Tuition hike may be in near future; board meeting to hear proposal

The proposed MHCC budget for 2014-2015, to be considered Thursday by the district board, includes a request for a $3 per credit tuition hike.

The administration is proposing to raise in-state tuition to $92 per credit for  1-18 credits and $46 a credit for more than 18 credits

This month’s meeting, starting at 6 p.m. in the district board room, was moved from its usual Wednesday spot to Thursday to accommodate the American Association of Community Colleges Annual Convention.

Outstanding staff Cecilia Pelayo (Adult Basic Skills Administrative Assistant of Instructional),; Jenny Ruelas (Transitions Program Assistant); and Sheila McQueen (Workforce Development Specialist) will be recognized and awarded. The MHCC Foundation is awarding each outstanding staff member with a $500 check.