McLennan Community College

History

Located in Waco, Texas, McLennan was established in 1965 by the citizens of McLennan County. McLennan was the first junior college in Texas to incorporate the word "community" in its name. For 50 years, McLennan has been serving Waco and the surrounding areas to help community members achieve their educational goals.

Traditions

The McLennan tartan, the wool fabric with the distinctive plaid pattern of the McLennan clan, is the official college banner.

The McLennan crest, depicted by a human heart pierced by passion nails, is the official college seal. The motto of the crest is “HOC MAJORUM VIRTUS,” which is interpreted as “This is the valor of my ancestors.”

The colors of the McLennan tartan are the official college colors. The college flag displays a Highlander in black against an orange and white background.

Mission:

Our mission is to educate our students - improving their lives and enriching our community.

Core Values:

• People matter - We will be honest, humble, respectful, and gracious to our students and to each other. We best serve our students, colleagues, and community when we work as a team.

• Inclusiveness matters - We will seek to appreciate and understand our students and each other, actively seeking different viewpoints. We will work to create a civil, welcoming environment where our diverse community of students and employees learn, teach, and work together.

• Integrity matters - We will work with the highest level of integrity, taking responsibility for all of our actions. We will tell the truth and seek to be fair in our decision-making and actions.

• Communication matters - We will be open, collegial, and courageous in our communications with students and with our colleagues. We will listen before we speak. We will communicate decisions and the reasons for them.

• Excellence matters - We will strive for excellence in all that we do. We will actively plan for the future, seeking new and innovative ways to accomplish our mission.

Vision

To ensure the strategic goals and priorities of McLennan Community College’s Vision 2030 are achieved, MCC has established institutional objectives as strategic guides to Focus on the Future. The four main goals of the Vision 2030 are:

•  Help all students succeed at the highest level possible.

•  Take care of our people.

•  Impact the community.

•  Develop resources to fund success.