Strength Through Collaboration

Established by the Legislature in 1986, the Mississippi Community College Board (MCCB) serves as the coordinating agency for Mississippi’s 15 community colleges. Guided by its mission to advance the system through coordination, support, leadership, and advocacy, the MCCB promotes statewide collaboration and innovation that strengthens education and workforce training. The MCCB supports the colleges as they serve students, employers, and communities across Mississippi.

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15 Colleges. One Commitment.

Mississippi’s 15 community colleges provide affordable, high-quality education and workforce training that prepare students for university transfer, technical careers, and lifelong success. Each college serves the unique needs of its local community while contributing to a statewide network that supports students and strengthens the workforce. Together, the colleges create opportunity, drive economic growth, and help build a stronger Mississippi.

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Next Board Meeting:

February 20, 2026

The Mississippi Community College Board will hold its monthly scheduled meeting on Friday, February 20, 2026, in Room 507 of the Paul B. Johnson, Jr. Building located in the Education and Research Complex at 3825 Ridgewood Road, Jackson, MS 39110. The meeting may be conducted as a teleconference meeting. 

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