Montgomery College Rising Professionals Association (MCRPA)
After 15 years of employee-led learning, leadership, service, and connection, the
Montgomery College Rising Professionals Association paused formal activity on August 31, 2026.
This website remains available as a historical archive of MCRPA’s work from 2011 to
2026. The formal chapter is pausing. The relationships, lessons, and sense of belonging
created through MCRPA continue.
MCRPA was established in 2011 as an employee resources group. We collectively seek out opportunities to learn and grow as individuals and as burgeoning professionals. Our members are enthusiastic supporters of Montgomery College’s mission and community. If you have a desire to get involved and participate in hands-on personal and professional development activities, networking, and community service, you are a perfect fit for MCRPA.
Each MCRPA member plays an important role in our structure. Because our activities directly result from our members’ shared interests, we encourage our members to engage with MCRPA programming. Members determine the intensity and time commitment of their involvement. We realize that members have other commitments, both personal and professional. Explore our committees, events, membership and leadership team. MCRPA always welcomes suggestions for new roles and/or committees.
Mission
We empower our members to write their own career stories and to advance themselves into bright professional futures. We collectively seek out opportunities to learn and grow as individuals and as rising professionals.
Vision
The Montgomery College Rising Professionals Association seeks to identify, serve, and involve employees mutually interested in guidance, support, and mentoring. These individuals, in various stages of their careers, are mutually interested in guidance, support, and mentoring. We endeavor to inspire, connect, engage, and propel our members forth into meaningful relationships, leadership roles, and other opportunities within the College and throughout the community.
Core Values
ACHIEVEMENT * INITIATIVE * PROFESSIONALISM * SERVICE * GROWTH * CONTINUITYBylaws
MCRPA Bylaws (PDF, 
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