Utica
New York
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Mohawk Valley Community College
Mission Statement:
Mohawk Valley Community College promotes student success and community involvement through a commitment to excellence and a spirit of service.
Vision Statement:
To transform lives by creating an innovative learning environment that meets the needs of our rapidly changing communities.
College History:
Mohawk Valley Community College was the first community college established in New York State. Founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences at Utica, it was one of five post-secondary institutions established on an experimental basis after World War II. The two-year public college offered programs leading to technical and semiprofessional employment in business and industry.
In 1948, the State University of New York was created and authorized to recommend the establishment of community colleges. The College became a constituent unit of the State University in 1950. The following year, the College was authorized to grant the Associate in Applied Science degree.
Mohawk Valley Community College promotes student success and community involvement through a commitment to excellence and a spirit of service.
Vision Statement:
To transform lives by creating an innovative learning environment that meets the needs of our rapidly changing communities.
College History:
Mohawk Valley Community College was the first community college established in New York State. Founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences at Utica, it was one of five post-secondary institutions established on an experimental basis after World War II. The two-year public college offered programs leading to technical and semiprofessional employment in business and industry.
In 1948, the State University of New York was created and authorized to recommend the establishment of community colleges. The College became a constituent unit of the State University in 1950. The following year, the College was authorized to grant the Associate in Applied Science degree.