MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CONNECTION
FEBRUARY 2009
MCC
FACULTY
& STAFF
NEWSLETTER
WHAT’S
INSIDE
AROUND CAMPUS
TIGGS GETS ESPN
SPORTS CENTER
EXPOSURE
NEWS YOU CAN
USE @ WWW.MCC.EDU
ELLEN’S CLOSET
OPENS FOR
BUSINESS
WORKS OF MCC
PHOTOGRAPHY
PROFESSOR
FEATURED
Q UOTE OF
THE M ONTH
I was determined to achieve the
total freedom that our history lessons taught us we were entitled to,
no mater what the sacrifice."
Rosa Parks
MCC Celebrates Black History Month
Join MCC's annual celebration of Black History Month by dining at the Applewood Café. From
11:30 am to 1 pm every Wednesday in February, the Café will offer a unique ethnic dining experience, with entertainment provided by artists from the Flint community. Please call (810) 232-7845 to
RSVP. The cost for each meal is $10. Following is a schedule and menu:
Feb. 4 • Creative Expressions dance troupe; Entrée - Ginger Spiced Chicken;
Feb. 11 • Velma Allen, Jazz and Blues Singer; Entrée - South African Lamb Sosaties (Kebabs)
Feb. 18 • Saxophonist Lydia Lewis; Entrée - Chutney Chicken (East Africa)
Feb. 25 • Alpha Esquires Step presentation; Entrée - Sambusa (Somalia)
In addition, Social Science faculty members Brian Harding, Sue Lechota and Terrance Stewart
will present a recital-discussion on Negro Spirituals that will be held 1:30 to 2:30 pm on Tuesday,
Feb. 17 in the Event Center. Everyone is welcome.
Outstanding Employees of the Month
David Schaaf, Adjunct Faculty-Technology & Advisor–Counseling, has been chosen as the
Outstanding Employee of the Month for November
2008. (The presentation to Dave was delayed due to
inclement weather and the holiday break).
Dave was described as a "can-do" employee who
utilizes his own resources to improve the quality of
education available at MCC. It was also noted that
Dave has taken the lead in working with NAFTA/
TAA students who require detailed academic plans of
study. He also assumed responsibility for creating
and maintaining O-drive computer files that house
the NAFTA/TAA spreadsheets for all advisors. In
addition, Dave has been a member of the "Degree Audit" AQIP Committee for more than two years.
Dave was presented with a framed certificate of
appreciation, a $50 Target gift card and a balloon
bouquet.
CONGRATULATIONS, DAVE!
Phyllis Holbrook, Payroll Coordinator, has been
chosen as the Outstanding Employee of the Month
for December 2008.
Phyllis, who began as a student employee, has
worked in the Accounting Department for over 32
years. Phyllis was described as "always willing to help, one who never seems to be bothered or
annoyed by daily interruptions and one who never complains." In addition, it was noted that Phyllis
often comes to work during the holiday break or on a snow day to make sure that employees receive
their paychecks on time.
In honor of her dedication and hard work, the "Mott Prize Patrol" presented Phyllis with a balloon
bouquet, a $50 Target gift and a framed certificate of appreciation.
CONGRATULATIONS, PHYLLIS!
Around Campus
Three MCC faculty members were among 12 people who travelled to an orphanage in Cap Haitian, Haiti for missionary work, from
Dec. 28, 2008 to Jan. 6, 2009, reports Dental Hygiene Clinic's
Theresa Schafer. Theresa was joined by Tom Crampton, Executive
Dean, Regional Technology Initiatives and Dental Hygiene Clinic
Coordinator Cathy Smith. Cathy and Theresa went for the purpose
of doing dental work for 64 children and staff for a total of about 90
persons. They performed dental cleanings, applied fluoride, placed
sealants and temporary fillings for those children and staff. The children at the orphanage did not have any dental treatment for about
seven years. Tom worked on construction with the other men. They
rebuilt the children's jungle gym, constructed a block wall to create
more sleeping space and a study hall, installed a fan and reinforced
ceilings in the school area. "There is much more that needs to be
done at the orphanage," Theresa added. "The children are in great
need of food, clothing, dental and medical treatment. The children
and staff are warm and loving people who are very grateful for all
that is done for them."
MCC Hispanic Technology Center Site Coordinator Orlando
Garcia, reminds us that the Hispanic Technology Center is a free tax
preparation site. For information or an appointment to have taxes prepared free of charge, call 424-3760.
Sociology Prof. Janet Talarico and her husband were invited to
attend a sneak preview of "Strange Matter" at the Sloan Museum on
Jan. 22. This exhibit focuses on science education for ages 9-18 and
aligns itself with the state's science curriculum. Janet was excited to
explore the various strategies and methods for learning in this handson environment. "Sociologically speaking, this educational approach
has proved to be successful and will aid in enhancing the existing
curriculum, hopefully inspiring young minds to further their studies
in this field," Janet said. "We certainly need more scientists!"
Dean of Technology Clark Harris tells us that Karl Kirk, a
part- time faculty member, was a presenter at the 13th annual "Cabin
Fever Expositions" Model Engineering Show, held in York, Penn. As
part of this show, the ArtSoft USA held a three-day workshop on use
of the Mach 3 software system for controlling CNC machines. Karl
was a co-presenter, along with the chief programmer, for a seminar
on "Cutter Diameter Compensation" using Mach 3 software. Karl was
instrumental in convincing the programmer to alter the "Cutter
Diameter Compensation" code to more closely follow a different
industrial standard method. MCC is in the process of evaluating and
upgrading the CNC lathes to the Mach 3 operating system.
Flint City Theatre, helmed by Theatre Instructor Dan Gerics of
Fine Arts, will present "Welch Fest," a festival of plays by Flint
Native Sean Welch on March 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 at 8 pm at the
Good Beans Café, 328 North Grand Traverse St. in Flint. Tickets are
$10 at the door. Actors interested in auditioning or anyone needing
more information can visit http://www.flintcitytheatre.com/news.htm.
Interpreter Training Program (ITP) Coordinator and Prof. Stevie
Naeyaert lets us know that MCC's ITP is co-sponsoring the National
Vocabulary Contest for deaf and hard of hearing middle school age
students. The competition will take place in May at Gallaudet
University, Washington DC. The website for the contest is
www.nvc.com.
Art Prof. John Dempsey's fine art painting students are currently exhibiting paintings at Good Beans Cafe. There will be an artists
reception on Friday, Feb. 13, 6-9 pm (during the artwalk) at Good
Beans Café, 328 North Grand Traverse, Flint; (810) 237-4663.
Tiggs Gets ESPN Sports Center
Exposure
Full-time Faculty
Job Opportunities
The Office of Human Resources anticipates posting full-time faculty positions
within the next month. As the positions are
posted, faculty and staff will be notified via
the campus-wide email system.
In addition, official announcements
will be posted on the Employment
Opportunities webpage at www.mott.jobs.
Former Mott AllAmerican Kevin Tiggs
was highlight number
five on ESPN’s Top Ten
plays of the day (January
27, 2009). The highlight
was a reverse two hand
dunk in ETSU’s victory
Monday night. Tiggs,
now a senior at East
Tennessee State, is the top player in the Atlantic Sun Conference – and is averaging 21 points
per game (currently 16th in scoring for all of NCAA Division 1 basketball).
News You Can Use at www.mcc.edu
Did you know that the MCC Announcement and Communication
System allows you to share family news and photographs, extend invitations and post sales, swaps or wanted items?
Start at mcc.edu and select the Faculty & Staff key path. Sign-in
through the Secure Faculty/Staff Login and choose the College
Announcements link. You will be welcomed to the Announcement &
Communication System where you will also be asked to agree to the
terms of the site: you must follow all of the College's regular policies,
particularly those which deal with the appropriate use of computer
equipment.
This system was created to provide faculty and staff with the
opportunity to share personal information that is outside of normal dayto-day business activities. Posting choices include Family News,
Library, Recreational and Sell/Swap/Wanted. There is no cost for using
this system and you know you are only allowing access to your fellow
MCC employees. If you have difficulty logging-in, contact ITS Computing Support Services at ext. 24357 on campus or
(810) 767-HELP off campus.
Ellen's Closet Open for Business, Seeking Donations
Ellen's Closet offers a wide variety of gently-used clothing for
MCC students, suitable for job interviews or the first weeks of work
before a paycheck comes in. Housed in the MCC Business Division's
McKay Cooperative Education Center in the Curtice-Mott Building, it's
the place to go shopping if you're an MCC student in the market for a
great-looking, professional outfit – that won't cost a penny.
Giving students that extra boost of confidence and professionalism
as they approach the work force is a great reward for all who are a part
of this growing service. As word gets around, Ellen's Closet continues
to experience an increase in student activity. Named for Dr. Ellen Howe,
Ellen's Closet has a remarkable history. Dr. Howe was a tireless advocate for women and children, and deeply committed to furthering
women's education in the community. Helen McKay, a teacher at MCC
in the 1950s, encouraged a returning Korean War veteran and older
student named Ellen Cook to continue her education. Ellen went on to
finish her Associate's degree at MCC and continued her education until
she had completed her Ph.D. Dr. Ellen (Cook) Howe remained active at
MCC through the years and served on the MCC Board of Trustees for
12 years.
She initiated the idea for the McKay Cooperative Education Center
as a tribute to her teacher. Following Ellen Howe's death in 2001,
Ellen's Closet was opened in the McKay Center, and Dr. Howe's
wardrobe was the first donation to Ellen's Closet. Support from the
Foundation for Mott Community College and the MCC Business
Division keep the doors of Ellen's Closet open, and donations from the
community of men and women's garments replenish the Closet with
attire suitable for work or interviews.
Currently, Ellen's Closet stocks a wide selection of blouses, skirts,
slacks, and suits in a variety of colors and sizes. Closet staff members
are also developing a men's collection. While all donations are cheerfully accepted, it is challenging to balance the stock. The Closet often ends
up with too many of one style or size while not enough of another. For
example, donations during one month might be mostly women's dresses,
size 6, even though inventory is running low on men's suits. Ellen's
Closet will continue to let potential donors know what the greatest
needs are. Right now, most of the requests are for women's clothes,
ranging in sizes from 12-18, and there is a great need for plus-size
clothing.
It's nice to find one suit or outfit for a student, but any functional
wardrobe needs a coordinating plan. Color mixes and pattern matches
stretch choice from a few to the illusion of plenty. This year's theme
focuses on combination and interchangeability. Toward that end, future
newsletters will announce what pieces of clothing are most needed by
Ellen's Closet for a more complimentary, interchangeable wardrobe.
Ellen's Closet gratefully accept all donations, but the following pieces
of clothing are especially needed. (Please have all garments cleaned and
leave them in the plastic):
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Men's suits and trousers
Men's business shirts
Men's socks - new, still in the package
Men's ties
Women’s Accessories – scarves, broaches, pins
Winter hats
Women's stockings – new, still in the package
Plus-size women's clothing
Ellen's Closet has extended hours for Winter 2009: Monday,
Wednesday, Thursday from 10 am – 5 pm; Tuesdays from 2 – 7 pm,
closed Fridays. For more information, please contact Business
Professors Bettie Goodman, at (810) 232-7761, email:
bgoodman@mcc.edu or Phyllis Watts, (810) 232-7802, Email:
Phyllis.Watts@mcc.edu.
Works of MCC Photography Prof. Peter A. Taylor
Featured in Exhibition at Visual Arts & Design Center
The Fine Arts Gallery in the Visual Arts and Design Center will
present an exhibition of work by Mott Community College Photography
Prof. Peter A. Taylor titled "From There to Here: A Photo Migration."
His work will be in the gallery from Monday, Feb. 2 through Tuesday,
Feb. 17. In addition, Taylor will give a public presentation about his
work on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 1:00 pm in the Visual Arts and Design
Center, room 129.
These events, made possible in part by the Ballenger Trust, are free
and open to the public.
Peter Taylor is currently Assistant Professor and Photography
Program Coordinator at MCC. He received a BA from Grand Valley
State University, Allendale, Michigan and a MFA from Central Michigan
University, Mount Pleasant. He has exhibited his work at the University
of Michigan Medical Systems Gallery, Ann Arbor, The International
Toyphotography Exhibition, Prato, Italy and Bruce Gallery, Edinboro
University, Edinboro, Penn.
The works for the exhibition are black and white photographs and
color photographs. The black and white prints are handmade optical
enlargements using traditional silver/chemical based materials from film
negatives. The color images employ the new digital traditions. Taylor's
artist statement reads: "The works in this show represent a number of
series of photographs I have addressed over the past years. In one sense
it is a collection of subjects and topics engaged. But rarely is meaningful, expressive photography, or any art, about the objects portrayed. As
is the case with all artists, it is my expression; it is a record of my
process. It is a visual testament of how I visually organize the world
swirling about me. Mostly they are contemplative -- deliberative -quiet. They are to me, and, I hope, to you, esthetically pleasing. I feel
no compulsion to express the caustic, and dissonant, even the banal
which I can witness everyday. Rather, I hope you find some of these
images pleasing, perhaps even beautiful. After thirty years of making
pictures I still find that communicative, connecting aspect of my work
the most rewarding of all."
The Fine Arts Gallery hours are 9 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through
Friday. The public is always welcome. For more information, call the
Art and Design office at (810) 762-0443.
FEBRUARY 2009
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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For more calendar items visit
www.events.mcc.edu
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9
Genesee Dental Hygiene
Society
6-9:30 pm
RTC 1301
Genesee Area
Parliamentarians
Meeting
4:30 -8:00 pm
Prahl Center
3
GSA Club Meeting
2:30-3:30 pm
Genesee Room
10
Bruin Club Meeting
12:00-1:30 pm
Genesee Room
17
16
GSA Club Meeting
2:30-3:30 pm
Genesee Room
Board of Trustees Meeting
7:30 pm • ML 1010
4
NAACP Scholarship
Meeting
5-7 pm
President’s Office
11
U.S. Air Force Recruiting
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Curtice Mott Fish Bowl
18
5
Battle Cats Wrestling
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Ballenger
12
Battle Cats Wrestling
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Ballenger
19
6
High School Counselors
Informational Luncheon
8:00 am-3:00 pm
Mott Library
13
Lifelong Learning
for Seniors
9:30 am-Noon
ML1010
20
Foster Parent Training
9 am-4 pm
RTC 1109
Battle Cats Wrestling
6:30-8:30 pm
Ballenger Field House
Flint River Watershed
Coalition
8-11:30 am
Genesee Room
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25
26
27
Battle Cats Wrestling
6:30-8:30 pm
Ballenger Field House
MCC Baseball practice
4:10-6 p.m. Ballenger
Battle Cats Wrestling
6:30-8:30 pm
Ballenger Field House
4th Annual MCC Jazz
Fest 1- am-4 p.m.
MMB Auditorium
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Sunday
7
8
14
15
21
22
MCC Basketball
Game 1-5 p.m.
Ballenger
MCC Basketball
Game 1-5 p.m.
Ballenger
MCC Basketball
Game 1-5 p.m.
Ballenger
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Women’s Basketball
Finals 5-8:30 p.m.
Ballenger
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