Our Mission Statement:
Muskegon Community College, dedicated to excellence, prepares students, builds communities, and improves lives.
Our Vision:
An educated, thriving community.
Our Guiding Values:
Learning
Integrity
Excellence
Collaboration
Kindness
Muskegon Community College is guided by our mission, vision, and values. We aim for all three of these statements to work together in harmony, without overlaps or gaps.
Our mission statement defines our purpose; our current mission statement was adopted in January 2017. It was edited slightly in March 2025 in response to Executive Order 14173.
Our vision statement describes our aspirations and explains our desired end-state and what we hope to accomplish; our current vision statement was endorsed by the Board of Trustees in August 2019. It was edited slightly in March 2025 in response to Executive Order 14173.
Our guiding values describe our behaviors and the manner in which we support our mission and achieve our vision; our current values were endorsed by the Board of Trustees in January 2021.
The MCC Integrated Planning Steering Committee manages the process of reviewing and updating our mission, vision, and values. They are reviewed every five years in conjunction with our strategic planning process.
Muskegon Community College 2026-2029 Strategic Plan: Pathways to Success
Muskegon Community College’s Strategic Plan is guided by one strategic imperative: advancing excellence in outcomes for all students and preparing them for success after college. Grounded in the College’s mission, vision, and values, the plan reflects MCC’s commitment to student success through meaningful learning, continuous improvement, and purposeful action.
Built around six focus areas and goals adapted from the Aspen Institute’s College Excellence Program, the plan establishes clear, measurable objectives supported by action plans, timelines, and accountability. Progress will be tracked through a public online dashboard, allowing the College to monitor results, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure its efforts continue to make the greatest impact for students and the communities it serves.
