A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

In October 1992, the Arkansas Board of Higher Education approved Mid-South's application for conversion to a community college. In October 2002, we began celebrating our 10-year anniversary.

The changes we have experienced during the past decade have been nothing short of amazing. From a modest enrollment of 139 in the fall of 1993, MSCC has grown to become the college of choice this fall for 1,143 students. And we expect to

serve another 2,000 people through our continuing education classes.Over the past ten years, state funding has increased from $1.5 million in 1993 to $3.8 million in 2002. In addition we've invested approximately $38.5 million to expand our campus and another $17.8 million from outside grant sources to assist students, develop instructional programs and meet community training needs.

Many of you have played significant roles in laying the foundation for higher education in Crittenden County. As a community, you've pledged another $3 million to the MSCC Foundation in support of facilities, programs, and services. Without your generosity and belief in our mission, we could not have realized many of the tremendous blessings we've experienced. You are the heroes to whom many owe a sincere "thank you" for investing in the future of our region.

And now we turn toward our vision for the future. In addition to offering quality affordable educational opportunities, we will continually evaluate our community's needs and seek to provide programs and services that will enhance the regional economy. We continue to face many challenges, but we have already come farther than many ever imagined. And working together, we can make the future brighter than ever.

We hope you like the changes you've seen in MSCC. We hope you like what you see and will continue to partner with us as we embark upon our next 10 years.

Glen Fenter