Morton College’s reputation is centered around being the state’s smallest community college with the biggest heart.
Now data from the 2022 Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) reflects that belief. The CCSSE is a project of the University of Texas at Austin, which administers in-class surveys at community colleges across the nation.
The survey says:
- 93 percent of students say they would recommend Morton College to a friend or family member
- 84 percent of students said they felt like they belong in the Morton College community
- 90 percent of students said there was a culture of caring at Morton College
- Developing a Student Emergency Fund
- Providing laptops to students
- Addressing food insecurities by expanding hours to the Panther Pantry and offering a meal voucher program
- Removing financial barriers by establishing a Panther Balance Forgiveness Grant
- Creating a Transportation Assistance Program helping cover expenses of commuting to campus
- Offering free use of a fitness center