MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CONNECTION
AUGUST 2012
MCC offers new degree with
emphasis in art and music
MCC
FACULTY
& STAFF
NEWSLETTER
WHAT’S
INSIDE
AROUND CAMPUS
2012 MCC
EMPLOYEE SOFTBALL
TOURNAMENT A HIT
IMA RECREATION
ASSOCIATION
HONORS MCC
PRESIDENT
GROT ANNOUNCES
MAY & JUNE
GREENY AWARD
WINNERS
QUOTE OF
THE M ONTH
“Never interrupt someone doing
something you said couldn't be done.”
– Amelia Earhart
A new degree program that gives students an exciting
opportunity to nurture their creative side will be offered by Mott
Community College starting with the Fall 2012 semester.
The Associate in Fine Arts (AFA), complete with tracks in
Music and Studio Art, is designed to prepare students for transfer
to fine arts programs at the junior level of four-year institutions
when they have completed the fundamental core curriculum at the
community college level.
The Associate in Fine Arts Degree – Studio Art is specifically
designed for students who plan to transfer to a university or art
school to major in art or design. The AFA degree focuses on art
foundation classes and general education requirements that will
transfer to other institutions, incorporating classes that are easily
transferable to a variety of institutions – both universities and art
schools – with enough flexibility for advisors to recommend
MCC Music Student
courses that particular transfer schools may require.
Estephanie Ward
The Associate in Fine Arts Degree – Music is designed for
students to transfer to a university, college or conservatory and major in music. The primary focus is on
music foundation classes and general education requirements that will transfer to other institutions. With
the addition of the Associate in Fine Arts Degree—Music, students who are majoring in music will have a
credential based on degree requirements established by the National Association of Schools of Music.
Mott Community College is part of a growing number of community colleges across the nation offering the AFA for students who plan to continue their studies toward earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts
(BFA) degree and ultimately a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) or Doctor of Music Arts (DMA). In October
2011, the College Art Association approved and published a two-year study on the topic of the AFA
entitled "Standards and Guidelines for the Associate of Fine Arts Degree in Studio Art."
"All of the criteria are clearly stated – especially the general principles and goals of the AFA degree –
and we meet all of them," stated Mary Cusack, Dean of the MCC Fine Arts and Social Sciences Division.
"It was important for MCC to adopt the AFA degree in order to keep current with the standards and practices of other community colleges nationwide, and to provide our students with the strongest opportunity
for success in fine arts careers."
Students who gravitate toward study in the arts tend to think differently and creatively, and the AFA
provides them with a clear pathway for future success in education and in their careers as artists and musicians.
"The AFA we're offering gives them a specific curriculum to follow, providing a seamless transition
to the four-year institution," she continued. "The AFA leads to the BFA. Now, a student can say 'I'm
studying music or I'm studying art – I'm pursuing this as a field of study.' That's important. It makes a big
difference to them."
The Flint/Genesee County area has always embraced the Fine Arts programs at MCC. "We get
contacted all of the time with requests for art and music students to perform or exhibit," Cusack added.
"The AFA program represents an enhancement to the quality of life that's already here. The Flint
community supports the arts and values the arts."
A launch party to celebrate the offering of the new AFA degree is planned for Tuesday, Oct. 2 in the
MCC Event Center. Additional details will be forthcoming. For more information about the AFA degree,
call (810) 762-0332
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Ca m p us
Sherry Bradish, Director
Tech Prep & School-to-Career
Programs, brings us information
about CATEMA™ (Career &
Technical Education Management Application), a software
program that MCC is using cooperatively with our secondary
partners in Genesee and Shiawassee Counities. CATEMA
allows the college to validate articulated credits earned by students
in CTE programs while in high school
when they continue in a related program of study at MCC. CATEMA
will also improve Perkins reporting at the secondary and postsecondary
levels. Over 70 MCC users (advisors, counselors, program coordina-
Arou
n
tors, registrar's staff, institutional research staff) have been trained to
use CATEMA for their work with students and/or to meet reporting requirements.
English Prof. Heather Sisto lets us know that John Mrozik, Prof.
Emeritus in the Humanities Dept., won "Best of Show" and "Best Ceramics" prizes in Ludington Arts Council juried exhibit on June 29.
Chief Human Resources Officer Mark Kennedy recently completed training required to enable him to administer the Myers-Briggs
Type Indicator (MBTI) assessment. This assessment identifies valuable
differences between individuals, differences that can be the source of
much misunderstanding and miscommunication. Mark adds: "If you
would like to learn more about the MBTI, a workshop will be offered
through CTL during Fall Welcome Back activities."
New Employees: MCC welcomes William Meyer and Felicia
Davis, both part-time police officers; start date: July 8, 2012. Welcome
to the MCC family!
Charlie’s Angels Crowned 2012 MCC Employee
Softball Champions
After a rain-suspended softball tournament, Charlie’s Angles went on to win its first game over the Faculty Advising Retention Team
(F.A.R.T) by a score of 7-6, then beat last year’s Champions, Public Saftey 13-7 to capture their 2nd Championship in three years.
In the “Not Really Losers” bracket the Mott Official Financial Office Student Services (MOFOSS) defeated Mottley Crew in their first
game, then went on to defeat Leonard’s All-Stars to take home the consolation trophy. Photos of the games are posted on the “S” drive in the
folder titled Softball 2012.
Simulation Training
Several City of Flint police officers received training with simulators for a Police Officer Advance Responder course at the Institute for
Medical Simulation at the MCC Southern Lakes Branch Center on July
26. The training focused on first aid basics and CPR/AED for adults,
children and infants. This course introduced the Officers to the concepts of safely providing assistance and advance care to sick or injured
persons. They were given scenarios of actual emergencies that are commonplace for Police Officers. After completion of the course, the officers received a two-year American Heart Association certification in
First Aid and CPR/AED.
IMA Recreation Association Mott Bears Basketball
to honor MCC president
Alumni Return to Help
With “No Excuses”
Mott Community College President
Dick Shaink will be honored at the IMA
Recreation Association 10th annual
Basketball Camp
Community Salute on Oct. 25 at the IMA
Brookwood Golf & Banquet Center in
Burton. The 2012 Community Salute to
Dr. Shaink continues a tradition of honoring influential community members
while raising funds for the non-profit organization. Dr. Shaink is among previous
honorees that include former Lt. Governor John D. Cherry, Congressman Dale
E. Kildee, former GISD President Dr.
Thomas Svitkovich and University of
Michigan Regent Libby Maynard. Tickets are $100 per person with sponsorship opportunities starting
at $250. The program is scheduled for 6:30 to 7:30 pm, with a cocktail reception preceding the event at 5:30 pm. The IMA Recreation Association
is a non-profit organization that offers recreational activities for children
and adults in the Genesee County community. For more information about
the Community Salute, please visit www.imarecreation.org or call (810)
249-7060.
GRiT announces May and
June Greeny Award Winners
Congratulations are in order for Dawn Vanniman, Student Life Coordinator and Lt. Michael Becker, Coordinator of Public Safety Health
Services.
Dawn is the May Greeny Award winner, due to her efforts to make
graduation a more eco-friendly experience. Dawn was not fond of the
heavy, shiny black graduation gowns that the College had been purchasing. So, this year she asked vendors if there were any alternatives and
was sent a sample of the "Greenweaver" line of caps and gowns that are
made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. "Kudos to Dawn for thinking
"Green" and making this affordable to students," said Rebecca Gale-Gonzalez, Marketing Assistant/Web Content manager, who also co-chairs the
Green Initiatives Team (GRiT).
Lt. Michael Becker was selected as the June Greeny Award
winner for successfully coordinating the drug take-back program on
April 28, 2012. This event, coordinated with the Drug Enforcement Agency, is held on a
semi-annual basis. A block of time
is set aside on the day of the event
in which anyone can bring in their
unwanted prescription drugs and
deposit them into a secure box. Over 10 pounds of prescription drugs
were collected and sent to Detroit to be incinerated.
The Greeny Award was implemented by the Green Initiatives Team
to recognize and promote the sustainable green initiatives at Mott Community College. If you know someone who is going the extra mile to recycle, implementing cost saving programs that help reduce waste or
providing educational outcomes related to green initiatives, please email
the team at GRiT@mcc.edu. GRiT would like to recognize the individual(s) for their efforts.
A group of former Mott Community College basketball players
came back to Flint this week to help Coach Steve Schmidt run the second session of the popular “No Excuses” basketball camp for youth.
From left to right:
Jeremie Simmons (Ohio State)
2008 National Player of the Year
1st Team All-American
Will be playing in Germany
Thomas Kennedy (University of Detroit)
2nd Team All-American
Will be playing in Japan
Terrence Watson (Ole Miss/Ball State)
2nd Team All-American
Will be playing in Italy
Coach Steve Schmidt
Kevin Tiggs (East Tennessee State)
2007 National Player of the Year
1st Team All-American
Will be playing in France
Rob Giles (Ball State)
Will be playing in the Czech Republic
Lorenzo McClelland (Wayne State)
Will be playing in Iceland
Marcus Skinner (Wisconsin-Milwaukee)
Will be playing in Canada
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AUGUST 2012
Monday
Tuesday
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For more calendar items visit
www.events.mcc.edu
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Teen CEO Program
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
RTC 2121
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14
Police Instructor 201
7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
RTC 1301
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Fundamentals of Starting
a Business
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Lapeer Extension Ctr.
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Trustee Scholarship
Reception/Orientation
5:00-9:00 pm
ML 1204
Board of Trustees Meeting
7:30 p.m. • RTC 1301
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Sierra Club Board
Meeting & Program
5:00-9:00 pm
PCC 1230
15
Police Instructor 201
7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
RTC 1301
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Friday
Saturday
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Michigan State Police
Youth Leadership
Academy Graduation
12:00 p.m.-1:30 pm
ML 1204
GMS Orientation
6:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
RTC 3119
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CCNA Neighborhood
Watch Meeting
6:30-9:30 p.m.
RTC 1301
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Flint Student Field
Orientation (MSU)
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
RTC 1301
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Sunday
30
ASL Program
5:00-10:00 p.m.
MMB 1130
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Otaku Meeting
1:00-4:00 p.m.
PCC 1230
Geometric, Symbols &
Tolerance Training
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
RTC 1403