Mott Community College will be closed tostudents and the public Friday, Nov. 4 for MCCConversation Day, as the entire college community will gather in the Ballenger FieldHouse for a series of dialogues about the futureof MCC. The campus will reopen Saturday, Nov. 5 for weekend classes.

MCC has begun the application process forAcademic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP)as part of a continuous effort to enhance academ-ic quality. AQIP is an ongoing accreditation pro-gram that will replace the traditional 10-year,self-study process for regional accreditation withthe North Central Association of Colleges andSchools (NCA). The AQIP accreditation processallows employees from every area of the College

to be involved in planning activities that entaillooking at the future of the college, as opposed tolooking backward over 10-year cycles. MCC'sapplication to AQIP was explored by a group ofmore than two dozen College employees fromevery bargaining unit on campus. Both thisgroup and the MCC Board of Trustees haveunanimously endorsed the transition to AQIP. Conversation Day is one of a number of impor-tant activities planned for the 2005-06 academicyear at MCC as we transition to AQIP. TheAQIP transition process is being coordinated byEnglish Professor and Faculty Union PresidentSteve Robinson.

For more information about AQIP, visitwww.aqip.org or www.mcc.edu.

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OCTOBER 2005CONNECTIONMCC

FACULTY & STAFF

NEWSLETTER

AROUND CAMPUS

MCC RESPONDS

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KATRINA WITH

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EFFORT

FRIENDS OF MOTT

LIBRARY PRESENT

“ARTOPIA”

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“The great thing in this world is notso much where we are, but in whatdirection we are moving.”

--Oliver Wendell Holmes

MCC to Close for

Conversation Day, Nov. 4

MCC Board of Trustees Chair Lenore Croudy was recognized forher leadership and achievements in the community by the Flint JewishFederation with its Annual Donald Riegle Community Service Award.The award celebration was held Sept. 13. Mrs. Croudy, a longtimeadministrator with the Flint Community Schools, retired in June after39 years of service. She has served on the MCC Board for nearly 18years. She has served as chair of the MCC Board since 1995.

Lenore Croudy Honored by

Flint Jewish Federation

MCC Counselor Celia Perez-Booth assistspotential transfer student Melissa Christensenof Algiers, La., who recently relocated to Flintfrom the hurricane ravaged New Orleans area.Christensen was attending Delgado CommunityCollege in New Orleans, which was devastatedby Hurricane Katrina.

MCC RegionalCollege Fair

Oct. 20 • 6-8pmPrahl College Center

Around CampusSocial Sciences Dean Margaret Brainard has great news to reportfrom her area. Political Science Prof. Paul Rozycki and PsychologyProf. Lillie McCain, co-directors of MCC's Community OutreachPartnership Center (COPC), have had their abstract accepted and will bepresenters at the International Symposium on Service-Learning at theUniversity of Stellenbosch in Cape Town, South Africa on Nov. 20 - 22.The Symposium received more than 80 proposals for consideration fromfour continents, representing 33 organizations and institutions of highereducation. In their presentation, they will explain the role of the COPCprogram at a community college in the U.S., describing the creation ofthe Service Learning Office, the Leadership Certificate program and theways in which they both work to support MCC's involvement in thecommunity. They will also explain the ways in which service learning,leadership and the COPC program have led to a collaboration of manyacademic disciplines across the college.

Administration & Student Services Executive Assistant Mary LouSullivan tells us that congratulations are in order for first-time grandfa-ther, Scott Jenkins, Vice President of Administration & StudentServices, whose new granddaughter Aubrey Rae, was born on Sept. 8 toScott's son, Samanzio and wife, Benika Jenkins. Aubrey weighed in at 5lbs. 12 oz. and was 17 inches long. Also, please join us in congratulat-ing Theresa Stephens-Lock. She was recently promoted to the rank ofcaptain in MCC's Public Safety Department. "Captain Lock's dedicationshines through not only in her work ethic, but in the personal attentionshe gives to every person here on our campus and throughout the com-munity we serve," Mary Lou said. "We are so fortunate to have CaptainLock on our staff and wish her success in this new position."

Executive Director, Admissions & Recruitment Marc Payne sharessentiments on how the MCC family responded to the tragic loss of oneof our students, Kokona Vaughn to a recent fire. "Mott is truly a com-munity college! We were able to assist in raising over $7,000 towardfuneral arrangements for the student and her daughter's funeral. Mottstudents were able to funnel their energy into providing and serving thefood at the funeral and raised over $300 at the recent student rally. TheFoundation for MCC stepped up in a huge way by adding its expertiseand resources, by setting up an account so people could donate money.In addition, there were several news articles published regarding MCC'sefforts."

Here's more Student Services news from Marc Payne. StudentGovernment held a rally to welcome new and returning students onSept. 21. About 1,200 students participated in the festivities whichincluded free food and beverages, live entertainment (a musician andMCC's Ballroom Dancers). Over 21 clubs and departments set up dis-play tables to inform and connect with students. "Many students tookadvantage of this opportunity to meet and sign up for the many opportu-nities MCC provides," Marc added.

Professional Development Coordinator Sherry Bradish would liketo recognize and thank MCC faculty and staff who offered "more thanworkshop sessions"during Welcome Back Week. "They provided infor-mation and support for instruction, the use of technology and resourcesto increase success for MCC faculty and students," Sherry added. Theyinclude: Chris Bolla, Troy Boquette, Kathy DeFever, Keith Frye,Bobbie Foust, Rebecca Gale-Gonzalez, Glenn Harris, Dan HodginsDennis Hughes, Gail Ives, Brian Ivory, Gail Knapp, AnnetteLeBlanc, Tracy Miller, Linda Motter, Kim Owens, Christy Rishoi,Bill Reich, Paul Rozycki, Randy Schapel, Marc Smith, LynnThigpen, Mike Ugorowski and Brenda Zicha.

Fine Arts Dean Jessie Sirna brings us news from her area: ArtProf. Thom Bohnert has a piece of his work in the Contemporary ArtInstitute of Detroit: "2005 Actual Size Biennial, Volume 1 Exhibition"runs through Oct. 23. Graphic Design Coordinator Mara Fulmer hasbeen invited to attend the United Nations Global Leadership Award

Dinner in NYC this month along with Actress Angelina Jolie andSupreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and other notables. "Maracontinues to do volunteer work with NetAid, designing brochures,logos, advertisements and banners for the World Federation of UNAssociations and was able to complete a rush job for a new and largeevent, which garnered her much appreciation and this elite invitation,"Jessie noted.

From Dean of Counseling and Student Development JamesLeonard: A number of counseling workshops are being offered for stu-dents this academic year by the Counseling and Student DevelopmentFaculty, in collaboration with the MCC Learning Center and the UM-Flint Transitions Program. On Sept. 20, Virginia Rucks offered a Note-Taking workshop to approximately 20 students. The purpose of theworkshop was to help students develop the note taking skills necessaryfor succeeding in college classes. On Oct. 11 from 5-7 pm, Brian Ivorywill be presenting "Matching Your Personality With a Career," a MyersBriggs personality type workshop and "Time Management" from 1-2:30pm on Oct. 19. Gail Van Etten will present a workshop on "TestAnxiety," 1-2 pm on Oct. 26 and Angela Reeves will address "StudySkills" 1-2:30 pm Feb. 15. Also, Cyndee Farlin will conduct a work-shop on "Choosing a Major/Career," scheduled for 11 am-12:30 pm onMar. 8. These workshops, all part of CASD's support of the College'sstrategic objective of "Helping Students Learn," will be held in theCareer Resource Center, PCC 215 in the Prahl College Center.

Dean of Humanities Patricia Bergh had an article published in theSpring 2005 issue of the Michigan Reading Journal. The article wastitled "The Idea of Reading."

Executive Dean of Regional Technology Initiatives TomCrampton lets us know that the RTC has been bustling with activity. Intotal, 81 companies and 6,200 students were served through academicand/or corporate/continuing education activities from July 2004 throughJune 2005. In addition, over 8,900 internal/external customers, highschool and middle school students, parents, etc. participated in careerexploration events, summer camps, workforce development programs,community events, the Science Olympiad, and much more. 4,462 stu-dents took academic program courses at the RTC/M-TEC in the pastyear - 2,498 in Information Technology, 1,830 in manufacturing and/orconstruction-related Technology Division courses, and 134 UniversityCenter students. These numbers are included in the annual report to theState of Michigan on RTC/M-TEC utilization.

Health Sciences Nursing Prof. Gail Burleson and SupportSpecialist Kelly Banks recently spent five days in Tempe, Ariz. learninghow to write simulation programs for their SimMan™ smart manikin.SimMan™ is the adult manikin that actually breathes, has the ability tochange heart rate and rhythm, breath and other vital signs. The confer-ence showcased simulation specialists from around the world. MiamiDade College will soon offer a certificate program specifically for simu-lation writing.

Counselor Brian Ivory wrote a chapter for the just-published NewDirections for Student Services, a book on gender identity and sexualorientation. The title of his chapter is: "LGBT Students in CommunityCollege: Characteristics, Challenges and Recommendations." It is nowin print (Fall, 2005) and published by Jossey Bass Publishers.

Honors Program Coordinator and English Prof. Heather Sisto letsus know that MCC's music appreciation expert Music Prof. ChuckIwanusa and Prof. Randy Groves from Ferris State Univ. will bekeynote speakers for the Oct 7-8 Michigan Honors AssociationConference at the MacMullen Center in Roscommon. The conferencetopic "Living Creatively: Music, the Mind & Culture" fits perfectlywith this year's Pop Culture honors topic. Prof. Iwanusa's lecture willfocus on "How Music Relates to Social Change." Heather will accompa-ny eight students to the conference. English Profs. Larry Juchartz andHeather Sisto served as mentors to four students at the LAND (LiberalArts Around Campus continued page 3

Network for Development) Conference at Kellogg Community Collegein Battle Creek on Sept 23. This annual Student Scholars Conferenceselects the top three research papers in each of 10 categories. MCC hadpapers selected in three categories which were written for the HonorsColloquium course on "Pop Culture" and the ENGL-102 Honors section.

English Prof. Emeritus John Mrozik and retired CounselorMichael Littlejohn were co-exhibitors at the Left Bank Gallery indowntown Flint for the month of September. Mrozik's ceramic piecesincluded creative variations of the classic teapot, vases, and bowls.Littlejohn's acrylic paintings demonstrated a broad range of dynamicgroup portraits.

Coordinator of Early Childhood Education Dan Hodgins has beenasked to present a keynote address for the Department of Education,Connecticut on Oct. 3. His topic is Development of Literacy, Boys andGirls Are Different. The audience will be K-12 teachers.

Marketing's Rebecca Gale-Gonzalez reports on the Sept. 29American Red Cross Blood Drive for the annual College Town BloodBattle. "Thanks to everyone that was able to give of their time to donate.We had several people present to donate and we'll post the results in nextmonth's Connection. It's wonderful to have folks return to donate yearafter year with the soul reward of cookies and juice, and the knowledgethat you can save a life," Rebecca said.

Executive Director of Mott Library Services Denise Hooks tells usthat The Friends of the Mott Library hosted first-time novelist JeannieCobb, author of Dark Roots, on Sept. 19. Cobb traveled from her homein California, where she lives with her husband and four children, for thebook discussion. "It was a nice talk," Denise said. "Jeannie was verywarm and entertaining. We sold six books and had her sign the others.Dark Roots is the story of an interracial couple who time-travel from thepresent to the time of slavery to find heroine Amber Brooks' missinganthropologist brother. The book combines romance, history, and mys-tery. There are a few signed copies available for sale from Mott LibraryAdministrative Assistant Kathleen Goodrow. Call 762-0408.

The Office of Human Resources is accepting applications for full-time Anthropology, History and Sociology Instructor positions whichwill begin in January 2006. For specific details and application instruc-tions, please access the official posting at www.mcc.edu.

Paul Rozycki, Lillie McCain, and Bill Reich celebrate the grandopening of MCC's new Service Learning/Leadership Center(CM 2130) Aug. 31.

MCC Responds toHurricane Katrina withMajor Relief Effort

MCC is doing its part to help the victims of Hurricane Katrinawho have relocated to Genesee County. MCC has organized a com-prehensive Hurricane Katrina Relief operation, teaming up withlocal government and various agencies to assist evacuees - entirefamilies as well as students.

Students enrolled at institutions devastated by the hurricanehave been offered an opportunity to study at MCC. Dr. JamesLeonard, Dean of Counseling and Student Development, is coordi-nating the process for displaced students wishing to enroll at MCC.

Please direct any potential evacuees attempting to apply or enrollto Dr. Leonard. He will assign a counselor to them and will personallymonitor follow-up through the counseling and enrollment process."Arrangements have been made with MCC counselors to ensure thatany of these persons are brought in sensitively and quickly through theenrollment process on an individual basis," he added.

A personal items collection for faculty, staff and students initi-ated Sept. 8 is ongoing, and your help in continuing this effort isgreatly appreciated.

For more information, about MCC's Hurricane Katrina efforts,visit www.katrina.mcc.edu or call MCC Administration & StudentServices at (810) 232-8684.

Institutional Research Coordinator Martha Goldstein offers this touching tribute in memory of dear friend and colleague, Financial Aid Coordinator Kim Fonger.

A Ray of Sunshine"I ran the bridge for Kim Fonger. Last year, Kim had applied to runthe Mackinaw Bridge with the Governor. It was by lottery only, sowhen Kim got accepted, she was really excited. But then, when it wastime to run the bridge, Kim was too sick to participate. This year,because of Kim, I applied to run the bridge. I did get selected. Italked to Tom (Kim's husband) and he stated that she really wanted torun the bridge. I had a special container of her ashes with me, so shewas able to run the bridge. A small portion of her ashes was put intoboth Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, along the most beautiful sunrisereflection coming across the water. She was truly a ray of sunshine."

The Friends of the Mott Library invite you to experience"Artopia" - a breathtaking collection of art work featured at theFriends' 2005 Art Auction set for Thursday, Oct. 13 in the PrahlCenter Ballroom. A preview reception begins at 5 p.m., with thelive auction following at 6:15 p.m. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will beserved and door prizes awarded. Admission to the Art Auction is$10 per person. For tickets or more information, contact KathleenGoodrow at (810) 762-0408. An additional opportunity to purchaseart, "Take A Second Look" is scheduled Friday, Oct. 14 from 9 amto 1 pm. Attendees of Artopia will have the opportunity to browse avariety of stunning pieces, all magnificently framed, including litho-graphs, engravings, watercolors, silkscreens, etchings, giclees, car-toon cels, original oils and various mixed media by renowned artists,including Agam, Dali, Lautrec, Scott, Erte, Rockwell, Chagall,Neiman, Buckels, Raad, Miro, Delacroix, Behrens, McKnight,Vasarely and Picasso. All proceeds benefit the Mott Library.

Friends of Mott LibraryPresent "Artopia" Oct. 13

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