Appendix C
Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC)
The Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC) was established in 1992 as an advocacy organization for Maryland’s public community colleges. All 16 of Maryland’s public community colleges are members of MACC and support the Association through an annual institutional dues assessment. The mission of the Association is to develop and to execute a strategic direction for Maryland’s community colleges. MACC is a service-oriented organization providing leadership on behalf of the community college segment. Advocacy extends to several areas, including: • Liaison with the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) and other State and Federal organizations which relate either directly or indirectly to the activities of the community colleges. • Governmental Relations : Maintaining relationships with legislators, legislative groups, the Office of the Governor, and other State departments and groups involved in the legislative process; initiating and monitoring legislation which benefits community colleges and the citizens served by community colleges, and when appropriate testifying and providing information on such legislation. • Community College Financing: Working with the General Assembly, Officeof the Governor, the Maryland Higher Education Commission, and other state groups to obtain adequate appropriations for community college operations and capital projects. • Public relations: Projecting a positive image of community colleges through publications, press releases, media relations and other information services. • Economic Development and Job Training: Facilitating and promoting the role of community colleges as a primary delivery system for job training in support of economic development in Maryland. • Membership Services: Providing services which assist member colleges in achieving their objectives. • Research: Conduct research and data gathering projects, producing reports and statistical summaries as needed. • Education: Conduct in-service programs which enhance the professional skillsof trustees and administrators.
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