Southern Maine Community College

Campus Connections – April 21

Maine Fire Service Institute helps the cause When the York County Emergency Management Agency was in need of protective gear for first responders in southern Maine, SMCC’s Maine Fire Service Institute answered the call. MFSI ended up delivering 250 full-body protective suits and hundreds of pairs of protective gloves that it had in inventory for […] Read More

SMCC to offer online summer courses, cancels in-person classes due to COVID-19

Southern Maine Community College is offering Summer Term courses online, but is not planning to hold any in-person classes because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority of classes that were previously scheduled will be offered online, while classes that cannot be held online have been canceled. The Summer Term begins May 26 and ends August […] Read More

SMCC makes plans for alternative graduation ceremonies

Southern Maine Community College is making plans for alternative graduation ceremonies to celebrate students who are graduating this spring and recognize their hard work and achievements. Due to health and safety concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, SMCCC was forced to cancel its traditional in-person commencement scheduled for May 17. The College is now is making […] Read More

SMCC cancels in-person commencement, plans virtual graduation ceremony in its place

Southern Maine Community College is canceling its traditional in-person commencement and planning a virtual graduation ceremony in its place because of health and safety concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the uncertainty surrounding the virus and the need to protect public health, it has become clear that SMCC won’t be able to hold its graduation […] Read More

Campus Connections – April 1

SMCC comes together SMCC has come together in response to the unprecedented circumstances from COVID-19 by expanding our online class offerings and having employees work from home to make sure we offer a safe learning and working environment. With the virus spreading around the globe and in Maine, SMCC underwent a huge undertaking to continue […] Read More

Gov. Mills signs order to fast-track free online job training at community colleges

Order allows for greater flexibility to train workers online for critical jobs needed to address the effects of COVID-19 Governor Janet Mills signed an executive order allowing Maine Quality Centers (MQC) to swiftly address the changing demands in Maine’s job market due to widespread economic disruption caused by the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Governor Mills’ […] Read More

Top Stories: March 23 Campus Connections

Culinary students win Cajun Cookin’ Challenge A team of SMCC Culinary Arts students outperformed professional chefs and won top honors at the annual WMPG Cajun Cookin’ Challenge. Jada Tuttle, Becky Scott, Neil Gardiner and Derek Chao represented SMCC at the 25th annual cook-off, held Feb. 25 at the University of Southern Maine. The competition each […] Read More

In the Spotlight: March 23 Campus Connections

Student Profile Liam Woodworth-Cook, challenged and engaged Liam Woodworth-Cook was looking to be challenged and engaged when he decided to come to SMCC in 2018. He hasn’t been disappointed. Since arriving, he has excelled academically while becoming involved with the student newspaper, the student literary magazine and The Captain’s Cupboard on-campus food pantry to help […] Read More

SMCC cancels Open House following recommendation of Maine CDC

Southern Maine Community College has canceled its Spring Open House following the Maine CDC’s recommendation to not hold gatherings of more than 50 people to curtail the potential spread of the coronavirus outbreak. SMCC’s Open House had been scheduled for April 4 at its South Portland Campus. It typically attracts 800 to 1,000 accepted and […] Read More

Maine’s community colleges to extend students’ spring breaks

In order to best prepare for the impact of the coronavirus outbreak, Maine’s seven community colleges are all extending their student breaks from one week to two weeks. “This decision balances our commitment to creating the best possible learning environment for our students, keeping our communities healthy and safe and preparing to respond nimbly to […] Read More