CONGRATULATIONS BEARS!!
Mott’s main campus was alive
with school spirit on April 22 for
a campuswide Celebration Rally
to commemorate the tremendous
seasons of the Mott men’s and
women’s basketball teams. The
Mott Bears men’s team won their
second consecutive NJCAA National Championship and third overall
this year and the women’s team
placed 4th during the national
tournament!
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Spring ‘08
The
Bruin Bears
finish
season 35-2
(33 consecutive
wins).
The 2008 NJCAA Men’s National Champs!
Lady Bears
take 4th!
The AlumNet
A growing network of alumni from Flint JC, FCC, GCC and CS MCC.
WIE stipend and mentoring
to ease juggling roles, crises
Area women offer
unique fellowship
for female students
Nearly 50 MCC students
applied this year for the
unique Women in Education (WIE) Fellowship Program, many detailing the
challenges of raising chilAbove, from left to right, and Shawn Elswick of
dren as a single parent,
histories of drug, alcohol Lapeer, Kimberly Norton of Lennon, and Tracy Hogan of Flint, listen to one of several women who have
and domestic abuse,
volunteered to serve as mentors during a recent WIE
and little socio-economic meeting. Above, at left, UM-Flint’s Clara Blakely talks
promise with their peras Towanna Davis of Burton, and Thomasinia Terrell
also of Burton, listen to the requirements of the prosonal circumstances.
What all of the applicants gram. Diane Miller, at right, is chair of WIE. Teashan
Buchanon of Flint is not pictured.
had in common was the
desire for one-on-one assistance from a four-year-old program that seeks to retain, if not train, at-risk
females for a successful future.
“The process of selecting the WIE Fellows each year is bittersweet, at best,”
according to Lennetta Coney, President of the Foundation for Mott Community
Q
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Cheerleaders Win
Second National
Championship
Mott Community
College’s cheerleaders
have put MCC on the
national cheerleading
map -- bringing home
their second national
championship.
On Saturday, April 12,
the Mott Cheerleaders
Club won the first place
cheerleading trophy
at the Spring 2008
CheerFest Nationals in
Myrtle Beach, SC. The
Mott Cheerleaders Club
captured first place in
the college pom dance
division of the national
competition and was
presented with the
first place trophy and a
national championship
banner at the event.
MCC also won first
place in the CheerFest
Nationals competition in
2006, and placed second in 2007.
“We are very proud
of this team,” said Tony
Caldwell, an MCC
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The MCC Alumni Association operates in conjunction with the Foundation for Mott Community College.
Its mission is to strengthen friendships and associations formed at Flint JC, FCC, GCC and CS MCC; to promote
the purpose and programs of the college; to maintain an informed and interested body of alumni that
continues to support the institution; and to promote an interest in post-secondary
education with special emphasis on the MCC experience. To join, please call
810.762.0425 or e-mail us at: foundation@mcc.edu.
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‘Jim Messmore was a true fighter for what was right and good for the students of MCC.’
Board member’s advocacy will be missed
MCC has lost a loyal advocate, a known fighter
on behalf of the students of his alma
mater. In recent days, James Messmore took up the cause of MCC’s
nursing program, attempting to find
a plausible alternative to the twoyear waiting lists for students.
During a recent meeting, his fellow
board members had a moment of
silence commemorating the passing
of Mr. Messmore, who died Feb. 22,
at the age of 80. His wife, Beatrice,
continued his legacy by providing a
sizable financial gift to MCC on behalf of her late husband.
“Jim Messmore was a true fighter for what was
right and good for the students of MCC,” said Lennetta Coney, President of FMCC. “His passion for
this school, its programs and its students was nothing short of inspirational. We had many conversations filled with suggestions for improvements not
only within the Alumni Association, but in the dayto-day management of MCC. He was proud of his
continued association with Mott and did not hesitate
to share his experiences. It’s rare to find an individual who was so steadfast in his commitment. I will
miss him personally and professionally.”
Not only was Mr. Messmore a longtime member
of the Alumni Assocation, he also was
a former president of the Flint YMCA
and American Cancer Society. He
also served on church boards, and
for Habitat for Humanity.
Mr. Messmore died after a battle
with cancer at the Genesys Hospice
Care Center in Goodrich.
Mr. Messmore spent more than 32
years working in the personnel and
administrative departments at General Motors. He also served as a member of the
Marine
Corps during World War
Alumni Association
II.
Board of Directors
Messmore leaves his
wife, Beatrice; daughPresident
ter Judith Comeau
Ramona Roberts
of Birmingham; sons
Michael Messmore of
Vice President
Ann Arbor and Thomas
John Chinonis
Messmore of Tampa,
Treasurer
Fla.; and six grandchilCelia Turner
dren.
Update
Board considers bi-annual event
Volunteers needed for Motown, Mott and More
The Alumni Association
Board is seeking 20 acts
and a number of volunteers to assist with the
annual Motown, Mott and
More in September.
For two years, the
show has featured college and community
leaders as lip-syncing
stars to benefit MCC
students financially. This
year, organizers have
considered making the
show a biannual event.
“I am proud of what
we have been able to
accomplish on behalf of
our students in need of
financial support,” ex-
plained Lennetta Coney,
President of the FMCC.
To sponsor this event
in the same manner as
previous years, the Board
is attempting to secure
the acts by May 31. Each
board member has been
asked to secure at least
two people to perform.
Individuals and acts must
be committed through
the date of the performance.
The objective is to
secure individuals/acts
that are least expected,
such as community/government leaders. Those
individuals work with
a professional director/choreographer four
times in preparation for
the show. The individuals can come to the
rehearsals with an act
in mind or the director
may assign one.
The director will work
with the individuals to
ensure that their performance is something
of which they can be
proud.
“We want it to continue to be a fun but
classy show,” Coney
said. “We would never
allow anyone to be
embarrassed about
their performance.”
Coney said she is
especially hoping student groups could get
involved in the show,
as well as faculty and
staff.
Alumni Association Mission:
To support and promote educational programs
and activities at Mott Community College.
To raise funds for the benefit of the college
while promoting academic excellence.
To volunteer for
To establish a network of friends for the college. Motown, Mott and
Per Bylaws of Alumni Association
More, please call
810.762.0425.
Kelly Banks
Betty Lou Campbell
Grace Glass
Sandy Glish
Dean Haley
Sally Shaheen Joseph
Suzanne Lossing
Sixto Olivo
Peggy Tozer
Gennois Wiggins
Thomas C. Yeotis
Jim Messmore,
posthumous
Frank DeLorenzo,
posthumous
Fay Joseph,
posthumous
William Wolksi, PhD,
posthumous
“Things that were hard
to bear
are sweet
to remember.”
~Seneca
The Alumni
Association shall not
forget the outstanding
leadership and vision of
those that have gone
on before us. May our
dear friends be forever
remembered in our
hearts.
At left, MCC President Richard
Shaink discusses the need for
strategic planning with members
of various MCC boards, community and employees. Below,
planners consider campuswide
System Improvements.
MCC officials meet
to clarify goals for Foundation
The Foundation Board of Direc- mental programs and initiatives
tors met in January to ensure that (“going green”); more info/inthe fundraising arm of the college put from key players on local/
is aligned with MCC’s strategic
regional economic development
plan through 2012.
activities; and networking/coThree groups met to discuss
ordinating efforts with other
and formulate goals
community groups
for the coming years. “I believe the goals and educational inThe group focusstitutions (especially
created through
ing on Institutional
2012 are realistic when dealing with
Image/Community
grants to maximize
and attainable.”
Relations determined
financial support.)
- Lennetta Coney,
their top three iniSystems ImprovePresident FMCC
tiatives should be:
ments represented the
continue to recruit
third group. The top
board members who represent
three goals are: data more widely
all segments of community and
shared between departments
represent FMCC at community
(comprehensive database and
events; bring potential donors on reporting); student ease of accampus to highlight programs and cess of the systems (possibly Web
activities; and to provide talking
access for students); and obtainpoints to empower board meming information and reports in a
bers to deliver current information timely manner.
about MCC.
Lennetta Coney, President of the
A second group focused on
Foundation, noted that all three
Economic Development. The top
groups created a comprehensive
three goals will be: use Foundalist of objectives that also will be
tion resources to develop environ- addressed in the coming years.
The top initiatives were decided
in a blind vote among each of the
three groups.
“It is always important to take
time to reflect on previous years
to determine our successes and
where we may be falling short of
our goals,” she said. “I believe the
goals created through 2012 are
realistic and attainable.”
Those participating in the planning session included MCC Trustees, Foundation Board members,
Alumni Association Board members, MCC executives, retirees,
faculty and staff.
A complete summary of the
findings are available at the Foundation, 810.762.0425.
The ‘whens, hows’ of financial planning offered on campus
As questions arise concerning a stable financial
future nationally and personally, the Foundation for
MCC is hosting proactive workshops to assist former MCC students and the greater Genesee County
community with answers for a multitude of financial
questions.
Two estate planning workshops will be held: May
22, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm in the Event Center, and again on June 19, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
in the Event Center of MCC. The later workshop,
sponsored by Women in Education, is a Tea and
will include lunch and a Vendor’s Fair pre and post
event. Citizens Bank officials (and a local attorney)
will discuss the “whens and hows” to begin estate
planning.
Lennetta Coney, President of the FMCC, said she
has encountered a rising interest in financial matters in recent years.
“There are many people who do not understand
when to begin planning for the future, nor how to
take the first steps,” she said. “The Alumni Association and WIE want to take away some of the mystery.”
Coney encourages all those interested in aligning
resources for their families, especially in charitable
giving, to attend.
“It’s yet another way for these groups to provide a
service and bring former students back to campus.”
For more information, please call 810.762.0425.
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AlumNotes
Jeffrey Siple (‘02 Assoc
Arts) is employed at Davison
Community Schools.
Memories, shout outs and where are they now?
a university.” She said she did
write historic articles for the Flint
Journal and various magazines.
and was working on an MA in
Botany). “My first year in grad
school at MSU, I learned as much
about teaching as I did about
chemistry. Katherine is the best
teacher I have ever had.”
Carol Kerry (‘79 - ‘03 Social
Heather Templeton (‘02
Work) has graduated from Spring
Nursing) currently works at
Arbor
McLaren
Rosemary Bush (‘73 - ‘88
University’s
Regional
Phyllis Clark
Teaching & Deaf Communication)
Family Life
Medical
(‘01 Early Childhood Educ) remains an
said her favorite instructor was
Education
Center.
MCC sports fan. Her favorite memory of Program
Dr. Fairy Hayes Scott for deaf
MCC is Dan Hodges as a great teacher/ with a
communication and teaching the
Joe
instructor, “especially on the last day
deaf.
Bachelor of
Robinson
of class - we ordered pizza and salad
Arts degree.
(‘80 Welding)
Julie McGowen (‘02 Elem Ed)
without silverware. Actually, we forgot to
remains
currently works at Holly Area
Eric
ask for silverware.
an MCC
Tucker (‘02 Schools.
sports fan.
We had a great time!”
Engineering
His favorite
Keith Estes (‘95 General) is an
Tech) is
memories
employed at MCC sports fan. He remembers
of MCC is the variety of classes
Mrs. M. Nieuwenhuis as a
General Motors.
he took including speed reading,
wonderful vocals
English, and Algebra.
instructor and choir
Ronald Ray (‘99
Willie Sudberry (‘75) director. “I loved my
Millwright and HVAC)
Chantale Williams (‘01
was the 1st black
time with her!”
said he liked his
Culinary Arts) is employed at
MCC instructors,
chief master
Williams Entertainment.
Lucinda Jones
especially his “spelling
sergeant at
(‘93
Nursing) said
instructors.”
Paul Whitmore, Jr. (‘03 Auto
Selfridge Air National
she really enjoyed
Tech) works at General Motors.
Guard Base.
Instructor Paul
James Bogart III
Rozycki; “He was a
(‘04 Bus Mktg) works at
Marcia Dove (‘70 - ‘94
great guy. My favorite class was
Mott Community College.
Paralegal Tech) remains an
microbiology. I loved looking
MCC sports fan and said, “I just
through the microscopes and
Marion Matthews (‘03 Elem
thought
seeing a whole new world. Mrs.
Education) is employed at JC
MCC was
Geraldean Berry
Washington brought that world to
Penney.
great as
(‘93 Bus Mgmt)
me.”
far as the
Andrew
instructors, believes Mott is a
wonderful college.
Fischer (‘93
staff and
“If it weren’t for
Indus Tech)
students.
said Mike
Mott, I could not
I really
Persich was
enjoyed
have received my
his favorite
it, and
degree and gone
instructor; “I
the tuition
on to Ferris for my
We love to hear from our graduates. Please email us
learned much
and fees
BA.” She said
at foundation@mcc.edu or fill out this form and send
from
him.”
were very
she has “a
it to: AlumNotes, The Foundation for Mott Community
reasonable.”
great career”
College, 1401 E. Court Street, Flint, MI 48503. We
Lamar Knox
She said
thanks to Mott.
will share your information with other alumni in an
(‘88 Business) is
MCC gave
upcoming AlumNet.
an MCC sports
her a
fan.
His
favorite
very good foundation when she
Name:
Year of Graduation:
instructor was
transferred to UM.
Paul Londrigan.
Degree:
Stephan Buckler (‘02
Current Job:
Shirley
Health) is an employee at
Address
Owens (‘84
McLaren Health Plan.
City:
State:
Zip:
Math/Soc Sc)
E-mail Address:
said her favorite Comments:
Patrick McGuire (‘94
instructor
HVAC) said his favorite instructor
is Katherine
was Ms. Jan McFarlane.
Weissman. She
came back to
Marguerite Somers
MCC to pick up
remains an MCC sports fan.
chemistry (she
“I went to MCC to pursue my
05/08
had a BA in Math
interest. I wasn’t able to go to
Have something to say?
We want to hear from you!
Manal B. Saab, below, and
Eleanor Jo Brichan, at left,
give guidance to attendees.
Female
entrepreneurs
share secrets
at MCC
Nearly 100 women from throughout Genesee County attended the Ladies First
Conference April 11 at Mott Community College. The event was sponsored by the
Foundation for Mott Community College and The Flint Journal. The event was designed
to bring women together to learn, network, and grow by offering educational workshops and inspirational speakers. Presenters included Sally Shaink, First Lady of Mott
Community College; David Sharp, Publisher of The Flint Journal; Mary Alexander, Ad
Director, The Flint Journal; Brenda Brissette Mata, Columnist, The Flint Journal; Manal
B. Saab, Vice President of SGT, Ltd.; Marsha J. Lyttle, Director Region 6, Michigan
Small Business and Technology Development Center; Linda Morris Belford, Owner, Edible Arrangements; Eleanor Jo Brichan, Owner, Harmony Candles; and JoAnne Shaw,
Founder/President of The Coffee Beanery, Ltd. The Women In Education sponsored a
women’s vendor fair after the conference.
Cheerleaders take national honors
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business instructor who also serves as faculty advisor for the team. “They gave
it their all. Their routine was unique and classy. I am proud of the time they
spent practicing for this competition and for the time they spent supporting the
Mott Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams.”
Members of the Mott Cheerleaders Club are: Britney Clarke, Ashley Hall,
Brittany Hipkins, Scarlett Younglove, Sha’Quita Williams, Nynisha Johnson and
Dralecea Patterson.
In addition to performing at the College’s home basketball games and many
away-games, the MCC Cheerleaders are involved in a number of campus
activities, including conducting the Earth Egg Hunt for MCC’s Annual Earth
Day & Garden Celebration and volunteer work for the Art Auction. The Mott
Cheerleaders perform under the direction of Coach Demetta Reeves-Smith and
Faculty Advisor Tony Caldwell.
Campus celebrate men and lady Bear victories
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The rally at the Event Center provided free food and refreshments. The entire campus community was encouraged to wear school colors and display their
pride. The MCC Bookstore also held a sale on MCC apparel and general merchandise.
Mott Community College’s men’s basketball team won its second straight National Junior College Athletic Association Division II title in March after defeating Columbus State Community College, 83-73, in Danville, Ill. The Lady Bears
took 4th place at the NJCAA Championship.
Nominees
sought for
Outstanding
MCC Alumni
Nominate an Alum for
Outstanding Service!
Nomination Process:
Distinguished Alumni
candidates are recruited
through a communitywide nominating process
from individuals, organizations and businesses
in Genesee County.
Nominations must be
received by Friday, June
6, 2008, to be eligible.
The award recipients
are selected by a prominent panel of judges.
Winners are notified
prior to the event.
Candidates should be
available and able to accept the award in person at the 7th Annual
Distinguished Alumni
Awards Ceremony at
Mott Community College
on Wednesday, October
29, 2008.
Criteria for Selection:
Role Model
Candidates should be
known to have inspired
excellence in others.
Outstanding Success
Candidates should have
significant career
achievements.
Impact
Candidates should be
known for accomplishments that have long-lasting effect on a business or
community.
Community Service
Candidates should have
demonstrated a visible
commitment to the
community.
In 2002, The Distinguished Alumni Awards
Ceremony was established for the purpose
of recognizing truly
outstanding women and
men who have provided
an inspirational impact
to students and/or the
community and for their
significant contributions
to career achievement
and community service.
For more information, please call
810.762.0425.
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Two programs receive recertification, reaccreditation
Automobile Technician and Dental Programs
maintain high academic standards for MCC students
MCC’s Automobile Technician Training program has
received recertification by the
National Institute for Automotive
Service Excellence.
Not only did the program meet
the criteria in all eight areas, it
was commended for maintaining
program standards, and continuing to meet the industry’s requirements.
“The explosion in automotive
technology makes MCC’s high
quality automotive training program more valuable than ever.”
Congratulations to Interim
Dean John Olson, Coordinators
John Sharpe and Matt Roda, and
all full time and adjunct faculty in
the automotive program.
The Commission on Dental
Accreditation has renewed the
accreditation of MCC’s Dental
Hygiene and Dental Assisting
programs through 2014. Both
programs were granted “approval
without reporting requirements”
which is the highest possible accreditation.
Congratulations to Dean Patricia Markowicz, Coordinator
of Dental Hygiene Cathy Smith,
Coordinator of Dental Assisting
Darlene Boersema, and all faculty
on a job well done!
Area women offer unique fellowship for female students
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of Flint, studying Business Management; Teashan
College. “Reading through the applications alone
Buchanon of Flint, studying Social Work Techniis moving; life stories full of disappointments and
cian; Thomasinia Terrell of Burton, Social Work
achievements, discouragement and hope.”
Technician; Towanna Davis of Burton, Culinary Arts;
This year, the WIE Committee selected six women Kimberly Norton of Lennon, Occupational Therapy
as Fellows, all of varying ages from 34 to 59. Three
Assistant; and Shawn Elswick of Lapeer, Social
recipients are studying to
Work Technician.
be Social Work Techni“Our purpose is to
cians, hoping to help other
help women students
“Our purpose is to help
women who face difficult
in financial need and
women students in financial need
life challenges.
who have little acand who have little access to professionals
After the Screening
cess to professionals
in their respective fields.”
Committee interviewed
in their respective
the candidates, it became
fields,” Coney added.
Women in Education
clear that picking just four
Applicants must
Fellows (as the Commitbe female, enrolled
tee annually likes to do),
at MCC; be in good
would needlessly limit the positive influence comstanding with the college with a GPA of 2.0 or
mittee members could have on the candidates.
greater; be Pell eligible or demonstrate financial
According to Coney, one of the recipients, who
need. Applicants cannot be in violation of Satisfacgraduates from MCC in the spring, has been an out- tory Academic Progress (SAP) or have defaulted on
standing supporter of other females on campus who a student loan.
are dealing with domestic violence.
The Fellowship is not without high expectations
“To turn her away without providing some support on behalf of the students, Coney added. Students
seemed inexcusable,” Coney said. “The committee
selected are asked to participate in individual and
decided to add her to the program with a reduced
group interviews; attend at least two major WIE
financial stipend when she graduates.”
fundraising initiatives; participate in special events;
The WIE Fellowship, based upon a national proattend advisory meetings with WIE members/mengram of the Jeannette Rankin Foundation, provides
tors; participate in workshops; and serve as Amup to $4,000 for four female students who meet
bassadors for the Fellowship.
the strict Fellowship criteria. The finances will be
At the conclusion of the program, participants
used either to cover any
also are expected to apply acquired and observed
emergency non-academ- skills to a current issue facing women at MCC or
ic costs that might occur the community at large. Participants will present
during the course of the
the final project to the WIE committee. Once the
MCC education or be
program is completed, the WIE Committee also
given directly to the stu- expects participants to continue to assist with the
dents upon graduation
program by agreeing to help mentor younger Felas an investment in their lowship participants.
·Special discounts
career. The Fellowship
The Fellowship stipend of $4,000 is given to
·Alumni publications
develops the students
freshmen students and $2,000 to sophomores. If
·MCC Library
through mentoring,
the student discontinues her MCC education, she
networking, nurturing
will forfeit all Fellowship opportunities.
privileges
intellectual growth, and
Previous Fellows have been: Latisha R. Berry, Aninspiring personal trans- gela M Langley, and Heidi L Toler. Melody T. Gaddy
Call
formation, Coney said.
will graduate from the program this spring.
810.762.0425
This year’s FelFor more information, please call the Foundation
lows are: Tracy Hogan
at 810.762.0425.
Join the
MCC Alumni
Association
MCC donors focus on retention;
Granholm formula may bring more financial support
MCC officials are hoping for
much needed help from Gov.
Jennifer Granholm who recently
announced additional financial
support for schools focusing on
retention. She told Michigan
residents that colleges can expect
an increase in state money if the
higher ed community agrees with
a formula she hopes to use in the
future.
The formula is expected to
focus on retention efforts with
students, an area Lennetta Coney
feels has become even more critical over the past several years.
As President of FMCC, Coney
regularly seeks out donors who
will not only provide scholarships, but also crisis funding to
retain those students who cannot handle unexpected financial
needs such as vehicle repairs or
medical costs. She said she finds
more and more donors who are
personally interested in assisting
students who otherwise might not
be able to stay in school due to
the unexpected needs.
In recent months, the number
of students requesting emergency
funding due to failed mortgages
and evictions has surged, matching the national trend in the US
economy. Coney believes Flint
area students are especially burdened by the area’s impact from
disinvestment, deindustrialization, and depopulation over the
last decade.
“The truth is, there is great
financial need in this community
across the board,” she said. “So
many students simply cannot afford to stretch their dollars any
further if an emergency occurs.
We had an individual who recently told me she had to choose to
stop taking medication in order
to stay in school. Many of our
students have lost jobs and are
graduate, and increase scholarstruggling to make ends meet for
ships and access for low income
their families. The only way out of populations. The Foundation has
the financial quagmire is through
a growing number of funding or
education. I feel
scholarship
morally obligated
opportunities
to do everything I
that do just
“So many students simply
can to lend assisthat.
cannot afford to stretch
tance.”
“In an
their dollars any further
Coney cites
economy
if an emergency occurs.
many individusuch as
We had an individual who
als and organizaours, finanrecently told me she had
tions that have
cial resourcto choose to stop taking
recognized the
es become
medication in order to stay more
need and have
in school ... I feel morally
provided thouscarce,”
obligated to do everything Coney said.
sands of dollars in
I can to lend assistance.”
support. The Ruth
“People who
- Lennetta Coney
Mott Foundation
give become
President of the
and Arthur Bishop
more selecFoundation for MCC
Trust have been
tive about
major sustainhow they
ing contributors
give. I beto the college, as
lieve giving
well as others such as the Flint
to education – giving to MCC – is
Downtown Lion’s Host Club and
truly a humanitarian investment
their recent gift of $10,000, the
not only in retaining students, but
Veit Youth Fund Charitable Trust,
also in supporting the commuand the Martha Merkley Youth
nity where they will become the
Charitable Trust. Since July,
leaders of tomorrow. The financial
nearly $800,000 has been raised
support at every level truly keeps
from trust funds and individuour current and future economy
als throughout the community.
more fluid.”
Nearly 50 people have provided
Coney said she is stepping up
$1,000 or more.
her efforts to retain students at
Some of those dollars have
the three sites, noting national
gone directly into funds designed
statistics that indicate one in
to retain students, such as the
three Americans drop out of colWomen In Education (WIE)
lege. With the deep budget cuts
program. Plans are currently
at the state level, the added
underway to more directly track
financial burden on at-risk (of
recipients of emergency funddropping out) students adds yet
ing totaling more than $206,000
one more challenge to the comsince it’s inception in 1998.
pletion of a degree.
Coney notes that the WIE
For more information on givprogram, as one example, fits
ing to The Foundation for Mott
nicely with the incentives introCommunity College, please call
duced by the Governor. Granholm 810.762.0425.
said she plans to reward colleges
for the number of students who
Changes in administrative responsibilities for executive cabinet
Dr. Mike Bower, Executive Dean of Continuing
Education, accepted a new position as President of
Lake Region State College in North Dakota. As a result, a restructuring of responsibilities has occurred.
MCC President Dr. Richard M. Shaink will
oversee the Livingston M-TEC as well as M-TEC, and
the Regional Technology Center.
The new roles will be effective as of June 1.
Scott Jenkins, Vice President of Student and
Administrative Services and Continuing Education,
will now oversee the extension sites (Lapeer, Northern Tier, and Southern Lakes Branch Center).
Dr. Amy Fugate, Vice President for Academic
Affairs, will oversee the Event Office, Information
Systems, Institutional Research and the University
Center.
Other personnel changes include the addition
of Michael A. Simon as the new Manager for the
Office of the President and Board of Trustees. He is
replacing Matt Pakula. Simon has over 12 years of
experience working as a Constituent Services Representative for Congressman Dale Kildee, and has a
wide array of skills that will serve the position well.
Currently, he is pursuing a Master of Arts in Social
Sciences from the University of Michigan-Flint.
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Calendar of Events
29
May 08
29th
Celebrating the Legacy
of Dr. Joyce Toet
4pm Thursday, May
29. No Cost. Southern
Lakes Branch Center.
RSVPs requested.
810.762.5003.
June
19th
Women In Education
Tea. Hosted by Citizens Bank. 11:30am
to 1:30pm., Thursday,
June 19. MCC Event
Center. Vendor Fair pre and post tea.
19
August
2nd
2
4th Annual Golf Outing
in memory of Jennifer
O’Neil. Benefiting the
Jennifer O’Neil Graphic
Design Scholarship
Endowment, 1:30pm
Saturday, August 2.
Shotgun Start 2:30pm.
$65 per person, Sugarbush Golf Club,
Davison. To register,
810.516.7072.
27
27th
Donor/Student Scholarship Recipient Reception
Wednesday, August 27.
By Invitation Only. Regional Technology Center
lawn.
19th
Heritage Society
Reception honoring
Planned Giving Donors.
By Invitation Only.
5:30 to 7:30pm Thurs- 5th
day, June 19. FandanAnnual MCC-Lapeer Golf
gles.
Outing, 8 am Friday,
September 5, $100 per
person. Devil’s Ridge
Golf Club, Oxford, MI
September
5
October
24
24th
Ballenger Lecture Series.
Women In Science Panel
featuring noted female
leaders in science.
October 24. FREE. Details
TBA.
29
29th
7th Annual Distinguished
Alumni, and 4th Annual
Outstanding Retiree Dinner. Nominations due
June 6.
TBD
16th Annual Peace &
Dignity Ceremony. Celebration of the People
of the Four Colors. MCC
campus.
Bruin Bear Reception
Join us for the unveiling this fall on the MCC
campus!
For more information,
please call 810.762.0425.
THE FOUNDATION FOR
MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1401 E. Court Street
Flint, MI 48503-2089
o) 810.762.0425
f) 810.762.0561
FOUNDATION STAFF
Lennetta Coney, President
Mary Brown, Bookkeeper
Sue Frownfelter, Alumni/Special Events Coordinator
Vera Jenkins, Administrative Assistant
Lynn Smith, Special Projects Consultant
Doris Thomas, Development/Marketing Coordinator
Mary Yarbrough, Development Associate
E-mail: foundation@mcc.edu
www.mcc.edu
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PAID
Flint, MI
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