Then Provost Phil Sisson speaking at a past Honors Research Conference
Photo of MCC's 3rd President Carole Cowan and MCC's 5th President Phil Sisson
Photo of MCC students in the Cowan Center Lobby
Photo President Sisson (then Provost) with an MCC student in 2014

Honored to Serve

Photo of MCC President Phil Sisson

I am proud to serve as MCC’s 5th President and am excited for the opportunities that lie ahead for this great institution. MCC has long been recognized as an innovative and transformative place to work and learn. 


The College is well-prepared to face the future of education. Driven by our mission, we strive to ensure MCC is an equitable and accessible place for all. What makes MCC so special is our students. You all have a unique story that we as educators must hear. 


Whether a high school student or an adult learner, an immigrant or a career changer we recognize and honor your:

  • Experiences
  • Skills
  • Talents
  • Cultures
  • Identities


MCC’s devoted faculty and staff are fully committed to helping students on their paths. As a community we are dedicated to helping you:

  1. Identify your personal, academic and professional goals
  2. Hone your strengths
  3. Develop new skills
  4. Transfer to a four-year school
  5. Advance in your chosen career

Middlesex will continue to put you, the student, first and meet you where you are, providing an accessible, welcoming and engaging place to learn. 


My focus is to develop MCC as a pacesetter and leader of equitable education practices nationwide. We will offer curriculum and programming that grows and responds to workforce needs, as well as the needs of our diverse community.


The future for Middlesex is bright and we are dedicated to helping you on your individualized path to success.


Phil Sisson

President, Middlesex Community College

Last Modified: 10/3/24