Missouri Community College Association

06/18/2026

Your team's engagement is directly tied to your students' success. Our friends at Strengths University have created Empower & Engage, a program built specifically for higher education leaders who are ready to build stronger teams and better campus cultures. Learn more and register: https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/empowerengage

06/10/2026

Kicking off the 2026 MCCA Classified Staff Day at East Central College in Union!

We were honored to welcome Rep. Brad Banderman, who represents Union, for this morning’s legislative address alongside MCCA CEO & President Brian Millner.

Thank you to the more than 130 community college employees who joined us in person and online for a record-breaking turnout. We’re excited for a day of learning, networking, and celebrating the incredible work of Missouri’s classified staff professionals.

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

One family, two graduates, and one unforgettable commencement moment. Samantha Duncan and her son, Brady Hughes, crossed the stage together at MAC this spring, each taking a different path to reach the same finish line. From balancing nursing clinicals and family life to pursuing dreams of teaching and healthcare, their story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to chase your goals.🎓

Read their full story here: https://mineralarea.edu/news/two-journeys-one-finish-line/

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

05/28/2026

🤖 AI is transforming higher education and MCCA is bringing community college professionals together to explore what’s next.

Join us for the first-ever MCCA AI Summit on August 7 at St. Louis Community College’s Florissant Valley campus.

This summit is designed for faculty, instructional designers, dual credit leaders, online learning professionals, staff and more. Sessions will focus on practical AI strategies, real-world applications and role-specific discussions that can support your college and your work.

Plus, attendees will experience STLCC’s brand new Nursing & Health Sciences Center, opening to students in 2025.

📍 St. Louis Community College – Florissant Valley
📅 August 7

Register today! https://members.missouricolleges.org/ap/Events/Register/QZFMeo9CdCnC0

05/27/2026

📣 Calling all classified staff across Missouri community colleges!

Join MCCA on June 10 at East Central College for Classified Staff Day, a free event focused on professional development, collaboration and practical strategies to help you grow in your role.

Each year, staff from around the state come together to connect, share ideas and leave with new tools and inspiration to bring back to campus.

📍 East Central College – Union, Missouri
📅 June 10

We can’t wait to see you there!

Register here: https://members.missouricolleges.org/ap/Events/Register/DgFE9lns1CQCW

05/26/2026