Frequently Asked Questions

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 call our Outreach Coordinator at 210-732-2156.

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.

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.

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.

How do I get to MACC?

MACC is in San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio is served by most major airlines, rail, and bus service. Once in San Antonio MACC is not hard to find. 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.

Driving Directions --

From the San Antonio International Airport -- take Loop 410 West, exit onto I-10 East. From I-10, exit on Vance Jackson and go west to Fredericksburg Road. Take a left on Fredericksburg, and then an immediate right on Babcock. Go a few blocks to the traffic light, turn left on Wilson. Proceed to Woodlawn Ave. and turn right. Turn left on Germania and go two blocks. The MACC parking lot is at the interserction of Germania Ave. and West Ashby Place.

From downtown San Antonio -- take I-10 west, exit on Culebra and go west to Bandera Road. Curve right onto Bandera Road and go approximately two blocks to Germania. Turn right on Germania Avenue. Proceed three blocks to West Ashby Place. Turn left into the MACC parking lot just past the interserction of Germania Ave. and West Ashby Place.

From Bandera Road and Loop 410 -- go south on Bandera Road towards downtown San Antonio. Just past the intersection of General McMullen Drive, St. Cloud Road, and Bandera Road, turn left on West Ashby Place. You will see MACC on the left hand side of the steet, turn left into the parking lot.

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

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 accommodate groups as large as 120 people in lecture hall style seating, and smaller groups (8-50 people) at tables. Dormitory rooms are available to ouside groups when not in use by MACC 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 call (210) 732-2156, ext. 7117.

Does MACC have programs for children?

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

Is MACC part of the Catholic Archdiocese of San Antonio?

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

Does MACC offer scholarships to attend its programs?

MACC has a scholarship fund and can offer a few scholarships to students who need financial assistance to attend programs at MACC. To find out about the scholarship application process call, 210-732-2156, ext. 7111.

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.

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 classroom learnings, but it is always optional. Both structured and individual opportunities for worship and meditation are provided at MACC 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 at MACC and we hope that you will feel welcome.

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.

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Mexican American Cultural Center
3115 West Ashby Place
P.O. Box 28185
San Antonio, Texas 78228-5104
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