MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CONNECTION
AUGUST 2008
MCC
FACULTY
& STAFF
NEWSLETTER
WHAT’S
INSIDE
AROUND CAMPUS
National
Publication
Cites MCC for
succesful
graduation rates
for AfricanAmerican
Students
ANNUAL CREATIVE
EXPRESSIONS CAMP
THE STEELHEADS TO
PERFORM
MCC TO HOST STATE
DENTAL HYGIENE
CONFERENCE
Q UOTE OF
THE M ONTH
"The reward for work well done is
the opportunity to do more."
- Dr. Jonas Salk
MCC Hosts Open House to Celebrate
GM 100th Anniversary
Mott Community College's Regional
Technology Center welcomed the public to an open
house on Thursday, July 17 in honor of General
Motors 100th Anniversary Celebration. MCC
joined a host of institutions and agencies throughout the community with several activities and
events planned to recognize GM's centennial.
Faculty and staff from the various departments
housed in the RTC were on hand to greet visitors,
to give tours of the facility and to provide information on special displays and various programs
offered by MCC's technology division.
The open house featured a demonstration of
the Smart machines being used in industry today,
such as the flexible Manufacturing Cell and rapid
prototyping systems, and several displays, including the Sloan Buick Gallery Apprenticeship display.
Select students from MCC's Auto Body program
have been able to gain valuable skills in the art of
automobile restoration. The Studebaker Club and
the Buick Drivers Club have made it possible for
students to work as apprentices at the Buick Auto
Gallery. A restored Studebaker and a restored
Buick, along with information about the apprenticeship, and a display featuring the Factory Five MK3
Roadster "Cobra" Build Class, were also showcased at the event.
MCC has the only Factory Five build school in
the country. Every month, students gather at MCC's
Livingston Center to learn how to build a Factory
Five vehicle in a three-day build school. Visitors
were able to view a sample of the finished MK3
Roadster as well as one in progress. For details
about GM's 100th anniversary, visit
http://www.flintgm100.com/events.html.
Lapeer Golf Outing Set for Sept. 2
Each year, the Foundation for Mott Community College sponsors an annual golf outing to raise funds
for the Lapeer Learner Scholarship. The MCC Lapeer Learner Scholarship Golf Outing is scheduled for
Friday, Sept. 5 at the Devil's Ridge Golf and Country Club in Oxford. The scholarship is designated to
meet the needs of deserving Lapeer County students who wish to attend MCC. Scholarship monies may
be used for tuition, books and fees. MCC's Student Financial Services office selects the awardees based
on recommendations from the MCC Lapeer Extension Center. Candidates must be a Lapeer County resident and be enrolled for at least six credits including one class at MCC Lapeer. For more information,
call the Foundation for MCC at 810-762-0425 or 810-762-0561.
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Social Sciences Dean
Margaret Brainard tells us
that Sociology Prof. Terrence
Stewart was recently chosen
as a member of the auxiliary
chorus of the Michigan Opera
Theater's production of
"Margaret Garner." The opera
will be performed this fall at
the Michigan Opera Theatre in
Detroit and in Chicago.
Congratulations, Terrence!
Information Technology Services
Administrative Assistant Margaret Bourcier tells us that Kevin
Black was recently hired as the 2nd shift Lab Technician for
Information Technology Services. He is on campus until 9 p.m. (summer) and 10 p.m. (fall/winter) and can troubleshoot evening computing issues. His office is in CM-1135 and he can be reached at 2327561.
The Learning Center's Peer Tutor Coordinator Koaster Veasey
provides us with a report on activities with the Peer Tutoring Services
Program. As of July 1, 2008, the program has been recertified for
three more years through the College Reading and Learning
Association.
The Fall Semester Peer Tutor Training Workshop titled
"Effective Strategies in Tutoring" will be held on Friday Aug. 29.
Guest speakers include Dr. Brenda Brown of Baker College-Flint;
Debbie Springer, Christ Enrichment Center Tutoring Program; MCC
Information Technology Prof. LindaLee Massoud and MCC
Disability Services Coordinator Terese O’ Callaghan.
The Learning Center needs peer tutors as well as faculty to speak
at tutor training sessions, on any subject. Please continue to recommend students who meet the criteria to the Learning Center and refer
them to Koaster. In addition, Tutoring Services and the MCC
Tutoring Club will be recognizing "National Tutoring Week" Oct. 6, Oct. 10, 2008. Academic departments offering tutoring services are
encouraged to contact Koaster if interested in being involved with
this event. "The goal is to make sure all MCC students are aware of
the free services we offer," she said. A host of activities will be held
throughout National Tutoring Week. More information will be provided as the date gets closer.
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"I would like to thank all MCC faculty members who show their
support in making our tutoring program sufficient and successful,"
added Koaster. "Thank you so very much, MCC Faculty and Staff,
for your continued support."
Congratulations to Business Prof. Alana Ferguson, who has
completed the requirements to become a Certified Public Accountant
(CPA). To become certified in the State of Michigan, individuals
must have a minimum of a Master's Degree (or 150 credit hours) with
at least 30 credits earned from specific Accounting courses. An individual is required to have completed one year of qualifying practical
experience within no less than one calendar year working under the
direction of a licensed CPA. Also, an individual must pass (with not
less than 75 points) four exams covering the topics of: Auditing and
Attestation, Business Environment and Concepts, Financial
Accounting and Reporting, and Regulation. Alana passed all sections
on the first attempt (only about 40% of individuals in Michigan have
done this). In addition, her scores were higher than average (83, 87,
94 and 95).
Theatre Instructor Dan Gerics is directing the Flint City
Theatre presentation of Touch of the God Kissed by Megan Donahue.
Shows are scheduled Aug 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, at 8 pm at the Good
Beans Cafe. Tickets are $7. Visit www.flintcitytheatre.com for information.
Library Circulation Desk Clerk Laurie LaCross-Wright gives
us an update on her band's activities. The Rusty Wright Band recently
performed in Windsor and London, Ontario at Bluesfest International,
which has been rated as one of the top blues music festivals in North
America. This month, the band will travel to Duluth, Minn. to perform at Bayfront Bluesfest, one of the top 10 blues festivals in the
U.S., drawing more than 40,000 patrons each year. The band is also
preparing to release their second CD this fall and will be filming a
full concert DVD on Sept. 13.
A hearty MCC welcome goes to the following new employees:
Kevin Black, Computer Lab Technician Technology Learning
Services, start date: July 2; Sheril Howse, Administrative Assistant I,
Learning Center, start date: July 21; Dawn Vanniman has been
selected for the regular position of the Student Life Coordinator in
Student Services, effective July 28; and Amanda Kramer,
Administrative Assistant II in Grant Development, start date: Aug. 4.
National Publication Cites MCC for succesful
graduation rates for African-American Students
MCC has received recognition from Community College Week, a
national publication serving community, technical and junior colleges,
for achieving noteworthy graduation rates of African-American students.
MCC made Community College Week's 2008 list of the nation's
"Top 100 Associate Degree Producers" in the category of "Associate
Degrees: All Disciplines for Black students."
Each year, Community College Week releases a special report featuring the Top 100 degree and certificate producing two-year institutions.
The big picture, as stated in the June 16, 2008 issue of the magazine's
cover story about the Top 100 Associate degree producers, is simply this:
colleges are seeing major increases in Associate degree production.
According to a Community College Weekly analysis, the demand for
Associate degrees has been rising in recent years, along with records of
huge increases in the number of degrees awarded. In the article entitled
"Analyzing the Numbers," Victor M.H. Borden, associate vice president
and associate professor at Indiana University, stated: "Community colleges continue to serve a diverse array of students, offering a wide variety of courses of study."
Borden noted that over the last 10 years, a 31 percent increase in
the number of Associate degrees has been conferred.
For the annual report of top degree producers, Community College
Week used data reported by institutions to the Integrated Postsecondary
Education Data System, which is run by the National Center for
Education Statistics.
Community College Week is published bi-weekly with offices based
in Fairfax, Va. Community College Week's readership includes college
presidents, chief academic officers, faculty, student service professionals,
librarians and other educators. Each edition includes news, features and
analyses of academic trends and issues, as well as vital statistics and
technology updates. For more information, visit www.ccweek.com.
Annual Creative Expressions
Camp Set for August
A novel summer camp experience giving grade school students an
opportunity to explore their creative side is being offered by MCC
again his year. The Creative Expressions Camp will kick off with a
family-friendly performance by Flint native Future, renowned hip-hop
artist and spoken word performer on Aug. 9.
The public is invited to Future's free performance, scheduled for
9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 in the Mott Memorial Building
Auditorium. For more information about Future, visit
www.myspace.com/futurepoetry.
"The response from children and parents who have participated in
the camp in the past has been very enthusiastic, and we are certainly
honored to have Future join us for the camp this year," said Jackie
Knoll, MCC English Instructor and Creative Expressions Camp CoCoordinator.
The Creative Expressions Camp provides a variety of creative
writing activities for students in grades 4-8, at all skill levels. The
purpose of the camp is to get children excited about creative writing
and to help them build confidence as writers. Camp instructors include
MCC English instructors and professors. The camp will take place
Monday, Aug. 11 to Wednesday, Aug. 13 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. each
day in the Curtice-Mott building. Staff and campers will meet in
Room CM 2140 Monday, Aug. 11 at 8:30 a.m. before heading off to
the different sessions.
Themes for this year's camp sessions include exploring the
possibilities of blogging, creating spoken-word poetry presentations,
and creating stories and legends using Windows MovieMaker.
Supplies, equipment and snacks will be provided. The tuition for each
child is $20. Scholarships may be available for qualifying students.
Checks should be made payable to "Mott Community College" A
reception for parents and students will be held from 4 to 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 13 in the Gorman Auditorium. For more information
about the Creative Expressions Camp, call the MCC Humanities
Division Office at 762-0470 or Jackie Knoll at (989) 948-1752.
MCC to Host State Dental
Hygiene Conference
MCC Dental Hygiene faculty and students will be hosting the
Michigan Association of Dental Hygiene Educators Annual Meeting,
also referred to as Student American Dental Hygienists Association
(SADHA) Day, scheduled for Oct. 24 at the Holiday Inn Gateway
Centre. This year's theme is "Michigan's Oral Health Plan: Removing
Barriers and Expanding Public Health Opportunities for Michigan
Dental Hygienists." The event begins at 8 am with registration, vendor
exhibits and a continental breakfast.
The first speaker kicking off SADHA Day will be Marge Buehner,
president of the Michigan Dental Hygiene Association. A faculty member at University of Detroit Mercy, she is involved in the university's
Nursing Home Outreach Program and coordinates the Dental Hygiene
students in the University Health Center Dental Clinic at Receiving
Hospital in Detroit. The speaker for the morning session will be Dr.
Sheila Semler, who serves the State of Michigan in Public Health as
the State Dental Director, where she has developed and implemented
the first statewide Sealant Program in Michigan. Dr. Semler has developed four accredited Dental Assisting Programs, has taught and directed Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting Programs for eight years, and
developed SADHA programs for all dental hygiene students.
The speaker for the afternoon session will be Dr. Wilhelm A.
Piskorowski, who serves as director of Outreach and Community
Affairs, as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of
Cardiology, Restorative Sciences, and Endodontics and as the CoDirector of Principles of Restorative Dentistry curriculum and Societal
and Regulatory Issues Curriculum at the University of Michigan
School of Dentistry. Dr. Piskorowski has been awarded the honor of
"Clinical Instructor of the Year" at the University of Michigan School
of Dentistry five times. He has lectured nationally on smile design to
numerous dental groups and is a member of the ADA, ADEA,
Michigan Dental Association, Macomb Dental Society and the Vedder
Dental Society. Along with teaching and lecturing, Dr. Piskorowski
continues a private practice with emphasis on cosmetic and implant
reconstruction in New Baltimore, Michigan. MCC Dental Hygiene faculty members Margaret Pobocik, Rita Szukhent-Fondren and Dr. Susan
Weiss will be on hand to introduce the guest speakers for the event.
The cost of registration for students attending SADHA day will be
$30. Faculty cost is $45, which includes continental breakfast, lunch
and applicable CEU credits. Checks should be made payable to
Michigan Association of Dental Hygiene Educators. Fees should be
paid and forwarded to MCC Dental Hygiene instructor Margaret
Pobocik by Sept. 19. For more information, contact Margaret
Pobocik at 762-0487 or Margaret.Pobocik@mcc.edu.
The Steelheads to Perform at Flint and Detroit Jazz Festivals
Flint's own award winning steel drum band, The Steelheads, will
perform at the Detroit Jazz Festival on Friday, Aug. 29 at 6:30 p.m. on
the "Here and Now" stage. This event is free and open to the public. The
group will also open for the Edmar Castaneda Trio in concert on Friday,
Aug. 1, to kick off the Flint Jazz Festival at Flint’s downtown Riverbank
Park.
The Steelheads will perform a variety of music from their recent
performances in Flint and on the Main Stage at the Syracuse National
Jazz Festival. The group will feature Flint jazz artists Pat Cronley on
piano and vocalist Pia Broden-Williams, along with bassist John Hill of
Swartz Creek.
Members of The Steelheads include Andre Bushell, Nichole
Diamond, Erica Givens-Palmer, Don Hall, Zach Himelhoch, Eugene
McBride, Pauline Powell, Quinton Robinson, Ben Schlatter, and Asja
Thompson, all of Flint, along with Alex Small of Grand Blanc.
The Steelheads, a percussion ensemble and steel band comprised of
students from Mott Middle College High School, Mott Community
College and the University of Michigan-Flint, have been consistently
recognized with top honors for musical excellence. Under the direction
of James Coviak, the internationally acclaimed group specializes in
Caribbean/jazz style music and has performed in dozens of major venues
across North America and Europe. You can hear their music and purchase CD’s at www.steelheadsband.com For information, call
(810) 232-8746 or contact jamescoviak@steelheadsband.com.
AUGUST 2008
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday Thursday
For more calendar items visit
www.events.mcc.edu
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Univ. of Detroit/Mercy
Reading Enrichment
8 am-10 pm
MMB 2022
18
Nursing Refresher
8 am-4 pm
RTC 1005
6
5
4
Univ. of Detroit/Mercy
Reading Enrichment
8 am-10 pm
MMB 2022
7
Friday
Saturday
1
2
3
8
9
10
Canusa Basketball
4-10 p.m.
Field House
12
Univ. of Detroit/Mercy
Reading Enrichment
8 am-10 pm
MMB 2022
19
Corrective &
Preventive Action
Training
7:30 am-4 pm
RTC 1301
25
26
American Assoc. of
University Women
7-9 p.m.
Board of Trustees Meeting Genesee Room
7 pm • ML 1010
MMIT Board Meeting
10 am-1 pm
RTC 1107
13
14
20
27
Canusa Basketball
10 am-2 p.m.
Field House
16
17
22
23
24
29
30
31
15
Flint River Watershed
Coalition Meeting
8:00-10:30 a.m.
Genesee Room
Sierra Club Meeting
5:30-9:30 pm
Genesee Room
Corrective &
Preventive Action
Training
7:30 am-4 pm
RTC 1301
Sunday
21
Kendall Reaves
Book Signing
5:30-8:30 pm
PCC 109
28
MSU Employment
Related Field Orientation
8:30 am-3:30 pm
RTC 1301
MMIT Board Meeting
1-2 pm
RTC 2401
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