About Us
The Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC) is the voice and advocate for Maryland’s 16 community colleges and a resource for our member institutions.
What is MACC?
- Founded in 1992, MACC represents all 16 of Maryland's 2-year public higher education institutions.
- MACC is a voluntary, non-profit organization governed by a 32 member Board of Directors composed of the president and one designated trustee from each member college.
- MACC's annual budget is established by the Board of Directors and funded from a yearly dues assessment of the member colleges.
- MACC is a working partnership between the Annapolis-based professional staff and the leadership of the community colleges.
Purposes
- Determine and execute a strategic direction for Maryland's community colleges.
- Represent community colleges at the state and national levels.
- Promote the benefits of community colleges to the citizens of the State of Maryland.
- Provide opportunities for trustee development.
- Facilitate the exchange of ideas and information.
- Provide services to the community colleges in Maryland.
Advocacy
MACC seeks to provide support to and leadership on behalf of the community colleges segment of Maryland higher education. MACC's advocacy extends to several areas, including:
- Liaison with State and Federal Agencies
- Government Relations
- Financing
- Public Relations
- Economic and Workforce Development
- Member Services
- Research
- Education
