Monroe Community College is a dynamic learning community where access, excellence and leadership are the College’s hallmarks. Our mission is to educate and prepare diverse learners to achieve scholarly, professional and individual success within a local and global context. The College serves as a catalyst for innovation, economic development, lifelong learning and civic engagement. Monroe Community College was established in 1961 under founding chairman, Samuel J. Stabins, M.D. MCC’s first Board of Trustees comprised Rochester’s leading professionals in business, health care, education and law as appointed by Monroe County and New York State. That same year, MCC was established as a member of the State University of New York (SUNY) System.