MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CONNECTION
JUNE 2011
MCC and UM-Flint Partner to Offer
New Education Option for Students
MCC
FACULTY
& STAFF
NEWSLETTER
WHAT’S
INSIDE
AROUND CAMPUS
MOTT MIDDLE
COLLEGE
CELEBRATES 20TH
ANNIVERSARY
MCC HONORS
FRANCES CLEAVES
AT MAY DAY
CELEBRATION
PHOTOGRAPHY OF
GORDON LAVERE
FEATURED AT MCC
MCC SOFTBALL
TOURNAMENT
QUOTE OF
THE M ONTH
"Education is an ornament in
prosperity and a refuge in adversity."
--Aristotle
Pictured from left: UM-Flint Chancellor Ruth J. Person and
MCC President Dick Shaink sign the partnership agreement
Mott Community College and the University of Michigan-Flint have a long history of forming
partnerships to better the educational opportunities for area students. Now, the two schools have created
Mott2UM-Flint, a new joint admission, concurrent enrollment program that will provide an innovative
higher education option for students in the region.
The Mott2UM-Flint program was unveiled on May 11, at the MCC Event Center. At the signing was
MCC President M. Richard Shaink, UM-Flint Chancellor Ruth J. Person and Dr. Vahid Lofti, Associate
Provost and Dean of Graduate Programs, representing Provost Gerard Voland, and MCC Vice President
of Academic Affairs Amy L. Fugate.
The new program allows students to attend classes at UM-Flint and MCC at the same time,
allowing them to combine credits to maximize financial aid eligibility. A major benefit of this program is
the expanded course selection it gives the student, providing them with the opportunity to decrease the
time to completion for their associate and bachelor degrees. Other benefits include:
• Admission to both institutions through one free online application
• Expanded course selection — including online courses offered by both institutions
• The option to complete an associate degree while working toward a bachelor's degree
• Coordinated advising — UM-Flint and MCC work together to keep students on track to reach
their educational goals
• Access to student activities and resources on all campuses, including UM-Flint housing
• Reverse transfer — students may transfer UM-Flint credits back to MCC to fulfill associate
degree requirements.
"Mott Community College and the University of Michigan-Flint have entered into yet another strategic partnership, specifically designed to provide mutual support to our students," said Dr. Shaink. "This
collaboration increases our capacity to encourage students to consider UM-Flint as an excellent option
for them to pursue advanced degrees in cutting-edge fields."
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Ca m p us
Instructor Andrea Rogers
from MCC’s Early Childhood
Dept. received a Master of Arts
in Education from the University
of Michigan-Flint on May 1,
2011.
From Curriculum Systems
Coordinator Michele Traver:
The College Professional Study
Committee (CPSC) has approved the
offering of a new certificate program,
CADD/CAM, to be offered in the Technology
Division. This new certificate will provide students with a crossover
skill set that encompasses CADD (computer aided drafting and design) and CAM (computer aided manufacturing). This certificate will
allow the learner to develop skills in building parametric models and
the translation process that is employed to generate required output for
advanced manufacturing.
Music Instructor/Ensemble Director Mari Straith Yancho
provides a report from her area. The MCC Guitar Ensemble
performed at the Bear Bistro Monday, April 25 from 5 to 6 p.m. The
program consisted of a variety of musical styles; classical, Spanish,
jazz, and arrangements, created specifically for the ensemble by director Mari Straith Yancho and ensemble members Dave Ives and Keith
Fleetwood. “Some in the audience came especially for the performance, while others were Bistro patrons who stayed to enjoy the show,”
adds Mari. “The program was well received, and the Guitar Ensemble
(who played at the grand opening of the Bistro) hopes to continue its
tradition of offering music to MCC through the Bistro setting.” In addition, a smaller group of the Guitar Ensemble provided dinner music
for MCC’s Honors Program Dinner, held April 29 at the Sarvis Conference Center. Members Dave Ives, Kenny McKee, Keith Fleetwood,
and friend and fellow guitarist Dave Crandall performed a medley of
tunes, entertaining participants with both guitar and vocal selections
chosen by the quartet.
Sherry Bradish, Coordinator, Tech Prep and School Career Programs, reports that Okien Peters, Tech Prep College Liaison, became
a U.S. citizen on May 16. Originally from Nigeria, Okien came to the
Flint area in 1996. The Judge reminded the 38 participants (representing more than a dozen different countries) of the responsibilities of
being a US citizen, including learning the English language, voting
and community involvement. Okien Peters has worked with MCC faculty, staff and students to improve transitions from secondary Career
Technical Education programs for students who continue in related
programs at MCC.
English Prof. Heather Sisto and her husband John Mrozik will be
participating in the Flushing Art Fair (ceramics and photography) on
June 4 and Flint Art Fair, June 11-12. She is exhibiting with the Flushing Artists Network at Fandangles during June with a reception, Sunday, June 5 from 1 to 3 pm.
Marketing Assistant/Web Content Manager Rebecca Gale Gonzalez, lets us know that congratulations are in order for Kathy Irwin,
Director of Library Services and Vera Jenkins, Administrative Assistant for the Foundation for MCC. They graduated from Resource
Genesee's Leadership Genesee program after completing the monthly
sessions that spanned a period of seven months. They completed 25
hours of community service and had an intense introduction to the
many service organizations, foundations, and businesses in the area.
Chemistry Prof. Sue Ellen Hange lets us know that her daughter,
Elizabeth Segal, got married on May 29 in New Orleans and will be
moving to Okinawa with her husband, who is stationed there, at the
start of July. Her son, Benjamin Segal, received his associate's degree
from MCC in May. He is currently starring in the Shakespeare in the
Arou
n
Park production.
Dale Weighill, Executive Dean, Professional Development & Experiential Learning, would like to thank the following people for presenting workshops for the CTL during the Fall & Winter Semesters:
Aaron Gulyas, Fine Arts/Social Sciences Division
Alana Ferguson, Business Division
Ann Freeman, Counseling & Student Development
Bev Vargo, Humanities Division
Beverly Lloyd, Public Safety Office
Bill Reich, Humanities Division
Brian Harding, Fine Arts/Social Sciences Division
Brian Ivory, Counseling & Student Development
Brian Williams, ITS Media Services
Carlos Cisneros, Community Engagement & Service
Cheryl Bassett, Information Technology Services
Christy Rishoi, Humanities Division
Clark Harris, Technology Division
Dan Gerics, Fine Arts/Social Sciences Division
Dennis McKenzie, Health Sciences Division
Diana Hiles, Mott Library
Freida Urquhart, Humanities Division
Jackie Knoll, Humanities Division
Lt. James Malcolm, Public Safety Office
Jennifer Dow-McDonald, Student Financial Services
Jennifer Kroninger, Academic Affairs
Jill Huerta, Fine Arts/Social Sciences Division
Joshua Sauvie, Humanities Division
Judith Cawhorn, Grant Development
Katonya Jones, Business Division
Krista Black, Fine Arts/Social Sciences Division
Lillie McCain, Fine Arts/Social Sciences Division
Linda Motter, ITS e-Learning
Lisa Banks, Business Division
Lisa Murawa, Business Division
Lisa Poma, President's Office
Marc Smith, ITS e-Learning
Mary Cusack, Fine Arts/Social Sciences Division
Michelle Robinson, ITS Computing Support Services
Mike Ugorowski, Mott Library
Sgt. Nancy Metcalfe, Public Safety Office
Paula Weston, Humanities Division
Randy Schapel, ITS Computing Services
Rob Benard, Technology Division
Rose Beane, Learning Center
Sharon Schapel, Science & Math Division
Sherry Bradish, Career Technical Education
Shobana Mohanan, Student Financial Services
Steve Robinson, Planning, Research & Quality
Sgt. Tammera Parillo, Public Safety Office
Terrence Stewart, Fine Arts/Social Sciences Division
Tony Caldwell, Business Division
Wendy Byard, Humanities Division
MCC Softball Tournament
The 2nd Annual Mott Community College Softball Tournament for MCC employees is scheduled for Friday, June 24 at
4:30 pm at Whittier and Kearsley Parks. Teams are co-ed and
being formed now. If interested, contact Dennis Hughes at dennis.hughes@mcc.edu or Tina Hughes at
christine.hughes@mcc.edu to sign up.
Mott Middle College
Celebrates 20th
Anniversary
Mott Middle College celebrated its 20th year in existence with a
number of special guests and partners who helped to develop and expand the school over the years, during a program held in the MCC
Event Center on May 12.
The Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) opened Mott
Middle College (MMC), an alternative education option for youth, on
the MCC campus during the 1991-1992 school year. Chery Wagonlander, who has been the principal since the program’s inception, was one
of the primary driving forces behind establishing Mott Middle College.
“I look around and think of this program as “This is Your Life,”
Wagonlander told the audience, which included a host of administrators, faculty, staff, students, as well as a number of leaders and experts
in education. “You’re our guardian angels, all of you.”
Educational leaders at the program included Dr. Shaink; GISD Superintendent Lisa Hagel; State of Michigan School Board President
John Austin and Dr. Cecilia Cunningham, Executive Director of the
Middle College National Consortium, who all made congratulatory remarks. Scott Jenkins, MCC Vice President of Student Services and Administration, served as master of ceremonies for the program. In
addition, Rafael Turner, MCC’s newest Board of Trustees member, was
on hand to present proclamations and resolutions sent from several dignitaries that included U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, Congressman Dale
Kildee; and members from the House and Senate of Michigan’s delegation. Turner also presented Wagonlander with a proclamation from
Flint Mayor Dayne Walling, declaring Thursday, May 12, 2011 as Mott
Middle College Day in the City of Flint. The Mott Middle College
Concert Band and Choir performed and a video produced by MMC instructor Matthew Osmon featuring Mott Middle College students and
staff was shown. Administrators, faculty and staff from MMC and
MCC were also recognized. The completion of a three-year research
project, which culminated in the school’s story, The Differences That
Make A Difference, was also announced, and is now available as a PDF
file on the website at www.geneseeisd.org; (click on the “schools” tab
and select Mott Middle College from the drop-down menu).
Mott Middle College – among the first of its kind in the country –
has developed into a comprehensive early college high school, helping
students complete college level courses. The program’s track record
has made it a highly-respected ambassador of the middle college/early
high school model, fostering an excellent reputation at the local, state,
and national levels as a technical assistance center to other communities developing and/or opening middle and early colleges. A partnership between the college and the Genesee Intermediate School District,
Mott Middle College, has grown from 120 students its first year to 404
now, with 19 teachers. Recognized as a national model, the school has
won numerous awards from state and national organizations.
Since its creation, the school has served thousands of students,
preparing them for the full integration of high school, college and the
world of work. Wagonlander mentioned that many MCC professors
have indicated that they often can’t tell the difference between MMC
students or MCC students.
“A Mott Middle college student is not a high school student,”
Wagonlander added. “A Mott Middle College student is a college student finishing high school.”
MCC Honors Frances Cleaves
at May Day Celebration
Brian Harding, MCC Instructor takes part in May Day.
Mott Community College honored the life and legacy of the late
Frances E. Cleaves with its 4th Annual May Day Celebration on Monday, May 2, 2011 at the Cleaves Memorial tree, located between the
Curtice-Mott Complex and the Ballenger Field House. The tree was
planted May 1, 2008, in memory of Mrs. Cleaves, a prominent community/labor activist. She was a tireless champion for the causes of working and poor people in the Flint area and beyond. The mother of Flint's
own Mateen Cleaves, a member of Michigan State University's famous
"Flintstones" who lead the MSU Spartans to the 2000 NCAA Basketball Championship, she passed away on Aug. 14, 2007.
A host of family members joined Mateen Cleaves, as well a host of
community and labor leaders, to pay tribute to Frances Cleaves. Tina
Abbott, Secretary-Treasurer of the Michigan AFL-CIO, who also serves
on the Board of Governors at Wayne State University as well as Vice
Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party, served as keynote speaker for
the program. Brian Harding, MCC Assistant Prof. of History, was also
on hand to speak on the significance of May Day, providing background and a detailed account on the origins of May Day.
“It’s a tremendous honor to be here on May Day,” Harding said.
“There are only three colleges that teach a course in labor history in
Michigan: Oakland University, Wayne State University and Mott Community College.”
May Day, synonymous to International Workers' Day, was created
to recognize the economic and social achievements of workers. Also
known and observed as Labor Day in many countries, it's a day for
celebrations by unions and activist groups around the globe. May Day
is also a traditional holiday in many cultures.
Photography of Gordon
LaVere Featured at MCC
The Mott Community College Photography Program is proud to
present the first exhibit from the Gordon LaVere Collection. The exhibit opened in the lobby of the newly renovated MCC Library on,
May 13, with a reception featuring the artist. The Gordon LaVere exhibit will run through August.
MCC’s Photography Program offers an associate’s degree program designed to prepare students for careers in photography, or to
transfer to four-year institutions. The Photography Program also offers
classes for non-majors, and for individuals seeking to improve their
digital photography skills. For more information about the MCC Photography Program, call Bob Rentschler at (810) 232-6183.
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1401 East Court Street
Flint, Michigan 48503-2089
JUNE 2011
Monday
Tuesday
6
PRIDE Training
6:00-9:00 p.m.
RTC 1109
13
Wednesday Thursday
7
Mott, Motown & More
Cast Party
5:30-8:00 pm
Mott Library
14
21
Saturday
Sunday
1
2
3
4
5
8
9
10
11
12
16
17
18
19
24
25
26
Sierra Club Meeting
6:00-9:00 pm
Genesee Room
15
Information Night
Mott Middle College
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Mott Middle College
20
Friday
22
CCNA Crime Watch
6:30-9:30 p.m.
RTC 1301
23
MCC Employee Softball
Tournament
5:00 p.m.
Kearsley Park
27
Fundamentals of
starting a Business
9:00-11:00 am
Lapeer Extension Ctr.
28
Student Employees Orientation
1:45-3:15 p.m.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Genesee Room
7:30 pm • RTC 1301
29
Information Night
Mott Middle College
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Mott Middle College
30
For more calendar items visit
www.events.mcc.edu