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Yes. MACC has a great deal of experience creating workshops for all kinds of audiences--from staff at the Social Security Administration to UPS personnel to U.S. Armed Forces chaplains. MACC's mobile team coordinator will work with you to determine your needs and the content of a presentation on diversity issues.

For more information e-mail: macc@maccsa.org or call our Outreach Coordinator at 210-732-2156, Ext.7120.

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MACC has four dormitory buildings that were built in 1999. Most rooms are designed for double occupancy (they have two twin beds) and share a bathroom with one other room.
Additionally, there are a few single rooms, rooms with private baths, and ADA compliant rooms for people with disabilities. Each room has a telephone, desks, dressers, and air conditioning/heating unit.

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Yes, if you bring your own laptop computer and modem, and have an Internet Service Provider (ISP). MACC doesn’t provide a LAN (local area network) in the dorms, nor do we have external modems available for use. Students who have an ISP account can use the telephone line to access the Internet. We suggest that you obtain a local access telephone number (area code 210) before coming to MACC.

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Certain workshops may be taken for credit upon approval of partner institutions, such as Boston College, the Oblate School of Theology, St. Mary's University, St. Norbert College and the University of the Incarnate Word.

Participants who desire credit must register ahead of time through the partner institution. (Local tuition per credit hour is applicable.) In addition, the USCC Commission of Certification and Accreditation has initially accredited many of MACC's programs.

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The campus is located on the near northwest side of town, five blocks west of Woodlawn Lake and east of St. Mary's University; near the intersection of Bandera Road and General McMullen Drive. Map of MACC

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Driving Directions
Map to MACC
Three different routes:
From Airport take Loop 410 W to Babcock. Exit on Babcock, turn left on Babcock, stay on Babcock until you come to St. Cloud (Elementary School on left/Nursing Home on Right). Turn right on St. Cloud; go down to Woodlawn Avenue; turn left on Woodlawn go to Germania. Turn right on Germania. Two blocks down is MACC (right hand side).
(if you miss this turn, you can go to next turn which is Wilson – follow second directions.)

From Airport take Loop 410W to Babcock. Exit on Babcock, turn left on Babcock, stay on Babcock, turn right on Wilson. Stay on Wilson to W. Ashby, then right on W.Ashby. MACC is on the corner of W. Ashby and Germania.

From Airport take 281 South towards town; there take 35 West; then take I.H. 10 West (lower deck). Exit on Woodlawn/Fredricksburg (third exit). Turn left on Woodlawn; pass 3 intersections; go to Germania; turn left and the second block is West Ashby Place.

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No, MACC has evolved from a center created by and for Mexican Americans, to one that serves all Hispanics, to an institute for leadership in multicultural communities that serves as a bridge between diverse cultures Nationally and Internationally.

MACC's admission policies state that, "MACC does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, ethnicity or sexual orientation."

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Yes. MACC rents meeting rooms and accomodations to church and non-church groups. Meeting rooms can accomodate groups as large as 120 people in lecture hall style seating, and smaller groups at tables. MACC dormitory rooms are available to ouside groups when not in use by students. The largest number of resident guests MACC can accomodate is 27 people single occupancy or 54 people double occupancy, with three additional single rooms reserved at all times for mobility impaired persons. To inquire about the availability of meeting and dormitory rooms, and rental fees, please e-mail us or call (210) 732-2156, ext. 7117.

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No, MACC is a center for adult education and does not have facilities to accomodate children.

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The Archdiocese of San Antonio is a strong supporter of MACC; however, MACC is an independent not-for-profit organization and is not administratively or financially operated by the Archdiocese. The Archbishop of San Antonio, Jose Gomez, is Honorary Chairman of MACC's Board of Directors.

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MACC has a scholarship fund and can offer a few partial scholarships to students who need financial assistance to attend programs at MACC.

If you need more informationn you can contact us by e-mail: macc@maccsa.org , mail or by phone calling 210-732-2156, ext. 7101.

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No, MACC does not provide this paper work. If you want to attend MACC, you would have to come in on a tourist visa.

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We believe so. MACC is a Catholic institution but many people of different faiths have taken classes at MACC; and MACC welcomes people of all faiths to participate in its programming.

MACC's pastoral faculty draw upon their own religious background in their teaching but the lessons are ecumenical in application, and all participants are invited to share their heritage as part of the learning process.

MACC's language courses focus on learning a new language and are tailored to meet the needs of the students with vocabulary lessons appropriate their situation.

Worship is a part of creating community at MACC and it is often an extension of classroom learning, but it is optional. Both structured and individual opportunities for worship and meditation are provided, and we welcome non-Catholics to join us in worship and to pray with us for peace and the unity of the human family.

MACC's faculty and staff endeavor to make everyone feel at home, and we hope that you will feel welcome.

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MACC is the Mexican American Cultural Center. MACC is a multicultural institute that provides leadership, pastoral and language courses. MACC was founded in 1972 and is located on the West Side of San Antonio, just south the the Chancery for the Catholic Archdiocese of San Antonio.

MAUC is the Mexican-American Unity Council. MAUC sponsors programs that foster community economic development, youth education and the creation of employment to afford Hispanics the opportunity to experience productive lives. MAUC is also located on San Antonio's West Side. It is on West Commerce St.

The Mexican Cultural Institute offers programs about Mexican arts and culture, including exhibits, films, conferences, performances, dances and workshops. The Mexican Cultural Institute is located in downtown San Antonio in HemisFair Park.

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Contact Us Contáctanos	(Not available in Spanish) Can MACC tailor a diversity training program to the needs of my business? What is the housing like at MACC? Can I access the Internet and my e-mail while at MACC? Can I get academic credit for courses or workshops at MACC? How do I get to MACC? Driving Directions Is MACC just for Mexican Americans or Hispanics Can my church group hold a retreat or meeting at MACC? Does MACC have programs for children? Is MACC part of the Catholic Archdiocese of San Antonio? Does MACC offer scholarships to attend its programs? I don't live in the U.S., can MACC provide the immigration paper work so that I can obtain a foreign student visa? As a non-Catholic would I feel comfortable at MACC? What is the difference between MACC, MAUC and the Mexican Cultural Institute? Can MACC tailor a diversity training program to the needs of my business? Yes. MACC has a great deal of experience creating workshops for all kinds of audiences--from staff at the Social Security Administration to UPS personnel to U.S. Armed Forces chaplains. MACC's mobile team coordinator will work with you to determine your needs and the content of a presentation on diversity issues. For more information e-mail: macc@maccsa.org or call our Outreach Coordinator at 210-732-2156, Ext.7120. Top of page What is the housing like at MACC? MACC has four dormitory buildings that were built in 1999. Most rooms are designed for double occupancy (they have two twin beds) and share a bathroom with one other room. Additionally, there are a few single rooms, rooms with private baths, and ADA compliant rooms for people with disabilities. Each room has a telephone, desks, dressers, and air conditioning/heating unit. Top of page Can I access the Internet and my e-mail while at MACC? Yes, if you bring your own laptop computer and modem, and have an Internet Service Provider (ISP). MACC doesn’t provide a LAN (local area network) in the dorms, nor do we have external modems available for use. Students who have an ISP account can use the telephone line to access the Internet. We suggest that you obtain a local access telephone number (area code 210) before coming to MACC. Top of page Can I get academic credit for courses or workshops at MACC? Certain workshops may be taken for credit upon approval of partner institutions, such as Boston College, the Oblate School of Theology, St. Mary's University, St. Norbert College and the University of the Incarnate Word. Participants who desire credit must register ahead of time through the partner institution. (Local tuition per credit hour is applicable.) In addition, the USCC Commission of Certification and Accreditation has initially accredited many of MACC's programs. Top of page How do I get to MACC? The campus is located on the near northwest side of town, five blocks west of Woodlawn Lake and east of St. Mary's University; near the intersection of Bandera Road and General McMullen Drive. Map of MACC Top of page Driving Directions Map to MACC Three different routes: From Airport take Loop 410 W to Babcock. Exit on Babcock, turn left on Babcock, stay on Babcock until you come to St. Cloud (Elementary School on left/Nursing Home on Right). Turn right on St. Cloud; go down to Woodlawn Avenue; turn left on Woodlawn go to Germania. Turn right on Germania. Two blocks down is MACC (right hand side). (if you miss this turn, you can go to next turn which is Wilson – follow second directions.) From Airport take Loop 410W to Babcock. Exit on Babcock, turn left on Babcock, stay on Babcock, turn right on Wilson. Stay on Wilson to W. Ashby, then right on W.Ashby. MACC is on the corner of W. Ashby and Germania. From Airport take 281 South towards town; there take 35 West; then take I.H. 10 West (lower deck). Exit on Woodlawn/Fredricksburg (third exit). Turn left on Woodlawn; pass 3 intersections; go to Germania; turn left and the second block is West Ashby Place. Top of page Is MACC just for Mexican Americans or Hispanics? No, MACC has evolved from a center created by and for Mexican Americans, to one that serves all Hispanics, to an institute for leadership in multicultural communities that serves as a bridge between diverse cultures Nationally and Internationally. MACC's admission policies state that, "MACC does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, ethnicity or sexual orientation." Top of page Can my church group hold a retreat or meeting at MACC? Yes. MACC rents meeting rooms and accomodations to church and non-church groups. Meeting rooms can accomodate groups as large as 120 people in lecture hall style seating, and smaller groups at tables. MACC dormitory rooms are available to ouside groups when not in use by students. The largest number of resident guests MACC can accomodate is 27 people single occupancy or 54 people double occupancy, with three additional single rooms reserved at all times for mobility impaired persons. To inquire about the availability of meeting and dormitory rooms, and rental fees, please e-mail us or call (210) 732-2156, ext. 7117. Top of page Does MACC have programs for children? No, MACC is a center for adult education and does not have facilities to accomodate children. Top of page Is MACC part of the Catholic Archdiocese of San Antonio? The Archdiocese of San Antonio is a strong supporter of MACC; however, MACC is an independent not-for-profit organization and is not administratively or financially operated by the Archdiocese. The Archbishop of San Antonio, Jose Gomez, is Honorary Chairman of MACC's Board of Directors. Top of page Does MACC offer scholarships to attend its programs? MACC has a scholarship fund and can offer a few partial scholarships to students who need financial assistance to attend programs at MACC. If you need more informationn you can contact us by e-mail: macc@maccsa.org , mail or by phone calling 210-732-2156, ext. 7101. Top of page I don't live in the U.S., can MACC provide the immigration paper work so that I can obtain a foreign student visa? No, MACC does not provide this paper work. If you want to attend MACC, you would have to come in on a tourist visa. Top of page As a non-Catholic would I feel comfortable at MACC? We believe so. MACC is a Catholic institution but many people of different faiths have taken classes at MACC; and MACC welcomes people of all faiths to participate in its programming. MACC's pastoral faculty draw upon their own religious background in their teaching but the lessons are ecumenical in application, and all participants are invited to share their heritage as part of the learning process. MACC's language courses focus on learning a new language and are tailored to meet the needs of the students with vocabulary lessons appropriate their situation. Worship is a part of creating community at MACC and it is often an extension of classroom learning, but it is optional. Both structured and individual opportunities for worship and meditation are provided, and we welcome non-Catholics to join us in worship and to pray with us for peace and the unity of the human family. MACC's faculty and staff endeavor to make everyone feel at home, and we hope that you will feel welcome. Top of page What is the difference between MACC, MAUC and the Mexican Cultural Institute? MACC is the Mexican American Cultural Center. MACC is a multicultural institute that provides leadership, pastoral and language courses. MACC was founded in 1972 and is located on the West Side of San Antonio, just south the the Chancery for the Catholic Archdiocese of San Antonio. MAUC is the Mexican-American Unity Council. MAUC sponsors programs that foster community economic development, youth education and the creation of employment to afford Hispanics the opportunity to experience productive lives. MAUC is also located on San Antonio's West Side. It is on West Commerce St. The Mexican Cultural Institute offers programs about Mexican arts and culture, including exhibits, films, conferences, performances, dances and workshops. The Mexican Cultural Institute is located in downtown San Antonio in HemisFair Park. Top of page
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