About Mayland Community College

Mayland Community College (MCC) is located in the Blue Ridge section of the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina on the Avery/Mitchell county line, just outside the town of Spruce Pine. MCC is chartered to serve Mitchell, Avery, and Yancey counties (hence the name MAYland). The College began as Mayland Technical Institute upon approval by the 1971 session of the North Carolina General Assembly and upon recommendation of the State Board of Education, the Advisory Budget Commission, and Governor Robert Scott. Operations began in September 1971 in the Boardroom of the Northwestern Bank in Spruce Pine. The Institution occupied rented space in downtown Spruce Pine until January 3, 1977, when it moved to a location four miles from the town on its present site, containing fifty-seven acres.

MCC currently offers curriculum programs including college transfer options, numerous economic and workforce development/continuing education offerings, Adult Education and high school completion programs, two (2) off-campus Learning Centers in Newland and Burnsville, Corrections Education at Avery/Mitchell and Mountain View Correctional Facilities, and distance education opportunities in most curriculum programs as well as in continuing education. MCC serves more than 10,000 individuals each year.

Institutional Philosophy Mission Statement

Mayland Community College is the educational gateway to opportunity in Mitchell, Avery, and Yancey counties.

Vision Statement

MCC will EMBRACE the communities and citizens of Mitchell, Avery, and Yancey counties. Mayland Community College will:

Establish respectful learning environments

Maximize natural resources unique to our area

Bridge the gap between goals and achievement

Respond to the needs of the community

Advance opportunities for entrepreneurship and innovation

Cultivate relationships with community partners

Encourage lifelong learning

Mayland Community College Values
Respect Collaboration Learning
Engagement Community Innovation
Responsibility Assessment Integrity

Goals

  1. Community: Mayland Community College will be a driving force in developing the economy of the communities we serve.
  2. Excellence: Mayland Community College will strive for excellence in the development of a quality workforce that meets the needs of our businesses and industry.
  3. Opportunity: Mayland Community College will assist our citizens in getting the education necessary to improve their quality of life.
  4. Resource Development: Mayland Community College will focus on developing the fiscal resources to achieve the previously stated goals.

Affirmative Action/ Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

It is the policy of Mayland Community College (MCC) not to discriminate against any employee, applicant or student because of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap/disability, exercise of rights guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, or sexual orientation to the extent such rights are recognized and/or protected under applicable federal or state laws, and to take affirmative action to insure that applicants will be employed and personnel actions will be taken during employment commensurate with this policy.

MCC will apply all policies, procedures, and standards of the College as evenly as practicable.

The requirement not to discriminate in education programs and activities extends to employment in the College and to admission into its programs. Inquiries or complaints concerning the application of Title VI, VII, and IX, ADA, and other Federal non-discrimination legislation to employment at Mayland Community College should be referred to:

Judy McClure

Director of Human Resources, Mayland Community College

PO Box 547, 200 Mayland Drive. Spruce Pine, NC 28777

Telephone: 828.766.1272 | Email: jmcclure@mayland.edu

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Mayland Community College (“College”) strives to be a safe and welcoming learning and working environment. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment in its services, employment, and programs based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, genetic information, and veteran status.

To comply with the applicable federal and state laws and regulations, the following persons have been designated to handle and investigate inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Name Title Phone Location Email
Randy Ledford VP, Academics & Student Services,
Title IX Coordinator
828-766-1280 Phillips Hall rledford@mayland.edu
Judy McClure Director of Human Resources,
Deputy Title IX Coordinator,
Disability Officer
828-766-1272 Gwaltney Hall jmcclure@mayland.edu
Michelle Musich Dean of Students,
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
828-766-1262 Gwaltney Hall mmusich@mayland.edu
Doug Dewar Director of Counseling & Disability Services
Disability Officer
828-766-1256 Gwaltney Hall ddewar@mayland.edu

In the event where the reporting party is a student and the responding party is an employee, both the Coordinator and the Human Resources Director shall work together to investigate the complaint. Any hearing rights and disciplinary actions for employees shall be governed by employee disciplinary policies.