Connection
Mott Community College
December 2015
MCC Super Saturday
MCC Campus Clowns Perform
Help Portraits Return to MCC
MCC Student Projects on Display
We Are One Campaign Finishes Strong
MCC Faculty & Staff Paths to Excellence
MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CONNECTION
M C C FA C U LT Y & S TA F F M O N T H LY N E W S L E T T E R
All about
December
December is the twelfth and
last month of the year in the
modern day Gregorian calendar
and its predecessor, the Julian
calendar. The month kept its
original name from the Latin
word decem meaning “ten”
DECEMBER 2015
Support our Students on their Paths to
Excellence
Our students have told us that the best way to reach them is through direct communication from their
instructors. Many of these same students are not registering for classes for the Winter semester. Please help
our students register by sharing the following messages.
which marked it as the tenth
month of the year in the Roman
calendar.
December was named during
a time when the calendar year
began with March, which
is why its name no longer
corresponds with its placement
in the Julian and Gregorian
calendars.
• Middle English - decembre
• Latin name - December - tenth month
• Old English - Geol-monaþ - month before yule
History of December
December was originally the
last month of the Roman calendar since the winter period
was not assigned months. It
originally consisted of 30 days,
but its length was shortened
to 29 days when King Numa
Pompilius reformed the calendar and added the months of
January and February around
700 BCE. During the Julian
calendar reform, two days were
added to December making it
31 days long.
Cover: Santa and Dr. Beverly at this year’s annual tree lighting ceremony.
As an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution, the College encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. The college does not discriminate in
educational or employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran’s status, age, disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, height, weight,
marital status, political belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Inquiries by students regarding compliance with Title IX should be directed to: Dean - Enrollment, Retention, and Registrar - Records & Registration, 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center - PCCLL, Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0370.
Inquiries by students regarding compliance with Section 504 compliance should be directed to: Director - Admissions & Student Success Services, 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center - PCC1130, Flint, MI 48503, (810) 232-8225.
MCC Faculty and Staff Paths to Excellence
John Mrozik, retired MCC English Professor, has launched a ceramic shop on Etsy where
he displays and sells his award-winning artistic and functional teapots, vases, and structures.
Search for his shop under JohnMrozikCeramics. Two of John’s unique teapots were juried
into the Midland-Dow “Greater Michigan Arts Exhibition” this summer. This fall, he won
second place in Brighton’s “Fine Arts Exhibition” and third place in the Canton, Michigan’s
all-media “Fine Arts Exhibition.” A few of
John’s ceramic pieces are currently on display
at GFAC in downtown Flint for the annual
holiday ceramics exhibit and sale.
Dr.’s Denise Polk and Sue Weiss, Dental
Assisting and Hygiene Coordinators, were
inducted into the International College of
Dentists on Nov. 6 during the American Dental
Association Annual Session. Only approximately four percent of American Dentists are offered
Fellowship in the ICD.
Dr. Denis Polk left, and Dr. Sue Weiss right.
Applewood Café was named the 2015 Restaurant of the Year for Genesee County at the Art of
Achievement Awards Banquet held on Nov 12.
The awards are given by the Flint/Genesee Chamber
of Commerce.
Chuck Breidenstein, adjunct Instructor for Technology, BCON program, has been invited to speak
to the annual meeting of the Michigan Construction
Education Association held in Petoskey this coming
February.
JaNel Jamerson, Literacy Director at Workforce
Development, received the Young Professional of
the Year award from the Flint/Genesee Chamber of
Commerce on Nov 12 for his work as the Director
of the Flint and Genesee Literacy Network.
From Left to right: Chefs David Miller, Mark Handy, Matt Cooper and John Lucchesi
Giving Back to the Community
Lynn Wandrey, Professor of Biology, and her students organized a school supply drive this fall and the supplies were donated to the International Academy of Flint. MCC students and several employees responded generously. Thank you cards from five teachers and their classes
were received, articulating the impact the supplies had at the Academy.
This past week, Professor Wandrey’s outreach group shifted their efforts to food, donating to a karate studio in Fenton that provides Thanksgiving meals to about 40-45 families in Genesee County.
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MCC’s Super Saturday for
the Busy Student is Dec. 5 on
Main Campus
Another way to help new and current students get registered for the
upcoming Winter Semester is Super Saturday Event Dec. 5, from 10
a.m. – 2 p.m. on the main campus in Flint at 1401 E. Court Street.
Super Saturday gives current and prospective students an opportunity
to apply for admission, register for the upcoming semester, take placement tests, attend Orientation, get help applying for Financial Aid, buy
their books – and more! - all in one day.
In addition to registering for classes during the Dec. 5 event, students
can also:
• Apply for admission to MCC.
• Take the Accuplacer placement test.
• Attend the MCC New Student Orientation at 10 or Noon
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Call 810-762-0377 to register
for one of the Orientation sessions.
• Meet with a counselor or academic advisor.
• Pay for classes (MasterCard, Discover, Visa, American Express, money order and personal checks are accepted) OR arrange for a tuition payment plan for Winter Semester registration.
• Sign up for Bear Direct, the automated refund system.
• Get help applying for Financial Aid.
• Purchase textbooks, supplies and Mott College gear at the
College Bookstore.
Direct students to register online, call 810-762-0200 or visit
www.mcc.edu.
Student Projects on Display
Upcoming Events
12/4 MCC Night at The Palace, Pistons Game, tickets on
sale through The Palace only.
12/5 Super Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
12/5 HELP Portrait from noon to 5 in the Event Center.
12/9 MCC Alumni Day at Genesys, 3 shifts: 7-8:30 a.m.,
Students in the Sales and Promotion Methods, MKT 153, class
with Dawn Anderson have completed window displays throughout the semester near the vending lounge in Curtice-Mott
CM2144. Students have chosen a variety of topics to display
including the upcoming Cram-o-rama, suicide prevention, breast
cancer awareness, and Christmas charities.
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 5-6:30 p.m.
12/10 MCC Jazz Band and Oakland University Jazz Band
Concert at 7 p.m. in the MMB Auditorium, Free.
12/7-11 Green Initiatives Art Poster Sale 8 am to 10 pm in
the Curtice Mott lower level hallway, just west of the Bear
Bistro. Proceeds support Green Initiatives on Campus.
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We Are 1 Campaign Finishes Strong
We have concluded our 11-week “We Are 1” Employee Giving Campaign. We want to thank everyone for participating in this campaign and
hope this will serve as a great testament of our collective belief in the mission of Mott Community College.
Overall, we have realized 78.28% of Full Time employees giving this year, which is an almost 60% increase in the giving rate of recent years.
Kudos to all bargaining units, as well as part time employees, for your participation! And many thanks to the Supervisors & Managers and the
Public Safety Officers groups for achieving 100% giving!
As we prepare for the Thanksgiving season, let us all celebrate and share in the spirit of joyful giving. Thank you for all you do to make Mott
Community College strong!
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Get Your Laugh On Before the Laughs Are Gone (For the
Season)
The Mott Campus Clowns will be performing their final Comedy Magic Shows
on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Flint Children’s Museum.
These performances are open to the public and all Mott employees and their
family members are invited to attend.
This semester, the clown troupe has performed 10 anti-bully assembly shows, 4
comedy magic shows, and made six appearances at community events including
the Detroit Zoo, Impression 5 Science Center, and the Lansing Silver Bells in the
City Parade.
Help Portrait Returns to MCC
The Fifth Annual Help Portrait event will be
held on Dec 5 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. This
event, hosted by the Transitions Salon and the
School of Cosmetology, is part of a national
program that asks volunteer hairstylists, photographers, and makeup artists to take a day
and use their skills to help those in need. The
event invites people who otherwise couldn’t
afford to have their portrait taken to visit MCC
and have their hair and makeup done by the
students in the Cosmetology program before
being photographed. The portraits are then
printed and delivered to participants free of
charge.
Second Year Occupational Therapy Assistant Students Learn
All About Home Assessments
The second year Occupational Therapy Assistant students were “On the Road” this Fall, attending a field trip to the “Driver’s Rehabilitation
Center of Michigan” in Livonia where they learned about clinical evaluation tools used in a formal Driver’s Rehabilitation Assessment as well
as adaptive driving rehab equipment and vehicle modifications via hands-on lab demonstrations. The students also learned about funding sources to help people who need retraining and
alternative transportation resources if the
patient is unable to safely demonstrate the
ability to continue to drive with their disability. Adapted vans, wheelchair accessible vans and standard sedan type vehicles
with modifications for the disabled were
available for the students to experience
firsthand.
To complement the day-long field trip, the
OTA students also learned all about the
topic of “Home Assessments” for the patient wishing to “Age in Place” or simply return to their own home following a life altering disability
or illness. An Occupational Therapist performs a Home Evaluation to assess for the patient’s ability to discharge to home, including safety risk
factors, necessary home modifications and assistive devices to maximize the patient’s independence and safety. The OTA students visited the
showroom at “Transitions Remodeling” in Farmington Hills where they were able to see a wheelchair accessible shower, kitchen and bathroom
sinks, a side-opening oven, drop-down pantry shelving, lowered outlets and integrated handrails just to name a few of the available home modifications.The hands-on experience was enjoyed by all.
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Holiday Food Drive Thru Dec. 10
Mott Community College is working hard to collect money and food donations to benefit the Food Bank of Eastern
Michigan and the families it serves. Donations can be made at the Student Life Center through Dec 10. Remember,
while food donations are always welcome, you can give more for your money with a financial gift--the food bank can
supply nine pounds of food with every dollar donated.
2015 Holiday
Food Drive
November 16th - December 10th
Proceeds to benefit the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
$1 = 9lbs of Food
Buy a paw print in Student Life for $1, $5, or $10
You may also bring in
Non-perishable foods
Personal care products
canned goods
pastas
cereals
baking mixes
sauces
spices
shampoo
deodorant
dental floss
soap
toothpaste
toilet paper
Make donations or drop off supplies to the Radhabai Rajagopal Student Life Center
For more information, contact Dawn Vanniman at (810) 762-0022
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Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
“Looking Back . . .Looking Forward . . .
How Far Have We Come?”
The 37th Annual Tribute Dinner Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Looking Back . . . Looking Forward . . . How Far Have We Come?” is the
theme for the 37th Annual Citywide Tribute Dinner in honor of Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, at the Riverfront Banquet Center.
This year’s keynote address will be given by the Honorable Tracy Collier-Nix, of the 68th District Court, Flint.
Also this year, the first place winner of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay
Contest for students in grades 6 through 12, will have an opportunity to read
his/her essay at the Tribute Dinner. The Essay Contest theme is “The Dream,
How Far Have We Come?” Deadline for the Essay Contest is Dec. 15. For
more information about the Essay Contest, contact Dr. Brenda Brown at
810-766-4282.
The dinner celebration is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. This event is open to
the public. Tickets are $50 per person and $500 for sponsorship of a table
of ten. All tickets must be purchased by Tuesday, Jan. 5 as limited seating is
available. Tickets may be purchased online at mcceventsonline.com or by
calling:
• The Foundation for Mott Community College at (810) 762-0425,
• Baker College of Flint at 810-766-4282,
• Davenport University at 810-732-9977, or
• The University of Michigan-Flint at 810-762-3169.
To order tickets via mail, make checks payable to the MLK Tribute Dinner
and mail to: Foundation for Mott Community College, 1401 E. Court St.,
Flint, MI 48503.
Judge Tracy Collier-Nix is a Flint Native and graduate of the University of Michigan and Wayne State University Law School. A member of
the State Bar of Michigan since 1976, Collier-Nix was the second African-American female to become a member of the Genesee County Bar
Association. Governor Jennifer Granholm appointed her to the position of 68th District Court Judge in November, 2007. She has been twice
elected by the citizens of Flint to serve six-year terms in District Court. Over the course of her career Collier-Nix has developed an expertise in
criminal law, civil rights and employment and labor law. She believes that public service is a spiritual as well as a career calling.
A strong proponent of the value of education, she is currently working to establish a GED Specialty Docket at 68th District Court to support
and encourage the education of defendants while also eliminating a factor which contributes to recidivism.
The Tribute Dinner is sponsored by Baker College of Flint, Davenport University, HealthPlus of Michigan, Kettering University, MLive Media
Group, Mott Community College, and The University of Michigan-Flint.
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December 7-11
Located on the First Floor Curtice-Mott Complex
8am - 10pm
Proceeds benefit environmental
& beautification efforts
on campus
Monday - Thursday
8am - 4pm
Friday
GREEN INITIATIVES TEAM
“It’s a dirty job, but somebody’s got to do it!”
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