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MDC: Best Place to Work, Again!
For the third year in a row, Miami Dade College has been named one of the nation’s best colleges to work for, according to the 2011 survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education. In addition, for a second time, MDC made The Chronicle’s distinguished Honor Roll, awarded to institutions that excel in a wide variety of categories.
MDC Producing Top Teachers
New survey data show that MDC’s School of Education graduates outperformed those from state universities and private colleges in Florida when it came to their own students’ FCAT scores.
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Taxicab Driver Training Brings Back Service With a Smile
First impressions have a lasting impact, and that notion has propelled “Miami Begins With Me,” an initiative designed to improve South Florida’s tourism service profile by training service providers on the front lines of tourism. Its latest target for charm school: taxicab drivers.
MDC Makes President’s Honor Roll for Fifth Year
For the fifth consecutive year, Miami Dade College has the distinction of making the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.
Moving Image Archives Move Into 21st Century
Moving the preservation of moving pictures significantly forward, the Wolfson family recently donated more than $2 million to expedite the digitization of tapes and films contained in the renowned Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives at MDC.
Former Colombian Leader Receives MDC’s Highest Honor
Miami Dade College recently honored former President of Colombia Dr. Álvaro Uribe Vélez with its highest distinction: the Presidential Medal.
A Noble Appointment
Miami Dade College President Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón has been elected to the Board of Directors of the prestigious Council on Foreign Relations (CFR).
Meeting the Needs of the Underserved
Expanding its strong tradition of serving the South Florida community, Miami Dade College’s Medical Center Campus is now partnering with the Peñalver Clinic and the Miami-Dade Health Department to provide low-cost dental care for underserved populations.
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Surviving the Golden Hour
MDC’s Medical Center Campus recently joined forces with the Miami-Dade Police Department to launch the nation’s first medical training course designed to prevent officer fatalities in the first hour after injury at a crime scene.
Building a Solid Future
For more than 10 years, MDC and Turner Construction have partnered to offer free training courses to small business owners in the construction industry, helping them build a better foundation for growth. This year, 56 students graduated from the Turner School of Construction Management Training Course at Kendall Campus.
Virtual-Coach helps at-risk students, wins innovation award
For enabling students to achieve academic success, MDC was recently selected by the League for Innovation in the Community College as a 2011 Innovation of the Year recipient for its Project Virtual-Coach (V-Coach) System at the Hialeah Campus.
East Meets West at MDC’s Confucius Institute
In keeping with its commitment to bring the rich cultural traditions of China to South Florida, MDC’s Confucius Institute along with MDC’s Office of International Education recently teamed up with the College's Asian-Pacific American Heritage Celebration Committee to offer a series of programs celebrating Asian-American Heritage at MDC’s InterAmerican Campus.
MDC Broadens Business Ties
More than 100 scholars and faculty members from Ecuador’s Universidad Tecnológica Equinoccial came to Miami Dade College recently for a three-day seminar on international business.
A Gateway to New Horizons
For scores of international students who arrive at Miami Dade College as Fulbright students every year, the Magic City and MDC are their first taste of American life. By participating in the Fulbright Gateway Orientation Program at Miami Dade College, these talented intellectuals get their first glimpse of the rich variety of experiences they will have at numerous institutions across the country.
MDC Expands Fast-Track Business Program
When MDC launched its accelerated associate degree in business at Wolfson Campus last year, the program generated so much demand the College is now expanding it to Homestead Campus as well.
Students Give A+ to Bachelor's Programs
As Miami Dade College continues to expand the number of bachelor’s degrees it offers, students are giving the programs top grades, a recent study shows.
MDC, Wheaton Join Forces for Seamless Transfers
To facilitate the transfer of student credits between the colleges, Miami Dade College and Wheaton College recently signed a formal articulation agreement.
Supervision Bachelor's Degree a Hit
Miami Dade College and St. Thomas University have forged a new academic partnership to offer MDC students a smooth transition into graduate-level studies.
Work Solutions Puts People Back in Workforce
Always seeking new ways to prepare people for the changing demands of today’s job market, Miami Dade College’s Working Solutions Program takes a proactive approach to job training.
Bachelor's in Biological Sciences to Meet Workforce Needs
Miami Dade College will soon offer a new Bachelor of Science with a major in Biological Sciences to meet the local demand for trained professionals in the biological/life science industries in South Florida, thanks to unanimous approval from the Florida Board of Education.
World Leaders Expand Students’ Global Perspectives
MDC’s Center for Latin American and Caribbean Initiatives (CLACI) has embarked on a series of collaborative efforts to bring to light different aspects of the cultural and socioeconomic milieu in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Focusing on Diverse Abilities
Getting her students to think in unique ways about the diverse needs of their future clients, MDC professor Barbara Rosenthal is taking her Principles of Marketing class to a new level this fall.
