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Students seeking higher education now have more options closer to home with the opening of the Middle TennesseeEducation Center, a new higher-education facility in Shelbyville. MTEC, created by a partnership between MiddleTennessee State University and Motlow State Community College, houses classrooms as well as administrative andadvising offices for both institutions to offer assistance and education for their students. The center is located in theformer Medical Arts Building. For more information on MTEC or to schedule an appointment, please call 931-685-4444.HISTORYThe Founding of Motlow CollegeThe 187-acre site for the college was donated by the Motlow family of Lynchburg, Tennessee. Because of this generous gift and because of Senator Reagor Motlow'scontributions to education in Tennessee, it was recommended that the college be named Motlow State Community College.Construction began on the first five buildings of the 2.7 million building project in March of 1968. Dr. Sam H. Ingram, former Dean of the School of Education atMiddle Tennessee State University, was appointed as the first president of Motlow State Community College. Dr. Ingram moved the administrative staff into theAdministration Building on the campus in August 1969. Other buildings on the campus were completed soon thereafter; and the college opened in September 1969,with 551 students and 18 full-time faculty members. At that time the college offered the two-year university parallel Associate of Arts and Associate of Sciencedegrees and four two-year career programs.The Expansion BeginsMoore County Main CampusIn 1983, Motlow's service area was expanded from seven to eleven counties, and Motlow assumed the lead role for identifying the educational and training needs ofits area. A major campus expansion project was implemented including renovation of the Student Center, the maintenance complex, and construction of a new 280seat theater/auditorium, instructional support areas for nursing and engineering, and an office complex for the Career Education and Workforce Developmentdivision. September 1998 launched more expansion on the Moore County campus with the construction of the new Nursing and Technology Building. The vision ofproviding a 21st Century facility with design options for preparing students for careers requiring new technology and enhancing current technology was realizedwhen Motlow College was named among the "most wired campuses" by PC World magazine. The facility houses state-of-the-art business, industrial and computertechnology, the nursing education program including the latest in nursing laboratory equipment, and offices for the Computer Services Department, the Center forInformation Systems, and Division of Career Education and Workforce Development. The beautiful state-of-the-art Clayton-Glass Library was completed and openedin January 2008.McMinnville CenterConstruction of a 14,000 square foot instructional facility in McMinnville was completed and opened in the fall of 1988. An additional 2,992 square feet, including a28-station computer lab and a 24-station biology lab, was completed in the spring of 1996. The Tennessee Higher Education Commission approved center status forthe McMinnville site in January 1990. Increased enrollment and academic program offerings led the way for the McMinnville Center addition which opened in the fallof 2008. Academic programs offered at the McMinnville center increased as the Mechatronics certification program was added in 2008 and the Nursing program wasadded in 2009. The continued success and expansion of the college and its academic offerings were recognized when Motlow received two prestigious accolades.First recognized as one of the fastest growing colleges in the nation by Community College Week and recognized with an Excellence in Business Ovation Award by theCumberland Business Journal in 2010 for the addition of the Mechatronics program.Fayetteville CenterIn the fall of 1988, the college expanded its evening program in Fayetteville and initiated a day instructional program. Concurrent with the expanded program, aninitiative was undertaken by Lincoln county residents to fund a new facility. This effort succeeded with the opening of a 14,000 square foot instructional facility. TheTennessee Higher Education Commission approved center status for the Fayetteville site in July 1997. Construction of the Don Sundquist Center for AdvancedTechnologies, located adjacent to the Fayetteville Center, was completed in August 2001. The 32,500 square foot facility is equipped with the latest in industrial andcomputer training equipment.Smyrna SiteIn January 2003, construction began on the first phase of a Smyrna facility that opened in July of 2006. Academic programs increased as the Nursing program wasadded at the Smyrna site in 2008. In December of 2010, the Tennessee Board of Regents approved the construction of a 35,000 square foot classroom building on theSmyrna site. The new building opened in August 2013. Currently the center has two buildings with more than 52,000 square feet of space which contain technologyenhanced classrooms; nursing, chemistry, microbiology, and computer labs; faculty and staff offices; a student success center; student study and lounge areas; alibrary and bookstore.Looking to the Future

Motlow College continues to adapt and grow to meet the needs of current and future students in its 11 county service area. From conception in 1967, to fruition in1969, and continued expansion today, Motlow College continues to provide affordable high quality education to students from all walks of life. Our Timeline ofGrowth and Expansion exemplifies this path of excellence and commitment to our students.The Presidential Legacy Dr. Anthony G. Kinkel / 2015 - PresentDr. Mary Lou Apple / 2006 - 2015Dr. Arthur L. Walker, Jr. / 2003 - 2006Dr. A. Frank Glass / 1987 - 2003Dr. Wade Powers / 1986 - 1987 (Interim)Dr. Harry Wagner / 1975 - 1986Dr. Sam H. Ingram / 1969 - 1975MOTLOW STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE LEAD INSTITUTIONFOR THE TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGYCENTERSThe lead institution concept, developed by the Tennessee Board of Regents, assigns to an institution the responsibilityfor identifying the appropriate level of sub-baccalaureate education and training needed based upon the area'semployment demands. Motlow College has been assigned the role of lead institution for the Tennessee College ofApplied Technology Centers in McMinnville, Murfreesboro, and Shelbyville and is charged with the responsibility ofoverseeing the development of a cohesive plan for the delivery of vocational, technical, and career programs in itseleven-county service area. Motlow assists the Technology Centers in program planning, accounting and budgeting,purchasing, personnel, student records, student financial aid and institutional research, and serves as a catalyst tostrengthen the relationship between the area institutions of post-secondary education and business and industry.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVEACTIONAs a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, Motlow State Community College does not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designatedto handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:Executive Director of Human ResourcesIngram Administration Building, Room 120(931) 393-1544DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES ACT AMENDMENTSOF 1989Motlow State Community College prohibits the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol on thecampus property or on institutionally owned, leased, or otherwise controlled property or as part of any activity of MSCC.All faculty, staff, and students are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws related to illegal use and possessionof controlled substances and alcohol. Additionally, students found in violation of the Drug-Free Communities Act willresult in disciplinary action set forth in the Student Handbook.

Student AffairsMotlow State Community College recognizes that it is the student who brings to full realization the goals and objectivesof a college program. Each person who is involved in the total effort at Motlow endeavors to demonstrate that thecollege is willing to work toward the success of each individual who comes to participate in the program of his or herchoice.ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGEMotlow State Community College subscribes to the open door policy for admission. All prospective students, includingon-line students, seeking admission to the college must meet the admission requirements listed for the type of studentthat they will be when entering the college. The student types identified for admission purposes are given on thefollowing pages. Each type is defined, specific requirements for admission of each type are listed, and additionalinformation appropriate to that type is given.All correspondence regarding admissions should be mailed to the Office of Admissions and Records, Motlow StateCommunity College, Department 520, P. O. Box 8500, Lynchburg, TN 37352-8500.FINAL ACCEPTANCEAll requirements for admission to the college should be met prior to the student registering for classes. When alladmission requirements have been met, the applicant will be notified by email sent to the student's Motlow emailaccount indicating full acceptance for admission. If further action is necessary in order to establish eligibility foradmission, the student will be advised. If any requirement is not completed during the first semester of attendance, thestudent will not receive a grade report for that semester; the student will not be allowed to register for an additionalsemester, nor will copies of the student's transcript be released until all admission requirements have been met. Thisprocess is the same for on-line and on-ground students.NON-RESIDENT STUDENTSThe admission requirements for non-residents of Tennessee are the same as those for Tennessee residents. For thepurpose of paying fees and tuition, all classifications will be made by the Office of Admissions and Records according tothe policy set forth by the Tennessee Board of Regents. Copies of these policies are available from the Office ofAdmissions and Records upon request.REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL PROGRAMSCertain instructional programs of the college are subject to special admission requirements which are in addition to thegeneral admission requirements and are subject to change due to the availability of institutional resources.ADULT COLLEGE EXPRESSThe Adult College Express (ACE) Program is a fast-track program designed for the highly motivated, independent adultstudent focused on completing his or her degree. Classes are held one night each week for 5 weeks and last for 4 hourseach night (except 4 hour courses which meet extra evenings) with additional group study nights. Students only take oneACE class at a time. The program normally takes 24 months to complete (excluding any required learning supportcourses). For more information about this program, contact the ACE Director at 931-393-1810.

HONORS ENTRY REQUIREMENTSStudents seeking admission to honors courses are eligible for Honors courses on the basis of past performance asmeasured by ACT scores, high school records, previous college-level coursework, and/or college professorrecommendations. Students may be admitted to a course as follows:1. Students under 21 years of age must complete the ACT. A composite score of 23 or abov

when Motlow College was named among the "most wired campuses" by PC World magazine. The facility houses state-of-the-art business, industrial and computer technology, the nursing education program including the