Moberly Area Community College
Moberly Area Community College (MACC) is a public community college based in Moberly, Missouri. In addition to the Moberly campus, MACC has four campuses across a large portion of Northeastern and central Missouri: Columbia, Hannibal, Kirksville, and Mexico. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.[1] In 2010 MACC enrollment was approximately 5,600 students.
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Former names | Moberly Junior College |
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| Motto | The college for you. |
| Type | Public community college |
| Established | 1927 |
| President | Dr. Jeff Lashley |
| Students | 5,600 |
| Location | , , United States 39°25′07″N 92°27′18″W |
| Colors | Red and Gray |
Sporting affiliations | National Junior College Athletic Association |
| Mascot | Greyhound |
| Website | macc.edu |
History
MACC was founded in 1927 as Moberly Junior College as a part of the Moberly Public School system.[2] Temporary facilities housed the classes until 1931 when a permanent building was constructed on 29 acres, which would today be the current MACC campus. The college experienced rapid growth in the 1970s and 1980s, especially after a public vote led to the establishment of a community college district encompassing a 16-county area in northern and central Missouri.[2] During this time, MACC gained accreditation from the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In 1990, the school was renamed Moberly Area Community College.[3]
Major campus improvements include the $2.5 Million dollar Fine Arts wing constructed in 1984, providing a new library, classrooms, 600-seat auditorium, and Student Commons area. The Career Center was also expanded by nearly 22,000 square feet, allowing the consolidation of all vocational programs. College Hall, later renamed Komar Hall in honor of longtime MACC President Dr. Andrew Komar, Jr., was built in 1993.[2] The large three-story structure provided space for Administrative and business offices along with new chemistry, physics, and biology classrooms and labs. Fitzsimmons-Johns Arena, named for the two most successful basketball coaches in MACC history, Cotton Fitzsimmons and Maury John, is the home court for MACC Greyhounds men's and women's basketball[4] as well as Missouri high school basketball playoff games and music concerts. One of the newest additions to the MACC-Moberly campus is the McCormick Commons and Residential Center, built in 2007. The 2,700-foot commons provides recreational activities, a computer lab, and laundry room while also serving as the main entry to the men's and women's dorms.[5]
Administration
The current President of MACC is Dr. Jeff Lashley. Evelyn Jorgenson, Ph.D held the position from 1996 until her retirement in June 2013. Jorgenson followed Andrew Komar, Jr., Ph.D, who oversaw major growth in the college during his 25 years as president.[6] Doctor Komar serves as President Emeritus of MACC. In November 2012 Jorgensen accepted a position as president of Northwest Arkansas Community College effective July 1, 2012.[7] On December 11, 2012 the MACC Board of Trustees announced that Jeff Lashley, Ph.D would succeed Jorgenson as president effective July 1, 2013.[8] Lashley has been on the MACC staff since 1996, first as an instructor, then as Dean of Academic Affairs, then as Vice-President for Instruction, and now as President.[8]
Campus Locations
Columbia, Missouri - MACC - Columbia, Missouri Campus
Hannibal, Missouri - MACC - Hannibal, Missouri Campus
Kirksville, Missouri - MACC - Kirksville, Missouri Campus
Mexico, Missouri - MACC - Mexico, Missouri Campus
Moberly, Missouri - MACC - Moberly, Missouri Campus
Online - MACC - Online/Virtual Campus
Athletics
MACC offers men's and women's basketball,baseball and softball competing in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I, in the Missouri Community College Athletic Conference.
Men
The men's basketball team is one of the winningest programs in junior college history, with four NJCAA Championships—in 1954, 1955, 1966, and 1967-three National runners-up, and four third-place finishes. Through the 2015-16 season, the Greyhounds have 27 national tournament appearances, which ranks second overall. The "Hounds" have recorded the most wins at the National Tournament, with 66.[9] The four championships came under the direction of well-known college and pro basketball coaches Maury John (1946-1958) and Cotton Fitzsimmons (who coached at MACC from 1958 to 1967). Future Div I head coaches Charlie Spoonhour (1972–74), Dana Altman (1983-86) and Jay Spoonhour (2009–12) have led the Greyhounds.
Pat Smith Head Coach MACC stats: Career Record: 648-376. Last two seasons at Moberly Area CC: 52-16. Record at Moberly Area CC: 190-76 (8 seasons). National Tournament Appearances: NJCAA 1993, 1994, 2001, 2003, 2016. Highest National Tournament finish: 5th (2001–02). 10 straight 20 win seasons. NJCAA Region 16 Director. Record at Trinity Valley CC: 126-63 (6 seasons: 2006-12).
Men’s baseball inaugural season took place in 2023. Head baseball coach is Chris Fletcher.
Women
The MACC women's team won the NJCAA National Championship in 1982, and have made 13 national tournament appearances. The Lady Greyhounds have had 21 NJCAA All-American selections. 58 players have gone on to play at the NCAA Division 1 level.[10] Women fast pitch softball inaugural season was in 2023. Head Coach is Matt Bauer.
Notable alumni
- Martha Mears - singer on radio and in films in the 1930s and 1940s who dubbed singing voices for movie stars;[11] graduated in Moberly Junior College's first class[12]
- Mitch Richmond - National Basketball Association Rookie of the Year, six-time NBA All-Star[13]
- Gerald Wilkins - 14-year NBA veteran (1985-1999); Knicks, Cavaliers, Grizzlies, Magic[13]
- Qyntel Woods - professional basketball player who currently plays for AZS Koszalin
References
- "Affiliation and Accreditation". Archived from the original on 2011-01-02. Retrieved 2010-09-24.
- "Moberly Area Community College history". MACC Greyhounds. 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-04-18. Retrieved 7 December 2012.
- "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-04-18. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - "Fitzsimmons-John Arena". Moberly Area Community College athletic department. 2012. Archived from the original on 2013-01-10. Retrieved 7 December 2012.
- "McCormick Commons & Residential Center". MACC Athletic Department. 2012. Archived from the original on 2013-01-10. Retrieved 7 December 2012.
- "President Emeritus". MACC website. 2012. Retrieved 11 December 2012.
- Silvey, Janse (15 November 2012). "Moberly Area Community College president lands new job". Columbia Daily Tribune website. Archived from the original on 17 November 2012. Retrieved 11 December 2012.
- "Moberly Area Community College announces new President". KTVO-TV via website. 11 December 2012. Retrieved 11 December 2012.
- "MACC Men's Basketball". MACC Sports Information. 2012. Retrieved 7 December 2012.
- "MACC Women's basketball". MACC Sports Information. 2012. Archived from the original on 2013-01-09. Retrieved 7 December 2012.
- "Martha Mears Given 2-Year Radio Contract; Makes Debut Wednesday Over NBC Chain". Moberly Monitor-Index. Missouri, Moberly. January 29, 1934. p. 2. Retrieved November 26, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- Moffett, Mrs. F.D. (February 19, 1952). "Versatile Voice Moberlyan 'Dubs' for Unmusical Stars". Moberly Monitor-Index. Missouri, Moberly. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. p. 6. Retrieved November 26, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Hounds in the NBA". Moberly Area Community College Sports Information website. 2012. Archived from the original on 9 January 2013. Retrieved 7 December 2012.