Mohave Community College

MCC President Michael Kearns, Dean of Distance Education Diana Stithem and Vice President of Instruction and Students Services Chuck Spotts (L-R) in one of MCC’s Interactive Television classrooms, review the letter from USDA Rural Development announcing it award of a $499,253 grant which is make it possible to deliver college instruction to 10 rural locations in Mohave County. 

MCC encourages the college’s faculty and staff to pursue grant opportunities that will benefit MCC programs and departments.

Once the grant opportunities have been identified and assessed for compatibility with the college’s mission and strategic plan, Administration will assist and guide the faculty and staff members in writing the proposals for grant funding to bolster programs, improve the functioning of student support departments, and provide students with improved programs and services.

Recent Grant Activities:

Awarded

  • Title III Grant - We have secured a grant that provides almost $400,000 per year for five years beginning in October of 2008. This grant helps to assure the success of at-risk students. With this grant, MCC has established Tutoring Centers in the three southern campuses staffed with tutors and lead tutors. As a result, students have received almost 500 hours of tutoring so far.
  • USDA Rural Utility Services Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grant (RUS DLT) - This $499,253 grant will fund an upgrade to MCC's Interactive Television (ITV) hub sites and establish ITV classrooms at 10 remote locations in Mohave County, including three schools, four tribe reservations and three fire departments.
  • MoPaz Energy Careers Grant - MCC is a partner in a grant awarded to Mohave/LaPaz County Workforce Investment Area (LWIA) to create career pathways and specialized training opportunities for careers in the energy field.
  • Carl Perkins Grant - With this $250,000 grant, MCC can fully equip two simulation rooms for the new allied health facility that is currently under construction in Kingman. Additional digital X-ray equipment and supplies for the dental programs will be purchased as well.

Pending

  • TRiO Student Support Services Grant - These four $1.1 million grants would provide support services for high risk students. If awarded, the grant would be disbursed over a five year period.
  • Arizona Power Grant - MCC, along with several partners including all Arizona Community Colleges, Workforce Investment Boards and One-Stop Career Centers, is pursuing a $5.6 million grant to provide green skills education.