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ANNUAL REPORT 2013
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MID MICHIGAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Connections
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
A publication of Mid Michigan Community College
It’s time to move forward.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MMCC Lakers Update
MMCC LAKERS MAKE THE TOURNAMENT
RODENBO JOINS LAKERS
It was an exciting season for the Mid Michigan Community
The MMCC Lakers women’s
College Lakers men’s basketball team, who made it to
basketball team is excited to
the NJCAA tournament. After starting the season 5-12 and
welcome Matt Rodenbo as the
enduring a few tough losses, the team went on a 10 game
new head coach for the 2014-15
winning streak and finished the season 15-13 including the
season. Rodenbo most recently
post season.
coached the very successful Clare
The Lakers hosted, and won, the Region XII playoff game
varsity girls’ basketball team.
against Lorain County Community College. As Region XII
Prior to his coaching at Clare
Champions, they moved on to the District 2 playoffs where
Schools, Rodenbo spent five
they made it to the second round.
years coaching boys’ basketball
It’s been rewarding to see Mid’s athletic programs launch
and find success, and we look forward to future wins. The
MMCC Lakers men’s and women’s basketball teams will be
back in action in late Fall 2014. Hope to see you at a game!
for Alma Public Schools and
three years as the varsity boys’
basketball coach for Coleman High School.
His teams at Clare have been extremely successful, winning the past
three Jack Pine Conference Championships and earning district and
regional titles in the MHSAA post-season tournaments.
Recruiting for next season is going on now. To learn more
about MMCC athletics, visit midmich.edu/athletics.
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Mt. Pleasant Campus Construction
Pg. 4-5
New Fully Online Degrees
Pg. 6-7
3D Printer for CAD Program
Pg. 8-9
Capital Campaign Update
Pg. 10
Gifts to the Foundation
Pg. 11-13
Laker Distinction Scholars
Pg. 14-15
Short-Term Technical Trainings
Pg. 16-17
Dual Enrollment Initiatives
Pg. 18-19
Students of Promise
Pg. 20
Foundation Financials
Pg. 21
MMCC Financials Overview
Pg. 22
MMCC Events 2014
A Northern Tradition 2014
The past few years for Mid Michigan
Community College have been exciting
– we have planned big and reached far.
We’ve defined who we are, and we’ve
prepared ourselves for who we want to be.
We challenged ourselves to move forward
into our vision of a Mid that best serves our
students and local communities.
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Editor-In-Chief: Jessie Gordon, [email protected]
Graphic Design & Photography: Gregory Gunther
Design Assistant: Peter DeRoche
Mid Michigan Community College affirms its commitment to the
principles of equal employment and educational opportunity, and
of non-discrimination in the provision of services to the public,
through its compliance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments, Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act, the American with Disabilities Act, the
Age Discrimination Act, the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act, and the
Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act.
Mid Michigan Community College shall not discriminate in
employment or educational opportunities, or exclude participation
in the services provided as an institution, because of race, religion,
color, national origin, age, sex, family or marital status, height,
weight, disability or any other status protected by law.
In this issue of Connections, you’ll read
about the major construction projects that
will soon be completed in Mt. Pleasant,
along with the community partnerships
that made them possible. You’ll learn about expanded programs that serve
high school students who take college classes, customized training programs
that respond directly to area manufacturing demands, and Mid’s new approval
to offer fully online degrees and programs.
These accomplishments serve as vivid examples of our commitment to
move forward and meet new demands. As the economic and employment
landscapes shift, the college must respond. As technology advances and new
educational models and deliveries appear, the college must adapt. While
continuing to operate leanly and save for its future, Mid must continue to keep
pace with these changes.
Mid will undergo another major change in 2014, when the college welcomes
a new president in July. For the past seven years, I have had the honor and
privilege of serving as the President of Mid Michigan Community College.
These years have gone by quickly, faster than any others in my life. My time
at MMCC has been invigorating and rewarding, because Mid’s Board of
Trustees, faculty, and staff have been eager to innovate, and our communities
have embraced the high quality education and services we provide. Perhaps
most of all, you have warmly welcomed both my husband, Jim, and me since
we arrived seven incredibly short years ago. Thank you for making us feel
comfortably “at home” here in the heart of Michigan.
Change is inevitable, and Mid has proven that we are forward-thinking in our
approach to change. As I move forward personally, as leadership at the college
shifts, as new buildings open and new initiatives launch, I am confident that
Mid’s focus on moving forward will serve the community well.
It’s hard to say “goodbye.” But I step away knowing that Mid has transitioned
into a regional resource that will bolster a strong economy and provide a
talented workforce. Students from all over the state come here because they
Get More at Mid. I certainly did!
MMCC is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a
member of the North Central Association, 30 North LaSalle Street,
Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504, 1-800-621-7440,
www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org.
Several departments and programs are accredited by agencies
specific to their disciplines.
Carol A. Churchill, MMCC President
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TWO LOCATIONS –
ONE COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE
MMCC provides vital education and training to about 6,500
students each year. These students come from 72 out of the 83
counties in Michigan. While our reach is broad, most of MMCC’s
students come from four counties. Clare and Gladwin County
residents represent about 31% of the students served, and about
39% of MMCC’s students come from Isabella and Gratiot Counties.
With the purchase of 44 acres
in Mt. Pleasant, the college
staked out a space to build a
new campus, while developing
a strategic plan to move out of
the Pickard building.
MMCC has two campuses to serve this broad geographic area
effectively. Located in Harrison and Mt. Pleasant, these campuses
provide convenient access to quality higher education, no matter
where a student lives.
Through the help of funds
from the State of Michigan
and generous donors, MMCC
built the Herbert D. Doan
Center for Science and Health
Technologies in 2008. The
Center for Student Services
was added in 2011 to begin the
transition to the new site and
move vital functions out of the
Pickard building.
The Harrison Campus, first built in the late 1960’s, has offered
comprehensive services to students. Over the years, the campus
has been expanded, renovated, and reconfigured to keep pace
with changing service models and technological advances. Most
recently, the college renovated a building to make room for the
new Center for Medical Imaging Studies. This project capped
off a decade of updates that have resulted in a state-of-the-art
campus ready to serve students for years to come.
While MMCC has been offering classes in the Mt. Pleasant area
since 1969, the college did not have a home until it purchased an
office building on Pickard Street in 1993. For the last 21 years, the
Pickard building has served as an adequate space for classrooms.
However, it never truly accommodated the college’s needs, and
it could not offer comparable services to those that students
received in Harrison.
Pickard Building
FAREWELL TO PICKARD BUILDING
MMCC says goodbye to its site on Pickard Street in
Mt. Pleasant, which it renovated from an office
building to instructional space in 1993. The building has
served MMCC well, but it can no longer support
the college’s needs.
The operations housed at the Pickard building will move
to the new Center for Liberal Arts and Business when it
opens in Fall 2014. Once the transition is complete, the
Pickard building will be sold.
In an effort to provide comprehensive services to all of MMCC’s
service area, the college began a major campus building project
in 2005.
This fall, two building
projects, also supported by a
combination of state funds,
college funds, and donor
support, will finally allow
MMCC to offer comprehensive
services on its new Mt. Pleasant
Campus – services that are at
last comparable to what can be
found on the Harrison Campus.
The first project, the Center
for Liberal Arts and Business,
will provide state-of-the-art
classrooms and learning spaces
for the courses currently being
offered at the Pickard building.
In addition to classrooms, the
building will include expanded
library services and
academic support.
The second project, the
Morey Technical Education
Center, equips MMCC to
offer technical training to
students and businesses in
the region. The technical
center directly responds to
workforce development needs
with a centralized location for
technical training.
When construction in Mt.
Pleasant is complete, the
region will be served by two
comprehensive campuses. Each
equipped to meet the needs of
local students, businesses, and
the community.
The Morey Technical Education Center (Technical Drawing)
THE MOREY TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER
The design of the tech center was carefully engineered
with flexible spaces that will serve present and future
training needs in basic and advanced manufacturing
principles and technologies. While there will be dedicated
areas for welding and computer aided drafting, other
areas are open and meant to respond to short-term
training needs.
The facility will also house the Small Business
Development Center (SBDC) – supported by the Small
Business Administration and hosted by MMCC – that
will continue to assist entrepreneurs and help grow
established businesses.
The tech center is scheduled to open for Fall 2014 classes.
The Center for Liberal Arts and Business, currently
under construction in Mt. Pleasant. It is scheduled
to be open for Fall 2014 classes.
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FULLY ONLINE
DEGREES
MMCC DEGREES AT YOUR
FINGERTIPS
It’s not hard to see the ways that
technology impacts our lives, from how we
communicate with one another, to how we
bank and spend money and make travel
plans. Every year, computers and mobile
devices become more necessity than
luxury. For young adults and teenagers,
information is literally at their fingertips.
MMCC has been advancing its online course
offerings and delivery systems to meet
the demand from students and working
professions for more flexible, accessible
avenues for education. The college has
offered online programming since 1999,
but it attained a major milestone in March
2013 to offer fully online degrees.
The Higher Learning Commission, MMCC’s
accrediting agency, approved the fully
online degree designation after reviewing
MMCC’s site, infrastructure, and quality
check points.
Five of MMCC’s Associate’s Degrees are
already 100% online, as are four of its oneyear credentials. Many others require only
a few face-to-face classes outside of their
online coursework. Beyond their online
learning, students can receive placement
testing, advising, and other college support
services remotely.
Dr. Laura Vosejpka, the faculty developer for Science 200 online, utilizes
leading-edge software to record, edit, and create instructional videos
for her students. In order for students to gain hands-on experience,
Laura uses LabPaq kits, which allow students to safely conduct scientific
experiments outside of the college laboratory setting.
“We devote a great deal of our resources
to developing robust learning experiences
and rich social connections in our online
environments,” says Jessica Wicks, Director
of Internet Technologies and Distance
Education. “These sorts of courses also
provide our students high-quality and
innovative experiences that prepare them
to think, work, and adapt in technology-rich
landscapes.”
This shift positions MMCC to serve new
populations, and it advances the college’s
open door philosophy. Online degrees offer
options to those who face geographic,
time, and transportation barriers to
pursuing their educations.
Plans are in place to continue expanding
online offerings at MMCC. To learn more
about the college’s degrees and what
percentage can be taken online, visit
midmich.edu/online.
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TURNING IDEAS INTO REALITY
MMCC’s CAD (Computer Aided
Drafting) program has seen
significant student placement
and achievement since the
associate degree was launched
in 2011. Roughly 90% of all
of MMCC’s associate degree
earners in this field have
successfully transferred to fouryear universities or entered the
job market as CAD Designers.
As its most recent accolade,
MMCC has added a 3D printer
to offer students additional
hands-on training in this leading
edge design technology. With
the addition of the 3D printer,
MMCC students can see their
computerized designs become
3-Dimensional working models
that they can hold and test.
“The 3D printer allows students
to physically test their designs
and truly understand why a part
does or doesn’t work,” says Eric
Sander, MMCC CAD Instructor.
“This technology has really
added a new learning dynamic
for my students.”
The new 3D printer offers
benefits to local manufacturers
as well as MMCC’s students.
The college is offering area
manufacturers access to this
technology.
“This is just another example
of MMCC partnering with
local businesses in an effort
to support our communities,”
says Scott Govitz, Executive
Director of Economic and
Workforce Development.
“We’re hoping that a number
of area manufacturers
looking to rapidly prototype
new products and create
custom-designed 3D printed
parts will consider MMCC a
first stop in this process.”
For more information about
MMCC’s CAD program or for
discussions about accessing its
3D printer, contact Eric Sander
at [email protected].
ERIC SANDER
—Computer Aided Drafting & Design Faculty
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Before Eric began teaching for MMCC, he taught high
school classes for Harrison and St. Louis Schools. In addition
to teaching, Eric has been working as a part-time CAD
Product Designer for Manitowoc-Mt. Pleasant since 1998.
His wealth of teaching and industry experiences enrich his
overall effectiveness as an instructor.
“I feel most rewarded when I hear one of my current or
past students tell me that they’ve landed a job in the field,”
Eric says. “MMCC connects so well with local businesses
and organizations that it fosters successful student
job placement.”
Step 1: A 3D digital model of the part is created with CAD software and then sent to the 3D printing software. Step 2: The 3D printing software
sends the information to the 3D printer where a physical prototype is made of a liquid-hardened, powder-based material. Step 3: The excess
powder material is removed in a separate pressurized air blower machine. Step 4: The semi-hardened 3D printed part is dipped into a liquid
glue solution for final strengthening and curing and then set out to dry. Step 5: The completed part is able to be used for further testing,
conceptual design, and assembly.
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Eric Sander has been the full-time faculty of the CAD
program at MMCC since June 2002. His love of CAD and
passion for teaching create a dynamic and energetic
learning environment for students. Eric has a simple
teaching philosophy—if he can show students how much
he enjoys CAD and how exciting CAD careers are, then
students will fully engage in his courses.
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SUPPORTING
Excellence
For the last two years, the MMCC Foundation, along with many dedicated
volunteers, has been working to support facility development with a capital
campaign – The Campaign for Excellence. This effort represents an opportunity to
invest in the education and workforce development needs of our region.
With 225 donations and pledges, the Campaign for Excellence has reached the
$5 million milestone!
Although the campaign has been successful, there are still unmet needs. Costs
have changed since the financial plans for the buildings were developed four years
ago, and additional support from the community will reduce the burden on the
college and its students.
To address these needs, the MMCC Foundation is kicking off a Community Phase
of the campaign that will give everyone in the central Michigan area a chance to
support the college and to learn more about the work it is doing in the community.
The Campaign for Excellence Supports:
CENTER FOR LIBERAL ARTS AND BUSINESS
– MT. PLEASANT CAMPUS
Unifies MMCC’s Mt. Pleasant operations
on one campus, provides more room
for student learning, and improves
academic support.
CENTER FOR MEDICAL IMAGING STUDIES
– HARRISON CAMPUS
Provides a professional, clinical
setting for student training and
additional space for the expansion
into other imaging technologies.
Thank you to the dedicated
individuals that helped lead
this campaign!
CAMPAIGN FOR EXCELLENCE
HONORARY CHAIRS
Rick Barz – Isabella Bank
Lon Morey – The Morey Foundation
Dave Kyle – Kyle’s Manufacturing
Carole Dennings – Riverwalk Place
Dr. James Bicknell IV – MidMichigan Health
CAMPAIGN FOR EXCELLENCE
CORE TEAM
Michael Huenemann, Chair
Carol Churchill
Jolene Compton
Bret Cook
Brandon LaBelle
Rod Loomis
Scott Mertes
Dani Montini
Cindy Mussell
Kim Shea
Steve Stark
Martin Trombley
Bryan Wieferich
MMCC FOUNDATION BOARD
Dave Kyle – Clare, Chair
Dan Timmins – Clare, Vice-Chair
Raymond Stover – Gladwin, Secretary
Robert List – Clare, Treasurer
Carol Churchill – MMCC President
Gary Allen – Gladwin
Carolyn Bay – Clare
Robert Bess – Clare
D. Todd Diederich – Clare
Al Goudreau – Isabella
Jeff Goyt – Clare
Ellamary Kane – Midland
Betty Mussell – Clare
Robert Rulong – Isabella
Marty Trombley – Isabella
MMCC BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MOREY TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER
– MT. PLEASANT CAMPUS
Meets local demand for workforce
development with flexible fast-track
programs and fosters technical career
pathways for students.
Douglas Jacobson – Chair
Betty Mussell – Vice-Chair
Richard Allen – Secretary
Thomas Metzger – Treasurer
Carolyn Bay – Trustee
Eric Kreckman – Trustee
Terry Petrongelli – Trustee
For more information about MMCC’s Campaign for Excellence, please contact
Matt Miller at 989-386-6600 or at [email protected].
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Gifts to the MMCC Foundation
Many thanks to these donors and sponsors for their contributions to the MMCC Foundation between
July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013.
LEADERSHIP GIFTS ($5,000+)
Robert Bess
Dr. James Bicknell
Chemical Bank
DeVere and Carol Dennings
Eckersley Enterprises
Isabella Bank
Kyle’s Manufacturing
LaBelle Realty
Steve Martineau
MidMichigan Health
PNC
Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation
Richard Smith
The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow
Foundation
The Morey Foundation
United Apartments
Warner Petroleum Corp.
BENEFACTOR GIFTS ($2,500 - $4,999)
Carolyn Bay
Doris Bicknell
Fair Salvage Company
Future Mold
JD Metalworks
Dave and Sherry Kyle
Remer Plumbing, Heating & Air
Conditioning Inc.
Robert and Betty Rulong
Spence Brothers
Steven and Sherry Swan
Ron and Peg Verch
PARTNER GIFTS ($1,000 - $2,499)
Bonham Insurance
Burkhart-Presidio Insurance
Bill & Cappi Carter
Jim and Carol Churchill
Clare County Community Foundation
Clare Rotary Club
Jason Cotter
Cruis’n Classics
Firstbank
Harrison Lumber Do-It Center
Hobbs + Black Associates, Inc.
Douglas Jacobson and Joan David
Mike and Ronnie Jankoviak
JBS Contracting, Inc.
Karry Kiste
Stephen and Diane Lambert
Michael and Carol Leary
Lease Management
Jim and Sharon Manning
Myers for Tires, Inc.
Peter Basso Associates, Inc.
Dirk and Carol Presidio
Ray’s Bike Shop
Albert and Colleen Sawaya
Carol Stuhr
Tandem Transport
Three Rivers Construction
Robert Ullom
Paul and Laura Vosejpka
Coloma Warner
Weinlander Fitzhugh
Charles and Darlene Wolohan
Zinser Plumbing & Heating Inc.
PATRON GIFTS ($250 - $999)
Ace Hardware of Clare
Henry and Gloria Adamski
Barry Alford and Lucia Elden
Gary and Patricia Allen
Alro Steel
Tammy Alvaro
George and Olive Alward
Michelle Ambrozaitis
James and Sally Angelos
Arnold Sales
Drs. Patrick and Gwladys Austin
Bandit Industries Inc.
Ron and Kim Barnes
Baxter, The Therapy Dog
Robert and Lucienne Beacom
Lewis and Mary Bender
Dr. David and Colleen Bremer
Cedar Avenue Family Practice
Central Canteen Services
Clare Hometown Chiropractic
Comerica
Gale Crandell
DeShano Community Foundation
Charles and Helen Dorcey
Gail Dunham
Martin and Kelley Eltzroth
Ronald and Gail Evans
Honorable Thomas Evans
Honorable Joshua and Martricia Farrell
Federal Broach
Beth Fitzpatrick
Margaret Flynn
Anthony and Karmen Fox
Anthony Freds
Chip and Lillian Frick
General Agency Company
Gladwin Rotary Club
Christopher and Luanne Goffnett
Goudreau Associates
Scott Govitz
Jeff and Paula Goyt
Janet Grimm
Rex and Tammy Harcourt
Richard and Patricia Harris
Jaynie Smith Hoerauf, P.C.
Hubscher & Sons, Inc.
Huhtamaki Plastics, Inc.
Ellamary Kane
David and Ann Kedrowski
Thomas and Patricia Kedrowski
Erma Kleinhardt
Chris Kliewoneit
Krapohl Ford Lincoln Co.
J.T. and Patricia LaValley
Law Offices of D. Todd Diederich
Letherer Truss, Inc.
Levitt Law Firm, PC
Tim and Lori Lickly
Robert and Meredith List
Sherlyn Loubert
Maggie Magoon
Manitowoc- Mt. Pleasant
Bill Mathews
Members First Credit Union
Scott Mertes
MidMichigan Medical Center-Clare Volunteers
Roy and Brenda Mienk
Matt and Tonya Miller
Brent and Jessica Mishler
MMCC Faculty Senate
Dani Montini
Morbark, Inc.
Betty Mussell
Cindy Mussell
Joe and Betty Myers
Nebraska Book Company, Inc.
Nichols Cozy Cabins LLC
Northern Logistics
Gail Nunamaker and Carl Ellinger
Old 27 Veterinary Clinic
Patt Chiropractic, P.C.
Jeff Percha and Cheryl Meyer
Plante Moran
Pleasant Graphics
Public Affairs Associates, Inc.
Rowe Professional Services Company
Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
Anthony and Carol Santini
Gene Schmidt
Byron and Jennifer Schunk
Howard and Pamela Seeburger
Jennifer Slade
David Sleeper
Scott and Kathryn Smith
Snow Snake Ski & Golf
SPACE
StageRight
State Farm Insurance Company
Doak and Amy Stolz
Ray and Rose Stover
Superior Title & Settlement Agency, Inc.
Tendercare-Clare
David and Allyson Thompson
Dan and Mary Timmins
Marty and Sandy Trombley
Valley Electrical Contractors
Vincennes University
To make a contribution, or to let us know of any errors in our donor list, contact Matt Miller at 989-386-6600 or [email protected].
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Barb Wieszciecinski
James and Jean Willis
Seth and Amanda Wismer
SUPPORT GIFTS (UP TO $249)
Mark Adsit
Daniel Ahac Sr.
Dawn Alberts
Richard Allen
Lacey Anderson
Arvco Container Corp.
Susan Atwood
Dr. Alfred and Paula Austin
Amy Austin
Milton and Bonnie Bain
Kathy Baker
Ronald Balch
Jerome and Mary Battaglia
Alli Baxter
Ann Bayes
Jenny Beemer-Fritzinger
Floyd and Eleanor Berry
Richard and Mildred Berry
Dorothy Boge
Bolle Farms
Jeremy and Amy Bond
Theresa Borawski
Mary Bosman
Chuck Bowden
Stefan and Ashley Britt
Margaret Bronder
Jared Bruner
Charles Bryan
Steve and Tina Burch
Robert and Sally Burgess
Margaret Burkhart
Kelli Butler
Sallie Butler
David and Suzanne Callahan
Lawrence and Louise Cameron
Dennis and Deborah Carbeno
Jeremy and Jamie Carrier
James and Phyllis Carrigan
Shelley Carter
Bill and Marjorie Case
Terrance and Joan Cashin
Roger and Emily Chase
Clare Co. Chapter of Mich. Assoc. of Retired
School Personnel
Clare County Historical Society
Brian Clark
Tonya Clayton
Marcia Clupper
Don and Carolyn Cobb
Don and Mary Cole
Jim and Carol Colville
Jennifer Cooper
Hernan and Lori Cortez
Tim and Teri Coscarelly
Coyne Oil & Propane
Hilda Damron
Carol Darlington
Floyd Dennis
Jerry and Janet Denton
Peter and Melissa DeRoche
Arvil and Tena Diamond
Joann and George Dickerson
Brian and Grazia Dickinson
Edward and Delores Dickinson
Jim and Renee Doherty
Kurt and Cindy Donovan
Melissa and Brandon Dunkle
Bryan and Donna Dysinger
Roger and Patsy Ehle
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Paul and Grace Eisen
James and Marie Elliott
Robert and Nancy Enders
Ernest and Donna Fairman
Virginia Flones
Julie Fortino Shurtliff
Fox Ford Lincoln of Cadillac
Ron and Donna Franzen
Friends of Clare County Parks & Rec.
Sarah Gariglio
Rick and Jan Garver
Christy Gary
Roger and Judith Gendron
Ronald Gepford
George Gilmore
Truman and Marilyn Glenn
Mark and Kim Glessner
Corey Goethe
Lindsay Golden
Magen Gombosh
Robin Gooch
David and Debra Good
Jessica Gordon
Lynn and Judith Gould
Richard and Cynthia Grabowski
Gratiot Community Credit Union
Elizabeth Graveline
Mary Griffore
Ronald and Cheryl Guinther
Ginger Gulick
Gregory and Connie Gunther
Marlene Hales
John and Therese Haley
Carolyn Hall
Jay and Luella Hall
Sarah Hamilton
Teri Hect
Vince and Gloria Held
Candace Henry-Schroder
Herrick Giftworks, Inc.
Sally Hightower
Marion Hileman
Jerome Hilliard
John and Susan Hood
Genine Hopkins
Ray Horrocks
House Dairy
Marsha Hovey
Donald and Mary Huber
Royce and Kaela Humm
Linda Jensen
Mark Jewell
Clayton and Nicole Johnson
Janet Johnston
Charles and Cynthia Jones
Patricia Jones
George Jurick
Jonathan Kappa
Jack and Patricia Kehoe
Joseph and Gay Kent
Edward and Kathryn Kerr
Robert and Tammy Killian
Elizabeth Kindermann
Jim and Becky Knickmeier
John and Kelly Koch
Charles and Mary Koella
Robert and Barb Krell
James Kridler
Thomas Kunse
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Kurtz
Larry and Mignon Laverty
Lee and Katherine Leasher
Barney Ledford
Karen Lee
Kirk and Karen Lehr
Lois Lippold
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James and Nancy Lloyd
Chris and Julie Lobdell
Shaelyn Long-Kish
Joe and Sue Lowe
Nancy MacKlem
Beverley Mapes
Ronald and Carolyn Martin
Richard and Linda Marynowski
Clay and Linda Maxwell
Karen McGuire
McLaren-Central Michigan
Thomas and Ileen Metzger
Galen Miller
Richard and Judith Miller
Roger and Wanda Millhisler
Dan and DeeAnna Mohr
Jack and Susan Morse
Jane Murton
Becky Nalevayko
Kevin Nehil
Arnold Newman
Jan Noteboom
Sean O’Brien
Mary-Jane Ogg
Norma Owens
Donald and Francine Padgett
James Paquin
Craig Gerbe and Teri Paradise
John and Mary Parker
Tony and Crystal Parker
Sally Patterson
Christopher Payne
Chris Pellerito
Ivan and Bernice Perry
Mike and Terry Petrongelli
Hillary Phillips
Mary Pickelman
Justin Plevinski
Gayle and Diane Prielipp
Jeff Punches
Wilma Randall
Alyse Redman
Matthew and Kimberly Rice
Don and Barb Richards
Ken and Linda Richardson
Ashlee Ritchie
Steven and Shirley Robinson
Richard and Mary Roe
Richard Roehrs
David and Marie Roth
Christine Rowden
Karley Roy
Gary and Barbara Rutherford
Connie Sanderson
Michele Sandro
Steven and Debra Schnur
Larry and Nancy Schofield
Ronald and Darlene Schunk
Carl and Bernadette Schwind
William and Florence Scott
Ron and Beth Sendre
Jerry and Judith Shackelford
Mike and Kim Shea
William and Ruth Ann Shearer
Jeanne Shelander
Mr. and Mrs. Stan Sickafoose
Guy and Sharron Smith
Rick Smith
South Lyon Church of Christ
Vance and Jacqueline Southwell
Bill Spencer
Kerrie Spinney
Don Stabenow
Steve and Amy Stark
Nelson and Lola Steele
Jan Stewart
Al and Karole Strieter
Edwin and Marion Strouse
James and Teresa Szur
Robert Tefft
Dawn Tesner
The Crown Group
Ed and Velma Thornhill
Thrun Law Firm
Ronald and Debra Tripp
Beverly Trowbridge
Shawn Troy
UEI, Inc.
James Vandermey
Rob and Liz VanDorin
Peter Velguth
Patrick and Linda Voelker
Timothy and Sandra Waeiss
Mary Wahl
Jordan Webster
Leila Louise Weldon
Anita West
Bill and Ann Whitman
Janet Whitmer
Jessica Wicks
John and Joann Williams
Willow Creek Farms Feed Mill
Willow Creek Farms Trucking
Alice Wilson
Eric Wittig
Wood’s Household
Kirk and Deanna Yats
Jim and Arlene Yost
Bruce and Jan Yuille
Heather Zemanek
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F O U N D A T I O N
Plan today . . . for tomorrow’s generation.
The MMCC Foundation has established a Legacy Society to honor individuals
who have named the college in their estates. Charitable gifts in this form can
support scholarships, programs, facilities, and ongoing initiatives. Plans made
today will benefit the students at MMCC for years to come.
To become a member of the Legacy Society, an individual or family simply
needs to indicate that they have made provisions for the college in their will,
trust, life insurance, or other estate planning instrument. It is that simple –
there is no need to show proof or indicate an amount.
Members of the Legacy Society will be invited to special events and
receive much-deserved recognition.
LEGACY SOCIETY MEMBERS
Gary and Patricia Allen
Dean* and Betty Eckersley
Kenneth D. Kerswill*
James and Sharon Manning
Michael A. Stuart
Charles and Darlene Wolohan
*Deceased
Membership in the Legacy Society
is not a commitment to give and
is completely voluntary.
Visit: midmich.edu/foundation
or contact Matt Miller at
989-386-6600 for more
information.
GIFTS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
On behalf of Mid Michigan Community College and the students who will benefit, we are so grateful for these contributions toward
our students’ success. These generous gifts are an investment in our students and our community.
Gifts like these provide much needed resources to our students, enhance their academic experience, and support program
development. As we continue to provide our students paths toward great careers, this support allows us to adapt and grow to meet
the needs of an ever-changing workplace.
Gifts can be made by using the enclosed envelope.
You can also give online at midmich.edu/donate.
Contact Matt Miller at
989-386-6600 for more information.
Thank You!
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MMCC AWARDS EIGHT FULL RIDE
SCHOLARSHIPS TO OUTSTANDING STUDENTS
MMCC launched a new competitive
scholarship program in 2013, which
awards eight exceptional high school
seniors full ride scholarships. Laker
Distinction (LD) Scholarships are offered
at two award levels, with four of each
being conveyed.
The scholarship’s traditional level
provides for 31 credits worth of tuition
and fees. Presidential LD Scholarships,
the highest awards, include 62 credits
(the equivalent of an associates degree)
worth of tuition and fees. The Presidential
LD Scholarship is renewable and includes
a $500/semester stipend for books and
school supplies.
To qualify for LD Scholarships, applicants
must be Michigan high school seniors
with a 3.5 GPA or better.
Selection for these scholarships occurs
over the course of two months, and
applicants attend two events at MMCC as
they progress through the process. Final
determinations are based on applicants’
leadership, service, and academic
performance, which are assessed
through a variety of measures. Students
submit creative response pieces, write
on-campus essays, and, for those
moving to the final round of selection,
undergo a series of short interviews
with MMCC personnel.
Laker Distinction Presidential Scholarship Award
Recipients 2013-2014: (L-R) Katlin Kindel, Tara
Pummell, Nicole Solomon, Shayann Richardson
“It’s impossible to convey how
challenging final selection is,” notes
Jessie Gordon, MMCC’s Director
of Admissions. “The applicants are
outstanding—I think that all of us who
spent time with these students have
renewed hopes for our future leaders.
Our local communities include some
truly remarkable young people.”
midmich.edu/distinction
LAKER DISTINCTION
AWARDS
EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS, LEADERSHIP, SERVICE AND CHARACTER
2013
2014
LAKER DISTINCTION PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP
LAKER DISTINCTION PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Tenley McLaughlin
Caleb Loomis
Sheridan Ervin
Paige Onstott
Katlin Kindel
Tara Pummell
Shayann Richardson
Nicole Solomon
Home School
Alma High School
Sacred Heart High School
Clare High School
LAKER DISTINCTION SCHOLARSHIP(1 YEAR)
Farwell High School
Keegan Rohdy
Coleman High School
Janine Sassel
St. Louis High School
Kent Feiss
Mt. Pleasant High School
Mikaeli Campbell
Ithaca High School
Clare High School
McBain High School
Beaverton High School
LAKER DISTINCTION SCHOLARSHIP(1 YEAR)
Malinda Hershberger
Clare High School
Emily Branigan
Shepherd High School
Vanessa Waldron
Ithaca High School
Travis Walton
Clare High School
2013 LD SCHOLARS, CURRENTLY ATTENDING MMCC, SHARE THEIR APPRECIATION
Being at Mid has been a
great experience. I’ve been
challenged and offered
many opportunities to
grow and learn. The
scholarship I received
was truly an honor and
a blessing. With it, I’m
looking forward to what
the future has in store
for me here at Mid and
beyond.
—Tenley McLaughlin, LDPS-2013
Receiving this scholarship meant more than a financial
break for me. It meant that a group of strangers chose me
to represent MMCC. Through a selection process in which
they met a number of talented people, they thought “this
girl is going somewhere, we believe in her.” That means so
much more to me than a check in the mail.
—Sheridan Ervin, LDPS-2013
After high school, I wasn’t entirely sure where I was going,
but I knew some things that I really needed in my college.
I wanted to start where I felt comfortable, where I’d get
attention, and where I could receive all of that affordably.
This scholarship and MMCC have given me all of that and
more. I am beyond thankful for being awarded it.
—Mikaeli Campbell, LDS-2013
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PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
WELDING
MANUFACTURING/PLASTICS
CNC OPERATING
FAST TRAINING PROGRAMS GET STUDENTS JOBS
Mid Michigan Community
College has responded to
local employers’ requests
for better-skilled workers
and developed a series of
rapid training programs.
Because of an industry
shortage of entry-level
welders and fabricators,
area employers have
partnered with MMCC
to offer trainings that
specifically meet their
employment needs.
The college’s first series
of these programs
concluded this June,
with twelve students
completing the welding
program and another
ten completing the CNC
Programming course.
Short-term and intensive
in nature, these programs
offer skill-specific training
that provides program
completers with the
basic knowledge and
abilities to succeed in
entry-level positions.
Students learn in very
hands-on settings
and take advantage of
“reverse job shadowing,”
in which local
manufacturers visit the
labs and observe students
as they learn. All students
were offered applications
for employment and
internship opportunities
by the visiting company
representatives.
Through these
connections, more than
half of the participants in
the first round of trainings
received or accepted job
offers within one week of
course completion.
THE MIDDLE SKILLS GAP:
MICHIGAN’S TOTAL JOB
OPENINGS BY SKILL LEVEL,
2009-2018
Two more
sessions,
offered in
October and
February, have
prepared an
additional
23 students.
The Welding and
Manufacturing/Plastics
programs offer 120 total
hours of training, running
20 hours a week for six
weeks. The CNC program
includes 160 hours of training
and involves 30 hours of training
a week for six weeks. Because of
their success, more sessions will be
held by the college in the future.
Costs for the trainings range from
$1,500-$1,700, but these can be offset
for qualifying individuals through
Michigan Works!
MIDDLE SKILL : 47%
Jobs that require more than a
high school diploma but less
than a four-year college degree
LOW SKILL : 21%
HIGH SKILL: 32%
Jobs that require a four-year college
degree or more
Jobs that require a high school
diploma or less
For more information about the programs, including a full sequence of the modules that will be covered
and the training schedules, visit midmich.edu/rapidresponse or call 989.386.6614.
Source: Calculated by TWA from Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth data.
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High Schoolers
GET A JUMP START
on College
midmich.edu/dual
Beginning in May, high schools
graduate their senior classes.
This used to mark the start
of college-bound students’
journeys; the following fall,
they would enter college
classrooms for the first time.
But, for today’s graduates,
many will collect their high
school diplomas having
already earned a number of
college credits.
Through Dual Enrollment,
taking college classes while
still in high school, students
can gain up to sixty college
credits before they’ve
graduated. And many do.
While enrollment at MMCC for
all other student populations
has stayed steady or declined
since Fall 2008, enrollment
by high school students has
grown immensely, increasing
by nearly 500 students and
over 250%.
It’s not just the number of
students dual enrolling that
has changed. Where and how
students take their college
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courses has also shifted over
the last few years. Though a
number of students still enroll
through online courses or
at MMCC’s campuses, many
others participate in structured
dual enrollment programs.
These programs range from
Early College models, in which
students complete a 5th year
of high school and finish with
a full associates degree from
MMCC, to directed college
coursework at the high school
site itself, in which students
Dual Enrollment Head Count
900
806
800
700
579
600
500
400
300
414
314
451
301
200
100
0
Fall 2008 Fall 2009 Fall 2010 Fall 2011 Fall 2012 Fall 2013
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can earn upwards of 30 college
credits toward their general
education requirements.
Many programs include a
combination of coursework
taking place at the high
schools, online, or on one of
MMCC’s campuses.
Enhanced dual enrollment
programs are on the rise.
MMCC has received a number
of requests to partner with
local school districts in Early
Colleges or in offering college
courses at high school or ISD/
RESD sites. Such partnerships
involve intense effort from
both the college and the
partnering K-12 provider,
because each program is
uniquely constructed to
address the specific goals
and needs of the K-12 partner
and its students. Ultimately,
enhanced dual enrollment
programs benefit students
through their ease of access
and increased support services
like college placement testing,
academic advising, and
supplemental instruction.
“I loved my dual enrollment experience. It prepared me to
jump into being a fulltime student as soon as I graduated.
It taught me how I learned best, how to interact in classes,
and how to get the most out of my education.”
—BethAnn Morgan
Meet BethAnn
BethAnn Morgan attends Alma
College. She started there as a
junior in the Fall of 2012, even
though she’d just graduated
from Chippewa Hills High School
in May of 2010. Through dual
enrolling her entire senior year
and attending MMCC during
spring terms and the 2011
school year, BethAnn completed
two years of her program at
MMCC by the time she’d been
out of high school for one year.
“I loved my dual enrollment
experience. It prepared me
to jump into being a fulltime
student as soon as I graduated.
It taught me how I learned best,
how to interact in classes, and
how to get the most out of my
education. MMCC is a really
interactive environment, and
the small classes and personal
approach of its instructors
perfectly equipped me to
transition into college.”
“For me, it was so important
to learn about college while in
high school. I think it’s part of
the reason I can manage my
time so well and a big reason
for the plans that I have to keep
pursuing education, even past a
bachelors degree. I’m confident
that I can succeed.”
BethAnn plans to pursue a
masters degree at MSU when
she completes her bachelors
degree at Alma College.
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About Students of Promise
The MMCC Foundation’s Students of Promise program
promotes cultural awareness, academic achievement,
higher education, and social development to
academically promising students who face significant
challenges in their lives.
Students are nominated and selected from among the
seventh grade students at Beaverton, Clare, Farwell,
Gladwin, and Harrison schools. Up to twenty-five 7th
grade students are selected for the program each year.
With nearly 130 students participating, the program is
really making a difference in our community. The students
are encouraged to reach their highest potential through
activities and opportunities that broaden their horizons,
expose them to higher education, and allow them to
interact with positive role models.
First SoP Cohort Profile
19 of the original 25 members stayed in the program
MMCC FOUNDATION FINANCIAL REPORT
until graduation.
FY 2012 - 2013
3.27 was the average GPA of persisting students.
15 of the 19 enrolled in some form of higher education,
with 9 of those attending MMCC and 2 participating in
Each year, thousands of students across central Michigan attend MMCC. Some are pursuing goals of enrichment.
Others are preparing to transfer to a university, and still others are training for a technical career. Their motives
may be different, but the results are the same – a higher quality of life.
Second SoP Cohort Profile
These students are supported through the Foundation, which invests gifts in funds that provide for the college
over the long term. Such gifts provide much needed resources in vital areas like scholarships, program
development, and improved facilities.
Farwell’s Early College program.
15 students are still involved in the program.
REVENUES
2.80 is the average GPA of persisting students.
Gifts - Scholarships
Special Events - Scholarships
Gifts - Foundation
Special Events - Foundation
Gifts - Title III Matching
Gifts - Capital
Gifts - Designated
Gifts - Athletics
Special Events - Athletics
Investment Income
8 students plan to attend MMCC in the Fall, 6 will be
attending colleges other than MMCC, and 1 is undecided.
F O U N D A T I O N
Total Revenues
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$55,890
$22,984
$7,856
$112,120
$9,642
$3,943,318
$9,089
$1,970
$12,702
$270,375
EXPENSES
Scholarships
Foundation Grants
Designated
Capital
Athletics
Students of Promise
Operations
Total Expenses
Net Increase in net assets
$85,593
$6,218
$5,817
$53,063
$9,338
$27,393
$10,653
$198,075
$4,247,871
$4,445,946
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MMC C F I N A N C I A L S
(FY 2012-2013)
70%
72%
MMCC FY 2012-13
State Avg FY 2012-13
60%
MMCC’S REVENUE SOURCES
50%
Due to its low millage rate and stagnant state aid, MMCC is heavily
45%
40%
reliant on tuition and fees for funding. In fact, MMCC is more
dependent on tuition revenue than any other community college in
34%
30%
the state. When coupled with a local millage rate that is the second
20%
lowest among all community colleges, a funding structure unique to
MMCC is created. Changes in enrollment have a significant impact
18%
10
%
to the college’s budget, which make careful fiscal management and
9%
0%
prudent savings top priorities.
1%
Tuition & Fees
Property Taxes
State Aid
2014
A YEAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
20%
3%
Other
MMCC ANALYSIS OF OPERATIONS BY CAMPUS (FY 2012-2013)
REVENUE
Harrison
Mt. Pleasant
Online
1,335,612
2,428,315
898,608
4,662,535
Tuition & Fees
4,987,996
9,061,438
3,592,914
17,642,348
Property Tax
2,302,045
0
0
2,302,045
85,833
96,814
35,826
218,473
$ 8,711,486
$ 11,586,567
$ 4,527,348
$ 24,825,401
Total Revenue
“Lend Me A Tenor ” Theatrical Production
APR
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TOTAL
State Aid
Other Revenue
APR
1, 3, 8 &10
11 & 12
APR
27
Instruction
3,451,434
4,568,863
1,587,278
9,607,575
451,021
0
0
451,021
Instructional Support
766,217
1,028,132
694,301
2,488,650
Student Services
705,138
1,282,031
474,421
2,461,590
Institutional Administration
1,032,804
1,877,771
694,876
3,605,451
Physical Plant
1,244,238
820,994
27,196
2,092,428
$ 7,650,852
$ 9,577,791
$ 3,478,072
$ 20,706,715
Total Expenditures
Total Revenue Over Expenses
$ 1,060,634
$2,008,776
$1,049,276
MAY
Commencements
MAY
Spring Classes Begin
10
19
SEPT
14
Less Transfers For
416,690
Required Grant Matches
527,960
Facility Upgrades, Fiscal Year 2012-13
279,117
Reserved for Future Capital Projects
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$ (33,778)
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Gonna make you sweat! This fifth-annual mountain bike race helps
raise money for student scholarships while bikers show off their
strength and endurance biking on MMCC’s very own trails.
midmich.edu/sweatshaker
There will be two ceremonies on Saturday, May 10th, 2014 at Clare
Public Schools, 603 Schoolcrest, in Clare. The ceremonies will begin at
11:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Registration for Spring begins in April
MMCC’s Annual Barbeque & Fall Festival
MMCC’s premiere event helps raise money for student scholarships.
Festival goers enjoy many events throughout the day including a
barbeque, carshow, health fair, games for kids and live entertainment .
Get your running shoes on! MMCC’s Timber Trail RACES are always an
exciting part of the Barbecue and Fall Festival. midmich.edu/bbq
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2,928,697
Revenue Over Expenses Net of Transfers
A Northern Tradition
Join us for an evening of shopping, great food, prizes, and more! All
funds help enhance the College’s services to our community.
(see Back Cover for more information.) midmich.edu/ant
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$ 4,118,686
Bond and Interest Payments
Get rusted! Our fifth-annual mountain bike race is an exciting event
that helps raise money for student scholarships.
midmich.edu/rustshaker
JUNE
EXPENDITURES
Public Service
(Comedy) On a historic night at the Cleveland Opera Company,
world-famous tenor Tito Morelli is to perform in Otello. Through a
series of mishaps, Tito receives a double dose of tranquilizers, causing
the house manager to believe he is dead and setting off a chain
reaction of slapstick and mistaken identity. midmich.edu/theatre
Fall Classes Begin
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Mid Michigan
Community College
1375 South Clare Avenue, Harrison, MI 48625
2014 Special Guest
Dave Rozema
Detroit Tiger and
Member of the
1984 World Series
Championship Team
{Photo courtesy of
Tom Hagerty}
2014 Featured Artist
Kim Kleinhardt
Michigan Native
Your $50 event entry
ticket includes this
year’s exclusive
limited edition print
by this talented
artist.
Sunday, April 27, 2014
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Jay’s Sporting Goods in Clare
Join us at the 13th Annual Northern Tradition at
Jay’s Sporting Goods. Help support the MMCC Foundation’s
goal to enhance the College’s services to the community.
This is an evening of exclusive shopping, good food,
demonstrations, special guests, prizes and more!
For more information, please contact Matt Miller at 989.386.6600. Visit midmich.edu/ant