MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CONNECTION
JUNE 2010
MCC
FACULTY
& STAFF
NEWSLETTER
WHAT’S
INSIDE
AROUND CAMPUS
VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED FOR
SLOAN MUSEUM
AUTO FAIR
OUTSTANDING
EMPLOYEES OF
THE YEAR
Q UOTE OF
THE M ONTH
"We may encounter many defeats but
we must not be defeated.."
-- Maya Angelou
MCC Joins National Initiative to
Enhance Student Success
MCC has joined Achieving the Dream: Community Colleges Count, a national initiative that
seeks to increase student success at community colleges. With support from the Charles Stewart Mott
Foundation, MCC joins 26 other community colleges from around the country in becoming members
of Achieving the Dream -- identifying strategies to improve student success, close achievement gaps
and increase retention, persistence, and completion rates.
Conceived in 2004 by the Lumina Foundation for Education and seven national partner
organizations, Achieving the Dream is focused on creating a "culture of evidence" on community
college campuses in which data collection and analysis drive efforts to identify problems that prevent
students from succeeding—particularly low-income students and students of color—and developing
programs to help them stay in school and receive a certificate or diploma.
MCC President Dick Shaink stated, "We are pleased to have been selected to join Achieving the
Dream, a national initiative that has demonstrated success in improving student achievement. Mott
Community College will work with faculty, staff and students and the expertise provided by
Achieving the Dream to determine new approaches that insure all students have an opportunity to
succeed. We are very appreciative of the support provided by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
for our involvement in this endeavor."
A particular area of focus for MCC will be developmental education and student preparedness.
Like many urban community colleges, MCC has seen record increases in enrollment. As a result, a
significantly higher percentage of students arrive unprepared for post-secondary curriculum and
college life in general. Participation in Achieving the Dream will help MCC with recently-launched
initiatives aimed at improving the college's ability to help under-prepared students.
MCC Adds New Certificate in Robotic
Programming
MCC is offering a new certificate program designed for individuals interested in pursuing
careers in the cutting-edge, high-tech field of robotic programming.
The certificate of achievement in robotic programming and control, offered through the
Technology Division, is designed for professionals that have already earned a minimum of an
Associated of Applied Science (AAS) degree or Certificate of Achievement in Electronics and
Electrical Technology, Computer Aided Drafting and Design, Computer Occupations Technology,
Mechanical Operations Technology, or related technical field or have five years of relevant work
experience. This certificate is also designed to provide training in robotic programming and controls to supplement the technical degree. Students will be prepared for careers in control systems,
industrial automation, work cell development and robotics.
"The field of robotics demands many skills, and this new certificate is specifically designed
to give students seeking careers in robotic programming the skills set they need to be successful,"
said Dolores Sharpe, Executive Director of Academic Operations at MCC. For more information
about the Robotic Programming and Control Certificate, call the MCC Technology Division at
(810) 762-0500.
Around Campus
Congratulations are
in order for Nursing
Tutor/Mentor Coordinator Teri Hill. She finished her MSN with a
Specialty in Nursing Education from SVSU, awarded May, 2010.
Lori Trumbo, Executive Dean, Professional Development &
Experiential Learning and William Reich, Director, Center for
Teaching & Learning, The Office of Professional Development,
would like to thank the following people for presenting workshops
for the CTL during the month of May.
Dennis McKenzie, Health Sciences Division -- "Basic
Personal Defense"
Robert Benard, Technology Division -- "Blackboard"
Marc Smith, ITS e-Learning -- "Google Apps"
Wendy Byard, Humanities Division -- "Reaching for Love in
Classrooms"
Bob Rentschler, Fine Arts Division -- "How to Take Better
Vacation Photos"
Linda Motter, ITS e-Learning -- "Microsoft Office 2007"
Adjunct English Prof. Wendy Byard shares her message
about the importance of love in the classroom on youtube. Go to
youtube.com and input "Wendy Byard" to view. The author of
Teach and Reach for Classroom Miracles! Lessons on Teaching
With Love, Wendy also appeared on prosecutor Byron Konshuh's
show "Crime Scene." "It was a wonderful opportunity for me to
discuss the need for teachers to build relationships and express the
everyday virtues of love in their classrooms. The results of a
loving environment are powerful," Wendy adds. Her next appearance is scheduled for the morning radio show "Talk for Women
Worth Talking About" on WBCL (wbcl.com) with host Char
Binkley. This mid-morning radio show broadcasts to Michigan,
Indiana, and Ohio. To learn more, please visit wendybyard.com.
Chemistry Prof. Sue Ellen Hange's daughter, Elizabeth
Segal, graduated from Mississippi University for Women with a
bachelors' degree in Music Education on May 8, 2010.
Administrative Assistant Christine Klockziem lets us know
that June 10 is her last day in the Dental Hygiene Clinic. "I want
to thank everyone for making this such a wonderful place to
work," Christine says.
Connie Lockrey, Continuing Education Coordinator at MCC
Lapeer, tells us that Marsha Kabelmanat was reluctantly called
up to compete against the University of Michigan booth attendant
in Guitar Hero at the Lapeer Health Expo while tending the MCC
booth. Marsha took the win for Mott.
Here's news from Student Life Coordinator Dawn Vanniman:
The Geology/Archeology Club is helping with the Stone Street
Ancestral Recovery & Reburial Project in Flint. The Club
Advisors are Sheila Swyrtek and Jennifer Fillion. The Student
Life Center will be hosting the Michigan Community College
Student Activities Professionals Workshop on June 9, 2010. This
is an annual workshop which rotates among Michigan community
colleges.
From Public Safety Administrative Assistant Beverly Lloyd:
MCC's Department of Public Safety is holding their annual
bicycle rodeo at Washington Elementary on June 9 at 10 am,
providing bicycle safety information and the opportunity to ride a
bicycle through a safety course. Each child will receive a bicycle
helmet to keep and an ice cream treat. Four bicycles will be given
away in a "mock drawing," meaning that the teachers have already
identified the children that will receive bicycles, based on need.
The Foundation for Mott Community College provided a minigrant that went toward the purchase of the bicycles and WalMart
donated $50.
MCC Northern Tier Center Site Manager Desiree Londrigan
graduated from Central Michigan University on Saturday, May 15
with a Masters of Science in Administration (MSA) with a concentration in Leadership. Congratulations, Desiree!
Theatre Instructor Dan Gerics invites us to check out the
Flint Arts-Cast, a new podcast showcasing the Flint arts scene,
produced and directed by MCC Fine Arts. You can find it at
www.flintcitytheatre.com or at iTunes. Search podcasts for "Flint
Arts-Cast."
Social Sciences Dean Margaret Brainard brings news from
her area. History professor Brian Harding has been accepted to
two very competitive teacher summer workshops on American
History this July: The Fannie Lou Hamer Institute of American
Democracy workshop “Landmarks of American Democracy:
From Freedom Summer to the Memphis Sanitations Workers’
Strike,” in Jackson, Miss. and Memphis, Tenn.; and the Gilder
Lehrman Institute of American History's summer seminar on
Reconstruction, with Eric Foner, (America's premier expert on the
Reconstruction Era), at Columbia University.
Art Prof. John Dempsey lets us know that MCC Fine Arts
painting students have been invited by Uptown Development to
exhibit in the Rowe Building during the June ArtWalk in downtown Flint. Also, there will be an exhibition of their work along
with a reception Friday, June 11, 6-9 pm. The reception and
exhibition are free and open to the public. The Rowe Building is
located at 503 S. Saginaw across from Blackstone's restaurant in
downtown Flint. Everyone is invited to attend.
Sara Butka, Student Support Services Coordinator, Learning
Center, has news about the TRiO-Student Support Services (SSS)
Program. A total of 15 TRiO-SSS graduates and high GPA earners
(2.8 or better) earned the annual cultural enrichment trip which
took place May 2-May 6. This year's destination was Washington
D.C., with a one-day stop in New York City. In D.C., the students
enjoyed tours of Howard University and Arlington National
Cemetery, visits to the WWII, U.S.M.C., Lincoln, Korean, and
Vietnam Memorials, the Smithsonian Museums, the Washington
Monument, the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial, and even the White
House. In New York City, the students toured Central Park, the
World Trade Center site, a portion of NYU, and ended up in
Times Square for dinner and the Broadway show "Mamma Mia!"
A great time was had by all, and the TRiO-SSS staff look forward
to celebrating next year's student achievements with another great
cultural tour. For more information regarding the TRiO-SSS
Program at MCC, please contact Sara Butka or Ellen Jennings in
the Learning Center at 762-4696.
Rita J. Szukhent, RDH, MS and Adjunct Faculty Health
Science Division/Dental Hygiene Department, submitted an
abstract that was selected and showcased during the 11th Annual
Dental Hygiene Clinical Teaching Workshop Market Place and
Best Practices Forum, held at the University of Texas Health
Science Center in San Antonio, Texas from May 11 to 13, 2010.
The topic was Clinical Remediation Protocol for Dental Hygiene
Students at Mott Community College and was displayed in a
poster presentation format at the Courtyard Marketplace during
the workshop. Other faculty in attendance at the workshop included Theresa Owen-Schafer, RDH, Mary Nicolai, RDH, and
Dr. Susan Weiss, DDS.
From Public Information’s Rebecca Gale-Gonzalez : The
Flint River Wild Ones will hold their annual native plant sale at
the Flint Farmers' Market on Saturday, June 12 from 8 am to 4
pm. Also, MCC Gardening Association invites staff to join them
for brown bag lunch time gardening sessions in the Native Plant
garden on 4th Fridays, May through September. Please RSVP to
(810) 762-0455.
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Jason Slade, Instructor / Coordinator, Electronics and
Electrical Technology, announces a new certificate in
the Electronics and Electrical Technology area,
available at MCC beginning Fall 2010. The State of
Michigan mandated training for all apprentice
electricians this fall. It will require all apprentices to
be enrolled in a state-approved program. "We were
able to rapidly create a custom certificate that met all
the State's objectives," Jason adds. "MCC will now be
able to serve all the educational needs of electrical
apprentices as they work towards their journeyman's
card. It is a great opportunity for MCC."
Hispanic Technology and Community Center's
Eduardo Zimmermann lets us know that the Center
will be hosting free HIV Prevention Training June 14
to June 18 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm for anyone
interested. A small lunch will also be provided.
Trainers can speak English and Spanish. Also, The
Hispanic Technology and Community Center is now
on FaceBook.
English Instructor Jackie Knoll is planning this
year's Creative Expressions Camp, a five-day creative
writing camp for area middle school students. The
creative writing workshops will be taught by MCC
students in conjunction with MCC faculty in the
Humanities division. The dates are July 19-23.
Admission is free. Faculty and students who are
interested in enrolling their children (ages 8-12) can
contact her at jackie.knoll@mcc.edu. Jackie is also
looking for motivated, enthusiastic, and responsible
MCC students to work with the camp. Education
majors preferred but all majors are welcome. If you
know of any MCC student who might welcome the
opportunity to be a part of this camp, contact Jackie.
Human Resources Staffing Manager Sharon
Ewles tells us that Rebecca Martz, HR Staffing
Coordinator recently completed the Leadership
Genesee program. The seven-month program,
established in 1973, and offered through Resource
Genesee, brings together professionals throughout the
county for an in-depth look at personal, professional,
and community leadership issues. Rebecca, along
with Rebecca Gale-Gonzalez of the Office of Public
Information, Amanda Kramer of the Office of Grant
Development, and Audrey Crampton of EMU in the
University Center, were recognized at the 2010 New
Leaders Dinner at Kettering University on May 25.
They join a dedicated group of Leadership Genesee
alumni devoted to making positive contributions to
the Flint and Genesee County communities.
Congratulations Rebecca, Rebecca, Amanda and
Audrey!
Outstanding Employees
of the Year
Rebecca (Becky) Garske,
Instructor/Coordinator, Early Childcare
Education Program in the Social
Sciences Division and Kathleen
Goodrow, Administrative Assistant,
Library Services, have been chosen
Outstanding Employees of the Year.
Becky Garske began employment
with the College as a part-time instructor
in June 2003. She became a full-time
instructor in January 2007 and assumed
Becky (at left), Dr. Shaink and Kathleen
the coordinator duties in January 2008.
Comments noted in the nomination for Becky include:
"A graduate of Mott Community College, Becky understands the Early Childhood
Education students here in a way no one else could. Becky has held numerous positions
in the Early Childhood field throughout the Flint/Genesee County community. She has
been a teacher at the pre-K level, she has been the director of several child-care
centers/organizations and has earned a bachelor's and a master's degree while doing the
work she loves. She knows from experience what it is like to be a non-traditional student
– juggling work, child care, family life and college. She understands and cares for her
students, and they respond to this with enthusiasm.
When she recognizes a problem, Becky immediately works to solve it. There is a
table in the division office near the coffee machine that she calls her "creative thinking
table." After she spends time at that table, she comes up with great ideas to improve the
program, her students' performance and/or the community.
She is the founder and advisor of the Early Childhood Student Club at MCC. The
club presented a workshop at the Michigan Association for the Education of Young
Children (MiAEYC) conference in March 2009, and has just returned from a trip to
Washington, DC, where they represented community college students at the National
Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and took a special tour of the
White House."
Kathleen has been employed in the College Library since August 1985. She has
held numerous positions, including: Clerk, Staff Assistant and Administrative Assistant.
Comments about Kathleen include:
"Kathleen epitomizes what every library staff member considers their mission – to
work to provide outstanding library service to the students, faculty, staff and community.
She has an overall view of what is important to supporting the work of the library staff
and works each day to make it easier for others – from payroll, to purchasing, to informational brochures, or newsletters – she does it all willingly and with an awareness and
excitement of what it means to the library users.
She has great ideas that translate into action. Her work with the Friends of the Mott
Library is one indication of that dedication. Her abilities are put to work in all that the
Friends do to support the library through fundraising and educational programming. She
is well-respected by everyone on the Friends' Board.
Kathleen puts herself in others' shoes and is able to work collaboratively to make a
project, event or initiative successful. She knows people throughout the College and has
volunteered to be a part of the greater campus community in efforts such as the Bear
Bistro opening – two of her entries were chosen as names for menu items.
Kathleen is the epitome of excellence and a tribute to the College."
Volunteers Needed for Sloan Museum Auto Fair
MCC students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate and volunteer for the 2010 Sloan Museum Auto Fair, taking place on Saturday June
26 and Sunday, June 27. MCC has recruited volunteers to help with traffic control and parking at the car show for the past three years. Time slots for
traffic control volunteers are 7 am to 10 am, and 10 am to 1 pm Saturday, June 26; 7 am to 10 am, and 10 am to 1 pm June 27. Anyone interested in
helping out at the Auto Fair can register at volunteer@sloanautofair.com, including your name, address, contact phone number, day and time you want
to work and that you are with MCC. You can also register by calling (810) 793-6358 between 9 am and 8 pm. Volunteers will receive confirmation
and further directions by e-mail or letter prior to the car show. All volunteers will receive a Sloan Auto Fair cap, badge and free admission.
JUNE 2010
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday Thursday
1
8
7
Law Enforcement
Computer Training
8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
RTC 2113
14
15
Student Employees
Orientation
9:45 a.m.-11:15 p.m.
Genesee Room
21
Guitar Workshop
8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
RTC 1109
22
Guitar Workshop
8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
RTC 1109
28
29
2
9
Sierra Club Meeting
6:00-9:30 p.m.
Genesee Room
16
23
P.R.I.D.E. Training
6:00-9:00 p.m.
RTC 1109
3
10
Beecher Scholarship
Incentive Program
Reception
5:30-7:00 p.m.
PCC 109
17
Transient Criminals
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
RTC 2113
24
P.R.I.D.E. Training
9:00 a.m.-12:00 pm
RTC 1109
Friday
Saturday
4
5
Grief & Loss Seminar
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
RTC 1301
Grief & Loss Seminar
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
RTC 1301
11
Sunday
6
12
13
HUD Home Ownership
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
RTC 1301
18
19
20
25
26
27
MI Works Basic
Computer Skills
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
LIV 104
Guitar Workshop
8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
RTC 1109
30
Student Employees
Orientation
9:45 a.m.-11:15 p.m.
Genesee Room
For more calendar items visit www.events.mcc.edu
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