WHY GIVE?
Where Does the College Need Your Support the Most? Every college, academic department and program has specific needs that are critical to its future success. A dynamic academic environment is one that is ever changing, fostering exciting new ideas and innovative ventures. Fortifying Manatee Community College’s historic mission while sustaining the College’s ability to provide an accessible, dynamic learning environment requires a partnership with loyal supporters who recognize that their gifts can and do make a difference throughout the academic enterprise.
As we look ahead, one of the greatest capital challenges facing MCC over
the next several years will be the acquisition of funding to design, construct
and equip facilities and programs to accommodate our ever increasing enrollment
and technological demands. The needs of a growing college are already
outpacing State allocations. Sustaining managed growth will require both
new and renovated facilities, new and upgraded equipment, as well as additional
dollars for faculty support and program development.
We have a choice as we plan for the future – our College can become average,
allocating only funds from tuition and State revenue to operate, or we
can continue to be the extraordinary College we have become. Being EXTRAordinary
requires that we fill the void left from tuition and State allocations
as we grow. To do this, we need YOU!
Gifts from alumni and friends are critical to ensuring that Manatee Community
College be the extraordinary College we must be to support the needs of
our students and the community.
