MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CONNECTION
APRIL 2004
MCC
FACULTY
& STAFF
NEWSLETTER
WHAT’S
INSIDE
EARTH DAY
CELEBRATION
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
FAIR
FINE ARTS GALLERY
EXHIBIT
SPRING RECEPTION
NEW VISUAL ARTS &
DESIGN CENTER
MCC FILM FESTIVAL
A ROUND C AMPUS
Q UOTE OF
THE M ONTH
"No legacy is so rich as honesty."
--William Shakespeare
MCC Board Approves Bond Proposal
for June 14 Ballot
The Mott Community College Board of
Trustees voted in their March 22 meeting to put a
$45 million bond on the June 14 ballot - the regularly scheduled June school election. MCC needs
to renew its bond authorization to sell $45 million
in new bonds over the next several years. The
funds will be used to maintain and upgrade existing facilities and equipment, such as the Mott
Library and Gorman Building, to purchase
instructional equipment and upgrade programs.
Use of technology like computers, audiovisual and distance learning systems has doubled
over the past five years and is now an integral
part of the curriculum in almost every program at
MCC. If our students learn outdated technology,
they won't be able to compete in a rapidly changing economy.
It will actually cost taxpayers less than they
are paying now. Because of how MCC plans to
spread out the sales of bonds, the cost to the taxpayers will actually be lower than what they are
paying this year. Taxpayers paid a debt millage
rate of 0.75 of a mill this year. If the bond
authority is renewed, projected debt millage rate
should not exceed 0.69 of a mill over the life of
the bonds.
MCC is a great community asset but must be
maintained. Failure to maintain college building
and equipment means bigger bills later on and a
declining value of MCC as a community asset.
Although the college cannot recommend how you
should vote, it is important that every eligible
voter does vote. Please feel free to contact MCC
Public Information at 762-0456 if you have any
questions or need additional information.
Congressman Dale Kildee Headlines
Crisis in American Manufacturing Forum
A capacity crowd filled the RTC auditorium March 22 for MCC's second offering in a series of programs outlining the
crisis in American manufacturing.
Congressman Dale Kildee was on hand to
discuss current federal legislation relating
to manufacturing and trade policy and Sen.
Debbie Stabenow addressed the audience
in a videotaped presentation.
Representatives from Sen. Carl Levin and
Sen. Debbie Stabenow's offices also participated in the forum. MCC kicked off the
first program in Crisis in American
Manufacturing series with a keynote featuring Jim Schollaert, Director of Strategic
Outreach for the American Manufacturing
Trade Action Coalition. The next program
scheduled for May 12, will feature Gov.
Jennifer Granholm.
The American Manufacturing Forum
is sponsored in part by the Ballenger Trust.
Ca m pus
d
Arou
n
Nursing Professor Trinidad A. Pit-og
forwards this thank-you note: "I would like to
express my sincerest thanks and appreciation
to my colleagues and friends at MCC for the
flowers, cards, prayers, and expressions of
sympathy I have received following the
recent death of my mother, Winifred S.
Aclipen. My family and I thank each and
every one of you. Your kindness, thoughtfulness, and friendship are greatly appreciated
especially during this very difficult time."
Business Division Associate Dean Bob
Loth is pleased to announce that Prof. Bettie
Goodman and Chef Dave Miller have been
selected for inclusion in the 8th edition of
Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2004.
Counseling and Student Development's
Marie Luck tells us that Counseling
Instructor Kim Hart also has been nominated
for inclusion in Who's Who Among America's
Teachers by an MCC student.
Career & Employment Services
Coordinator Cindy McDaniel reminds us of
the Student Employee Recognition Program
honoring our valued student employees. It
will be 11:30 am-2 pm Friday, Apr. 9, Prahl
Center Ballroom.
Accounting's Karen Amore will star in
UM-Flint's production of The Mousetrap, an
Agatha Christie Mystery. Performances are at
the UM-Flint theatre on Apr. 1, 2, 3,4,9,10
and 11. Call 237-6520 for tickets. Tickets are
$10 reserved or at the door, $8 for students
and seniors.
Biology Instructor Lynn Wandrey is a
member of the New Century Chorale, which
is presenting a Spring Concert at St.
Christopher's Episcopal Church in Grand
Blanc on April 24, 25 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are
$10 and are available by calling her at (810)
429-1108 or 762-0030.
Disability Services Specialist Trudie
Hines of the Learning Center presented a session at the Michigan Council for Exceptional
Children Convention in Grand Rapids Feb.
27. Her topic addressed steps to successful
transition to higher education for students
with disabilities. She also presented a session
at the Michigan Transition Services
Association Conference in Frankenmuth Mar.
18. Her co-presenter for the session
"Documentation Dilemmas: Secondary and
Post-Secondary Perspectives" was Jane
Slayton, Teacher Consultant for Transition
Services for the Genesee Intermediate School
District.
Marketing & Public Relations
Assistant/Web Content Manager Rebecca
Gale is encouraging people to join her on the
MCC team for the Genesee County American
Heart Association's Heart Walk, May 15.
According to estimates, 59.7 million
Americans have one or more types of cardiovascular disease. If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of those affected
by cardiovascular disease, please sign up at
the website: http://heartwalk.kintera.org, enter
event date May 15 and Grand Blanc or visit
one of Mott's team captains, Public Safety
Supervisor Theresa Lock or Ms. Gale.
MCC Music Professor Chuck Iwanusa
had a busy spring break. On Mar. 8, he
attended the annual American Society of
Composers, Authors & Publishers (ASCAP)
Annual East Coast Membership Meeting.
Chuck has been an active member of ASCAP
since his music was first published in 1977.
He is the advisor to the ASCAP Jazz Awards
and Recognition programs, which include the
Jazz Wall of Fame at ASCAP in New York
City, the Young Jazz Composer Awards and
the IAJE/ASCAP Jazz Composer
Commissions. The IAJE/ASCAP
Commissions, founded by Chuck during his
term as President of the International
Association of Jazz Educators, is an annual
commissioning project recognizing both internationally established and emerging composers. Now in its seventh year, this project
has distributed over $100,000 in commissions. Chuck is also an adviser to ASCAP's
ongoing Internet Anti-Piracy initiatives. In
2003, Chuck was one of the 22 founding
members of Music United for Strong Internet
Copyright (MUSICUnited.org).
On March 12 and 13, Chuck served as
an adjudicator for the Michigan School Band
& Orchestra Association Jazz Band Festival
in Grand Rapids. This annual statewide competition is attended by over 100 high school
jazz ensembles.
Mailroom Staff Assistant El Nita Blount
shares news about The Mott Ballroomers. The
group participated in a community service
event on Mar. 8, giving ballroom dance lessons to about 50 faculty members of the Flint
Board of Education Special Education department at Genesys. El Nita extends a special
thank-you to all the club members who participated: Tony Caldwell, El Nita Blount,
Symone Blount, Feo Duncan, Ander Boose,
Shayla Boose, Donna Taylor, Brandy
Potter, Samara Horne. Look for information
on these upcoming May events: Stepping
Seminar and Fashion Show.
Health Sciences' Support Specialist
Kelly Banks tells us about some young visitors who were at MCC on Mar. 26. A group
of second grade girls from a local brownie
troop were on campus touring the Dental
Clinic and the Nursing labs. Several activities
took place in addition to the tour, including
instruction on how to use a wheel chair properly, weight and height measurements,
observing of a skeleton and listening to heart
and breath sounds.
Friends of Mott Library will discuss
“The Color of Water” by James McBride at
next book club, April 26, Noon at the Mott
Library Quest Center. RSVP 762-0455.
Earth Day
A variety of fun-filled events, children's activities, interesting presentations and educational displays are planned for MCC's annual Earth Day Celebration, scheduled from
9 am to 3 pm, Saturday, April 17. Live animal presentations, including Live Birds of
Prey, Nature Discovery and bats from the Organization for Bat Conservation, will be
featured. Other activities include a bicycle safety rodeo, the Geology Museum Open
House, Native Blessing of the Earth, garden show and presentations, a silent auction
(proceeds go to the Chet Wilson Environmental Scholarship) and an Earth Egg Hunt.
Space is limited for the Earth Egg Hunt and interested participants must register 9 to
9:30 am Saturday April 17 in the Prahl Center Ballroom. Food will be available for purchase from 11 am-1: 30 pm, with profits to benefit MCC Women's Cross Country Team.
For more information, call 762-0455 or visit the Earth Day website for a detailed schedule of events and details at: http://www-personal.umich.edu/~dalossin/earthday.htm.
(Earth Day logo design by Stephanie Calcagno, MCC Graphic Designer)
Criminal Justice Career Fair New Visual Arts and
MCC's 7th Annual Criminal Justice Career Fair will be held Tuesday,
Design Center
April 13 from 4-6:30 p.m. in the Prahl Center Ballroom. The Criminal Justice
Career Fair promotes MCC's Criminal Justice program and provides linkages
between employers and students, graduates and members of the community
seeking career opportunities in the criminal justice arena. For more information, call MCC Career & Employment Services at 762-0250.
Culinary Arts and
Foundation for MCC
Present Epicurean Affair
An evening accented with fine gourmet cuisine, exquisite wines for
sampling and great music will be the highlight of the Mott Community
College Epicurean Affair. The Epicurean Affair is set for 6 pm Friday,
April 16 at MCC's Applewood Café. The cost is $50 per person. Music
will be provided by Sherm Mitchell. Seating is limited. Reservations are
required by Monday, April 9 and can be made by calling 762-5694. The
Epicurean Affair is a fundraising event with all proceeds earmarked to
assist students in MCC's Culinary Arts program.
MCC Fine Arts Gallery Presents
"Surface Swollen" Exhibit
An exhibition of paintings by MCC art instructor John Dempsey
titled "Surface Swollen" will be on display April 5 - April 20 in the Visual
Arts & Design Center. The exhibit will be comprised of approximately
five large acrylic paintings on canvas and a group of six photo transfers.
In addition, Dempsey will give a public slide presentation at 10 a.m.
Thursday, April 15, in the Arts Center. The Fine Arts Gallery is now located in the Visual Arts & Design Center.
MCC to Host Film Festivals
Additional space, a new gallery featuring art work of students
and state-of-the-art aesthetic qualities make MCC's new Visual Arts
and Design Center the perfect new home for budding artists and
their instructors.
"The track lighting is wonderful," said Art Professor Cathy
Smith describing the ceiling and lights in her classroom. "It makes
it easier for students to see highlights and shadows."
The 29,500 square-foot-space, formerly the Trade Technology
Building, is a state-of-the-art facility providing art faculty, staff and
students with welcome space and other amenities. MCC's art program had shared the DeWaters Art Center with the Flint Institute of
Arts for decades. Features of the new VADC include more spacious
studios and office spaces with an additional drawing studio, an
expanded sculpture studio, an additional computer classroom for
the Graphic Design program and upgraded technology. Students
and instructors now have a greater opportunity for extended learning by having open studio and lab time to develop their work.
Ultimately, having MCC's art program on campus makes it more
convenient for students, said Associate Dean Jessie Sirna.
"This new facility allows us to display a larger selection of student
work on a regular basis and to host the Annual Student Art Show
on site," Sirna said. "We anticipate that the art program will
achieve greater visibility here at MCC as well as in the surrounding
community."
The Regional Technology Center will be the venue for two upcoming
film festivals. Kettering University has partnered with Mott Community
College in co-sponsoring the Human Rights Watch International Film
Festival this year, featuring films and videos with a distinctive human rights
theme that tell the stories of activists and survivors from around the world.
Those films will be shown Friday and Saturday May 7 and 8 at MCC’s RTC
Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. The schedule and titles
of the films are:
Spring Reception
May 7, Friday, 7 pm Dans, Grozny, Dans (The Damned and the Sacred)
75 minutes
May 8, Saturday 1 pm State of Denial The filmmaker will be in attendance and will hold a question and answer period. 86 minutes (film)
May 8, Saturday, 4 pm Welcome to Hadassah Hospital 50 minutes
May 8, Saturday, 7 pm Rana’s Wedding 90 minutes
The annual MCC Spring Reception will be Thursday, April 15 at 2:30
p.m. in the Prahl Center Ballroom. The reception will honor MCC retirees,
employees with 25 years of service, and those nominated and selected for the
Chester D. Smith Outstanding Staff Member Awards. Hors d'oeuvres and
great entertainment will be provided. For more information, call Cindy
Sanders in Human Resources at 762-0566.
Four additional films will be shown at Kettering University April 30
and May 1. For more information on the Human Rights Watch International
Film Festival, call (810) 232-2554 or visit http://www.hrw.org/iff/2003/traveling/about.html.
The first annual Flint Film Festival, presented by the Greater Flint Arts
Council and Mott Community College, is scheduled for June 4, 5 and 6. The
Flint Film Festival will showcase a variety of films submitted by independent filmmakers. For additional information about the Flint Film Festival, call
(810) 238-2787 or visit http://www.flintfilmfestival.com.
MCC Lapeer Extension
Center 10th Anniversary
All former Lapeer Extension Center faculty and alumni are
invited to MCC Lapeer's 10th Anniversary Tea Social at 2 pm
Tuesday, May 4. For more information, call (810) 667-4166.
APRIL 2004
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday Thursday
Friday
1
5
6
7
12
13
14
19
Criminal Justice
Career Fair
4 - 6:30 p.m.
Ballroom
Prahl College Center
20
Governor’s Mental
Health Public forum
2 - 8 p.m.
Ballroom
Prahl College Center
26
Board of Trustees
Meeting
7:30-10 p.m.
Prahl North Ballroom
FOML Book Club
Mott Library Quest
Center • Noon
27
American Assoc. of Univ.
Women 7-8:30 p.m.
Genesee Room
Brown Bag Student
Forum with the President
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Student Center
Prahl College Center
21
28
8
Wild Ones
Potluck/Clean-Up
7 p.m. Rest stop
Southbound I-75
North of Clio exit
15
Michigan Alliance
of Direct Support
Professionals
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Genesee Room
22
29
Saturday
2
9
Student Employee
Recognition Program
11:30 a.m - 2 p.m.
Ballroom
Prahl College Center
Lifelong Learning
for Seniors
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Applewood Café
Culinary Arts Benefit
6 - 9 p.m.
Applewood Café
Donor/Recipient
Reception
12 - 1:30 p.m. Ballroom
Honors Program
Graduation Dinner
5 - 9 p.m.
Applewood Café
16
23
Honors Breakfast
7 - 10 a.m.
Prahl Ballroom
PAL basketball
Tournament
7 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Ballenger
3
Sunday
Auto Swap meet
8 a.m.- 3 p.m.
SLBC - Fenton
4
Volleyball
3:30 - 9 p.m.
Ballenger
10
17
Eta Phi Beta Sorority
Meeting
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Genesee Room
24
Volleyball
3:30 - 9 p.m.
Ballenger
11
18
Volleyball
3:30 - 9 p.m.
Ballenger
Volleyball
3:30 - 9 p.m.
Ballenger
25
Band/Choir/Chamber
Singers Concert
Concert Begins at 3 p.m.
30
Deaf-Blind Get Together
12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
CM 1109
PRESORTED
STANDARD
US POSTAGE PAID
Flint, MI
Permit NO 51
1401 East Court Street
Flint, Michigan 48503-2089