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Academic Advising .................................................................................................................................................................................................2

Canvas/Tech Assistance .....................................................................................................................................................................................3

Campus Life & Leadership ............................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Career Services ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................5

Counseling Services ...............................................................................................................................................................................................6

Disability Support Services ..............................................................................................................................................................................7

Project Success-TRIO Student Support Services ........................................................................................................................... 8

Educational Opportunity Center .................................................................................................................................................................9

Federal Work-Study .............................................................................................................................................................................................10

Financial Aid................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11

Learning Center/Tutoring ................................................................................................................................................................................ 12

MCC Bystander Information .......................................................................................................................................................................... 13

MCC Cares ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................14

MCC Creed ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

MCC Library Services ...........................................................................................................................................................................................16

Starfish ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................17

Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ............................................................................................................................................18

Office of Civil Rights ............................................................................................................................................................................................19

MCC RESOURCE DIRECTORY

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There’s a champion for your success at MCC: your advisor.An advisor will work to help you reach your goals and limit roadblocks along the way.

YOUR ADVISOR WILL HELP YOU WITH:

• Exploring MCC programs, degrees and certificates

• Understanding specific degree requirements

• Choosing or changing your degree plan

• Selecting classes and planning your class schedule

• Setting educational goals

• Solving academic problems

• Transferring credit to and from other colleges

• Accessing campus and community resources

You may meet with an Academic Advisor to ask a quick question or receive same day advising in person or through the Virtual Enrollment Center.mcckc.edu/enroll

To make an appointment, sign into Starfish to view your assigned Academic Advisor’s available meeting days and times.

To learn more about Academic Advising, visit frequently asked questions: mcckc.edu/advising

ACADEMIC ADVISING

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myMCCKCmcckc.edu/tech-support/techlinemyMCCKC.aspx

CANVAS SUPPORT BY PHONE877.269.7930, OPTION 1

CANVAS SUPPORT BY CHATcases.canvaslms.com/liveagentchat?chattype=student

Having technical problems with one of our online systems?

Help is available in a variety of ways from MCC Technical Support.

If you still have questions, please contact us at:

email: distance.education@mcckc.edu phone: 816.604.1000

24/7 Canvas student support: 877.269.7930, option 1

Answers to common questions about MCC online systems can be found by exploring the Technical Support pages at:

MCCKC.EDU/TECH-SUPPORT

CANVAS AND TECHNICALASSISTANCE FOR ONLINE

AND HYBRID COURSES

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What is Campus Life & Leadership? Campus Life & Leadership provides a variety of opportunities for students to get involved and stay engaged on campus. From campus activities, clubs/organizations or leadership opportunities - we have it all! Our office is a fun place to be on campus. You can even work with us! Virtually or in-person, all of our events are free for students. Be sure to check your student email to learn about upcoming activities. If you want to know how you can get involved with your campus, email MCC.CampusLife@mcckc.edu with your name, student ID and campus. Or, stop by the Campus Life & Leadership office on your campus any time!

CAMPUS LIFE & LEADERSHIP

· Stress Less Fest

· Involvement Events

· E-Gaming/Intramurals

· Digital Caricatures

· Monthly Concerts

· Trivia

· Blood Drive

· MLK Day of Service

· Student Leadership Summit

Clubs & Organizations: Each campus has a variety of clubs/organizations for students to get involved in! A few across the board are: Student Government Association, National Society of Leadership & Success, Campus Life & Leadership student groups, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Advocacy Groups (Men of Courage, Character & Culture, Sister Circle, LGBTQIA+), Academic Based Clubs (Vet Tech, Business Marketing, Health Sciences), Hobby Based Clubs (Drama/Improv, Gaming, Faith Based, Environmental, etc.) and more! If you don’t see something that interests you on your campus, we also have an option for you to start a club! Reach out to a Campus Life & Leadership office today.

EXAMPLES OF CAMPUS ACTIVITIES:

MCCKC.EDU/CAMPUSLIFEmcc.campuslife@mcckc.edu

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MCC Career Central is a web-based, job-search tool for Metropolitan Community College students and alumni. You can reach it at careercentral.mcckc.edu. Employers post internship/employment opportunities and search for eligible candidates on this site. Log on today, fill out your profile and get started.

CAREERCENTRAL.MCCKC.EDU

MCC CAN HELP YOU FIND A JOB. LOG ONTO MCC CAREER CENTRAL TODAY.

Whether you are looking for a part-time job while you’re in school or a career after you graduate, a powerful way to make the connection is through Career Services of MCC. MCC Career Services is connected to hundreds of employers in our region. As a result, we can quickly provide you with leads that are targeted to YOUR specifications -- unlike what you find on job boards. We maintain a Kansas City metro-wide internet job bank atcareercentral.mcckc.edu, and we love to help MCC students and alumni with resumes, cover letters and interviewing tips. Campus coordinators can meet with you individually to customize your search for the perfect job.

YOUR FUTURE CAREER

CAREER SERVICES

OR EMAIL CAREER.SERVICES@MCCKC.EDU

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College is exciting and stimulating, but it can also be confusing and stressful. Classes, tests, work, career decisions, family and friends place new demands on your skills, time and energy. Counselors can help you maximize your academic potential and achieve personal success. We are concerned for your well-being and personal development and can offer you an objective and confidential ear to help you in any of the following:

COUNSELING SERVICES

MCCKC.EDU/COUNSELING • Information about our services

• Counselor biographies and contact information

• Links to helpful web resources

• www.ulifeline.org/MCCKC an anonymous online mental health screening

PERSONAL COUNSELING

• Personal life management / self-development

• Conflict management

• Referral to community services ACADEMIC SUCCESS DEVELOPMENT

• Classroom and academic success strategies (test anxiety, learning styles, time and stress management)

• Study and test-taking tips

• Goal and priority clarification

• Academic success class (GUID 108)

CAREER COUNSELING

• Career and college major exploration

• Interest, personality, skills and values assesssments, as well as interpretation and clarification

• Online career databases

• Career exploration class (GUID 109)

ALL SERVICES ARE FREE TO MCC STUDENTS!

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Eligible students have a documented disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. This may include, but is not limited to, students with learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, mobility issues, hearing or vision loss, psychiatric diagnoses, and brain injuries. All services provided by the MCC DSS offices are individualized based on each student’s documentation and specific needs.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE SERVICES?

For professional consultation to identify appropriate accommodations, contact your campus DSS office at the number listed in this brochure. You may be asked to provide records from a qualified professional documenting your disability and functional limitations.

REQUESTING MCC DISABILITYSUPPORT SERVICES

Early notification and self-identification to DSS can allow for more time to make arrangements for accommodations. DSS wants to be sure to provide accommodations in a timely manner.

Metropolitan Community College complies with the Americans

with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

which prohibit discrimination in admission or access to its

programs based on disability. Each MCC campus has a Disability

Support Services (DSS) office that provides assistance for students

with documented disabilities. Arrangements can be made for aids

and adjustments to help ensure equitable access to programs and

services. The campus DSS office also has information regarding

the existence and location of services, activities, and facilities that

are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities. Inquiries

may be addressed to the contacts listed below.

DISABILITY NOTICE

PRIVACYDisability documentation is kept by the DSS Coordinator in a file separate from your academic records.

Metropolitan Community College is committed to providing students with disabilities access to all educational programs and activities.

WHERE DO I GO FOR SERVICES?MCC-Blue River - DSS Coordinator

20301 E. 78 Highway, Independence, MO 64057-2023

816.604.6568 | br.dss@mcckc.edu

MCC-Longview - DSS Coordinator

500 SW Longview Road, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081-2015

816.604.2254 | lv.dss@mcckc.edu

MCC-Maple Woods - DSS Coordinator

2601 NE Barry Road, Kansas City, MO 64156-1200

816.604.3192 | mw.dss@mcckc.edu

MCC-Penn Valley - DSS Coordinator

3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64111-2764

816.604.4089 | pv.dss@mcckc.edu

MCC-Online - Online students may contact the campus

of their choice, or whichever campus is closest to their

physical location.

DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES

MCCKC.EDU/DISABILITY

• note takers

• adaptive computer technology

• testing accommodations

• sign language interpreters

• accessibility maps and information

• books in alternate formats

EXAMPLES OF ACCOMMODATIONS PROVIDED AT MCC

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MISSIONProject Success-TRIO Student Support Services, provides a nurturing learning environment while assisting students in overcoming barriers through academic and personal support and resources, utilizing holistic approaches to help transition students to self-sufficiency through completion, and providing transfer support for students seeking bachelor’s degrees to self-sufficiency using holistic approaches.

QUICK FACTS• Project Success (TRIO) S.S.S. helps low income and first generation students, and students with disabilities with completion, and provides transfer support and guidance for students seeking bachelor’s degrees.

• The program helps students overcome obstacles that can often derail students whose families are unable to provide the financial support or academic guidance they need. TRIO assigns each student an academic success advisor who will help guide them throughout their time at MCC.

• The majority of the program’s members transfer to local colleges and universities where they obtain their Bachelor’s degrees.

• Members of the program are active in their campus community through other organizations like Student Government Association, Phi Theta Kappa, and SAGA and hold leadership positions within these clubs and organizations.

• For many students, TRIO becomes their second family. Students support each other and develop lasting relationships.

SERVICES PROVIDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO: • Personalized academic advising to help you succeed, Project Success provides you with pathway for scholars consisting of first year and transfer scholar focus areas. Providing academic and personal assistance, customized academic plan, and setting goals.

• Tutoring, peer mentorship and learning aids.

• Transfer guidance and career coaching

• Personal and financial counseling

• Financial literacy sessions

• Workshops, activities, and leadership conference

• Cultural enrichment activities and events

• College visits-Local and an annual all-expense-paid college and cultural tour

• Program Achievement Grant

• Scholarship guidance

• Alumni Program

• Computer Lab MCCKC.EDU/PROJECT-SUCCESS

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3100 Main Street, Suite 100Kansas City, Missouri 64111816.604.4400

The Kansas City Educational Opportunity Center is one of only four EOCs in Missouri and has been serving area residents since 1979. The program operates on a grant funded by the U.S. Department of Education and administered by Metropolitan Community College.

Currently, the program is funded to assist nearly 2,500 individuals annually, two-thirds of whom are low-income, first generation college students. The primary purpose of EOC is to increase the number of adults enrolling in postsecondary education programs. This is accomplished by offering the following free services:

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER

MCCKC.EDU/EOC

FREE ASSISTANCE WITH:

• Academic Counseling

• High School Equivalency Referral and Placement

• College Planning and Selection

• College Admission Applications

• Financial Aid Applications

• Financial and Economic Counseling

• Scholarship Search Guidance and Resources

• Career Counseling

• Defaulted Student Loan Counseling

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Federal Work-Study

LEARN HERE

GRADUATE HERE

WORK HERE

The MCC Federal Work-Study Program provides need-based funds for students to earn money while working on campus or at approved off-campus sites. What will you get out of the experience?

• Money in your pocket!• Valuable skills and experience to include on a resume.• An opportunity to make connections and build a network of support.• Flexibility and convenience… you’re already here on campus!

EligibilityFederal Work-Study requires enrollment at MCC for the semesters employed. The Federal Work-Study program is based on financial need. Students must have a completed FAFSA on file for the Office of Financial Aid to determine eligibility.

Availability of Work-Study positions is limited.Contact MCC Career Services to see if you qualify.

FEDERAL WORK-STUDY

MCCKC.EDU/CAREER-SERVICESOR EMAIL CAREER.SERVICES@MCCKC.EDU

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Don’t miss out!Sign up to receive timely text messages about enrollment, financial aid and tuition information by texting MCCSUCCESS to 77295 from your mobile phone.

-Federal Student Aid-Missouri State Aid-Grants-Scholarships-Work-Study-Veterans Benefits-SkillUP Missouri-Loans

AVAILABLE FINANCIAL AID OPTIONS AT MCC:

We recommend that you complete your To Do List in your myMCCKC Student Center by the priority dates listed on our website to ensure your Financial Aid is ready for the fee payment deadline. These dates are when the high-volume period begins, and processing times may be longer.

MCC’s School Code is 002484Apply early to maximize your financial aid offer. Some funds are limited, so applying early gives you access to more opportunities.

MCCKC.EDU/FINANCIALAID

FINANCIAL AID

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The Learning Center provides free tutoring for most MCC courses. We offer a variety of tutoring modalities, including virtual and in-person options. All sessions are led by a trained tutor, who is often a peer who has successfully completed related coursework and was recommended by an instructor.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND SERVICES

· Study Spaces

· Printing and Computer Use

· Supplemental Instruction

· Embedded Tutoring

· Workshops

· Handouts and Textbooks

LEARNING CENTER

MCC-Blue Riverbr.learningservices@mcckc.eduARC Learning Center: 816.604.6770

MCC-Longviewlvlr.studentsuccess@mcckc.eduStudent Success Center: 816.604.2205

MCC-Maple Woodsmw.learningcenter@mcckc.eduMath & Science Lab: 816.604.3403Reading & Writing Lab: 816.604.3190

MCC-Penn Valleypvssc.reservation@gmail.comLearning Resource Building, Second Floor: 816.604.4292

TESTIMONIAL

“The most impactful experience with tutoring so far is that I have been able to go to a welcoming environment where I can practice with other students on the areas that I need to work on.”

– Auttumn (MCC student)

CONTACT INFORMATION:

MCCKC.EDU/TUTORING

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MCC BYSTANDER INFORMATION

Concerns about a student related to Title IX or any health and safety matter may be submitted using an MCC Cares Report at mcckc.edu/mcc-cares. The report form provides space to describe the behaviors of concern and to attach any supporting materials (photos, writings, etc.). Questions about making a report may be directed to the campus Dean of Students offices. If you experience an emergency, contact the MCC Police Department at 816.604.1200 or call 911.

BE AWARE OF EVENTS AROUND YOU1TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WELL-BEING OF

EVERYONE IN THE COMMUNITY2STEP IN AND HELP OTHERS3

INTERVENESTEPS TO

MCC wants to create a campus environment where every member of our community feels included, valued and safe. We all play a critical role in identifying situations that have a potential for harm, and intervening if something doesn’t look or feel quite right.

Don’t just be a bystander—step in to protect people who need help. Your actions could prevent someone from becoming a victim of sexual assault.

SEPARATE Step in directly and separate the persons

involved.

If you feel comfortable, let them know your concerns and reasons for intervening

in the situation.

Be a friend—let them know that you’re stepping

in because you care about them.

DISTRACT Use a distraction to

re-direct the focus of one person elsewhere.

Use phrases such as “Hey, I need to talk to you” or “Hey, let’s go

somewhere else.”

If you need to, commit a “party foul” like spilling your drink on one of the

people you’re trying to separate.

RECRUIT Let some friends know

what’s going on and recruit their help.

Step in as a group and separate the persons involved.

SUPPORTIf the situation looks unsafe, call the MCC Police Department or 911 for assistance.

Clearly let the authority figure know your

concerns and stay present until help

arrives.

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“NEVER BE SO BUSY AS NOT TO THINK OF OTHERS.”

- MOTHER TERESA IN THE JOY OF LOVING: A GUIDE TO DAILY LIVING

MCCCARES

If you’re worried about a classmate, let someone know. When you submit an online MCC Cares report, a staff person will check on that person and, if needed, offer support and assistance. MCC Cares.

mcckc.edu/mcc-cares

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As an engaged member of the MCC community, I pledge to create a safe andsupportive learning environment. I understand that we are more successful together.

Like a wolf pack, we look out for one another and help each other as we REACH for success.We agree to uphold the following standards:

MCC CREED

RESPECT: We respect each other, ourselves, the college and our community. We hold ourselves to high moral and academic principles. We demonstrate this through our actions and words.

EXCELLENCE: We challenge ourselves to set high standards and embrace life-long learning.

ACCOUNTABILITY: We accept responsibility for our individual actions and their impact on others. We take ownership for our learning and strive to resolve matters in a peaceful way.

COMMUNITY: We are part of a large and diverse society. We are engaged in building a positive college culture of involvement, collaboration and completion. We accept all members of the community.

HONOR: We are honest and truthful. We give recognition to the original ideas of others and expect recognition for our individual thoughts and ideas.

WE COMMIT TO LIVE THIS CREED AS MCC WOLVES.

WE ARE MCC PROUD.

MCC Student Code of Conduct:mcckc.edu/CodeOfConduct

Student Rights and Responsibilities: mcckc.edu/StudentRightToKnow

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MCC LIBRARIES

The library is open! In-person research help, tech assistance anditem checkout.

MCCKC.EDU/LIBRARY

EBOOKS- 260,000 titles can be read online or downloaded

AUDIOBOOKS (IN OVERDRIVE)- Thousands of fiction and nonfiction titles- Easy to use app (Libby by Overdive)

DATABASES- Millions of scholarly journal, newspaper and magazine articles can be printed, downloaded and saved.

SUBJECT GUIDES- Subject and class-specific web pages made by librarians for students

QUESTIONS?- Chat with a librarian using the Ask a Librarian button (link on MCC Library page)- Schedule a Zoom appointment using the link on the library page

VIRTUAL LIBRARY RESOURCESAVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENTS 24/7

VIRTUAL LIBRARY RESOURCES

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STARFISHStarfish is a tool that improves the way MCC supports student success. Faculty can support and encourage students through kudos for performance. Using Starfish, faculty and staff will engage students, who need different kinds of encouragement at different times. Starfish will assist students by keeping them

informed and prompting them to act when necessary.

HOW DOES IT WORK?Students, faculty and staff can access Starfish through their MyMCCKC account. Faculty can raise early alert flags for attendance concerns, low participation, missing assignments, low quiz and test scores, and other performance issues. College representatives will follow up with the student, address or resolve issues, and close the loop with the faculty who raised the early alert flag. You can receive kudos to recognize achievement and can ask for help from faculty in a particular course, or from staff

for non-course needs. It is teamwork in every sense of the word.

Flags: Things you need to improve to succeed

Kudos: Positive notices to keep up the good work

Referral: Directs a student to make an appointment or visit a particular service on campus

To-Do: Directs a student to complete a specific action, for example completing a career skills inventory or registering for a study skills seminar

MY SUCCESS NETWORKClick the My Success Network icon on your Starfish Home pageto display your personalized network. This channel lists thepeople and resources that are available to assist you. For eachperson or service listed, you will find contact information,supporting websites, and a link to make an appointment.For quick questions and same day advising, you can click the“Waiting Room” link to find out how many students are

currently in line.

STARFISH DEGREE PLANNERStudent success requires a plan. Starfish Degree Planner, the academic planning module of the Starfish platform, makes it possible for you to obtain a proactive, personalized, step-by-step road map to the finish line, even as your goals and circumstances change.

ENGAGE.CONNECT.SUCCEED!

STARFISH NAVIGATION

MCCKC.EDU/STARFISH

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STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATIONMetropolitan Community College (MCC) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community, with access to courses, programs, employment, services, or extracurricular activities free from discrimination and harassment. MCC prohibits discrimination, including harassment, against any individual(s) on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression including transgender status), age (40 or older), national origin, disability, genetic information (including family medical history) or any other class protected by law. MCC shall make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures when the modifications are necessary to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability and religious reasons unless it can demonstrate that making the modification would cause it undue hardship or fundamentally alter the nature of the service, program, or activity.

MCC OFFICE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) builds an environment of trust and respect of diverse opinions and perspectives by promoting equity in student success, recruiting and retaining employees from diverse backgrounds, and fostering an equitable and diverse institutional infrastructure.

DEI’S OBJECTIVES ARE ALIGNED WITH MCC’S STRATEGIC PLAN:

• Create and foster an environment that is respectful of diverse opinions and perspectives.

• Increase equity in student success throughout the student lifecycle using targeted approaches to bridge achievement gaps for underrepresented student populations.

• Recruit and maintain employees to better reflect the diversity and emerging trends of the Kansas City Metropolitan area.

• Continue to develop an institutional infrastructure to promote diversity, inclusion and equity for students, employees and community.

MCCKC.EDU/DEI

TITLE IX, TITLE VI, AND TITLE VII COMPLAINTSLacie McClellan-FoxCivil Rights Administrator | Title IX Coordinator3217 Broadway 150A, Kansas City, MO 64111

816.604.1353institutional.equity@mcckc.edu

Make a Report! https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?MetropolitanCCKC&layout_id=2

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OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTSMetropolitan Community College is committed to providing an inclusive, safe and welcoming environment for all members of its community free from sexual discrimination and harassment. If you believe you have been subjected to, witnessed or made aware of behavior that could be perceived as discrimination and harassment, please complete and submit this report to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR).

• Report an Incident

• Students: Sex discrimination and Sexual Harassment 7.30035 BP Board Policy

• Students: Sex discrimination and Sexual Harassment 7.30035 DP District Procedure

• Students: Non-Discrimination and Harassment 7.30030 BP Board Policy

• Students: Non-Discrimination and Harassment 7.30030 BP District Procedure

• Non-Discrimination and Harassment 7.30020 BP Board Policy

• Employee: Sex Discrimination and Harassment 3.30015 BP Board Policy

• Employee: Sex Discrimination and Harassment 3.30015 DP District Procedure

• Employee: Non-Discrimination and Harassment 3.30010 BP Board Policy

• Employee: Non-Discrimination and Harassment 3.30010 DP District Procedure  

MCCKC.EDU/CIVIL-RIGHTS

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