommodations for persons with documented disabilities who are enrolled in credit and non-credit classes or attend college-sponsored programs and events.
Students who are new to Disability Services should visit our Future Students webpage to get started.
Food Pantry
Heck's Market Food Pantry is available to students during regular MCCC business hours (8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday through Friday). Students should go to the Office of Admissions in the Warrick Student Center (S-101), and a member of the staff will gladly open the pantry.
Students may also schedule appointments by emailing foodpantry@monroeccc.edu.
Gender-neutral Restrooms
Gender-neutral restrooms are available in numerous facilities across MCCC’s campus. Below is a list of the locations and number of gender-neutral restrooms:
Campbell Academic Center
Lower Level – Room 009, directly across the corridor from the Monroe County Middle College office suite and next to the elevator
First Floor – Room 109, directly across the corridor from the Storage/Receiving Room and next to the elevator
Second Floor – Room 216, directly across from the Room 215 classroom and next to the elevator
Founders Hall
East Wing – Room 119, directly across the corridor from the Ceramics Lab and in next to the men’s restroom
West Wing – Room 177, directly across the corridor from the Testing Center and next to the Electrical Room
Life Sciences Building
First Floor – Room 136, in between the men’s and women’s restrooms off the connecting corridor between the north and south wings
Second Floor – Room 228, in between the Janitor’s Closet and the women’s restroom off the central corridor across from the south stairs
Warrick Student Center
First Floor North Wing – Room 137a, off the lounge in the north corridor
First Floor South Wing – Room 191a directly across the corridor from the Safe Space
Meditation/Lactation Rooms
MCCC provides private meditation/lactation rooms in several buildings across campus that offer quiet spaces to nurse, pump or pray throughout the day. These spaces are available to all students, faculty, staff and visitors.
Mental Health Screenings and Referrals
MCCC partners with the Monroe County Community Health Authority to provide Mental Health Screenings and Referrals on campus. The coordination of the following services is provided:
Mental Health Screening
- Referrals
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- Advocacy
Linking and coordinating to the following resources:
- Counseling/therapy
- Health services
- Financial assistance
- Housing
- Social services
- Other services and natural supports
Policies and Procedures
MCCC's commitment to equality is expressed through a formal policy statement that describes the college as an equal opportunity institution prohibiting discrimination against any qualified person because of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, marital status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, height, weight, or veteran status. MCCC further notes that in addition to the 14th Amendment, it is subject and committed to the principles of non-discrimination set forth in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, and Title IX.
MCCC declares and reaffirms its commitment as an educational institution to the legal and moral principles of equal opportunity in employment and educational opportunity and of non-discrimination.
MCCC policies and procedures 1.64 and 1.65a-j address discrimination, affirmative action and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance.
Safe Space: A Multicultural Student Center
The Safe Space: A Multicultural Student Center is located in the Warrick Student Center (Building S). This space is a welcoming place for students to be themselves. It is a place where students impacted by marginalization feel celebrated, where interactive and challenging educational experiences nurture personal growth and where students are empowered to advocate for social change.
Scholarships
Monroe County Community College offers many scholarship opportunities to students. There are a variety of scholarships available, so we encourage all students to apply.
Tutoring/Student Success Center
Tutoring and learning assistance services are provided free to registered MCCC students in the Student Success Center located in Founders Hall. Students can get help in a wide variety of subject areas including business, humanities, math, science and the social sciences. In addition, academic coaching and study skills support are available. These services are a great resource to help you perform the very best you can in your classes.
Veterans Services
MCCC offers veteran's services to support veterans, including those who may have special needs, including providing information, guidance and counseling to those eligible for educational benefits under applicable public laws. The college has been named a Silver Veteran-friendly School by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.
The college’s Veterans Center is place where veterans can come to study, relax and find fellowship with other veterans. It is located in Room 141 in Founders Hall, right off the Vajcner Academic Commons. Members from the Monroe Veterans of Foreign Wars visit the MCCC campus regularly to meet with veterans to answer questions, offer help, refer them to resources for benefits, assist them with obtaining military documents and records, and more.