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Montgomery County Community College reports enrollment gains, national recognitions and AI planning
Summary
Montgomery County Community College President Dr. Vicky Estequi Perez presented the college's annual review, highlighting a 2025 class of more than 1,200 graduates, reaccreditation with 13 commendations, enrollment growth and work to integrate AI ethically into teaching and services.
Dr. Vicky Estequi Perez, president of Montgomery County Community College (MC3), presented the college's annual report to the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 23, saying the institution has exceeded enrollment targets, received national recognition, and is pursuing deliberate uses of artificial intelligence in teaching and operations.
Dr. Estequi Perez said more than 1,200 students graduated in the class of 2025 with an associate degree or one‑year certificate, and the college has a large share of first‑generation students and students of color. MC3 exceeded its enrollment targets by nearly 3% and continues to emphasize transfer pathways and career programs. She named the three largest programs as liberal studies (transfer pathway), business administration (transfer) and nursing (career‑ready credential).
The president noted Middle States reaccreditation outcomes after a two‑year review: the college received 13 commendations, no recommendations for change and no reporting requirements. The college has been recognized repeatedly as a top workplace and local readers'choice awards. She also described extracurricular success — its women's basketball and esports programs have national recognition — and said MC3 counts more than 90,000 alumni.
On technology and workforce readiness, Dr. Estequi Perez described the college's approach to artificial intelligence: teaching ethical and responsible use for students, integrating outcomes across curricula, piloting employee AI agents for HR support, and pausing a personal AI pilot until privacy concerns were resolved. An on‑campus chat bot, "MontyChat," will be upgraded, she said, and the college is exploring AI tools to streamline transcript evaluation and identify on‑ramps for certificates or degrees.
The college was also selected as one of 55 community colleges in the Aspen Institute's Unlocking Opportunity program, the president said, a multi‑year initiative to strengthen institutional practices for access, completion and post‑college success.
Commissioners thanked the college leadership and trustees present and noted interns and students who have worked with county offices.
