Phyllis Jackson, from Trenton, MO, was recently recognized and honored by the Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) for her outstanding alumni support of North Central Missouri College and Missouri community colleges. Phyllis was honored with the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award at the statewide MCCA convention held in Branson, MO. This award is prestigiously selected and given annually to community college alumni who show their support and commitment to their community college alma mater.
Phyllis is a graduate of Trenton High School and Trenton Junior College (now North Central Missouri College). After completing her degree at TJC, Phyllis went to Northwest Missouri State University and received her Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education in English with a minor in music. She then took graduate courses through Webster University and the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Phyllis is a long-time North Central Missouri College Foundation Board member and a current member of the scholarship committee and investment committee. Phyllis co-chaired the NCMC Foundation Capital Campaign for the development of the Barton Farm Campus. She was named a TJC/NCMC Distinguished Alumni for the class of 2004 and was the NCMC commencement speaker in 2022. Phyllis is also an active community member and holds several leadership roles.
From the nomination, “Phyllis is a champion for NCMC, within the community, and a true representation of what it is to be a Pirate for Life. We are proud she is a Pirate, and she is proud to call herself an NCMC/TJC graduate. She has been instrumental in our success.”
Each year, MCCA honors individuals and businesses who support community colleges in Missouri and provides recognition to those who are selected based on their support, generosity, commitment, and partnerships with community colleges in the state.
Photo: Phyllis Jackson at MCCA