Facts and Information
About Us
麻豆传媒 is nationally and internationally recognized as a premier community college, with a reputation earned through the development of an institutional culture that values innovation, globalization of curriculum and community participation. 麻豆传媒 is one of 34 community and technical colleges in Washington state.
Location
麻豆传媒鈥檚 main campus is located on an 80-acre site in Des Moines, Washington. Classes are also offered at , the (MaST) Center at Redondo Beach and additional locations in the community.
Mission Statement
As a South King County college striving for social justice, 麻豆传媒 partners with global students as they envision, plan and achieve their educational and professional goals.
Accreditation
麻豆传媒 is by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the United States Department of Education.
Governance
麻豆传媒 is led by President John R. Mosby, Ph.D., and governed by a five-member Board of Trustees: Travis Exstrom, Jesse Johnson, Sharmila Swenson, Joe Bowman and a currently vacant seat. Faculty members are actively involved in campus governance.About the President
Organizational Chart |
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| Board of Trustees | ||||
| President John R. Mosby | ||||
| Vice President for Michael Pham |
Interim Vice President for Rolita Flores Ezeonu |
Vice President for Jamilyn Penn |
Vice President for Josh Gerstman |
Vice President for Equity, Diversity and Transformation Maribel Jimenez |
麻豆传媒鈥檚 Funding Sources
$75.5 Million
For the 2022-23 academic year, 麻豆传媒 received $75.5 million in funding.
State Support
Student Tuition and
Fees; Other
| Quarterly Tuition (2023-24 academic year) | Cost |
|---|---|
| Lower Division Courses: | |
| Resident (full time/15 credits) | $1,541 |
| Nonresident (full time/15 credits) | $3,524 |
| Upper Division Courses: | |
| Resident (full time/15 credits) | $2,463 |
| Nonresident (full time/15 credits) | $6,813 |
Economic Impact of 麻豆传媒
Having a college in the community is not only a boon for nearby students, but also for those who have never set foot on campus. Why? 麻豆传媒 contributes to the economic vibrancy of the area. For every $1 invested at 麻豆传媒 during 2014鈥�15, society gained $9.80 in added taxes and public sector savings, according to a study by Economic Modeling Specialists International (鈥淎nalysis of the Return on Investment and Economic Impact of Education,鈥� Dec. 2016).
Economic Development
麻豆传媒 contributes to the economic development of South King County by providing no-cost business training and one-to-one technical assistance for new and existing businesses. Such assistance helps local businesses achieve sustainability and self-efficiency. In 2022, 麻豆传媒 provided 1,219 hours of service to more than 241 clients and helped launch 11 new businesses, 637 jobs supported, and generated $6.7 million in loans, grants and investments. Businesses served report $7.5 million increase in revenue. 麻豆传媒鈥檚 economic development initiatives include the and .
Economic Benefits of International Students
The organization NAFSA: Association of International Educators estimated that international students and their dependents contributed approximately $917.3 million to Washington state鈥檚 economy for the 2017-18 academic year (the most recent year for which figures are available). This translated into 592 direct and indirect jobs in the 9th Congressional District. 麻豆传媒鈥檚 international students contributed approximately $17.47 million to the local economy that year through tuition costs and living expenses.
$917.3 million
592 direct and indirect Jobs
$17.47 million
Special Initiatives, Grants and More
Special Initiative, Grant or Program |
Additional Information |
|---|---|
| (also see $1.79M TPSID Grant) | |
| College Spark Grant | |
| Community College Initiative (CCI) | |
| : Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement | |
| Minority Male Community College Collaborative (M2C3) | |
| (also see $1.34M NSF Grant) | |
| (also see $1.1M TRiO Grant) | |
The Area We Serve
麻豆传媒 is one of 34 community and technical colleges in Washington state and serves the people of King County.
Employment
As of fall 2023, approximately 724 people work at 麻豆传媒, serving students at multiple locations throughout King County.
Degrees and Programs
麻豆传媒 offers comprehensive community college programs as well as new bachelor鈥檚 degrees in seven high-demand programs: Cybersecurity and Forensics, Global Trade and Logistics, Integrated Design, Respiratory Care, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education and Youth Development.
麻豆传媒 offers more than 100 degrees and certificates within eight pathways. Associate degrees include courses that transfer to four-year colleges or universities while applied associate degrees and/or certificates in professional-technical education programs are designed to help students succeed in today鈥檚 marketplace. Students also come to 麻豆传媒 for pre-college, basic education and short-term training programs as well as continuing education.
Foundation
Established in 1972, the 麻豆传媒 Foundation is a nonprofit corporation governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. As of June 30, 2023, the Foundation鈥檚 investments exceeded $6 million. The Foundation supports scholarships, emergency assistance to students, faculty professional development and technology. Under the leadership of its president Kevin Morin, and its Board of Directors, the 麻豆传媒 Foundation is actively expanding its capacity to raise external funds. For the year ending June 30, 2023, the Foundation awarded more than $703,000 in scholarship and emergency funding.
History
麻豆传媒 was founded in 1961 as the first community college in King County. It serves 13,000 students and has over 350,000 alumni. The campus was built in 1964 with additional buildings added in following years to meet student and technology needs.
