Mar 19, 2024  
2019-2020 Midland College Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2019-2020 Midland College Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mission & Accreditation


Mission and Core Values State Guidelines
Accreditation Notice of Non-discrimination 
  Midland College Locations

Students Start, Strive, Succeed at Midland College

Mission

Midland College serves West Texas through exemplary teaching and dedicated public service.

We prepare and inspire diverse students to start, strive and succeed.  We strengthen community through educational leadership and collaboration. 

Midland College provides quality programs and courses, relevant workforce development and continuing education, valuable personal enrichment and cultural experiences, and community and student-centered services. 

Core Values
Upon establishment, Midland College embraced the core values of Faith, Knowledge, Truth, Understanding and Wisdom as evidenced by the College seal. To these, the following have been added:

  • Quality - learning experiences to help students achieve their personal and professional goals
  • Diversity - commitment to the dignity and worth of all individuals
  • Continuous enrichment - academic, professional, and personal growth of students and employees
  • Effective learning - preparation of students for roles as citizens in a rapidly changing global economy
  • Academic freedom - safe environment where competing beliefs and ideas can be openly discussed and debated
  • Stewardship - efficient, effective, and ethical use of public and private resources
  • Collaboration - introspection and communication predicated upon a foundation of mutual trust and support
  • Accountability - using a student focused, outcomes based approach to demonstrate the quality of a program (or college) to key stakeholders.

Accreditation

Midland College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award certificates and associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Midland College.

The Midland College Automotive Technology program is accredited at the Master Automotive Service Technology Level by the Automotive Services Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation.

To contact the ASE Education Foundation:

ASE Education Foundation
1503 Edwards Ferry Rd., NE
Suite 401
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 669-6650
(703) 669-6677
 
The Midland College Sonography program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
 

To contact CAAHEP: 

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 210-2350
www.caahep.org

To contact JRC-DMS:     

Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
6021 University Boulevard, Suite 500
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(443) 973-3251 
 

The Midland College Health Information Management associate degree program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics & Information Management (CAHIIM).

To contact CAHIIM:

Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics & Information Management
233 N. Michigan Avenue
21st Floor
Chicago, IL 60601-5800
(320) 233-1100
www.cahiim.org

The Midland College Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

To contact CAAHEP:

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158 
Clearwater, FL 33763
727-210-2350 
www.caahep.org

To contact CoAEMSP:

8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett TX 75088 
(214) 703-8445
FAX (214) 703-8992
www.coaemsp.org

 

The Midland College Respiratory Care associate degree program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).

To contact CAAHEP:

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 210-2350
www.caahep.org

To contact COARC:

Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
P.O. Box 54876
Hurst, TX 76054-4876
(817) 283-2835
www.coarc.com
 

State Guidelines

Midland College meets all guidelines and standards as set forth by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Notice of Non-discrimination

Midland College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or gender, disability, age or any other basis prohibited by law. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Tana Baker, Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer
3600 N. Garfield
SSC 242
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 685-4781
tbaker@midland.edu
 
Natasha Morgan
Director Human Resources/Payroll
3600 N. Garfield
PAD 104
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 685-4534
nmorgan@midland.edu. 

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office of Civil Rights website for the address and telephone number that serves your area or call 1 (800) 421-3481.

Midland College Locations

The Midland College main campus is located at 3600 North Garfield, Midland, Texas

The College’s branch campus, the Midland College Williams Regional Technical Training Center, is located at 1309 W Interstate 10, Ft. Stockton, Texas, 79735.  Offerings at this site include general education courses; career and technical education courses leading to certificates - including the Licensed Vocational Nursing certificate - and Associate in Applied Science degrees; developmental studies; and continuing education courses and programs.  The accreditation of the Midland College Williams Regional Technical Training Center is dependent on the accreditation of Midland College.

Other Midland College sites include:

Advanced Technology Center
3200 West Cuthbert
Midland, Texas
Career and technical programs and continuing education classes and programs

Cogdell Learning Center
201 West Florida
Midland, Texas 79701
Diesel Technology program, general education courses, developmental studies and continuing education classes and programs

Ft. Stockton High School
1200 West 17th Street
Ft Stockton, Texas 79735
General education courses and career and technical courses.

Aviation Maintenance Hangar E
Midland International Airport
2405 Windecker
Midland, Texas 79711
Aviation Maintenance Airframe and Aviation Maintenance Powerplant programs

Midland High School
906 West Illinois Avenue
Midland, TX 79701
General education courses and career and technical courses.

Lee High School
3500 Neely Avenue
Midland, TX 79707
General education courses and career and technical courses.

Greenwood High School
2700 FM 1379
Midland, TX 79706
General education courses and career and technical courses.