About

Mineral Area College (MAC) is dedicated to empowering the community by providing excellent, affordable opportunities for learning, personal growth, and career development in a safe and welcoming environment. Embracing a philosophy of purpose, the college maintains an open-door policy, ensuring accessibility and individual betterment closely aligned with community needs. The values at MAC emphasize excellence, opportunity, and encouragement, creating an environment where students can succeed. The college commits to continual enhancement of its educational programs, fostering a respectful, professional, and honest community. MAC envisions itself as an innovative leader in education, where diverse student populations are recruited, developed, and retained through accessible, quality, and affordable education. MAC's goals focus on meeting the educational needs of the community, from those transferring to four-year institutions to those seeking career development or personal enrichment. The college offers a spectrum of programs including general education, customized training, career and technical education, developmental education, and continuing education, all aimed at enhancing personal, cultural, and professional development. The organizational priorities at MAC reflect a commitment to integrity, flexibility, creativity, and responsiveness. The college emphasizes outcomes assessment to ensure educational effectiveness and prioritizes student success by providing resources that enhance educational and career goals. MAC fosters diversity, facilitates high school transitions, and builds strong partnerships with local businesses and industries to promote economic growth. Through continuous improvement in technology, facilities, and operational processes, MAC strives to meet the long-term educational and cultural needs of its citizens.