Main Campus
1555 S. Raisinville Road, Monroe, MI
734-242-7300 or 877-YES-MCCC
2 0 0 3 - 2 0 0 4 A N N UA L R E P O RT TO T H E CO M M U N I T Y
Whitman Center
7777 Lewis Avenue, Temperance, MI
734-847-0559
Admissions/Counseling
734-384-4104
Corporate and Community Services
734-384-4127
Financial Aid
734-384-4135
Public Information/Marketing
734-384-4207
The Foundation at MCCC
734-384-4206
www.monroeccc.edu
M O N R O E CO U N T Y
Monroe County Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association:
www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org or 800-621-7440.
MCCC is an equal opportunity institution and adheres to a policy that no qualified person shall be discriminated against because of race, color, religion,
national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or disability in any program, activity or employment activity for which it is responsible.
Shared Accomplishment
CO M M U N I T Y CO L L E G E
THE FOUNDATION AT MCCC
Financial summary for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004.
SHARE – “to experience in
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004:
common with one another;
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
to participate in, use, enjoy
As you read the 2003-2004 Annual Report, you will see why the words
Investment gains of
shared accomplishment define the very essence of Monroe County
Special event revenues of
or experience jointly or in
turns; to relate to one
another or others.”
Community College. You’ll learn about the successes resulting from a
We received contributions totaling
In-kind contributions for administrative services from MCCC
In-kind contributions for Capital Campaign expenses of
ACCOMPLISHMENT – “the act
of successful performance,
culmination of 40 years of teaching and learning among MCCC’s students, staff
Which resulted in total revenues of
$691,604
$177,467
$10,165
$172,737
$42,122
$1,094,095
and faculty, as well as local businesses and the community at large.
completion or fulfillment;
especially by means of
exertion, skill, practice or
perseverance.”
Shared Accomplishment
My first year as Monroe County Community College’s fourth president has been extremely
gratifying both personally and professionally. I am extremely proud to work at such a great
college – a place that provides tremendous opportunities for higher education and cultural
enrichment to its community. A few highlights of those shared accomplishments follow.
The community showcased its tremendous support
for the College through voluntary leadership,
partnerships and financial support in our capital
campaign, Realizing the Vision. Culminating in a
resounding success this past July, pledges and
gifts of $4.4 million were raised for our
new La-Z-Boy Center.
MCCC’s relationships with business and industry
partners in the community continued to flourish.
One shining example of this was the extensive
training partnership our Corporate and Community
Services Division (CCS) developed with the Global
Engine Manufacturing Alliance (GEMA) plant located
in Dundee, Michigan. In addition to the GEMA training, CCS provided diverse, customized
training for numerous other employers throughout the year.
With record enrollment figures, MCCC continued to be Monroe County’s first choice
for pursuing higher education at our Main Campus in Monroe and the Whitman Center
in Temperance.
The Instructional Division focused on successful learning outcomes by recruiting business
and industry representatives to participate on advisory committees, providing expert
advice on program curriculum. We have more than 100 outside companies participating
on 16 advisory committees for 25 academic programs.
We distributed to MCCC for scholarships, program funds
and the Instructional Center
($425,167)
And had administrative and fund raising expenses of
($185,531)
And had Capital Campaign expenses of
($42,122)
Which resulted in total expenditures of
($652,820)
Resulting in a total net assets increase of
$441,275
When combined with our net assets at June 30, 2003 of
$1,983,974
Resulted in new net assets at June 30, 2004
$2,425,249
The June 30, 2004 net assets is represented by:
Cash of
Investments of
Accounts and pledges receivable of
Our total assets as of June 30, 2004 were
$615,853
$1,564,604
$267,489
$2,447,946
Of which we owed others
($22,697)
Our total liabilities as of June 30, 2004 were
($22,697)
Our net assets, therefore, as of June 30, 2004 were
$2,425,249
MCCC REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004 (in thousands)
Where the money came from:
$19,917 $19,679
2004 Figures
2003 Figures
$11,244 $10,939
$4,583 $4,113
N EW VP OF INSTRUCTION
Our new vice president of instruction,
Dr. Grace B. Yackee, possesses a wealth
of knowledge in strategic planning,
management and program development.
In her role as chief academic officer, she
is responsible for curriculum assessment
and program development, as well as
instructional supervision.
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NEW PRESIDENT H I R ED
Two educational executives joined MCCC
last year, bringing fresh perspectives and
new vision to campus. Dr. David E. Nixon
was installed in fall 2003 as the fourth
president in the College’s 40-year history.
In addition to his expertise in education
and administration, Dr. Nixon comes to
us with a keen understanding of – and
20 years of experience in – the
business world.
Three new committees took shape this year to
further ensure that higher education at MCCC
remains accessible and responsive to all. The
Diversity Recruitment and Retention Committee
was established to review, develop and implement recruitment and retention initiatives for
diverse student and staff member populations;
the Instructional Technology Committee’s
mission is to ensure a dynamic and effective
instructional technology environment for teaching, learning and community service; and the
Enrollment Issues Committee continues to
provide a collaborative approach to improving
curricular programs and services for maximizing
student success.
$3,855 $4,306
Strengthening Our Leadership
2004
$ 7,803
2003
$
7,812
Information technology
Public services
Instructional support
1,052
174
2,715
- 0 -1
172
2,880
Student services
1,985
2,160
Institutional administration
2,557
2,622
Facilities management
2,563
2,427
Transfers to other funds
3,717
2,020
$22,566
$20,093
Total expenditures and transfers
Two transfer articulation agreements were
approved with Eastern Michigan University this
year that include a “3 + 1” plan for a bachelor’s
degree in construction management and a
“2 + 1” plan for a bachelor’s degree in social work.
By working together on budget challenges and
practicing prudent fiscal management, the
College’s administrators presented a balanced
budget to the Board of Trustees while holding
tuition to $54 a credit hour – the third-lowest for
a community college in the state. While other
colleges and universities were cutting positions,
we were able to replace faculty positions and
continue plans for new programs to meet the
needs of our community.
Through a strategic brand management initiative,
more than 1,200 students, alumni, faculty, staff,
residents and business leaders were interviewed.
The research results affirmed that MCCC is
embraced as a vital, valuable asset to the
community, which provides accessible, practical
opportunities for learning, training and cultural
enrichment. Data from this and other research
will be used to effectively communicate a
consistent brand image for Monroe County
Community College.
On any given day this past year, I heard from
people who were proud to say they attended
MCCC. One of those proud alums is Laura Schultz,
CEO of the Monroe County Chapter of the
American Red Cross, who was selected as a
2004 Outstanding Alumnus by the Michigan
Community College Association.
As often as I heard from proud alums, I also heard
great stories about the popular MCCC Auto Show,
which had been held on this campus for 17 years.
The community again showed its commitment
to MCCC during the months of planning for the
return of this event in the fall of 2004. Thousands
of visitors are expected to view hundreds
of classic automobiles, as well as an added
antiques show.
With a commitment to build on the successes
of the last 40 years, Monroe County Community
College will begin the next 40 years by continuing
to help make life and work in this community more
meaningful and rewarding.
I invite you to turn the page and learn more about
all the wonderful shared accomplishments that
occurred this past year at MCCC as a result of the
common vision and commitment of the College
and community.
David E. Nixon, Ed.D.
President
Monroe County Community College, local businesses and area residents
have a common focus on positive student outcomes and community enrichment.
Last year this was exemplified by numerous milestones, partnerships, programs and events.
Among the most noteworthy has been our growing partnership with La-Z-Boy Incorporated.
LA-Z-BOY CENTER AND MEYER
THEATER GET RAVE REVIEWS
During a ceremonial press conference, the new
Instructional Center for Business Training and the
Performing Arts at MCCC was officially named
the La-Z-Boy Center. This was in honor of the
La-Z-Boy Foundation’s and various components
of the La-Z-Boy family’s $2 million contribution
toward the building; the largest gift in the 40-year
history of the College.
Common Vision, Common Commitment
The centerpiece of the structure is a majestic,
550-seat performance space, also officially named during the press event,
the Richard M. and Shirley A. Meyer Theater. A generous patron of the
performing arts, Mrs. Meyer donated $1 million in 1999 toward the creation
of a cultural arts center on campus.
During the dedication ceremony, MCCC President David Nixon lauded
La-Z-Boy and its founders for their commitment to the community
and generous support of initiatives to enhance the quality of life in
Monroe County.
The La-Z-Boy Center was designed for dual purposes. The corporate
training facilities allow MCCC to provide increased instructional
opportunities for students, businesses and the community, while
the theater offers a new venue for cultural enrichment and multi-media
and large-group presentations in the region.
A broad variety of entertainment and educational programming will
be offered at the Center, as well as space for expos, educational conferences
and community forums. The La-Z-Boy Center also includes a rehearsal
hall, boardroom, catering kitchen and an atrium that can hold 200 people
for conference dinners, receptions and other events.
M. Chris Sims
Mr. and Mrs. William Sunderland
Mr. and Mrs. Richard O. Vollrath
Gregg S. Welch
M. Joan Woodruff Stars - $100 +
Glori Applin
Javier and Lynne BaRa
Loretta Barber
Audie and Donna Bates
Lori and Paul Bean
Mrs. Toni E. Bean
Mark Bergmooser
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Besonen
Mary Ann Biscorner-Dick
Dr. Karen L. Brooke
Dale Brunt
Andrew M. Burke
Jennifer and Cameron Carmody
Robert Clement
Jane Clevenger
Terry and Margaret Cole
Comerica
Community Foundation of Monroe County
Lori Jo Couch
Mrs. Diana J. Cramer
Martha Crawmer
Ms. Amy Culver
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Daniels
Jill Denko
Noel H. and Elizabeth R. Dentner
Kelly Dick
Mr. William Doster and
Mrs. Bonnie M. Finzel-Doster
Earl and Katrina Duby
Dan and Beth Duvendack
Eastern Michigan University
Barbara Fairhurst
Mrs. Peggy J. Faunt
David Fauteux
Mark Felder
Grant and Mary Felmet
Holly and Joel Fiedler
Dan and Dawn Gaymer
Annie Germani
Bonnie Giles
Ms. Jolyn Gilstorf
Frank and Pat Green
Dr. and Mrs. B.J. Harmon
Wayne and Celeste Harmon
Sherry Hilkens
Holiday Inn Express
Dr. John Holladay
Gerald L. Howe, D.D.S.
Gerald Jean
Laurel Johnston
Mrs. Tamyra J. Kaiser
Jane Karau
James Keck
Dean R. Kerste
Mr. Paul L. Knollman
Mark and Elizabeth Kohler
Terry Koppelman
Terri Kovach and Gary Benore
Howard Kreuchauf
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Kuehnlein
Martin and Karen Kuhl
Jeff and Donna Langton
Linda Lauer
Vicki and Gerry LaValle
Norma Laverty
Mr. and Mrs. Brian K. Lay
Lawrence Leach
Stacy A. Lehr
Gregory and Laurie Leinbach
Robert Leski
Jo Ellen Locher
Denny and Pat Long
Brad and Diana Martin
Kathleen Masters
Barb and Ken Mattera
Barbara McCoy
Molly M. McCutchan
Ruth A. Miller
Miss Monroe County Scholarship Program
Monroe County Convention and Tourism Bureau
Mrs. Geraldine V. Musgrave
Frank J. Nagy
Dr. Patrick J. Nedry
Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. Nieswender
Michelle S. Nisley
Mr. Tracy Oberleiter
Gail Odneal
Ann Orwin
Mr. Dale L. Parker
Ms. Annetta Pawlak
Mr. and Mrs. Nistor Potcova, Jr.
Vicki Reaume
Mrs. Linda Reeves
David Reiman
The Honorable Randy and Sarah Richardville
Linda M. Roberts
Mr. William S. Sandifer II
Paul Schmidt
Donald and Paula Sheroian
Ms. Kelly Smith
Dr. and Mrs. Roger D. Spalding
Catherine Spearing
Gregory and Dorothy Speer
Mr. and Mrs. Danny K. Spence
Donald and Carol Spencer
Collene Streeter
Grant Strickland
Robert Tarrant
Mary Kay Thayer
Tim and Kris Theisen
Allan and Sherry Thom
Kevin and Karrie Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. William Thompson
Shirley and Al Vandaele
Theodore W. Vassar
Carl and Tracy Vogt
Dr. David L. Waggoner and Vicki D. Sherman
Nila L. Waldecker
Thomas Waldecker and Lillian Ames
Beth Waldvogel
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Weaver
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Weaver
April and Stu Wendling
Wendy and CJ Wysocki
Chuck and Kaye Lani Wilson
Jennifer Yarger
John and Connie Zarb
Ken Zawodny
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
Friends - $1 +
James E. and Darlene K. Baldwin
Donna Baranowski
Karen Bellino
Janet W. Burghgraef
Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Busen
Mr. Harvey J. Buss
Penny Dorcey-Naber
Judith Hamburg
Jeff and Amy Harbaugh
Donald Hyatt
Mythili Iyengar
Howard and Joan Johnson
Charles E. Kelly
Linda Lewis
Sharon Lusch
Monroe County Community College
Student Government
Brenda Montri
David E. Moore
Mary Osborne
Judith Penny
Joyce Petit
William F. and Cecile M. Prusaitis
Lisa Scarpelli
Susan Slovak
Mark and Linda Spenoso
John W. Staas
C. Gary Wilson
Kelly K. Wreede
SENATORS LEVIN
AND STABENOW
U.S. Senators Carl Levin (D-Mich.)
and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.)
visited campus this year,
providing students with unique
insights and life lessons far
beyond the textbook.
Ms. Jill Denko
DSA Architects
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Dulany
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Dusseau
Ms. Christine M. Eby
Dr. Darryl Eighmey
Facility Matrix Group
Grant and Mary Felmet
Mr. Gerald G. Francisco
Mrs. Bonnie L. Giles
Mr. and Mrs. Roger D. Goetz
Mrs. Shirley A. Gonyea
Mr. David L. Gubbini
Mr. Daniel K. Hamman
Mr. Jeffery L. Harbaugh
Mr. and Mrs. Alan J. Hartman
Ms. Stephanie A. Hatfield
Ms. Lisa A. Heck
Holtz Christmas Tree Plantation
Ida Farmers Cooperative
Mr. Philip J. Iott
Ms. Sara E. Jones
John A. and Janel L. Joy
Ms. Imelda V. Kaminski
Mr. James L. Keck
Mrs. Michelle L. Kecskes
Mr. Charles E. Kelly
Ms. Deniese E. Key
Mr. David Kissinger
Mr. Eric P. Koch
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kratz
Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Kroeger
Ms. Barbara J. Laing
Mr. Jeremy E. Langton
Mrs. Norma J. Laverty
Mr. Robert J. Leonard and
Ms. Robin A. Connell
Mrs. Denice J. Lewis
Mr. Paul J. Livernois
Michael J. Lotte
Ms. Catherine Lucas
Mrs. Joanne M. MacDonald
Mr. Donald R. Mandeville
Mr. Josh Manley
Mrs. Joanne R. Maurice
Mrs. Mary Ann McBee
Mr. Scott J. McCarty
Mr. Steve McCollum
Ms. Holly S. McCormick
Gary L. McDonald
Ms. Jaime McDonald
Mr. Sean J. McGuire
Mrs. Genevieve L. McIntyre
Ms. Marjorie McIntyre
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Meyer
Michigan Musical Instruments
Dr. John N. Miller
Mrs. and Mr. Jacqueline Monroe
Mr. David E. Moore
Ms. Amy L. Morgan
Mr. Bill Myers
Mr. Michael A. Nadeau
Mr. Billie R. Nash
Mr. William P. Nichols
Ohio and Michigan Paper
Ms. Rose Marie Olszewski
Ms. Barbara G. Osgood
Ms. Elizabeth A. Parisho
Mr. Dale L. Parker
Ms. Carol J. Parsil
Mr. and Mrs. James G. Petrangelo
Mr. Fred J. Pillarelli
Ms. Lauren Pillarelli
Ms. Patricia A. Pitcher
Mrs. Christine L. Pompili
Port of Monroe
Mrs. Virginia Powers
Ms. Wilma B. Price
Ms. Rosanne K. Pritchett
Mrs. Cecile M. Prusaitis
Mr. and Mrs. Steve N. Pursley
Ms. Theresa M. Radu
Mr. Daniel J. Rath
Mr. John P. Reilly
David Reiman and Karen Reiman-Sendi
Mr. and Mrs. LeVern R. Robinson
Mr. Gregory V. Rupp
Mrs. April M. Ruttenberg
Ms. Susan J. Savage
Ms. Lisa Scarpelli
Mr. John J. Schearer
Mr. Thomas E. Scheer
Ms. Carrie Selvidge
Ms. Susan M. Shankleton
Paul and Lana Shryock
Mr. Ken R. Smith
Ms. Wanda M. Snavely
Cathy A. Spalding
Spectrum Printers, Inc.
Mr. Andrew A. St. Pierre
Mr. John W. Staas
Mr. Herbert R. Stokes
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Stoner, Jr.
Subway
Mr. and Mrs. David J. Taylor
Mr. Alexey Tcheremnykh
Bill Terrasi
Mr. and Mrs. John Thackray
Mrs. Mary Kay Thayer
Ms. Molly L. Turner
Ms. Renee P. Turner
Mr. David Tyler
Nila L. Waldecker
Mr. Michael D. Weiler
Ms. Diane L. Welch
Ms. Kelly K. Wreede
Mr. John S. Wyrabkiewicz
Ms. Lisa C. Young
Mrs. Kathleen Zibbell
Gifts-In-Kind
Creative Promotions, Inc.
Dolce Vita Italian Grille
Powerhouse Gym
The Toledo Zoo
Woelmer's Golf Range
GIFTS TO THE LA-Z-BOY CENTER
FOR BUSINESS TRAINING AND
THE PERFORMING ARTS
Platinum – $1,000,000 +
La-Z-Boy Foundation
Mrs. Shirley A. Meyer
Silver – $100,000 +
Edward M. and Henrietta M. Knabusch
Charitable Trust No. 2
Elsie M. Little Trust
John F. Weaver
Bronze – $50,000 +
DTE Energy Foundation
Monroe Bank & Trust
Millennium Society – $30,000 +
J. David Bagnall and Cheryl McIntyre-Bagnall
Charles and Irma S. McIntyre III
Monroe County Community Credit Union
Rudolph/Libbe
Legacy Society – $20,000 +
Victor and Bonnie Bellestri and
Chris and Mary Bellestri
Floral City Beverage, Inc.
Ralph and Marris Manausso
MCCC Alumni Association
C. S. and Marion F. McIntyre Foundation
Jacob G. Schmidlapp Trusts –
Fifth Third Bank Trustee Trustee’s Society – $10,000 +
Joe and Peggy Bellino
William H. Braunlich, Esq.
Judge Joseph and Amy Costello
Mrs. Lewis E. Fleuelling
Charles and Barbara Harrington
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald D. LaBeau
Joseph and Genevieve McIntyre
David and Kathleen Meyer
Michael R. Meyer
Dr. Paulette Moulton-Levy
Dr. David and Judy Nixon
Dr. Mary T. Roberti
SEE & A Credit Union
Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Sieb
The Monroe Publishing Company
Gerald D. Welch and Dr. Joyce L. Haver
Laurence and Florence Wilson
Chairman’s Society – $5,000 +
Roger and Marjorie Kreps
Marjorie McIntyre
Dr. Herbert S. Moyer and Lonnie L. Peppler-Moyer
Elizabeth H. O'Connor
Audrey M. Warrick
President’s Society – $2,500 +
Lonnie and Jan Brunswick
Ron and Dell Campbell
Mr. and Mrs. H. Douglas Chaffin
John Joy
David and Susan Mehregan
Chad Nyitray
Lucille Vuich
Gregory and Deborah Wise
Leadership Society – $1,000 +
AXA Foundation
William and Kathleen Bacarella
Timothy and Kathy Bennett
Julie A. Billmaier
Brian and Penny Bodell
Bonnie E. Boggs
The Honorable and Mrs. Paul E. Braunlich
Mr. Ranieri and Dr. Joanna Briganti
Thomas and Mary Bruck
Florence M. Buchanan
Buckeye CableSystem
Jo Ann Capaul
Mr. and Mrs. Peter H. Carlton
Ursula Crenshaw
DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund
Mr. Robert J. Duffey
Eaton Cummings Group
Angela Evangelinos
Dr. and Mrs. George J. Feldman
Daniel K. Hamman
David K. and Shelly E. Hehl
Mr. and Mrs. Howard A. Johnson
Cheryl Johnston
Barry and Kelly Kinsey
Timothy and Margie Lake
Vinnie and Joanne Maltese
Dr. William E. McCloskey
David and Cheryl McKay
Kenneth and Susan Miller
Rupp Funeral Home, Inc.
Mrs. Donna D. Ryder
Clinton and Joan Schloop
Paul and Lana Shryock
Dr. Bernard Sisman
Robert Stephenson
Dr. David L. Waggoner and Vicki D. Sherman
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wakeman
Rosemarie and Richard Walker
Ms. Aurelia M. Weipert
Michael and Joyce Weipert
Mrs. Michele A. Weipert-Winter
Robert and Suzanne Wetzel
Dr. Grace and Tim Yackee Family
Tina M. Yaeger
Partners – $500 +
All That Jazz
The Blade Foundation
Timothy Dillon
Ken and Carol Eshelman
Ford Motor Company Fund
Ann A. Hoste
Steve Mapes
Nancy K. Osborne
Lauren Pillarelli
James A. Ross
Thomas and Deborah Ryder
Daniel Schwab
Through its Corporate and Community Services
Division, MCCC provides space and educators to
companies locally and across the region that are
in need of corporate training. With the La-Z-Boy
Center, MCCC now has six new conference rooms
and a computer training lab to substantially
expand the capacity of its offerings in this area.
“This remarkable building is a very impressive
achievement. La-Z-Boy is proud to have
helped create a Center that will help elevate
the entire Monroe region.”
R E ALI ZI N G T HE VI S I ON ’
BE CO M E S A RE ALI T Y
Patrick H. Norton
Chairman of the Board, La-Z-Boy Incorporated
As quoted by The Toledo Blade
The Foundation at Monroe County Community
College’s Realizing the Vision Capital Campaign
exceeded its goal thanks to the $2 million gift from
La-Z-Boy. In total, the campaign to help fund
the La-Z-Boy Center raised nearly $4.4 million,
surpassing its original goal of $3 million by more
than 45 percent.
MCCC’s faculty, staff, administrators and retirees
showed overwhelming support for the project by
personally donating $93,442, surpassing their goal
by 234 percent. The Foundation also solicited other
gifts and sold commemorative bricks and theater
seats to raise $2,369,107 prior to receiving the
La-Z-Boy donation.
In addition to funds raised by the capital campaign,
the College pledged $3 million from its general
fund, and $6 million was provided by the State
of Michigan to fully fund this $12 million facility.
Pictured at right are
Patrick H. Norton and
Shirley A. Meyer
“It is my fervent wish that this
beautiful new facility will be
used for many, many
generations to come.”
Shirley A. Meyer
THE ‘COMMUNITY’ IN MONROE
COUNTY CO MMUNITY COLLEGE
During the past year, the College’s doors were
opened for community use 220 times, resulting in
over 30,000 visitors to campus
and a 100 percent increase in
rental revenues from the previous
year. The most frequent users of
the campus included La-Z-Boy Inc.,
Global Engine Manufacturing
Alliance, St. Michael School,
Monroe County Sheriff
Department, Monroe County
Chamber of Commerce, Monroe
Public Schools, Monroe County
Road Commission, Monroe Bank
& Trust and DTE Energy.
WO RKSHO PS FO R
P RO FE S S I O N A L
DEVE LO PME NT
MCCC hosted a number of workshops last year that
benefited the community at large, as well as
surrounding states. One of these events, presented
by the Learning Resources Center, was a training
session for area librarians on InfoTrack research
databases, which was attended by 18 school and
public librarians from across Monroe County.
Robert Pettit, MCCC assistant professor of biological
sciences, facilitated and hosted a professional
development workshop attended by over 100
community college life science educators from
Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Illinois.
The “Strategies for Success” workshop, sponsored
by Benjamin Cummings Publishing, provided a
forum for sharing successful teaching experiences
that promote student learning through various
teaching methodologies.
M CCC O R N O R T H PO L E ?
During the holiday season, a small corner of the
campus was transformed into an evergreen-laden
Winter Wonderland Village, complete with a
25-foot-high, lighted North Pole, Sweet Shoppe,
gazebo and quaint log cabin for Santa. As carolers
reveled, families and children from across the region
visited with Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoyed beautiful
decorations and tasty treats, and warmed themselves
by the bonfire with hot chocolate and cider.
The log cabin was built by Assistant Professor
Alex Babycz and his Construction Management
Technology students, and the gazebo was designed
and built by students from the Monroe High School
Construction Technology class. Many community
businesses donated time and materials to this event.
Santa’s Winter Wonderland was part of Arts that
Splash, MCCC’s schedule of visual and performing
arts that brings thousands to campus each year.
S U P P O R T I N G LO C A L I N D U S T R Y
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s
Economic Development Job Training (EDJT) program
awarded MCCC’s Corporate and Community Services
Division $271,000 for two separate grant requests
on behalf of 14 companies – despite severe cutbacks
to the program by the state last year.
The first grant was for a consortium of 13 companies
that are receiving training in Six Sigma, ISO/TS 16949,
Lean Manufacturing and Strategic Business Solutions
via a partnership between MCCC and the Michigan
Manufacturing Technology Center. The second award
was for the new Global Engine Manufacturing
Alliance plant nearing completion in Dundee.
Mr. James J. Steffes
Mrs. Lucille Vuich
Ms. Aurelia M. Weipert
Mr. Michael A. Weipert
Michele A. Weipert-Winter and David J. Winter
Dr. Grace B. Yackee
Mrs. Tina M. Yaeger
Partners – $500 +
All That Jazz
Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority
American Speedy Printing
Brian and Penny Bodell
Dr. Joanna L. Briganti and Mr. Ranieri R. Briganti
Mr. and Mrs. Mark S. Davison
Diamond Electric
Mr. Timothy J. Dillon
Duce Simmons Associates, LLC
Mrs. Carol L. Eshelman
Edwin and Angeline Harwood
Ms. Ann A. Hoste
Independent Accountants Association
of Michigan
Ms. Jane Karau
Barry and Kelly Kinsey
Brian and Lori Lay
Mr. Steve Mapes
Mr. Michael R. Meyer
Kenneth W. and Susan R.S. Miller
Monroe County Association of Realtors
Monroe Public Schools
Muchmore Harrington Smalley & Associates
National City Bank
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Raymond
Ms. M. Chris Sims
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory D. Speer
Mr. and Mrs. William Sunderland
Sylvan Learning Center
The Blade Foundation
Ms. Bobbie Turner
Mr. and Mrs. Richard O. Vollrath
Dr. David L. Waggoner and Vicki D. Sherman
Suzanne M. Wetzel
Ms. M. J. Woodruff
Stars - $100 +
Americlean
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Anderson
Mr. Ben Andries
Ms. Loretta E. Barber
Mrs. Donna Bates
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bean
Mrs. Toni E. Bean
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Besonen
Julie and John Billmaier
Ms. Ilah Mae Brancheau
Broadway Market
Dr. Karen L. Brooke
Mr. Dale Brunt
Ms. Florence M. Buchanan
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Campbell
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Cape
Ms. Jane G. Clevenger
Mr. Terry W. Cole
Dr. Esther M. Coleman
Comerica
Community Action Center
Community Foundation of Monroe County
Dr. and Mrs. Frank W. Comstock
Cooley Hehl Wohlgamuth & Carlton
Mrs. Lori Jo Couch
Mrs. Diana J. Cramer
Ms. Amy Culver
DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund
Mr. Randell W. Daniels & Family
Danny's Fine Foods
Mr. and Mrs. Noel H. Dentner
Ms. Luann M. Diroff
Ms. Gina-Maria Donnelly
Mr. William Doster and
Mrs. Bonnie M. Finzel-Doster
Mr. and Mrs. Earl C. J. Duby
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Duvendack
Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Easter
Eastern Michigan University
Mr. and Mrs. Joel D. Fiedler
Fifth Third Bank, Northwestern Ohio, N.A.
Frenchie's Fine Jewelry Coins and Stamps Inc.
Mr. Rob Fry
Ms. Suzanne Gartz
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel F. Gaymer
Mr. Joseph A. Gentner
Ms. Marianne P. Germani
Ms. Jolyn Gilstorf
Mr. H. F. Green
Mrs. Jill J. Grodi
Guardian Industries Corporation
The Honorable Beverly Hammerstrom
Dr. and Mrs. B.J. Harmon
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne M. Harmon
Mr. and Mrs. William L. Henning
Ms. Sherry Hilkens
Holiday Inn Express
Gerald L. Howe, D.D.S.
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Howe
Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Hyatt
Illinois Tool Works Foundation
International Business Machines Corporation
Ms. Katherine M. James
Mrs. Sally Jaynes
Ms. Sonya Johnson
Ms. Laurel A. Johnston
Mrs. Tamyra J. Kaiser
Ms. Nancy Kirwen
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Kiser
Knabusch Insurance Services, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Knollman
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Kohler
Ms. Terry L. Koppelman
Mr. Howard Kreuchauf
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Kuehnlein
Ms. Anna R. Laderach
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff J. Langton
Ms. Linda S. Lauer
Mrs. Vicki L. LaValle
Gregory and Laurie Leinbach
Mr. Robert Leski
Liberty Capital Management
Macsteel
Vinnie and Joanne Maltese
Manheim Metro Detroit Auction
Mannik & Smith of Michigan
Ms. Patsy A. Marchel
Mr. and Mrs. Bradley J. Martin
Mr. Kenneth G. Masserant
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. McCormick
Ms. Molly M. McCutchan
Mrs. Suzanne M. McKee
Mr. and Mrs. James P. Meehan
Mr. Craig C. Militello
Ms. Ruth A. Miller
Monroe County Convention and
Tourism Bureau
Monroe High School
The Honorable Pamela Moskwa
Dr. Herbert S. Moyer and
Mrs. Lonnie L. Peppler-Moyer
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Moyers
Mr. and Mrs. C. Robert Musgrave
Mr. Frank J. Nagy
National Galvanizing L.P.
Dr. Patrick J. Nedry
Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. Nieswender
Law Office of G. N. Nolen
Mr. Chad E. Nyitray
Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Oberleiter
Paula and Charles Ochs
Ms. Gail S. Odneal
Ms. Dione S. Oerther
Ms. Annetta Pawlak
Mrs. Patricia A. Pelavin
Ms. Jennifer Peregord
Mr. and Mrs. Nistor Potcova, Jr.
Mrs. Kristina Powers-Aubry
Mr. Selma Rankins
Ms. Vicki L. Reaume
Mrs. Linda D. Reeves
The Honorable Randy Richardville
Mr. James A. Ross
Sister Pat Rourke
Rudolph/Libbe
Mr. Thomas E. Ryder
Mr. William S. Sandifer II
Mr. Paul C. Schmidt
Mr. Daniel J. Schwab
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Scott
Mr. Martin J. Selmek
Ms. Vicki D. Sherman
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Simmons
Ms. Marjorie K. Simmons
Dr. Bernard Sisman
Mrs. Sherri L. Sisung
Ms. Kelly Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Myron Smolinski
Dr. Roger D. Spalding
Ms. Catherine R. Spearing
Mr. and Mrs. Danny K. Spence
Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Spencer
Mark and Linda Spenoso
Mr. and Mrs. Steven M. Spoerre
Mr. Michael D. Stasko
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stephenson
John and Kathi Stiefel
Robert and Sally Tarrant
Mr. and Mrs. William R. Terry
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Thomas Kevin and Karrie Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. William Thompson
TMP Associates, Inc.
Tres Belle
Mr. Daniel B. Tukel
Mr. Theodore W. Vassar Mr. and Mrs. Elmer L. Vining III
Mrs. Tracy A. Vogt
Ms. Lisa H. Wain
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wakeman
Audrey and Bert Warrick
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Weaver
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Weaver
Mrs. April L. Wendling
Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Wheeler
Ms. Sharon M. Wheeler
Ms. Myrna J. White
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Wilson
Laurence and Florence Wilson
Gregory and Deborah Wise
Mr. Frank L. Wright, Sr.
Ms. Patsy S. Wright
Mrs. Jennifer L. Yarger
Dr. David F. Yentz, D.D.S.
Mrs. Constance K. Zarb
Mr. Ken J. Zawodny
Friends - $1 +
Ms. Geri Allen
Ms. Angela M. Ames
Mrs. Glori J. Applin
Mr. Lawrence C. Aubry
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Baldwin
Javier and Lynne BaRa
Mr. Jamie D. Barczewski
Bay West Development Co.
Mr. Timothy S. Bennett
Mr. Dennis R. Bezeau
Mr. Wayne R. Bezeau
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Biblewski
Mr. Jeremy Bodine
Ms. Bonnie E. Boggs
Mr. Robert D. Bomia
Ms. Tracy L. Boudrie
Mr. Jason Broadway
Ms. Dana N. Brown
Mr. Christopher J. Brubaker
Mr. Eric S. Burger
Mrs. Janet W. Burghgraef
Mr. Andrew M. Burke
Ms. Jennie M. Burt
Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Busen
Mr. Harvey J. Buss
Mr. Robert F. Campbell
Mr. and Mrs. David N. Capaul
Ms. Lisa D. Casell
Mr. Kenneth R. Colpaert
Ms. Renee Colpaert
Mrs. Suzette C. Cooley-Sanborn
Mrs. Amy M. Costello
Mrs. Martha Crawmer
Mrs. Maureen K. Cullen
Ms. Julie A. Danner
GIVING TO THE FO UNDATION
Listed are individuals, corporations and organizations who have
contributed an annual gift to The Foundation at Monroe County
Community College from July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004,
as well as those who have contributed to the capital campaign
for the La-Z-Boy Center for Business Training and the Performing
Arts through September 30, 2004.
All annual gifts are recognized for that specific fiscal year in the
appropriate giving level. All capital campaign gifts are recognized
through September 30, 2004, in the appropriate giving level.
Cumulative gifts are recognized in a separate listing according
to giving level beginning with the Trustee’s Society.
We are pleased to recognize the generous support of each
of our donors. Great efforts have been taken to make this list
accurate and complete. Any omissions or errors are regretted.
Please notify us in writing of any concerns.
CUMULATIVE GIFTS
Platinum – $1,000,000 +
Mrs. Shirley A. Meyer
Silver – $100,000 +
Eugene W. and Helen M. Beach
Leo R. Boudinet
Dr. Robert T. and Louise Ewing
Amy Heuple
Edward M. and Henrietta M. Knabusch
Charitable Trust No. 2
La-Z-Boy Foundation
Elsie M. Little Trust
Mr. Patrick H. Norton
Charles E. Schell Foundation
Mr. John F. Weaver
Mr. Paul Whitman
Bronze – $50,000 +
DTE Energy Foundation
C. S. and Marion F. McIntyre Foundation
Mercy Memorial Hospital Scholarship Fund
Monroe Bank & Trust
Jack and Rebecca Sandretto
Millennium Society – $30,000 +
Dr. Florence Ames
J. David Bagnall and Cheryl McIntyre-Bagnall
Mr. William H. Braunlich, Esq.
The Honorable and Mrs. Joseph A. Costello, Jr.
Exchange Club of Monroe
Floral City Beverage, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. McIntyre III
Iva Mennig
Monroe County Community Credit Union
Delta E. and Veta V. Osborn
Legacy Society – $20,000 +
Victor and Bonnie Bellestri and
Chris and Mary Bellestri
Mrs. Hildreth C. Braunlich
Gerald L. Howe, D.D.S.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Kehoe
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Manausso
MCCC Alumni Association
Mr. Michael R. Meyer
C. Ernest Read
Jacob G. Schmidlapp Trusts –
Fifth Third Bank Trustee
SEE & A Credit Union
Trustee’s Society – $10,000 +
Ameritech
Joe and Peggy Bellino
Lonnie and Janice Brunswick
Dana Center of Technology
Dana Corporation Foundation
Ms. Angela Evangelinos
Mrs. Lewis E. Fleuelling
Ford Motor Company Fund
Herman and Irene Gertz Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Grattan Gray
Mrs. Harriet Gray
Great Lakes Commission
Mr. Fred Gruber
Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Harrington, Jr.
Jones Transfer Company
Mr. Earl A. Karau
Ms. Jane Karau
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald D. LaBeau
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. McIntyre
Dr. Paulette Moulton-Levy
Dr. and Mrs. David E. Nixon
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Raymond
Dr. Mary T. Roberti
Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Sieb
The Monroe Publishing Company
Mrs. Rosemarie Walker and Dr. Richard Walker
Mr. Gerald D. Welch and Dr. Joyce L. Haver
Laurence and Florence Wilson
2003-2004 ANNUAL GIFTS
Silver – $100,000 +
Edward M. and Henrietta M. Knabusch
Charitable Trust No. 2
Mr. John F. Weaver
Bronze – $50,000 +
DTE Energy Foundation
Mr. Patrick H. Norton
Millennium Society – $30,000 +
Monroe County Community Credit Union
Legacy Society – $20,000 +
Floral City Beverage, Inc.
C. S. and Marion F. McIntyre Foundation
Jacob G. Schmidlapp Trusts – Fifth Third
Bank Trustee
Trustee’s Society – $10,000 +
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald D. LaBeau
Dr. Paulette Moulton-Levy
Dr. and Mrs. David E. Nixon
SEE & A Credit Union
Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Sieb
The Monroe Publishing Company
Mr. Gerald D. Welch and Dr. Joyce L. Haver
Chairman’s Society – $5,000 +
Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Harrington, Jr.
President’s Society – $2,500 +
Mr. William H. Braunlich, Esq.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Douglas Chaffin
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Kreps
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. McIntyre
Mrs. Susan J. Mehregan, Esq.
Mercy Memorial Hospital
MCCC Alumni Association
Mrs. Rosemarie Walker and Dr. Richard Walker
Leadership Society – $1,000 +
Mr. William J. Bacarella, Jr.
Victor and Bonnie Bellestri
The Honorable and Mrs. Paul E. Braunlich
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bruck
Lonnie and Janice Brunswick
Buckeye CableSystem
Butzel Long
Ms. Jo Ann Capaul
Comcast Financial Agency Corporation
The Honorable and Mrs. Joseph A. Costello, Jr.
Detroit Edison Company
Mr. Robert J. Duffey
Eaton Cummings Group
Ms. Angela Evangelinos
Dr. and Mrs. George J. Feldman
Ford Motor Company Fund
Goodremont's
Mr. and Mrs. Grattan Gray
David K. and Shelly E. Hehl
Mr. and Mrs. Howard A. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Lake
La-Z-Boy Inc.
Dr. William E. McCloskey
Mrs. Shirley A. Meyer
Monroe Bank & Trust
Monroe Exchange Club
Ms. Nancy K. Osborne
Dr. Lesly Pompy
Rupp Funeral Home, Inc.
Mrs. Donna D. Ryder
VANTAGELI N E’
NEWSLETTER DEBUTS
The Corporate and Community Services Division
launched the new VantageLine newsletter, which
is produced twice a year for the benefit of business
and industry in the Monroe County region. In addition
to a complete listing of courses, seminars and
workshops, the newsletter provides information
on a variety of topics, such as new companies,
people and promotions in the area; MCCC’s
customized training services; and training issues
that affect the region.
160 ATTEND ANNU AL BUSINESS
AND INDUSTRY LUNCHEON
Nearly 160 community and business leaders attended
the 11th Annual Business and Industry Luncheon,
continuing the MCCC tradition of addressing issues
of concern to CEOs and their top management teams.
The featured speaker at the event was automotive
industry expert Dr. David Cole, chairman of the
Center for Automotive Research. Dr. Cole discussed
how to compete in an automotive industry that
is going through a period of dramatic global
change in which only the fastest, smartest
companies will survive.
At the luncheon, Mercy Memorial Hospital
Foundation President Richard S. Hiltz received the
2004 MCCC Business/Labor College Supporter
of the Year award for his outstanding contributions
to the College. Under Hiltz’s leadership, MCCC and
Mercy Memorial have developed a strong working
relationship that includes training facilities and
personnel to assist in the College’s instructional
health programs, as well as a scholarship program.
Common Vision, Common Commitment
Whether the goal is a new career or personal enrichment or
working toward a four-year degree, MCCC strives to make higher education
accessible to everyone pursuing a dream. The key is our ability to remain flexible
and responsive to the needs of the community and each individual student.
RE GISTRATION PROCESS MAKE S
E N RO LLME NT EASI E R
Accessible, Flexible and Responsive
Registration couldn’t be easier at MCCC. In addition to regular open
registration periods, on-line registration available through WebPAL
and telephone registration through the SMART system, MCCC offered
on-site advising and registration events at five area high schools. The
College also hosted the seventh year of One-Stop Registration Day,
where students can apply for admission, see an advisor, take the
placement test, discuss financial aid, register for classes and purchase
books, all in one stop.
Efforts such as these are definitely working. More than one-third
of all Monroe County high school graduates now attend MCCC,
and the College’s enrollment is at an all-time high.
E N RO LLME NT N UMBE RS CO NT I N UE T O S O AR
Thanks to the quality and affordability of programs at MCCC, our student
ranks have continued to rise. Last year, the College set winter semester records in both
enrollment and credit hours. A 5.1 percent jump in enrollment brought 3,810 students to
campus, compared to 3,624 the previous year. Credit hours shot up even higher – with
a 5.9 percent increase, the numbers went from 29,868 in 2003 to 31,632 for the winter
2004 semester. Additionally, contract training hours continued to climb as companies train
and retrain employees to do more and different tasks.
T H E FO U N D AT I O N AT M CCC
B O A RD O F D I RE C T O R S
Michael R. Meyer, Chairman
Dr. Ronald Campbell, First Vice Chair
David E. Nixon, Ed.D., Second Vice Chair
Rosemarie Walker, Secretary
Victor S. Bellestri, Treasurer
Suzanne M. Wetzel, Executive Director
William H. Braunlich
Florence M. Buchanan
H. Douglas Chaffin
Hon. Joseph A. Costello, Jr.
Joyce M. Fleuelling
Daniel Hamman
Barbara J. Harrington
Marjorie A. Kreps
Joseph M. McIntyre
Marji McIntyre
Susan J. Mehregan
Susan R. S. Miller
Chad E. Nyitray
Ann Orwin
Christine L. Pompili
Kaye Lani Rafko-Wilson
Richard Sieb
Dr. Bernard Sisman
Gerald Welch
Laurence W. Wilson
Kathleen Zibbel
Helen M. Beach (1913-2000), Honorary Director
Shirley A. Meyer, Honorary Director
Paul Whitman, Honorary Director
B O A RD O F TR U S T E E S
Pictured above from left to right.
William H. Braunlich, Trustee
Mary Kay Thayer, Trustee
Michael R. Meyer, Trustee
Marjorie A. Kreps, Chair
Joseph N. Bellino, Jr., Secretary
William J. Bacarella, Jr., Vice Chair
Thomas R. Waldecker, Trustee
CAB IN ET
David E. Nixon, Ed.D., President
Timothy S. Bennett, Vice President
of Business Affairs and Treasurer
Lonnie L. Brunswick, Vice President
of Student and Information Services
Grace B. Yackee, Ph.D., Vice President
of Instruction
MORE COURSES NOW AVAILABLE
FROM A DIST ANCE
Distance education opportunities at MCCC continue
to grow. In 2003-2004, 42 on-line courses were
offered. In addition, 90 courses used the Blackboard
Course Management software as a supplement to
traditional courses. This brought the total number
of on-line and Blackboard-enhanced courses to 132,
up 33 percent from the previous year.
Practical, Personal Learning
“That kind of attention to
detail makes the difference
SAE CLUB ED GES OUT FOUR-YEAR COMPETITORS
Putting classroom learning to practical use, MCCC’s Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
Student Club took second place in the design phase of an international competition to
build a Formula SAE race car. Competing against 10 other schools at the 2004 SAE Detroit
Section World Congress in March, MCCC students finished ahead of the University of
Michigan and just behind The Ohio State University. MCCC’s SAE Student Club continues
to be the only community college team competing each year among nationally acclaimed
four-year universities.
between a good program and
a great one. MCCC does a
great job of providing
students with the tools they
need to succeed in life.”
John B. Michrina,
Monroe chief of police and
member of MCCC’s
Criminal Justice
Advisory Committee,
commenting on the
implementation
of suggestions made
by the committee.
MO RE WI N N E RS
MCCC students continue to win in many academic competitions. Continuing an eight-year
tradition, two MCCC students received top honors at the Michigan Student Scholar
Conference sponsored by the Liberal Arts Network for Development. Additionally, two
respiratory therapy graduates competed on the winning team in the Michigan Society
of Respiratory Care “Sputum Bowl” (a respiratory quiz competition), advancing to the
national competition.
BUILDING EXCEPTIONAL CO URSES
When members of MCCC’s Criminal Justice Advisory Committee recommended
changes to the existing curriculum which made perfect sense, faculty listened,
learned and responded.
In addition to adding a new interpersonal communications class to educate prospective
police officers in effective communication skills, Jo Ellen Locher, MCCC’s technical writing
instructor, added some new “exercises” to her classroom lessons. After riding along with
City of Monroe police officers to learn more about their job requirements, Locher discovered
that the officers were repeatedly interrupted as they tried to write their reports. So, to
simulate a real-world situation, students in her technical writing class are now interrupted
several times during their in-class assignments.
Additionally, an entire on-line nursing program was
established for current LPNs and LVNs. In conjunction
with the Michigan Community College Virtual
Learning Collaborative, students seeking to progress
from LPN/LVN status to that of a Registered Nurse
can complete the Associate Degree of Applied Science
in nursing completely on-line.
SCIENCE LAB
RE N OVAT I O N S CO NT IN UE
A $700,000 renovation project for two chemistry
labs was completed in fall 2003, and a $600,000
renovation project for two biology labs began this
past May. Students are conducting experiments
in a safe, space-enhanced layout, with technically
advanced equipment and more accessibility to work
stations and instructors. Following a complete
demolition of the existing labs, new wiring,
plumbing, duct work, windows, countertops, nonslip floors, exhaust fans, and handicap-accessible
stations were installed. Plans are underway for a
third phase of science lab renovations.
S C HO LAR S HI P O P P O R TUN IT IE S
CO NTINUE TO ABOUND
The Foundation at MCCC continued to build endowed
scholarships, one of its original goals, and also worked
to increase the number of annual scholarships. Last
year, the Financial Aid Office awarded $220,000 in
scholarships (institutional, endowed, annual
and state) to 175 students.
The Foundation now manages 19 endowed
scholarships, and three scholarship funds are
building toward endowed status.
Three new annual scholarships were awarded:
Future Leaders of Monroe Scholarship, Monroe
County Association of Realtors Scholarship and
the Roy Turner Scholarship. In addition, work
was begun on three additional annual
scholarships: Angela Ames Scholarship,
Robert Clement Memorial Scholarship and
Fraternal Order of Eagles Scholarship.
Five $1,000 Foundation Scholarships and
four $200 Adopt-A-Student Scholarships
were awarded.
The Alumni Association again raised funds
for scholarships, awarding a total of $2,500.
P RO O F YO U ’RE N EVER
TOO OLD TO LEARN
The curriculum at MCCC is designed to appeal
to students of all ages. At 73 years old, Lee Yoas
is living proof. When she joined the student body
in 2003, the grandmother of nine thought she
might not fit in. However, despite the generation
gap – students at MCCC average about 25 years
old – Yoas has been readily accepted by her peers.
In typical student fashion, she has carried a full
class load and joined in campus activities. While
pursuing an associate’s degree with a focus in
journalism, Yoas also has worked as a reporter
for the Agora student newspaper. Like many
students, this budding writer has discovered
that MCCC has the right stuff to help students
succeed, at any age.
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Many community colleges can boast of low student-to-faculty ratios.
MCCC goes beyond this simple statistic to provide students with hands-on,
personal mentorship from dedicated faculty who have extensive experience
both within and outside the classroom. Students graduate with the knowledge they
need to succeed and the ability to apply this knowledge in the real world.
CO MMI T ME NT T O ST UDE NT S I S RE CO GN I ZE D
Each year, the Michigan Department of Career Development and the
Occupational Deans at Michigan’s 28 community colleges recognize
three outstanding occupational faculty members and one faculty team
who best demonstrate leadership in programming and commitment
to student success. In October, at the annual TRENDS in Occupational
Education state conference in Grand Rapids, MCCC took home two of
those four awards:
Practical, Personal Learning
Dean Kerste, assistant professor of Mechanical Design Technology,
was recognized as one of three outstanding community college
faculty members in the state. In addition to more traditional
classes in mechanical design at MCCC, Kerste’s students have
worked with area fire and rescue departments to design storage devices for their
“Jaws of Life” equipment.
The team award went to the 13-member MCCC team that developed and presents
the annual restaurant-themed “Taste of Tech” event to highlight career opportunities
in the areas of industrial technology. During the event, participants select from a
menu of technology “entrées” and “hors d'oeuvres” as they move through a buffet
of laboratories and classrooms sampling various careers and crafts, from automotive
technology to welding.
MAT H AN D SC I E N C E ME NTO RS PAR T N E R
W I T H L I N CO L N E L E M E NT A R Y
Acting on an idea proposed by a parent (who also was an MCCC student), students in the
Math and Science Society (M.A.S.S.) developed a cooperative after-school program to mentor
third, fourth and fifth graders at Lincoln Elementary School. Dubbed “Science Odyssey,” the
project was designed to get young children interested in science and math. It featured fun,
hands-on scientific experiments using common items such as sand, balloons, ice, salt
and string. The five programs M.A.S.S. presented in April and May were such a hit that
the youngsters and mentors both hope the Science Odyssey at Lincoln will continue
again next year.
S T UDE NT S HI T T HE RO AD FO R
VALUE -ADDE D EDUC AT IO N
S TUD ENTS
TE AC HI N G S TU DE NT S
Students gain valuable, practical, hands-on
experience outside the classroom through field trips
made possible through The Foundation at MCCC’s
Grants Program. The program is designed to fund
innovative projects that support the College’s
mission, but are not normally covered by the budget
or other internal sources of funding. Some of the
field trips that were made possible, in part, by the
Grants Program were:
Sophomore respiratory therapy students provided
low-cost, convenient CPR training to MCCC’s
phlebotomy, ECG and first-year nursing and
respiratory therapy students. Not to be outdone
by their sophomore classmates, members of
the freshman class spent time teaching heart
and lung anatomy to more than 300 Monroe
County K-12 students.
Culinary arts students toured Black Star Farms
in Suttons Bay near Traverse City. Black Star Farms
is an “agricultural destination” that includes a
bed and breakfast inn, winery, creamery and
horse stables.
NURSING STUDENTS HONORED
BY ‘USA TODAY’
Students in the Math and Science Society traveled
to Chicago to visit a number of world-renowned
science museums.
A group of 35 humanities students attended
various theatrical productions in Stratford, Ontario.
As part of their International Relations class,
students explored Middle Eastern business culture
by meeting with business people in the ArabAmerican business community of Dearborn.
Nursing students traveled to the capitol building
in Lansing for Nurses Impact Day, where they
joined more than 600 nurses and nursing
students for discussions on how to deal with the
political aspects of health care in Michigan and
their local counties.
Student contributors to the Agora student
newspaper attended the Fall National College
Media Convention in Nashville, Tennessee.
Two nursing students, Amy Jo Townsend-Osborne
and Stacy Zimmerman, were nominated to the
All-USA Academic Team sponsored by USA Today.
The All-USA Team recognizes students enrolled in
community, technical and junior colleges that excel
in the classroom and have the intellectual curiosity
to pursue academic, career and cultural enrichment
outside the traditional classroom.
Many community colleges can boast of low student-to-faculty ratios.
MCCC goes beyond this simple statistic to provide students with hands-on,
personal mentorship from dedicated faculty who have extensive experience
both within and outside the classroom. Students graduate with the knowledge they
need to succeed and the ability to apply this knowledge in the real world.
CO MMI T ME NT T O ST UDE NT S I S RE CO GN I ZE D
Each year, the Michigan Department of Career Development and the
Occupational Deans at Michigan’s 28 community colleges recognize
three outstanding occupational faculty members and one faculty team
who best demonstrate leadership in programming and commitment
to student success. In October, at the annual TRENDS in Occupational
Education state conference in Grand Rapids, MCCC took home two of
those four awards:
Practical, Personal Learning
Dean Kerste, assistant professor of Mechanical Design Technology,
was recognized as one of three outstanding community college
faculty members in the state. In addition to more traditional
classes in mechanical design at MCCC, Kerste’s students have
worked with area fire and rescue departments to design storage devices for their
“Jaws of Life” equipment.
The team award went to the 13-member MCCC team that developed and presents
the annual restaurant-themed “Taste of Tech” event to highlight career opportunities
in the areas of industrial technology. During the event, participants select from a
menu of technology “entrées” and “hors d'oeuvres” as they move through a buffet
of laboratories and classrooms sampling various careers and crafts, from automotive
technology to welding.
MAT H AN D SC I E N C E ME NTO RS PAR T N E R
W I T H L I N CO L N E L E M E NT A R Y
Acting on an idea proposed by a parent (who also was an MCCC student), students in the
Math and Science Society (M.A.S.S.) developed a cooperative after-school program to mentor
third, fourth and fifth graders at Lincoln Elementary School. Dubbed “Science Odyssey,” the
project was designed to get young children interested in science and math. It featured fun,
hands-on scientific experiments using common items such as sand, balloons, ice, salt
and string. The five programs M.A.S.S. presented in April and May were such a hit that
the youngsters and mentors both hope the Science Odyssey at Lincoln will continue
again next year.
S T UDE NT S HI T T HE RO AD FO R
VALUE -ADDE D EDUC AT IO N
S TUD ENTS
TE AC HI N G S TU DE NT S
Students gain valuable, practical, hands-on
experience outside the classroom through field trips
made possible through The Foundation at MCCC’s
Grants Program. The program is designed to fund
innovative projects that support the College’s
mission, but are not normally covered by the budget
or other internal sources of funding. Some of the
field trips that were made possible, in part, by the
Grants Program were:
Sophomore respiratory therapy students provided
low-cost, convenient CPR training to MCCC’s
phlebotomy, ECG and first-year nursing and
respiratory therapy students. Not to be outdone
by their sophomore classmates, members of
the freshman class spent time teaching heart
and lung anatomy to more than 300 Monroe
County K-12 students.
Culinary arts students toured Black Star Farms
in Suttons Bay near Traverse City. Black Star Farms
is an “agricultural destination” that includes a
bed and breakfast inn, winery, creamery and
horse stables.
NURSING STUDENTS HONORED
BY ‘USA TODAY’
Students in the Math and Science Society traveled
to Chicago to visit a number of world-renowned
science museums.
A group of 35 humanities students attended
various theatrical productions in Stratford, Ontario.
As part of their International Relations class,
students explored Middle Eastern business culture
by meeting with business people in the ArabAmerican business community of Dearborn.
Nursing students traveled to the capitol building
in Lansing for Nurses Impact Day, where they
joined more than 600 nurses and nursing
students for discussions on how to deal with the
political aspects of health care in Michigan and
their local counties.
Student contributors to the Agora student
newspaper attended the Fall National College
Media Convention in Nashville, Tennessee.
Two nursing students, Amy Jo Townsend-Osborne
and Stacy Zimmerman, were nominated to the
All-USA Academic Team sponsored by USA Today.
The All-USA Team recognizes students enrolled in
community, technical and junior colleges that excel
in the classroom and have the intellectual curiosity
to pursue academic, career and cultural enrichment
outside the traditional classroom.
MORE COURSES NOW AVAILABLE
FROM A DIST ANCE
Distance education opportunities at MCCC continue
to grow. In 2003-2004, 42 on-line courses were
offered. In addition, 90 courses used the Blackboard
Course Management software as a supplement to
traditional courses. This brought the total number
of on-line and Blackboard-enhanced courses to 132,
up 33 percent from the previous year.
Practical, Personal Learning
“That kind of attention to
detail makes the difference
SAE CLUB ED GES OUT FOUR-YEAR COMPETITORS
Putting classroom learning to practical use, MCCC’s Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
Student Club took second place in the design phase of an international competition to
build a Formula SAE race car. Competing against 10 other schools at the 2004 SAE Detroit
Section World Congress in March, MCCC students finished ahead of the University of
Michigan and just behind The Ohio State University. MCCC’s SAE Student Club continues
to be the only community college team competing each year among nationally acclaimed
four-year universities.
between a good program and
a great one. MCCC does a
great job of providing
students with the tools they
need to succeed in life.”
John B. Michrina,
Monroe chief of police and
member of MCCC’s
Criminal Justice
Advisory Committee,
commenting on the
implementation
of suggestions made
by the committee.
MO RE WI N N E RS
MCCC students continue to win in many academic competitions. Continuing an eight-year
tradition, two MCCC students received top honors at the Michigan Student Scholar
Conference sponsored by the Liberal Arts Network for Development. Additionally, two
respiratory therapy graduates competed on the winning team in the Michigan Society
of Respiratory Care “Sputum Bowl” (a respiratory quiz competition), advancing to the
national competition.
BUILDING EXCEPTIONAL CO URSES
When members of MCCC’s Criminal Justice Advisory Committee recommended
changes to the existing curriculum which made perfect sense, faculty listened,
learned and responded.
In addition to adding a new interpersonal communications class to educate prospective
police officers in effective communication skills, Jo Ellen Locher, MCCC’s technical writing
instructor, added some new “exercises” to her classroom lessons. After riding along with
City of Monroe police officers to learn more about their job requirements, Locher discovered
that the officers were repeatedly interrupted as they tried to write their reports. So, to
simulate a real-world situation, students in her technical writing class are now interrupted
several times during their in-class assignments.
Additionally, an entire on-line nursing program was
established for current LPNs and LVNs. In conjunction
with the Michigan Community College Virtual
Learning Collaborative, students seeking to progress
from LPN/LVN status to that of a Registered Nurse
can complete the Associate Degree of Applied Science
in nursing completely on-line.
SCIENCE LAB
RE N OVAT I O N S CO NT IN UE
A $700,000 renovation project for two chemistry
labs was completed in fall 2003, and a $600,000
renovation project for two biology labs began this
past May. Students are conducting experiments
in a safe, space-enhanced layout, with technically
advanced equipment and more accessibility to work
stations and instructors. Following a complete
demolition of the existing labs, new wiring,
plumbing, duct work, windows, countertops, nonslip floors, exhaust fans, and handicap-accessible
stations were installed. Plans are underway for a
third phase of science lab renovations.
S C HO LAR S HI P O P P O R TUN IT IE S
CO NTINUE TO ABOUND
The Foundation at MCCC continued to build endowed
scholarships, one of its original goals, and also worked
to increase the number of annual scholarships. Last
year, the Financial Aid Office awarded $220,000 in
scholarships (institutional, endowed, annual
and state) to 175 students.
The Foundation now manages 19 endowed
scholarships, and three scholarship funds are
building toward endowed status.
Three new annual scholarships were awarded:
Future Leaders of Monroe Scholarship, Monroe
County Association of Realtors Scholarship and
the Roy Turner Scholarship. In addition, work
was begun on three additional annual
scholarships: Angela Ames Scholarship,
Robert Clement Memorial Scholarship and
Fraternal Order of Eagles Scholarship.
Five $1,000 Foundation Scholarships and
four $200 Adopt-A-Student Scholarships
were awarded.
The Alumni Association again raised funds
for scholarships, awarding a total of $2,500.
P RO O F YO U ’RE N EVER
TOO OLD TO LEARN
The curriculum at MCCC is designed to appeal
to students of all ages. At 73 years old, Lee Yoas
is living proof. When she joined the student body
in 2003, the grandmother of nine thought she
might not fit in. However, despite the generation
gap – students at MCCC average about 25 years
old – Yoas has been readily accepted by her peers.
In typical student fashion, she has carried a full
class load and joined in campus activities. While
pursuing an associate’s degree with a focus in
journalism, Yoas also has worked as a reporter
for the Agora student newspaper. Like many
students, this budding writer has discovered
that MCCC has the right stuff to help students
succeed, at any age.
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Whether the goal is a new career or personal enrichment or
working toward a four-year degree, MCCC strives to make higher education
accessible to everyone pursuing a dream. The key is our ability to remain flexible
and responsive to the needs of the community and each individual student.
RE GISTRATION PROCESS MAKE S
E N RO LLME NT EASI E R
Accessible, Flexible and Responsive
Registration couldn’t be easier at MCCC. In addition to regular open
registration periods, on-line registration available through WebPAL
and telephone registration through the SMART system, MCCC offered
on-site advising and registration events at five area high schools. The
College also hosted the seventh year of One-Stop Registration Day,
where students can apply for admission, see an advisor, take the
placement test, discuss financial aid, register for classes and purchase
books, all in one stop.
Efforts such as these are definitely working. More than one-third
of all Monroe County high school graduates now attend MCCC,
and the College’s enrollment is at an all-time high.
E N RO LLME NT N UMBE RS CO NT I N UE T O S O AR
Thanks to the quality and affordability of programs at MCCC, our student
ranks have continued to rise. Last year, the College set winter semester records in both
enrollment and credit hours. A 5.1 percent jump in enrollment brought 3,810 students to
campus, compared to 3,624 the previous year. Credit hours shot up even higher – with
a 5.9 percent increase, the numbers went from 29,868 in 2003 to 31,632 for the winter
2004 semester. Additionally, contract training hours continued to climb as companies train
and retrain employees to do more and different tasks.
T H E FO U N D AT I O N AT M CCC
B O A RD O F D I RE C T O R S
Michael R. Meyer, Chairman
Dr. Ronald Campbell, First Vice Chair
David E. Nixon, Ed.D., Second Vice Chair
Rosemarie Walker, Secretary
Victor S. Bellestri, Treasurer
Suzanne M. Wetzel, Executive Director
William H. Braunlich
Florence M. Buchanan
H. Douglas Chaffin
Hon. Joseph A. Costello, Jr.
Joyce M. Fleuelling
Daniel Hamman
Barbara J. Harrington
Marjorie A. Kreps
Joseph M. McIntyre
Marji McIntyre
Susan J. Mehregan
Susan R. S. Miller
Chad E. Nyitray
Ann Orwin
Christine L. Pompili
Kaye Lani Rafko-Wilson
Richard Sieb
Dr. Bernard Sisman
Gerald Welch
Laurence W. Wilson
Kathleen Zibbel
Helen M. Beach (1913-2000), Honorary Director
Shirley A. Meyer, Honorary Director
Paul Whitman, Honorary Director
B O A RD O F TR U S T E E S
Pictured above from left to right.
William H. Braunlich, Trustee
Mary Kay Thayer, Trustee
Michael R. Meyer, Trustee
Marjorie A. Kreps, Chair
Joseph N. Bellino, Jr., Secretary
William J. Bacarella, Jr., Vice Chair
Thomas R. Waldecker, Trustee
CAB IN ET
David E. Nixon, Ed.D., President
Timothy S. Bennett, Vice President
of Business Affairs and Treasurer
Lonnie L. Brunswick, Vice President
of Student and Information Services
Grace B. Yackee, Ph.D., Vice President
of Instruction
GIVING TO THE FO UNDATION
Listed are individuals, corporations and organizations who have
contributed an annual gift to The Foundation at Monroe County
Community College from July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004,
as well as those who have contributed to the capital campaign
for the La-Z-Boy Center for Business Training and the Performing
Arts through September 30, 2004.
All annual gifts are recognized for that specific fiscal year in the
appropriate giving level. All capital campaign gifts are recognized
through September 30, 2004, in the appropriate giving level.
Cumulative gifts are recognized in a separate listing according
to giving level beginning with the Trustee’s Society.
We are pleased to recognize the generous support of each
of our donors. Great efforts have been taken to make this list
accurate and complete. Any omissions or errors are regretted.
Please notify us in writing of any concerns.
CUMULATIVE GIFTS
Platinum – $1,000,000 +
Mrs. Shirley A. Meyer
Silver – $100,000 +
Eugene W. and Helen M. Beach
Leo R. Boudinet
Dr. Robert T. and Louise Ewing
Amy Heuple
Edward M. and Henrietta M. Knabusch
Charitable Trust No. 2
La-Z-Boy Foundation
Elsie M. Little Trust
Mr. Patrick H. Norton
Charles E. Schell Foundation
Mr. John F. Weaver
Mr. Paul Whitman
Bronze – $50,000 +
DTE Energy Foundation
C. S. and Marion F. McIntyre Foundation
Mercy Memorial Hospital Scholarship Fund
Monroe Bank & Trust
Jack and Rebecca Sandretto
Millennium Society – $30,000 +
Dr. Florence Ames
J. David Bagnall and Cheryl McIntyre-Bagnall
Mr. William H. Braunlich, Esq.
The Honorable and Mrs. Joseph A. Costello, Jr.
Exchange Club of Monroe
Floral City Beverage, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. McIntyre III
Iva Mennig
Monroe County Community Credit Union
Delta E. and Veta V. Osborn
Legacy Society – $20,000 +
Victor and Bonnie Bellestri and
Chris and Mary Bellestri
Mrs. Hildreth C. Braunlich
Gerald L. Howe, D.D.S.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Kehoe
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Manausso
MCCC Alumni Association
Mr. Michael R. Meyer
C. Ernest Read
Jacob G. Schmidlapp Trusts –
Fifth Third Bank Trustee
SEE & A Credit Union
Trustee’s Society – $10,000 +
Ameritech
Joe and Peggy Bellino
Lonnie and Janice Brunswick
Dana Center of Technology
Dana Corporation Foundation
Ms. Angela Evangelinos
Mrs. Lewis E. Fleuelling
Ford Motor Company Fund
Herman and Irene Gertz Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Grattan Gray
Mrs. Harriet Gray
Great Lakes Commission
Mr. Fred Gruber
Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Harrington, Jr.
Jones Transfer Company
Mr. Earl A. Karau
Ms. Jane Karau
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald D. LaBeau
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. McIntyre
Dr. Paulette Moulton-Levy
Dr. and Mrs. David E. Nixon
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Raymond
Dr. Mary T. Roberti
Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Sieb
The Monroe Publishing Company
Mrs. Rosemarie Walker and Dr. Richard Walker
Mr. Gerald D. Welch and Dr. Joyce L. Haver
Laurence and Florence Wilson
2003-2004 ANNUAL GIFTS
Silver – $100,000 +
Edward M. and Henrietta M. Knabusch
Charitable Trust No. 2
Mr. John F. Weaver
Bronze – $50,000 +
DTE Energy Foundation
Mr. Patrick H. Norton
Millennium Society – $30,000 +
Monroe County Community Credit Union
Legacy Society – $20,000 +
Floral City Beverage, Inc.
C. S. and Marion F. McIntyre Foundation
Jacob G. Schmidlapp Trusts – Fifth Third
Bank Trustee
Trustee’s Society – $10,000 +
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald D. LaBeau
Dr. Paulette Moulton-Levy
Dr. and Mrs. David E. Nixon
SEE & A Credit Union
Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Sieb
The Monroe Publishing Company
Mr. Gerald D. Welch and Dr. Joyce L. Haver
Chairman’s Society – $5,000 +
Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Harrington, Jr.
President’s Society – $2,500 +
Mr. William H. Braunlich, Esq.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Douglas Chaffin
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Kreps
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. McIntyre
Mrs. Susan J. Mehregan, Esq.
Mercy Memorial Hospital
MCCC Alumni Association
Mrs. Rosemarie Walker and Dr. Richard Walker
Leadership Society – $1,000 +
Mr. William J. Bacarella, Jr.
Victor and Bonnie Bellestri
The Honorable and Mrs. Paul E. Braunlich
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bruck
Lonnie and Janice Brunswick
Buckeye CableSystem
Butzel Long
Ms. Jo Ann Capaul
Comcast Financial Agency Corporation
The Honorable and Mrs. Joseph A. Costello, Jr.
Detroit Edison Company
Mr. Robert J. Duffey
Eaton Cummings Group
Ms. Angela Evangelinos
Dr. and Mrs. George J. Feldman
Ford Motor Company Fund
Goodremont's
Mr. and Mrs. Grattan Gray
David K. and Shelly E. Hehl
Mr. and Mrs. Howard A. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Lake
La-Z-Boy Inc.
Dr. William E. McCloskey
Mrs. Shirley A. Meyer
Monroe Bank & Trust
Monroe Exchange Club
Ms. Nancy K. Osborne
Dr. Lesly Pompy
Rupp Funeral Home, Inc.
Mrs. Donna D. Ryder
VANTAGELI N E’
NEWSLETTER DEBUTS
The Corporate and Community Services Division
launched the new VantageLine newsletter, which
is produced twice a year for the benefit of business
and industry in the Monroe County region. In addition
to a complete listing of courses, seminars and
workshops, the newsletter provides information
on a variety of topics, such as new companies,
people and promotions in the area; MCCC’s
customized training services; and training issues
that affect the region.
160 ATTEND ANNU AL BUSINESS
AND INDUSTRY LUNCHEON
Nearly 160 community and business leaders attended
the 11th Annual Business and Industry Luncheon,
continuing the MCCC tradition of addressing issues
of concern to CEOs and their top management teams.
The featured speaker at the event was automotive
industry expert Dr. David Cole, chairman of the
Center for Automotive Research. Dr. Cole discussed
how to compete in an automotive industry that
is going through a period of dramatic global
change in which only the fastest, smartest
companies will survive.
At the luncheon, Mercy Memorial Hospital
Foundation President Richard S. Hiltz received the
2004 MCCC Business/Labor College Supporter
of the Year award for his outstanding contributions
to the College. Under Hiltz’s leadership, MCCC and
Mercy Memorial have developed a strong working
relationship that includes training facilities and
personnel to assist in the College’s instructional
health programs, as well as a scholarship program.
Common Vision, Common Commitment
THE ‘COMMUNITY’ IN MONROE
COUNTY CO MMUNITY COLLEGE
During the past year, the College’s doors were
opened for community use 220 times, resulting in
over 30,000 visitors to campus
and a 100 percent increase in
rental revenues from the previous
year. The most frequent users of
the campus included La-Z-Boy Inc.,
Global Engine Manufacturing
Alliance, St. Michael School,
Monroe County Sheriff
Department, Monroe County
Chamber of Commerce, Monroe
Public Schools, Monroe County
Road Commission, Monroe Bank
& Trust and DTE Energy.
WO RKSHO PS FO R
P RO FE S S I O N A L
DEVE LO PME NT
MCCC hosted a number of workshops last year that
benefited the community at large, as well as
surrounding states. One of these events, presented
by the Learning Resources Center, was a training
session for area librarians on InfoTrack research
databases, which was attended by 18 school and
public librarians from across Monroe County.
Robert Pettit, MCCC assistant professor of biological
sciences, facilitated and hosted a professional
development workshop attended by over 100
community college life science educators from
Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Illinois.
The “Strategies for Success” workshop, sponsored
by Benjamin Cummings Publishing, provided a
forum for sharing successful teaching experiences
that promote student learning through various
teaching methodologies.
M CCC O R N O R T H PO L E ?
During the holiday season, a small corner of the
campus was transformed into an evergreen-laden
Winter Wonderland Village, complete with a
25-foot-high, lighted North Pole, Sweet Shoppe,
gazebo and quaint log cabin for Santa. As carolers
reveled, families and children from across the region
visited with Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoyed beautiful
decorations and tasty treats, and warmed themselves
by the bonfire with hot chocolate and cider.
The log cabin was built by Assistant Professor
Alex Babycz and his Construction Management
Technology students, and the gazebo was designed
and built by students from the Monroe High School
Construction Technology class. Many community
businesses donated time and materials to this event.
Santa’s Winter Wonderland was part of Arts that
Splash, MCCC’s schedule of visual and performing
arts that brings thousands to campus each year.
S U P P O R T I N G LO C A L I N D U S T R Y
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s
Economic Development Job Training (EDJT) program
awarded MCCC’s Corporate and Community Services
Division $271,000 for two separate grant requests
on behalf of 14 companies – despite severe cutbacks
to the program by the state last year.
The first grant was for a consortium of 13 companies
that are receiving training in Six Sigma, ISO/TS 16949,
Lean Manufacturing and Strategic Business Solutions
via a partnership between MCCC and the Michigan
Manufacturing Technology Center. The second award
was for the new Global Engine Manufacturing
Alliance plant nearing completion in Dundee.
Mr. James J. Steffes
Mrs. Lucille Vuich
Ms. Aurelia M. Weipert
Mr. Michael A. Weipert
Michele A. Weipert-Winter and David J. Winter
Dr. Grace B. Yackee
Mrs. Tina M. Yaeger
Partners – $500 +
All That Jazz
Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority
American Speedy Printing
Brian and Penny Bodell
Dr. Joanna L. Briganti and Mr. Ranieri R. Briganti
Mr. and Mrs. Mark S. Davison
Diamond Electric
Mr. Timothy J. Dillon
Duce Simmons Associates, LLC
Mrs. Carol L. Eshelman
Edwin and Angeline Harwood
Ms. Ann A. Hoste
Independent Accountants Association
of Michigan
Ms. Jane Karau
Barry and Kelly Kinsey
Brian and Lori Lay
Mr. Steve Mapes
Mr. Michael R. Meyer
Kenneth W. and Susan R.S. Miller
Monroe County Association of Realtors
Monroe Public Schools
Muchmore Harrington Smalley & Associates
National City Bank
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Raymond
Ms. M. Chris Sims
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory D. Speer
Mr. and Mrs. William Sunderland
Sylvan Learning Center
The Blade Foundation
Ms. Bobbie Turner
Mr. and Mrs. Richard O. Vollrath
Dr. David L. Waggoner and Vicki D. Sherman
Suzanne M. Wetzel
Ms. M. J. Woodruff
Stars - $100 +
Americlean
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Anderson
Mr. Ben Andries
Ms. Loretta E. Barber
Mrs. Donna Bates
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bean
Mrs. Toni E. Bean
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Besonen
Julie and John Billmaier
Ms. Ilah Mae Brancheau
Broadway Market
Dr. Karen L. Brooke
Mr. Dale Brunt
Ms. Florence M. Buchanan
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Campbell
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Cape
Ms. Jane G. Clevenger
Mr. Terry W. Cole
Dr. Esther M. Coleman
Comerica
Community Action Center
Community Foundation of Monroe County
Dr. and Mrs. Frank W. Comstock
Cooley Hehl Wohlgamuth & Carlton
Mrs. Lori Jo Couch
Mrs. Diana J. Cramer
Ms. Amy Culver
DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund
Mr. Randell W. Daniels & Family
Danny's Fine Foods
Mr. and Mrs. Noel H. Dentner
Ms. Luann M. Diroff
Ms. Gina-Maria Donnelly
Mr. William Doster and
Mrs. Bonnie M. Finzel-Doster
Mr. and Mrs. Earl C. J. Duby
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Duvendack
Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Easter
Eastern Michigan University
Mr. and Mrs. Joel D. Fiedler
Fifth Third Bank, Northwestern Ohio, N.A.
Frenchie's Fine Jewelry Coins and Stamps Inc.
Mr. Rob Fry
Ms. Suzanne Gartz
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel F. Gaymer
Mr. Joseph A. Gentner
Ms. Marianne P. Germani
Ms. Jolyn Gilstorf
Mr. H. F. Green
Mrs. Jill J. Grodi
Guardian Industries Corporation
The Honorable Beverly Hammerstrom
Dr. and Mrs. B.J. Harmon
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne M. Harmon
Mr. and Mrs. William L. Henning
Ms. Sherry Hilkens
Holiday Inn Express
Gerald L. Howe, D.D.S.
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Howe
Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Hyatt
Illinois Tool Works Foundation
International Business Machines Corporation
Ms. Katherine M. James
Mrs. Sally Jaynes
Ms. Sonya Johnson
Ms. Laurel A. Johnston
Mrs. Tamyra J. Kaiser
Ms. Nancy Kirwen
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Kiser
Knabusch Insurance Services, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Knollman
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Kohler
Ms. Terry L. Koppelman
Mr. Howard Kreuchauf
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Kuehnlein
Ms. Anna R. Laderach
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff J. Langton
Ms. Linda S. Lauer
Mrs. Vicki L. LaValle
Gregory and Laurie Leinbach
Mr. Robert Leski
Liberty Capital Management
Macsteel
Vinnie and Joanne Maltese
Manheim Metro Detroit Auction
Mannik & Smith of Michigan
Ms. Patsy A. Marchel
Mr. and Mrs. Bradley J. Martin
Mr. Kenneth G. Masserant
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. McCormick
Ms. Molly M. McCutchan
Mrs. Suzanne M. McKee
Mr. and Mrs. James P. Meehan
Mr. Craig C. Militello
Ms. Ruth A. Miller
Monroe County Convention and
Tourism Bureau
Monroe High School
The Honorable Pamela Moskwa
Dr. Herbert S. Moyer and
Mrs. Lonnie L. Peppler-Moyer
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Moyers
Mr. and Mrs. C. Robert Musgrave
Mr. Frank J. Nagy
National Galvanizing L.P.
Dr. Patrick J. Nedry
Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. Nieswender
Law Office of G. N. Nolen
Mr. Chad E. Nyitray
Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Oberleiter
Paula and Charles Ochs
Ms. Gail S. Odneal
Ms. Dione S. Oerther
Ms. Annetta Pawlak
Mrs. Patricia A. Pelavin
Ms. Jennifer Peregord
Mr. and Mrs. Nistor Potcova, Jr.
Mrs. Kristina Powers-Aubry
Mr. Selma Rankins
Ms. Vicki L. Reaume
Mrs. Linda D. Reeves
The Honorable Randy Richardville
Mr. James A. Ross
Sister Pat Rourke
Rudolph/Libbe
Mr. Thomas E. Ryder
Mr. William S. Sandifer II
Mr. Paul C. Schmidt
Mr. Daniel J. Schwab
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Scott
Mr. Martin J. Selmek
Ms. Vicki D. Sherman
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Simmons
Ms. Marjorie K. Simmons
Dr. Bernard Sisman
Mrs. Sherri L. Sisung
Ms. Kelly Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Myron Smolinski
Dr. Roger D. Spalding
Ms. Catherine R. Spearing
Mr. and Mrs. Danny K. Spence
Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Spencer
Mark and Linda Spenoso
Mr. and Mrs. Steven M. Spoerre
Mr. Michael D. Stasko
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stephenson
John and Kathi Stiefel
Robert and Sally Tarrant
Mr. and Mrs. William R. Terry
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Thomas Kevin and Karrie Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. William Thompson
TMP Associates, Inc.
Tres Belle
Mr. Daniel B. Tukel
Mr. Theodore W. Vassar Mr. and Mrs. Elmer L. Vining III
Mrs. Tracy A. Vogt
Ms. Lisa H. Wain
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wakeman
Audrey and Bert Warrick
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Weaver
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Weaver
Mrs. April L. Wendling
Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Wheeler
Ms. Sharon M. Wheeler
Ms. Myrna J. White
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Wilson
Laurence and Florence Wilson
Gregory and Deborah Wise
Mr. Frank L. Wright, Sr.
Ms. Patsy S. Wright
Mrs. Jennifer L. Yarger
Dr. David F. Yentz, D.D.S.
Mrs. Constance K. Zarb
Mr. Ken J. Zawodny
Friends - $1 +
Ms. Geri Allen
Ms. Angela M. Ames
Mrs. Glori J. Applin
Mr. Lawrence C. Aubry
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Baldwin
Javier and Lynne BaRa
Mr. Jamie D. Barczewski
Bay West Development Co.
Mr. Timothy S. Bennett
Mr. Dennis R. Bezeau
Mr. Wayne R. Bezeau
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Biblewski
Mr. Jeremy Bodine
Ms. Bonnie E. Boggs
Mr. Robert D. Bomia
Ms. Tracy L. Boudrie
Mr. Jason Broadway
Ms. Dana N. Brown
Mr. Christopher J. Brubaker
Mr. Eric S. Burger
Mrs. Janet W. Burghgraef
Mr. Andrew M. Burke
Ms. Jennie M. Burt
Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Busen
Mr. Harvey J. Buss
Mr. Robert F. Campbell
Mr. and Mrs. David N. Capaul
Ms. Lisa D. Casell
Mr. Kenneth R. Colpaert
Ms. Renee Colpaert
Mrs. Suzette C. Cooley-Sanborn
Mrs. Amy M. Costello
Mrs. Martha Crawmer
Mrs. Maureen K. Cullen
Ms. Julie A. Danner
Ms. Jill Denko
DSA Architects
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Dulany
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Dusseau
Ms. Christine M. Eby
Dr. Darryl Eighmey
Facility Matrix Group
Grant and Mary Felmet
Mr. Gerald G. Francisco
Mrs. Bonnie L. Giles
Mr. and Mrs. Roger D. Goetz
Mrs. Shirley A. Gonyea
Mr. David L. Gubbini
Mr. Daniel K. Hamman
Mr. Jeffery L. Harbaugh
Mr. and Mrs. Alan J. Hartman
Ms. Stephanie A. Hatfield
Ms. Lisa A. Heck
Holtz Christmas Tree Plantation
Ida Farmers Cooperative
Mr. Philip J. Iott
Ms. Sara E. Jones
John A. and Janel L. Joy
Ms. Imelda V. Kaminski
Mr. James L. Keck
Mrs. Michelle L. Kecskes
Mr. Charles E. Kelly
Ms. Deniese E. Key
Mr. David Kissinger
Mr. Eric P. Koch
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kratz
Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Kroeger
Ms. Barbara J. Laing
Mr. Jeremy E. Langton
Mrs. Norma J. Laverty
Mr. Robert J. Leonard and
Ms. Robin A. Connell
Mrs. Denice J. Lewis
Mr. Paul J. Livernois
Michael J. Lotte
Ms. Catherine Lucas
Mrs. Joanne M. MacDonald
Mr. Donald R. Mandeville
Mr. Josh Manley
Mrs. Joanne R. Maurice
Mrs. Mary Ann McBee
Mr. Scott J. McCarty
Mr. Steve McCollum
Ms. Holly S. McCormick
Gary L. McDonald
Ms. Jaime McDonald
Mr. Sean J. McGuire
Mrs. Genevieve L. McIntyre
Ms. Marjorie McIntyre
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Meyer
Michigan Musical Instruments
Dr. John N. Miller
Mrs. and Mr. Jacqueline Monroe
Mr. David E. Moore
Ms. Amy L. Morgan
Mr. Bill Myers
Mr. Michael A. Nadeau
Mr. Billie R. Nash
Mr. William P. Nichols
Ohio and Michigan Paper
Ms. Rose Marie Olszewski
Ms. Barbara G. Osgood
Ms. Elizabeth A. Parisho
Mr. Dale L. Parker
Ms. Carol J. Parsil
Mr. and Mrs. James G. Petrangelo
Mr. Fred J. Pillarelli
Ms. Lauren Pillarelli
Ms. Patricia A. Pitcher
Mrs. Christine L. Pompili
Port of Monroe
Mrs. Virginia Powers
Ms. Wilma B. Price
Ms. Rosanne K. Pritchett
Mrs. Cecile M. Prusaitis
Mr. and Mrs. Steve N. Pursley
Ms. Theresa M. Radu
Mr. Daniel J. Rath
Mr. John P. Reilly
David Reiman and Karen Reiman-Sendi
Mr. and Mrs. LeVern R. Robinson
Mr. Gregory V. Rupp
Mrs. April M. Ruttenberg
Ms. Susan J. Savage
Ms. Lisa Scarpelli
Mr. John J. Schearer
Mr. Thomas E. Scheer
Ms. Carrie Selvidge
Ms. Susan M. Shankleton
Paul and Lana Shryock
Mr. Ken R. Smith
Ms. Wanda M. Snavely
Cathy A. Spalding
Spectrum Printers, Inc.
Mr. Andrew A. St. Pierre
Mr. John W. Staas
Mr. Herbert R. Stokes
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Stoner, Jr.
Subway
Mr. and Mrs. David J. Taylor
Mr. Alexey Tcheremnykh
Bill Terrasi
Mr. and Mrs. John Thackray
Mrs. Mary Kay Thayer
Ms. Molly L. Turner
Ms. Renee P. Turner
Mr. David Tyler
Nila L. Waldecker
Mr. Michael D. Weiler
Ms. Diane L. Welch
Ms. Kelly K. Wreede
Mr. John S. Wyrabkiewicz
Ms. Lisa C. Young
Mrs. Kathleen Zibbell
Gifts-In-Kind
Creative Promotions, Inc.
Dolce Vita Italian Grille
Powerhouse Gym
The Toledo Zoo
Woelmer's Golf Range
GIFTS TO THE LA-Z-BOY CENTER
FOR BUSINESS TRAINING AND
THE PERFORMING ARTS
Platinum – $1,000,000 +
La-Z-Boy Foundation
Mrs. Shirley A. Meyer
Silver – $100,000 +
Edward M. and Henrietta M. Knabusch
Charitable Trust No. 2
Elsie M. Little Trust
John F. Weaver
Bronze – $50,000 +
DTE Energy Foundation
Monroe Bank & Trust
Millennium Society – $30,000 +
J. David Bagnall and Cheryl McIntyre-Bagnall
Charles and Irma S. McIntyre III
Monroe County Community Credit Union
Rudolph/Libbe
Legacy Society – $20,000 +
Victor and Bonnie Bellestri and
Chris and Mary Bellestri
Floral City Beverage, Inc.
Ralph and Marris Manausso
MCCC Alumni Association
C. S. and Marion F. McIntyre Foundation
Jacob G. Schmidlapp Trusts –
Fifth Third Bank Trustee Trustee’s Society – $10,000 +
Joe and Peggy Bellino
William H. Braunlich, Esq.
Judge Joseph and Amy Costello
Mrs. Lewis E. Fleuelling
Charles and Barbara Harrington
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald D. LaBeau
Joseph and Genevieve McIntyre
David and Kathleen Meyer
Michael R. Meyer
Dr. Paulette Moulton-Levy
Dr. David and Judy Nixon
Dr. Mary T. Roberti
SEE & A Credit Union
Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Sieb
The Monroe Publishing Company
Gerald D. Welch and Dr. Joyce L. Haver
Laurence and Florence Wilson
Chairman’s Society – $5,000 +
Roger and Marjorie Kreps
Marjorie McIntyre
Dr. Herbert S. Moyer and Lonnie L. Peppler-Moyer
Elizabeth H. O'Connor
Audrey M. Warrick
President’s Society – $2,500 +
Lonnie and Jan Brunswick
Ron and Dell Campbell
Mr. and Mrs. H. Douglas Chaffin
John Joy
David and Susan Mehregan
Chad Nyitray
Lucille Vuich
Gregory and Deborah Wise
Leadership Society – $1,000 +
AXA Foundation
William and Kathleen Bacarella
Timothy and Kathy Bennett
Julie A. Billmaier
Brian and Penny Bodell
Bonnie E. Boggs
The Honorable and Mrs. Paul E. Braunlich
Mr. Ranieri and Dr. Joanna Briganti
Thomas and Mary Bruck
Florence M. Buchanan
Buckeye CableSystem
Jo Ann Capaul
Mr. and Mrs. Peter H. Carlton
Ursula Crenshaw
DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund
Mr. Robert J. Duffey
Eaton Cummings Group
Angela Evangelinos
Dr. and Mrs. George J. Feldman
Daniel K. Hamman
David K. and Shelly E. Hehl
Mr. and Mrs. Howard A. Johnson
Cheryl Johnston
Barry and Kelly Kinsey
Timothy and Margie Lake
Vinnie and Joanne Maltese
Dr. William E. McCloskey
David and Cheryl McKay
Kenneth and Susan Miller
Rupp Funeral Home, Inc.
Mrs. Donna D. Ryder
Clinton and Joan Schloop
Paul and Lana Shryock
Dr. Bernard Sisman
Robert Stephenson
Dr. David L. Waggoner and Vicki D. Sherman
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wakeman
Rosemarie and Richard Walker
Ms. Aurelia M. Weipert
Michael and Joyce Weipert
Mrs. Michele A. Weipert-Winter
Robert and Suzanne Wetzel
Dr. Grace and Tim Yackee Family
Tina M. Yaeger
Partners – $500 +
All That Jazz
The Blade Foundation
Timothy Dillon
Ken and Carol Eshelman
Ford Motor Company Fund
Ann A. Hoste
Steve Mapes
Nancy K. Osborne
Lauren Pillarelli
James A. Ross
Thomas and Deborah Ryder
Daniel Schwab
Through its Corporate and Community Services
Division, MCCC provides space and educators to
companies locally and across the region that are
in need of corporate training. With the La-Z-Boy
Center, MCCC now has six new conference rooms
and a computer training lab to substantially
expand the capacity of its offerings in this area.
“This remarkable building is a very impressive
achievement. La-Z-Boy is proud to have
helped create a Center that will help elevate
the entire Monroe region.”
R E ALI ZI N G T HE VI S I ON ’
BE CO M E S A RE ALI T Y
Patrick H. Norton
Chairman of the Board, La-Z-Boy Incorporated
As quoted by The Toledo Blade
The Foundation at Monroe County Community
College’s Realizing the Vision Capital Campaign
exceeded its goal thanks to the $2 million gift from
La-Z-Boy. In total, the campaign to help fund
the La-Z-Boy Center raised nearly $4.4 million,
surpassing its original goal of $3 million by more
than 45 percent.
MCCC’s faculty, staff, administrators and retirees
showed overwhelming support for the project by
personally donating $93,442, surpassing their goal
by 234 percent. The Foundation also solicited other
gifts and sold commemorative bricks and theater
seats to raise $2,369,107 prior to receiving the
La-Z-Boy donation.
In addition to funds raised by the capital campaign,
the College pledged $3 million from its general
fund, and $6 million was provided by the State
of Michigan to fully fund this $12 million facility.
Pictured at right are
Patrick H. Norton and
Shirley A. Meyer
“It is my fervent wish that this
beautiful new facility will be
used for many, many
generations to come.”
Shirley A. Meyer
Monroe County Community College, local businesses and area residents
have a common focus on positive student outcomes and community enrichment.
Last year this was exemplified by numerous milestones, partnerships, programs and events.
Among the most noteworthy has been our growing partnership with La-Z-Boy Incorporated.
LA-Z-BOY CENTER AND MEYER
THEATER GET RAVE REVIEWS
During a ceremonial press conference, the new
Instructional Center for Business Training and the
Performing Arts at MCCC was officially named
the La-Z-Boy Center. This was in honor of the
La-Z-Boy Foundation’s and various components
of the La-Z-Boy family’s $2 million contribution
toward the building; the largest gift in the 40-year
history of the College.
Common Vision, Common Commitment
The centerpiece of the structure is a majestic,
550-seat performance space, also officially named during the press event,
the Richard M. and Shirley A. Meyer Theater. A generous patron of the
performing arts, Mrs. Meyer donated $1 million in 1999 toward the creation
of a cultural arts center on campus.
During the dedication ceremony, MCCC President David Nixon lauded
La-Z-Boy and its founders for their commitment to the community
and generous support of initiatives to enhance the quality of life in
Monroe County.
The La-Z-Boy Center was designed for dual purposes. The corporate
training facilities allow MCCC to provide increased instructional
opportunities for students, businesses and the community, while
the theater offers a new venue for cultural enrichment and multi-media
and large-group presentations in the region.
A broad variety of entertainment and educational programming will
be offered at the Center, as well as space for expos, educational conferences
and community forums. The La-Z-Boy Center also includes a rehearsal
hall, boardroom, catering kitchen and an atrium that can hold 200 people
for conference dinners, receptions and other events.
M. Chris Sims
Mr. and Mrs. William Sunderland
Mr. and Mrs. Richard O. Vollrath
Gregg S. Welch
M. Joan Woodruff Stars - $100 +
Glori Applin
Javier and Lynne BaRa
Loretta Barber
Audie and Donna Bates
Lori and Paul Bean
Mrs. Toni E. Bean
Mark Bergmooser
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Besonen
Mary Ann Biscorner-Dick
Dr. Karen L. Brooke
Dale Brunt
Andrew M. Burke
Jennifer and Cameron Carmody
Robert Clement
Jane Clevenger
Terry and Margaret Cole
Comerica
Community Foundation of Monroe County
Lori Jo Couch
Mrs. Diana J. Cramer
Martha Crawmer
Ms. Amy Culver
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Daniels
Jill Denko
Noel H. and Elizabeth R. Dentner
Kelly Dick
Mr. William Doster and
Mrs. Bonnie M. Finzel-Doster
Earl and Katrina Duby
Dan and Beth Duvendack
Eastern Michigan University
Barbara Fairhurst
Mrs. Peggy J. Faunt
David Fauteux
Mark Felder
Grant and Mary Felmet
Holly and Joel Fiedler
Dan and Dawn Gaymer
Annie Germani
Bonnie Giles
Ms. Jolyn Gilstorf
Frank and Pat Green
Dr. and Mrs. B.J. Harmon
Wayne and Celeste Harmon
Sherry Hilkens
Holiday Inn Express
Dr. John Holladay
Gerald L. Howe, D.D.S.
Gerald Jean
Laurel Johnston
Mrs. Tamyra J. Kaiser
Jane Karau
James Keck
Dean R. Kerste
Mr. Paul L. Knollman
Mark and Elizabeth Kohler
Terry Koppelman
Terri Kovach and Gary Benore
Howard Kreuchauf
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Kuehnlein
Martin and Karen Kuhl
Jeff and Donna Langton
Linda Lauer
Vicki and Gerry LaValle
Norma Laverty
Mr. and Mrs. Brian K. Lay
Lawrence Leach
Stacy A. Lehr
Gregory and Laurie Leinbach
Robert Leski
Jo Ellen Locher
Denny and Pat Long
Brad and Diana Martin
Kathleen Masters
Barb and Ken Mattera
Barbara McCoy
Molly M. McCutchan
Ruth A. Miller
Miss Monroe County Scholarship Program
Monroe County Convention and Tourism Bureau
Mrs. Geraldine V. Musgrave
Frank J. Nagy
Dr. Patrick J. Nedry
Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. Nieswender
Michelle S. Nisley
Mr. Tracy Oberleiter
Gail Odneal
Ann Orwin
Mr. Dale L. Parker
Ms. Annetta Pawlak
Mr. and Mrs. Nistor Potcova, Jr.
Vicki Reaume
Mrs. Linda Reeves
David Reiman
The Honorable Randy and Sarah Richardville
Linda M. Roberts
Mr. William S. Sandifer II
Paul Schmidt
Donald and Paula Sheroian
Ms. Kelly Smith
Dr. and Mrs. Roger D. Spalding
Catherine Spearing
Gregory and Dorothy Speer
Mr. and Mrs. Danny K. Spence
Donald and Carol Spencer
Collene Streeter
Grant Strickland
Robert Tarrant
Mary Kay Thayer
Tim and Kris Theisen
Allan and Sherry Thom
Kevin and Karrie Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. William Thompson
Shirley and Al Vandaele
Theodore W. Vassar
Carl and Tracy Vogt
Dr. David L. Waggoner and Vicki D. Sherman
Nila L. Waldecker
Thomas Waldecker and Lillian Ames
Beth Waldvogel
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Weaver
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Weaver
April and Stu Wendling
Wendy and CJ Wysocki
Chuck and Kaye Lani Wilson
Jennifer Yarger
John and Connie Zarb
Ken Zawodny
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
Friends - $1 +
James E. and Darlene K. Baldwin
Donna Baranowski
Karen Bellino
Janet W. Burghgraef
Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Busen
Mr. Harvey J. Buss
Penny Dorcey-Naber
Judith Hamburg
Jeff and Amy Harbaugh
Donald Hyatt
Mythili Iyengar
Howard and Joan Johnson
Charles E. Kelly
Linda Lewis
Sharon Lusch
Monroe County Community College
Student Government
Brenda Montri
David E. Moore
Mary Osborne
Judith Penny
Joyce Petit
William F. and Cecile M. Prusaitis
Lisa Scarpelli
Susan Slovak
Mark and Linda Spenoso
John W. Staas
C. Gary Wilson
Kelly K. Wreede
SENATORS LEVIN
AND STABENOW
U.S. Senators Carl Levin (D-Mich.)
and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.)
visited campus this year,
providing students with unique
insights and life lessons far
beyond the textbook.
MCCC REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004 (in thousands)
Where the money came from:
$19,917 $19,679
2004 Figures
2003 Figures
$11,244 $10,939
$4,583 $4,113
N EW VP OF INSTRUCTION
Our new vice president of instruction,
Dr. Grace B. Yackee, possesses a wealth
of knowledge in strategic planning,
management and program development.
In her role as chief academic officer, she
is responsible for curriculum assessment
and program development, as well as
instructional supervision.
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NEW PRESIDENT H I R ED
Two educational executives joined MCCC
last year, bringing fresh perspectives and
new vision to campus. Dr. David E. Nixon
was installed in fall 2003 as the fourth
president in the College’s 40-year history.
In addition to his expertise in education
and administration, Dr. Nixon comes to
us with a keen understanding of – and
20 years of experience in – the
business world.
Three new committees took shape this year to
further ensure that higher education at MCCC
remains accessible and responsive to all. The
Diversity Recruitment and Retention Committee
was established to review, develop and implement recruitment and retention initiatives for
diverse student and staff member populations;
the Instructional Technology Committee’s
mission is to ensure a dynamic and effective
instructional technology environment for teaching, learning and community service; and the
Enrollment Issues Committee continues to
provide a collaborative approach to improving
curricular programs and services for maximizing
student success.
$3,855 $4,306
Strengthening Our Leadership
2004
$ 7,803
2003
$
7,812
Information technology
Public services
Instructional support
1,052
174
2,715
- 0 -1
172
2,880
Student services
1,985
2,160
Institutional administration
2,557
2,622
Facilities management
2,563
2,427
Transfers to other funds
3,717
2,020
$22,566
$20,093
Total expenditures and transfers
Two transfer articulation agreements were
approved with Eastern Michigan University this
year that include a “3 + 1” plan for a bachelor’s
degree in construction management and a
“2 + 1” plan for a bachelor’s degree in social work.
By working together on budget challenges and
practicing prudent fiscal management, the
College’s administrators presented a balanced
budget to the Board of Trustees while holding
tuition to $54 a credit hour – the third-lowest for
a community college in the state. While other
colleges and universities were cutting positions,
we were able to replace faculty positions and
continue plans for new programs to meet the
needs of our community.
Through a strategic brand management initiative,
more than 1,200 students, alumni, faculty, staff,
residents and business leaders were interviewed.
The research results affirmed that MCCC is
embraced as a vital, valuable asset to the
community, which provides accessible, practical
opportunities for learning, training and cultural
enrichment. Data from this and other research
will be used to effectively communicate a
consistent brand image for Monroe County
Community College.
On any given day this past year, I heard from
people who were proud to say they attended
MCCC. One of those proud alums is Laura Schultz,
CEO of the Monroe County Chapter of the
American Red Cross, who was selected as a
2004 Outstanding Alumnus by the Michigan
Community College Association.
As often as I heard from proud alums, I also heard
great stories about the popular MCCC Auto Show,
which had been held on this campus for 17 years.
The community again showed its commitment
to MCCC during the months of planning for the
return of this event in the fall of 2004. Thousands
of visitors are expected to view hundreds
of classic automobiles, as well as an added
antiques show.
With a commitment to build on the successes
of the last 40 years, Monroe County Community
College will begin the next 40 years by continuing
to help make life and work in this community more
meaningful and rewarding.
I invite you to turn the page and learn more about
all the wonderful shared accomplishments that
occurred this past year at MCCC as a result of the
common vision and commitment of the College
and community.
David E. Nixon, Ed.D.
President
THE FOUNDATION AT MCCC
Financial summary for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004.
SHARE – “to experience in
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004:
common with one another;
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
to participate in, use, enjoy
As you read the 2003-2004 Annual Report, you will see why the words
Investment gains of
shared accomplishment define the very essence of Monroe County
Special event revenues of
or experience jointly or in
turns; to relate to one
another or others.”
Community College. You’ll learn about the successes resulting from a
We received contributions totaling
In-kind contributions for administrative services from MCCC
In-kind contributions for Capital Campaign expenses of
ACCOMPLISHMENT – “the act
of successful performance,
culmination of 40 years of teaching and learning among MCCC’s students, staff
Which resulted in total revenues of
$691,604
$177,467
$10,165
$172,737
$42,122
$1,094,095
and faculty, as well as local businesses and the community at large.
completion or fulfillment;
especially by means of
exertion, skill, practice or
perseverance.”
Shared Accomplishment
My first year as Monroe County Community College’s fourth president has been extremely
gratifying both personally and professionally. I am extremely proud to work at such a great
college – a place that provides tremendous opportunities for higher education and cultural
enrichment to its community. A few highlights of those shared accomplishments follow.
The community showcased its tremendous support
for the College through voluntary leadership,
partnerships and financial support in our capital
campaign, Realizing the Vision. Culminating in a
resounding success this past July, pledges and
gifts of $4.4 million were raised for our
new La-Z-Boy Center.
MCCC’s relationships with business and industry
partners in the community continued to flourish.
One shining example of this was the extensive
training partnership our Corporate and Community
Services Division (CCS) developed with the Global
Engine Manufacturing Alliance (GEMA) plant located
in Dundee, Michigan. In addition to the GEMA training, CCS provided diverse, customized
training for numerous other employers throughout the year.
With record enrollment figures, MCCC continued to be Monroe County’s first choice
for pursuing higher education at our Main Campus in Monroe and the Whitman Center
in Temperance.
The Instructional Division focused on successful learning outcomes by recruiting business
and industry representatives to participate on advisory committees, providing expert
advice on program curriculum. We have more than 100 outside companies participating
on 16 advisory committees for 25 academic programs.
We distributed to MCCC for scholarships, program funds
and the Instructional Center
($425,167)
And had administrative and fund raising expenses of
($185,531)
And had Capital Campaign expenses of
($42,122)
Which resulted in total expenditures of
($652,820)
Resulting in a total net assets increase of
$441,275
When combined with our net assets at June 30, 2003 of
$1,983,974
Resulted in new net assets at June 30, 2004
$2,425,249
The June 30, 2004 net assets is represented by:
Cash of
Investments of
Accounts and pledges receivable of
Our total assets as of June 30, 2004 were
$615,853
$1,564,604
$267,489
$2,447,946
Of which we owed others
($22,697)
Our total liabilities as of June 30, 2004 were
($22,697)
Our net assets, therefore, as of June 30, 2004 were
$2,425,249
Main Campus
1555 S. Raisinville Road, Monroe, MI
734-242-7300 or 877-YES-MCCC
2 0 0 3 - 2 0 0 4 A N N UA L R E P O RT TO T H E CO M M U N I T Y
Whitman Center
7777 Lewis Avenue, Temperance, MI
734-847-0559
Admissions/Counseling
734-384-4104
Corporate and Community Services
734-384-4127
Financial Aid
734-384-4135
Public Information/Marketing
734-384-4207
The Foundation at MCCC
734-384-4206
www.monroeccc.edu
M O N R O E CO U N T Y
Monroe County Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association:
www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org or 800-621-7440.
MCCC is an equal opportunity institution and adheres to a policy that no qualified person shall be discriminated against because of race, color, religion,
national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or disability in any program, activity or employment activity for which it is responsible.
Shared Accomplishment
CO M M U N I T Y CO L L E G E