Since 1967, College of the Mainland has constructed pathways for student success by providing two-year associate degrees, transfer credits and certificates. Steadfast in its support to the mainland community, COM has also become a critical hub for leaders and organizations to envision and plan for future growth. Further developing these collaborative efforts is central to COM’s strategic plan.
Pipelines for Student Success
Meta-majors and Guided Pathways offer clearly defined and intentional educational avenues so that students can quickly and purposefully complete their academic journey. COM has also expanded its Opening Doors Promise Scholarship initiative to now serve all of its taxing district. The program offers local high school graduates an opportunity to obtain a high-quality education at COM tuition and fees free.
Laying the Foundation for the Future
The College has expanded geographically and now operates multiple learning centers – COM Main Campus and COM League City. COM’s newest educational facility, Mainland City Centre, has allowed the College to expand our Lifelong Learning and Cosmetology programs to a new 35,000+ sq. ft. facility in Texas City.
After overwhelming voter approval during our November 2018 bond referendum, College of the Mainland has welcomed in a number of new and upgraded learning spaces to better serve the growing needs of our students and community. The four-story, 160,000 square-foot Science, Technology, Arts, Engineering and Math (STEAM) building, which opened in spring 2021, features an expansion of our popular nursing program, as well as several new allied health and engineering programs.
The College also recently expanded its Process Technology (PTECH) program in the new Industrial Careers Building (ICB) which was completed in fall 2022. Space in the 90,000 square-foot building includes the Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OSHT), Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Collegiate High School (CHS) programs.
New Programs on the Horizon
Several new programs have recently launched or are on the horizon. Most notably, COM recently launched its first baccalaureate degree, the RN to Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN). COM is also excited to now offer an Associate of Science (AS) degree in engineering and an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Cyber Security. The College will also be expanding its allied health offerings to include Radiology and Surgical Technician programs.
COM looks to serve the higher educational needs in its community. The key to a robust, resilient regional economy is human capital and a skilled workforce. College of the Mainland is a vital partner in this effort.