Michigan American Council on Education (ACE) Women’s Network
2015 Fall IR Institute
Mid-Michigan Community College
2600 South Summerton Road, Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858
8:45am-3:00pm, Friday, October 30, 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Agenda ............................................................................................................ 1
Welcome from our State Coordinator ............................................................. 3
A Message from the IR Committee ................................................................ 4
Pathway to Leadership – President Hammond ............................................... 5
What’s Next Presentation ............................................................................... 8
Lean In Presentation...................................................................................... 11
Overview of Awards and Reports ................................................................. 19
2016 Annual Report
Outstanding Institutional Representative Awards
2015-16 IR Micro-Grant Program Guidelines
Micro-Grant Application
Other Information ......................................................................................... 28
Women of Color Collaborative Networking Luncheon
2014-2016 Public Policy Priorities
2015-15 IR Standing Committee .................................................................. 31
2015-16 Executive Board of Directors ......................................................... 32
Fall 2016 IR Training Institute Registration List ......................................... 33
Michigan American Council on Education (ACE) Women’s Network
2015 IR Institute Agenda
GOOD MORNING!
8:45-9:15
Registration and Networking Continental Breakfast
9:15-9:30
Welcome and Introductions
9:30-9:45
A Welcome Message from our State Coordinator
Lynette Findley
9:45-10:30
MI-ACE Women’s Network State Coordinator
President, Lynette Findley and Associates, LLC
Pathway to Leadership
Christine Hammond
President, Mid-Michigan Community College
Past State Coordinator, MI-ACE Women’s Network Executive Board, Emerita
President Hammond will share her personal story of advancement in higher education, including the skill
sets she developed to attain her current position, work/life balance, and how her involvement with the
Network contributed to her advancement opportunities. President Hammond will also talk about what IRs
should be asking of their presidents in support of the Network.
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-11:45 What’s Next: Steps to Build Campus Activities/Programs
Kristin Angel
Lansing Community College
MI-ACE Women’s Network Executive Board and IR Standing Committee
Mominka Filev
Intercultural Acumen
MI-ACE Women’s Network IR Standing Committee
Janet Joiner
Baker College of Clinton Township
MI-ACE Women’s Network IR Standing Committee
Linda Logan
Olivet College
MI-ACE Women’s Network Executive Board and IR Standing Committee
Co-Chair
The best practices session focuses on reliable and/or proven programming ideas and techniques
employed by IRs to achieve the MI-ACE mission on campuses across the state of Michigan. The
programming practices range from simple to complex, inexpensive to more costly, and includes individual
and group activities, policy activities, and programmatic approaches. The goal is to provide the IRs with
programming tools that best fit your campus needs, resources, and produce desirable results.
11:45-12:15 Networking Lunch
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GOOD AFTERNOON!
12:15-1:45
How Institutional Representatives can Lean In
The Leadership Ambition Gap
Deb Bloom
Davenport University-Retired
MI-ACE Women’s Network Executive Board and IR Standing Committee
Co-Chair
Sit at the Table
Betsy Diegel
Davenport University
MI-ACE Women’s Network IR Standing Committee
It’s a Jungle Gym, Not a Ladder
Dorothy Boge
Mid-Michigan Community College
MI-ACE Women’s Network Co-IR
Are You My Mentor
Kimberly Hurns
Washtenaw Community College
MI-ACE Women’s Network Executive Board
Using the book Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg, presenters will discuss
four very relevant chapters. Facilitated roundtable discussions will follow. Reading the book in advance is
not necessary.
1:45-2:00
Break
2:00-2:30
Online Communication for IRs: Google Groups and Google Hangout Video
Janet Joiner
Baker College of Clinton Township
MI-ACE Women’s Network IR Standing Committee and Co-IR
Co-Presenters
Mid Michigan Community College IT Staff*
2:30-2:45
Networking and refreshments
2:45-3:00
Overview of Outstanding IR Award and IR Micro-Grant Program
A time for questions and comments
3:00
Adjourn
*We are grateful for and would like to provide a very special thank you to the following Mid-Michigan Community College
IT staff for creating the online registration, Google Groups and Hangout video, and providing technical support during this
event:
Anthony Freds
Brandon Kish
Kirk Lehr
CIO
Director of Programming Innovation
Director of Information Technology
Thank you!
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Welcome from our State Coordinator
On behalf of the MI-ACE Women’s Network Board, I would like to welcome you to our 3 rd Annual Fall
Institutional Representative (IR) Institute!
The MI-ACE Women’s Network is considered by the national ACE Inclusive Excellence Group to be
one of the premier Networks in our nation. We are called upon annually to share our expertise related
to building effective IR structures, which provide our institutions across Michigan with the necessary
tools to implement programs to build our leadership skills for our constituents.
We can attribute our success to the foresight of Deb Bloom who suggested four years ago, that we
create an IR standing committee as a part of the MI-ACE Women’s Network Board. Since its
inception, the “Sky is the Limit” with program growth exceeding beyond our expectations. With the
assistance of Linda Logan, co-chair, many initiatives have been created and sustained through
program growth. The following highlights several keystone initiatives:
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Establishing the Annual Fall IR Institute where each of the three years, the participation of IRs
have increased.
Monthly IR updates providing valuable information for IRs to share with their campus
constituents.
Tool Kits for IRs which include IR responsibilities, how to communicate with campus presidents
and template for submitting annual reports.
IR training during the Annual Conference.
AND just as important, the camaraderie developed and supported every year by each of you
who come back or is new to become engaged in the premier leadership program for women in
the state of Michigan.
You will learn more about two of our new IR initiatives that we are very excited about, the IR microgrants and the Outstanding Institutional Representative (IR) Award. We will also share more about
the most pressing critical national agenda of the Inclusive Excellence Group, Moving the Needle
(MTN), to increase women leadership opportunities related to advancing to upper level positions.
Thank you for taking the time to join us today.
Lynette Findley
MI-ACE State Coordinator
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A MESSAGE FROM THE IR COMMITTEE!
On behalf of the Institutional Representative (IR) Standing Committee, we are thrilled to hold the 2015
Fall IR Institute. We planned this day to be a special time for you to get to know one another better
and learn from each other. We have organized the agenda with the following objectives in order to
support and strengthen your important roles as liaison between your institution and MI-ACE Women’s
Network:
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Provide orientation for new IRs:
o Mission, priorities, initiatives of the MI-ACE Women’s Network and relationship with the
national ACE; IR Role and Committee Objectives; Public Policy Priorities.
Provide professional development opportunity for all IRs:
o Share IR ideas, successful campus activities and MI-ACE best practices.
o Provide leadership development.
Expand opportunities for support and mentorship for all IRs:
o Offer networking time.
o Provide session roundtable discussions.
In addition, we extend a sincere thank you to our sponsors listed below:
 MI-ACE Women’s Network
 Mid Michigan Community College
 Office of Academic Effectiveness, Central Michigan University
 Olivet College
We hope you will find today productive and beneficial. Feel free to contact us with your questions,
ideas and concerns anytime.
Warm Regards,
Linda Logan and Deb Bloom
IR Standing Committee Co-Chairs
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Christine M. Hammond, Ph.D.
Dr. Christine M. Hammond was appointed to serve as the President of Mid Michigan Community
College on June 24, 2014. Prior to assuming these responsibilities, Dr. Hammond was the Chief
Academic Officer for North Central Michigan College in Petoskey, Michigan. In that role, she provided
leadership for North Central’s academic program, including accreditation; curricular development;
faculty development; corporate and continuing education, off-campus centers, library and instructional
technology. She collaborated with faculty and staff across the College to lead student success
strategies in conjunction with the College’s Achieving the Dream initiative.
Dr. Hammond’s career has encompassed numerous leadership experiences in student and academic
affairs across a variety of institutional settings with significant expertise in institutional research,
curriculum alignment and development, and strategic planning.
President Hammond holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Thiel College (1977), a Master
of Arts degree in College Student Personnel from Bowling Green State University (1978), and a Ph.D.
in Higher Education Administration from Michigan State University (1994). Her dissertation on service
learning, faculty motivation, and organizational design, “Integrating Service and Academic Study:
Faculty Motivation and Satisfaction in Michigan Higher Education,” appeared in the inaugural issue of
the Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning v. 1, no. 1 (Fall 1994).
Chris is committed to community service, including current commitments to the Clare Rotary, Middle
Michigan Economic Development Corp., the Harrison Women’s Group, and the MSU Extension
Advisory Council. She has served on the Executive Board of the Michigan ACE Women’s Network
since 1999 and served as the State Coordinator for the Network from 2007-2009. She is a peer
reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission.
Dr. Hammond’s husband Tom is a professor of political science at Michigan
State University. They are the proud parents of Stuart Hammond, a student
at the University of Michigan and Emily Baldie, who holds a Masters in
Public Health with expertise in health department accreditation. Emily is
married to Dr. Kevin Baldie, a resident physician at Akron General Hospital
in Ohio.
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MI-ACE Women’s Network: Tips on Meeting with your President
Preparing for your meeting
I.
Request appointment
a. If there is a current or past MI-ACE Executive Board member at your institution, ask her to
assist in “opening the door” for you, especially if this is your first visit with your president. Also,
invite her to join you at the meeting.
b. Ask for 30 minutes; however be prepared to know how to prioritize your agenda in case your
time is cut short (Presidents run on very busy and tight schedules, including unexpected phone
calls).
II.
Prepare an agenda with priority topics listed first. Bring copies of the agenda with handouts
(suggested below) in a folder to leave behind, especially useful if your meeting is shortened.
III.
Do your homework
a. How many from your institution attended the Annual Statewide Conference, WOCC Luncheon,
and/or YWSL Conference in 2015?
b. Find out if your institution is a member of the national American Council on Education (ACE)
and become familiar with its website: http://www.acenet.edu.
c. Also, has your institution ever had an ACE Fellow – possibly your president?
d. Are there current challenges for women on your campus? If you plan to raise the topic, come
prepared with possible solutions to present as well as a one-page summary to leave behind.
Suggested meeting agenda outline
I.
Thank your president for the meeting.
II.
Express your appreciation in being appointed an IR and representing your institution as a member
of the MI-ACE Women’s Network. Highlight your involvement on your campus as well as MI-ACE
activities, e.g. IR Institute, MI-ACE Standing Committees, organizing students to attend YWSL;
women from your campus presenting at the Annual Conference, etc.
III.
MI-ACE Women’s Network Mission and key member benefits:
a. Mission: In concert with the national ACE Office of Inclusive Excellence Group, the MI-ACE
Women’s Network is committed to improving the general climate and professional environment
for women by identifying, developing the leadership of, encouraging, advancing, link/networking,
and supporting women in higher education throughout the state.
b. Member benefits-great value for only $250:
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i. Appoint up to 2 women leaders from your institution as Institutional Representatives
(IRs) to serve as liaison between women at your institution and MI-ACE Women’s
Network.
ii. Professional and leadership development opportunities and networking for all women –
faculty and staff – at your institution through MI-ACE: Annual Statewide Conference;
Women of Color Collaborative; and Young Women Strong Leaders (YWSL) Conference
for female students.
iii. MI-ACE Women’s Network Scholarships available to attend regional and national ACE
Leadership Programs.
iv. Nominate a woman from your institution for the prestigious Distinguished Woman in
Higher Education Leadership Award. Nominations are only accepted from the president
of institutional members.
IV.
Describe the IR role and how it benefits your institution and statewide (include complete role
description in your folder):
a. Serve as communication link between women at your institution about MI-ACE and national
ACE professional development opportunities.
b. Encourage participation by women at your institution in the Annual Statewide Conference and
WOCC events; encourage and support students to attend YWSL.
c. Enlist the support of other women at your institution by assessing needs and facilitating
institutional professional development programming that represents the mission of the MI-ACE
Women’s Network.
d. Establish and/or collaborate with other campus programs/activities focusing on women.
e. Educate women at your institution about the Network’s mission and major initiatives.
V.
Important correspondence and dates for President:
a. February 2016: Nominations for Distinguished Woman Leadership (nomination deadline date
may be subject to change pending State Conference program publication deadline)
b. July 2016: Membership renewal letter and IR appointment form.
VI.
Ask your president how you, as an IR, and/or the MI-ACE Women’s Network can help him/her.
VII.
If time, share something positive about the institution/experience on campus (only if genuine) with
your president.
Suggested leave-behinds for president (all available on MI-ACE website)
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IR Job Description
Outstanding IR Award Criteria
IR Micro-Grant Guidelines
Sample Distinguished Woman Leadership Award letter and guidelines
MI-ACE Women’s Network Public Policy Priorities
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MI-ACE Women’s Network: What’s Next Presentation
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MI-ACE Women’s Network: Lean In Presentation
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MI-ACE Women’s Network Institutional Representative (IR)
2016 Annual Report
Directions: The MI-ACE Women’s Network is one of the most active networks in the nation; therefore, the information we submit to
the national ACE Women’s Network each year should accurately reflect the impact that the MI-ACE Women’s Network has on
women in our state. In that regard, please complete this report as comprehensively as possible, listing information about the activities
you have conducted on your campus as part of your responsibilities as the IR for the MI-ACE Women’s Network. Include as much
detail (attachments as examples) as possible so we can serve as models for those who are interested in replicating our efforts. The
national ACE Women’s Network uses the numbers in our reports to justify budget allocations from ACE and to engender support
from granting agencies for special projects that benefit the advancement of women into senior leadership positions. Please submit the
completed annual report electronically to the MI-ACE Women’s Network IR Coordinator, Deb Bloom, deb.z.bloom@gmail.com, no
later than April 30, 2016.
College/University: ___________________________________________(1)_Network Member ___Yes ____NO
Institutional Representative (name and title):
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
E-mail Address and Telephone Number: __________________________________________________________
Institutional Representative (name and title):
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
E-mail Address and Telephone Number: __________________________________________________________
Please describe your respective roles. How do you share the responsibility? Do you work as a team or separately?
Will you continue as IR for your campus next year?
Yes ____
No ____
Did you participate in one IR event? If so, which event?
Did you attend the Annual State Conference? Yes_____
If no, what prevented you from attending?
No_____
If you will not continue as IR for 2015-16 (July-June), please indicate the new IR’s name, title, and contact information if available.
1. Describe how you enlisted the support of other women at your institution by assessing needs and facilitating institutional
professional development programming that represents the mission of the MI-ACE Women’s Network.
A. Please describe the programming you have sponsored on your campus during the past academic year (e.g., workshops,
luncheons, or special activities).
B. Please be sure to estimate the number of people in attendance and their assessment of the activity.
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2. Describe the process you use to establish and/or collaborate with other campus programs/activities focusing on women. (Do
you have a steering committee or a core team of people to assist you?)
A. Describe the meetings you have convened for your committee.
C. Who did you enlisted to help you, and what the results were.
D. Please estimate how many people are involved in your planning team. ______
E. What is the “focus” of the team you enlisted (e.g., all women on campus, graduate assistants, only women administrators,
women department chairs and above, women administrators and those interested in becoming administrators, etc.)?
3. Share how you educate women at your institution about the Network’s mission and major initiatives (e.g. Annual Conference,
Young Women Strong Leaders, Women of Color Collaborative, public policy agenda).
4. Describe the process of how you serve as the communication conduit to women at your institution by disseminating appropriate
information in the monthly IR News Update and quarterly MI-ACE Women’s Network Newsletter as well as professional
development, professional advancement; grant/research funding; call for papers/proposals from MI-ACE, its members institutions or
national ACE.
A. Have you forwarded these messages to individuals/groups on your campus?
B. If so, please identify the groups and estimate numbers involved in each group.
C. Describe the impact of your receiving informational e-mail messages from the MI-ACE Women’s Network.
5. Share how you encourage attendance by women at your institution in the Annual Statewide Conference, Young Women Strong
Leaders Conferences, Women of Color Collaborative and other programs sponsored by the Michigan ACE Women’s Network.
6. Have you met with your campus president/chancellor/CEO on behalf of the MI-ACE Women’s Network during
the past year?
____ Yes
If yes, how many times? ____
____ No
If no, why not?
What was the focus of your conversation?
a.
How else did you communicate? Email? Phone? Written report?
b.
Did you meet with another administrator in lieu of president, e.g. provost? If so, explain.
7. In summary, please estimate the total number of women on your campus who were involved in all of the activities you
“orchestrated” last year: _________.
8. As an IR:
a.
Has your appointment as an IR led to other opportunities at your institution, such as inclusion in existing committees or
events? (Examples: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Women’s History Month, Equal Pay Day, Women’s Center) If so, please
describe.
b.
Has your IR role led to opportunities outside your institution, such as appointment or volunteering for a local, regional or
state board, commission or task force? (Examples: Athena event, League of Women Voters, Women’s Commission) If so,
please describe.
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9. Please provide the names, titles and contact information for women promoted to senior-level positions (e.g., dean and
above) on your campus during the previous year.
10. Describe the major challenges you face as an Institutional Representative in building an effective program for women on
your campus.
11. What can members of the MI-ACE Women’s Network Executive Board do to help you serve the women on your
better?
campus
12. Do you have a women’s commission, women’s resource center director/board, or equivalent body at your institution? If
so, have you met with this body on behalf of the MI-ACE Women’s Network during the past year?
a.
____ Yes
If yes, how many times? ______
What was the focus of your conversation?
Name of group: _______________________________________________
b.
____ No
If no, why not?
Please send your completed form by
email to the MI-ACE Women’s Network IR Coordinator, deb.z.bloom@gmail.com,
no later than April 30, 2016
Rv: 8-7-2015
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MI-ACE Women’s Network: Outstanding Institutional Representative (IR) Award
MI-ACE Women’s Network is awarding the annual Outstanding Institutional Representative Award at its Annual
State Conference Luncheon. The award will be given to an Institutional Representative or Co-Institutional
Representatives from up to two member institutions.
Purpose
The Outstanding Institutional Representative Award recognizes and honors the Institutional Representative or
Co-Institutional Representatives for developing, encouraging, advancing, linking, and supporting women on
their campus as outlined in the “MI-ACE Women’s Network Role of the Institutional Representative.”
Criteria
The award is granted to an Institutional Representative from a participating public, private, 2-year or 4-year
college or university in the state of Michigan who has demonstrated measurable progress in promoting and
sustaining MI-ACE Women’s Network campus activities.
The award is granted to the Institutional Representative who has demonstrated dedication to MI-ACE Women’s
Network efforts and outstanding leadership representing the MI-ACE Women’s Network on her campus during
the last academic year. The criteria for the award are as follows:
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Informs and advances the understanding of women in higher education.
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Serves as the communication conduit to women on campus regarding appropriate information in the
MI-ACE Women’s Network IR Update.
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Encourages attendance of women at the IR’s institution in the Annual State Conference, Women of
Color Collaborative, Young Women Strong Leaders and other programs sponsored by the MI-ACE
Women’s Network.
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Demonstrates exemplary campus/institution programming/activities that represents the mission of MIACE Women’s Network.
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Submitted an annual report for the most recent reporting cycle by the due date.
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Participated in an MI-ACE Women’s Network event for Institutional Representatives.
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Attended the MI-ACE Women’s Network’s Annual State Conference.
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The Institutional Representative's institution must be a MI-ACE Women’s Network member.
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Other criteria that may be considered:
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Informs institution’s president (or administrator designated by president) about MI-ACE Women’s
Network strategic goals and activities.
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In addition to her campus IR role, participates on one of the Executive Board Committees. *
Selection
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A Selection Committee of Institutional Representative Committee members also serving on the MI-ACE
Women’s Network Board and any designated Board members will select the finalist.
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Utilizing a scoring rubric, the finalist is selected based on the IR job description and the annual report
submitted by the IR during the year of the selection.
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The finalist will be asked to submit a reference from the IR(s) institution that can recommend her work
via email.
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The finalist selected as the award recipient must be approved by the Executive Board.
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Upon Executive Board approval, the Selection Committee will notify the finalist’s president via email of
the Executive Board’s decision and invite president to the annual conference luncheon.
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The award recipient must attend the award ceremony in person in order to receive the award.
Timeline
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The honoree and her institution are notified of the award in late spring.
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Award recipient will be recognized at the Michigan ACE Women’s Network Annual Conference
Luncheon.
*MI-ACE Women’s Network Executive Board members are not eligible for the award during their elected term
of office.
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MI-ACE Women’s Network: 2015-16 IR Micro-Grant Program Guidelines
The MI-ACE Women’s Network has long valued the role of the IRs in promoting the mission of the Network at
their institutions. Among the key responsibilities of the IR role include:
 Enlist the support of other women at your institution by assessing needs and facilitating institutional
professional development programming that represents the mission of the MI-ACE Women’s Network.
 Establish and/or collaborate with other campus programs/activities focusing on women.
 Educate women at your institution about the Network’s mission and major initiatives.
The Network also realizes that time and financial resources are major challenges for IRs to fulfill their roles.
Acknowledging the financial challenge, the MI-ACE Executive Board approved a $2,000 micro-grant fund in FY
2015-16 to encourage IRs to hold campus-based programs/activities/events that support the mission of MIACE and their role as IRs. Micro-grant awards will range from $250-$500.
MI-ACE Women’s Network Mission
In concert with the American Council on Education’s (ACE’s) Office of Inclusive Excellence Group, the
Michigan ACE Women’s Network is committed to improving the general climate and professional environment
for women by identifying, developing the leadership of, encouraging, advancing, linking/networking, and
supporting women in higher education throughout the state.
Application Guidelines
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Proposal must be campus-based and support the mission of MI-ACE (above) and Role of IR.
(www.miacenetwork.org)
Exclusion: Scholarships for MI-ACE and ACE events (For scholarships, go to www.miacenetwork.org.)
Complete the application form
Attach program/activity/event budget
Attach institutional profile (mission and community served).
Application deadline: November 30, 2015. If funds remain following this round, a second application
deadline of January 30, 2016 will be announced.
Follow-up Grant Award Report
To ensure accountability as well feedback from IRs regarding use and amount of funds, a follow up report is
requested within 30 days after conclusion of program/activity/event including:
 Results of program/activity/event evaluation conducted by IRs, including attendance, whether goals
were met, what worked and what didn’t work.
 Expense report including receipts
 Whether grant funds (and matching funds if provided), were sufficient to cover expenses and achieve
objectives.
Rev 7/09/2015
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MI-ACE Women’s Network: Institutional Representative (IR) Micro-Grant Application
For
Campus-Based Professional Development/Program/Activity
Please limit your typed responses to the space provided.
1. INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION:
Name of MI-ACE Institution:
Institution Mailing Address:
Name(s) of Campus IRs
IR Telephone Number(s):
IR Email Address(es):
2. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/PROGRAM/ACTIVITY:
Activity Title:
Activity Date(s):
Activity Location:
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Grant amount you are requesting (range $250-$500):
$
Please also indicate below the reason for your Micro-Grant request/demonstrate need.
Professional Development/Program/Activity Description (Who, What, When, Where, Why and How):
Describe your plans for publicity and promotion of this Professional Development/Program/Activity.
3. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/PROGRAM/ACTIVITY GOALS/OBJECTIVES:
What do you hope to accomplish? List specific goals, objectives, expected outcomes.
List the methods of evaluation that will be used for this Professional Development/Program/Activity.
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Will your Institution be providing matching funds?
Yes
No
If your Institution will be providing matching funds, indicate if funds are monetary or in-kind (describe type of in-kind
match).
4. REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment #1
Proposed Program/Activity/Event Budget
Attachment #2
Institutional Profile - Mission and Community Served (no more than 1 page)
5. IR CERTIFICATION: As organizer(s) of this Event, I/we certify this Application is accurate.
Name:
Signature/Date:
Name:
Signature/Date:
MICRO-GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE DATES:
For full consideration, please submit complete Application with all supporting documentation on
or before: November 30, 2015.
Email Complete Application to:
MI-ACE Women's Network
Attention: deb.z.bloom@gmail.com
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The MI-ACE Women’s Network
Women of Color Collaborative (WOCC)
While white women are making great strides in reaching the top ranks in higher education leadership across the
country, the picture is still quite bleak for women of color. Far too many women of color in higher education
describe experiences of isolation, marginalization, bullying, disrespect, belittlement, and feeling undervalued.
In response to these persistent issues for women of color, in 2011, Lynette Findley called together a meeting at
Eastern Michigan University. The goal was to convene women of color from the MI-ACE Network to explore
ideas of how we can better support one another by using the structure and sponsorship of the Network to make
real change. Several months later, under the leadership of co-chairs Lynette Findley and Gloria Thomas, the
MI-ACE Women’s Network launched its new Women of Color Collaborative (WOCC) in 2011 at its annual
conference.
At the group’s first meeting, it was established that the mission of the WOCC would be to provide a forum and
means of support for women of color employed in faculty, administrative staff and leadership roles at
Michigan’s colleges and universities. Further, the goal is to enhance career advancement and success for
women of color in higher education across the state, thereby strengthening the overall MI-ACE Women’s
Network.
WOCC now hosts the first full day of the MI-ACE Annual Conference, with the day focusing on specific career
issues and challenges that women of color encounter.
In addition to the first day at the Annual Conference, WOCC hosts an annual Networking Luncheon in early
November. Each year a different MI ACE member institution hosts the Networking Luncheon at a location of
their choosing.
WOCC plans to offer this type of programming as well as mentoring, ongoing communication, and in-time
support for women of color in higher education across the state. Ultimately, the plan is to have WOCC serving
the needs of women of color students as well. The MI-ACE Women’s Network Board fully supports this
initiative and will continue to do so until more of its women of color consistently achieve high-ranking
leadership positions and thrive in these roles while in them.
Current Co-Chairs of the MI ACE Women of Color Collaborative: Kimberly Hurns, Washtenaw Community
College and Gloria Thomas, U-M
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The 5th Annual Michigan ACE Women’s Network
Women of Color Collaborative Fall Luncheon
Friday, November 13, 2015
11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Kirkhof Center, room 2204
Grand Valley State University
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, MI 49401
The event will feature a diverse panel of West Michigan leaders who will explore how “It Takes a Village” to
develop as a leader.
Panelists are:
Shannon Cohen, Founder and Principal, Community Ventures
Beverly Grant, LMSW, Interim Assistant Vice President for Inclusion and Equity, GVSU
Shannon Wilson, Executive Director, at the Grand Rapids African American Health Institute
Milinda C. Ysasi, SPHR, Executive Director, The SOURCE
Cost to attend is $50. After October 25, cost to attend will be $60. For more information visit
www.miacenetwork.org
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MI-ACE Women’s Network: 2014-2016* Public Policy Priorities
The Michigan ACE Women’s Network’s public policy priorities for 2014-2016, which will inform our
conference planning and our plan of work during this 2-year period, are:
1 Changing Demographics: Access and Inclusion in Higher Education
2 Funding for Programs and Issues that Impact Women and Girls
3 Cost and Funding Issues (regarding both private & public resources)
4 Education about and Involvement in Public Policy Issues
5 Promotion/ Pay Equity/Support Issues
*Supplemental narrative for these priorities will be outlined by the Public Policy Committee for approval by the
Board.
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MI-ACE Women’s Network: 2015-2016 IR Standing Committee
Deb Bloom, Co-Chair
Davenport University-Retired
Linda Logan, Co-Chair
Olivet College
Brynne Belinger
Western Michigan University
Christine Benson
Madonna University
Kristin Angel Carson
Lansing Community College
Betsy Diegel
Davenport University
Mominka Filev
Founder & Independent Consultant at Intercultural Acumen
Susan Glover
Baker College of Clinton Township
Janet Joiner
Baker College of Clinton Township
Marlanna Landeros
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Leah Monger
Ferris State University
Gail Nunamaker
Mid Michigan Community College
Connie Tingson-Gatuz
Madonna University
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MI-ACE Women’s Network: 2015-2016 Executive Board of Directors
 Diane Anderson
Western Michigan University
 Deb Bloom
Davenport University-Retired
 DeAnna Burt
Baker College of Muskegon
 Kristin Angel Carson
Lansing Community College
 Michele Coffill
Grand Valley University
 Nancy Giardina
Grand Valley State University
 Claudia Douglass
Central Michigan University
 Lynette Findley
Eastern Michigan University-Emeritus
 Sandra Gonzales
Wayne State University
 Kimberly Hurns
Washtenaw Community College
 Ginna Holmes
MI Community Service Commission
 Stephanie Lee
Oakland University
 Linda Logan
Olivet College
 Leah Nixon
Grand Rapids Community College
 Kristin Stehouwer
Northwood University
 Gloria Thomas
University of Michigan
Emeritus Members
 Nancy Barker
Northwood University-Retired
 MaryLee Davis
Michigan State University
 Martha Grier
Wayne County Community College DistrictRetired
 Christine Hammond
Mid Michigan Community College
 Marlene Kowalski-Braun
Grand Valley State University
 Patricia Lowrie
Michigan State University-Retired
 Glenna Frank Miller
Eastern Michigan University-Retired
 Mary Seeger
Grand Valley State University-Retired
 Jacqueline Taylor
Davenport University-Retired
 Margaret Winters
Wayne State University
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MI-ACE Women’s Network: 2015 Fall IR Institute Attendee List
Last Name
Anderson
Angel
Barker
Barker
Barker
Benson
Bloom
Boge
Boye-Beaman
Brooks
Brown
Coney
Copprue
Curry
Darlington
Diegel
Findley
Giardina
Glover
Guinn
Hammond
Hurns
Jackson-Elmoore
Joiner
Jolman
Kish
First Name
Amie
Kristin
Shana
Nancy
R.W. Bill
Christine
Deb
Dorothy
Joni
Vanessa
Denelle
Lennetta
Lisa
Reva
Carol
Betsy
Lynette
Nancy
Susan
Traci
Christine
Kimberly
Cynthia
Janet
Leslie
Brandon
Email
amieanderson@delta.edu
angelk@lcc.edu
shunte17@wccnet.edu
barkermid@aol.com
rwbarkermidland@aol.com
cbenson@madonna.edu
deb.z.bloom@gmail.com
dboge@midmich.edu
jbb@svsu.edu
vbrooks@wccnet.edu
browndn@alma.edu
lennetta.coney@mcc.edu
lcopprue@hfcc.edu
revacurry@delta.edu
cdarlington@midmich.edu
betsyldiegel@gmail.com
lfindley@emich.edu
giardinn@gvsu.edu
susan.glover@baker.edu
guinn1tl@cmich.edu
chammond@midmich.edu
khurns@wccnet.edu
jacks174@msu.edu
janet.joiner@baker.edu
leslie.jolman@baker.edu
bkish@midmich.edu
Title
Dean of Students
Business Development Mgr.
Financial Aid Specialist
VP-retired/ACE Board
Attorney
Assoc. Dean for Stdt Affairs
IR Coordinator
Business Services Manager
Exec. Asst. to the Dean of Arts & Behav Sci
Exec. Assoc. to Pres. and WCC BOT
Director, Diversity and Inclusion
Pres.-Foundation for MCC
VP for Student Affairs
VP of Learning and Instruct. Serv.
Dir. of Grants Mngmt & Res. Devl.
Online Instructor
President
Vice Provost for Student Success
Dean of Business and Technology
Exec. Dir., Ctr. for Incl. and Div.
President
Dean, Bus. & Comp. Tech. Div.
Dean
Dean of Human Services Programs
Director of Financial Services
Director of Programming
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Last Name
Landeros
Lewis
Lopez
McDonald
Monger
Nixon
Piskulich
Sherlock
Spagnuolo
Stephens-Lock
Taylor
Thomas-Little
Thorns
First Name
Marlanna
Danielle
Gayle
Christie
Leah
Leah
Michelle
Julia
Patty
Theresa
Jacqueline
Jill
Mamie
Tingson-Gatuz
Ulbrich
Wade
Webb
Wirgau
Connie
Casandra
Juli
Tracie
Andrea
Email
mlandero@umich.edu
dnlewis1@hfcc.edu
GayleLopez@ferris.edu
mcdonald@northwood.edu
mongerl@ferris.edu
lnixon@grcc.edu
piskulic@oakland.edu
sherl1jb@cmich.edu
spagnup@lcc.edu
theresa.lock@mcc.edu
jdiane@comcast.net
littlej@macomb.edu
mtthorns@svsu.edu
ctingsongatuz@madonna.edu
ulbrichc@macomb.edu
wadej@msu.edu
tracie.webb@baker.edu
abw001@aquinas.edu
Title
Program Manager
Sp. Asst. to the VP for Stdt Affairs
Management Department Chair
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Asst. Dean for Col. and Access Serv.
Director of Communications
Associate Provost
Director, Career Services
Dir., Univ. Center and Transfer Init.
Executive Director/Chief
MI-ACE Board Member
Vice President, Student Services
Sp. Asst. to the Pres. for Div. Pgm.
VP for Stdt Affairs & Mission Integ.
VP, College Advancement
Professor and Chair of Psychology
Dean of Gen. and Devl. Education
Dean of Students
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