TOGETHER WE ACHIEVE THE EXTRAORDINARY
A LETTER FROM THE BOARD CHAIR
cutting edge programming in high-demand and emerging fields such as mobility, cybersecurity, health care, electric vehicle technology, semiconductors, and more.
The excellent work of WCC’s faculty and staff, the investment and support of the state and local community, and the impact WCC makes on students, position the college as a catalyst for success.
The Board of Trustees is committed to supporting WCC’s success by offering paths to employment, post-secondary education, training, and more to meet the diverse needs of our community. We do this by offering affordable, best-inclass education and services, and a door that is always open.
As Chair of the Washtenaw Community College (WCC) Board of Trustees, I am excited to read about and reflect upon all the good work the college has accomplished in WCC’s 2023-24 Annual Report.
For nearly 60 years, WCC has provided an open door to students from Washtenaw County and beyond. The college continuously fulfills its mission by delivering accessible, high-quality programs and services that truly meet our students where they are in their education or career journey.
WCC is a key economic driver regionally, creating a highly educated workforce to fill the talent gap for employers with
On behalf of the Board, we look forward to continuing to support the community’s college and its mission, well into the future.
Angela Davis Chair, Board of Trustees
A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Together We Achieve the Extraordinary!
What a fitting title for Washtenaw Community College’s 2023-24 Annual Report. I am filled with pride and gratitude for everything we have accomplished together this past year at WCC.
We achieve the extraordinary because of the steadfast commitment of the college’s faculty and staff who fulfill WCC’s mission to make a positive difference in people’s lives by providing accessible and excellent educational programs and services.
We work together to help our students achieve their educational and career goals, whatever they may be. We listen to employers and industry to understand what is needed to help them develop their workforce and connect them with the skilled talent they require.
I often describe WCC as an “education superhighway” with on-ramps and exits that students of every age and stage of their education or career journey can travel any time to achieve their goals. As you read this year’s annual report, I hope you will be inspired and agree that the possibilities to learn and grow at WCC are limitless.
With 131 academic credit associate degree programs and certificates — 51 of them available completely online — and
hundreds of workforce training and personal enrichment programs, there is something for everyone at WCC.
WCC is the community’s college, your college. We are able to do the extraordinary because of the generous support of our community. I hope you enjoy reading this year’s report and will take advantage of all that WCC has to offer.
With gratitude,
Rose B. Bellanca, Ed.D. President
CONGRATS CLASS OF ‘24
GRADUATES WHO EARNED AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE:
349
Graduated with High Honors (3.8 or higher GPA)
425
Graduated with Honors (3.5 to 3.8 GPA)
Students attend WCC for a variety of reasons — preparing to transfer to a four-year university, starting a new career path, or advancing in their current employment. The WCC Class of 2024 celebrated together during the college’s annual Commencement ceremony, with more than 500 of those graduates crossing the stage to receive their credentials to the applause of a full house at the EMU George Gervin GameAbove Center.
32.7% Minority Graduates
61.2%
Graduates who Received Financial Aid
53.8% Women Graduates
29.2
Average Age of Graduates
2,550 Unique Graduates
1,627 Associate Degrees Earned
1,901 Certificates Earned
WSUPPORTING STUDENT SUCCESS
ith some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation, Washtenaw Community College remains a gateway to higher education for many.
Yet, for some students, even low-cost tuition requires additional support. Many rely on federal, state, and private scholarships and grants to pursue their academic goals.
When these resources fall short, the WCC Foundation steps up to bridge the gap. In the 2023-24 academic year, the WCC Foundation provided nearly $1.4 million in scholarships to support 1,617 students on their educational journeys.
In addition, the Student Emergency Fund contributed $40,836 to assist students facing unexpected financial hardships that could otherwise derail their progress.
$1,393,692
Scholarships awarded to 1,617 WCC students by the WCC Foundation during the 2023-24 academic year.
IN MEMORIAM: STEPHEN READING
In January 2024, Stephen and Agnes Reading made an extraordinary gesture of generosity by doubling their endowment of the Reading Nursing Scholarship at Washtenaw Community College.
That $2 million gift to the WCC Foundation ensures that 20 deserving WCC nursing students will receive full-ride scholarships every year, in perpetuity, allowing them to focus
fully on their education and dream of making a difference in healthcare.
For Mr. Reading, the Reading Nursing Scholarship was more than an act of philanthropy — it was his way of giving back to a profession that had given him so much. He called it a tribute to the caregivers who supported him in his own journey and a way to open doors to long-term, meaningful careers in nursing.
Mr. Reading passed away on May 17, 2024, shortly after celebrating his 82nd birthday. In yet another act of kindness toward the college, the family requested that those who wished to honor him make contributions to WCC’s Student Emergency Fund, a cause that he also held close to his heart.
Mr. Reading’s legacy will live on in the students whose lives he changed, and his memory will remain an enduring inspiration to all of us at Washtenaw Community College.
WCC student Nicholas Diem shares his inspiring journey at the 2023 WCC Foundation Scholarship Luncheon, which brings together donors and the students they generously support.
$2 M
WCC received a grant from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education Advancement and Potential (MiLEAP) for nursing students
FINANCIAL AID
Total Financial Aid Grants Work-Study Scholarships
$35,432,544 $16,491,997 $183,970 $5,056,568 6,459
Students Received Some Type of Financial Aid
REVENUE BY SOURCE
$69,007,471
& Fees $33,381,012
Notable News
A $2 million grant from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential (MiLEAP) provides a nursing scholarship pathway between WCC and Eastern Michigan University. Federal dollars are awarded through MiLEAP to support more students in pursuit of their Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Through WCC’s existing 3+1 BSN transfer program with EMU, nursing students would complete a maximum of 90 credits at WCC and 30 credits at EMU, with this new scholarship covering most or all tuition. Through Fall 2026, a new cohort of 20-30 scholarship nursing students will enroll in WCC courses each Fall and Winter semester and enroll in EMU classes during the summer. The grant also provides for upgrading nursing simulation lab equipment at WCC.
SUPERHIGHWAY FOR EDUCATION
MERGING LANES MEET AT WCC
ashtenaw Community College is like a superhighway of educational opportunities, with on-ramps, exits, and paths designed to meet students’ diverse goals. Just as highways serve different travelers, WCC supports a wide range of learners, each moving at their own pace toward success.
For nearly half of WCC’s student body, the journey begins right after high school. Traditional students, 21 and under, make up 50% of enrollment. These students either build a foundation to transfer to a four-year university or earn a degree or certificate to enter or advance in the workforce. Those transferring save significantly, completing the first two years of a bachelor’s degree at a lower cost.
WCC’s superhighway also has lanes open for even younger learners. High school students represent 13.3% of enrollment. These are dual-enrolled students from around Washtenaw County who are earning college credit, or are part of innovative middle college programs, where they can earn an associate degree and high school diploma simultaneously. For them, WCC offers an early on-ramp to higher education and career paths.
WCC is also a destination for adults. Students aged 22-39 make up 39.7% of enrollment, and another 10.1% are over 40. These learners often return to upskill or switch careers. In fact, 9.4% of WCC students already have a college degree, while others seek stackable certificates nested in associate degree programs to add job-specific skills. These short-term certificates help
adults accelerate into the workforce or make career shifts. WCC offers 131 programs, 51 of them fully online, to fit every learner’s needs. Working adults benefit from flexible class schedules that make balancing life easier. Whether aiming for an associate degree, a certificate, or customized training, WCC creates supportive pathways for all students.
In addition to academics, WCC’s non-credit programs provide further on-ramps. Fast Track Job Training allows students to bypass traditional college and move directly into high-demand careers by earning industry certifications, offering practical skills for quick workforce entry.
WCC also partners with local industries to offer hands-on apprenticeships, like the Michigan Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program. These students gain classroom knowledge plus 1,800 hours of real-world experience, making them valuable in fields like manufacturing.
Through Department of Labor-approved apprenticeships and partnerships with Michigan Works! Southeast, WCC connects students directly with employers, ensuring they graduate with both credentials and practical expertise.
Like a superhighway, WCC allows students to enter and exit at different life stages. They can speed toward new goals, explore new paths, or take short, direct routes to their destinations. Whatever the path, WCC’s superhighway is designed to help every student reach their destination— whether it’s a new career, a four-year university, a promotion or a new opportunity.
6,264
Traditional Only (On-Campus)
ENROLLMENT TYPES
5,334
Traditional & Distance Learning
9,569 Distance Learning Only
1,140 Single Parents
785 International Students AT YOUR OWN PACE
194 Students with Disabilities
506 Student Veterans
25.6
Average Age of Students
4,050 First-Gen College Students
EDUCATION
AFFORDABILITY & ACCESSIBILITY
LEAD PREP ACADEMY PREFERRED EDUCATIONAL PARTNER
ashtenaw Community College’s student body got bigger – literally and figuratively – when the college signed a multi-year agreement to become the preferred educational partner of LEAD Prep Academy. Sixty-one football players with major college aspirations are now training with the academy while taking classes at WCC.
LEAD Prep, based at the Legacy Center Sports Complex in Brighton, is a first-of-its-kind program in the state of Michigan, structured to combine the benefits of post-graduate and junior college athletics. LEAD Prep athletes enroll as WCC students with a goal of earning their associate degree in 20 months, and then transferring to a fouryear college or university with NCAA athletic programs.
LEAD Prep Academy studentathletes compete in a full national
schedule against other junior college and post-graduate athletic programs. Following football’s debut this fall, LEAD Prep Academy plans to expand to multiple male and female sports and will recruit several hundred student athletes from the district and state, as well as national and international student-athletes, within its first few years.
PAVING THE WAY TO HBCU SUCCESS!
WCC added a partner to its HBCU Pathway program, welcoming Central State University. Located in Wilberforce, Ohio, Central State boasts a storied heritage with its roots beginning at Wilberforce University, the oldest private HBCU in the nation. It molds leaders in humanities, arts,
social sciences and education while fostering diversity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
“This partnership with Central State paves the way for students to achieve their dreams of attending one of our country’s premier HBCUs and to make their mark in the world,” WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca said at a signing ceremony held during the college’s second annual HBCU Day.
Central State adds a Midwest presence to the WCC HBCU Pathway partnerships, which also include Alabama A&M, Alabama State University, Tuskegee University, Jackson State University, Mississippi Valley State University and Southern University at New Orleans.
LEAD Prep Academy and WCC administrators after signing partnership agreement
WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca (left) and Central State University Vice Provost Dr. Arletha McSwain
82% WCC Foundation Student Emergency Fund recipients since the beginning of the program in 2017 who are still attending classes or have graduated
SHINING THE SPOTLIGHT ON STEM
The WCC STEM Scholars program, which supports first generation and economically disadvantaged students pursuing STEM-based degrees, received a financial boost through a $15,000 Inclusion Initiative gift from the POWER Foundation. The funds support the purchase of supplies for workshops and practicums specific to pre-engineering, biology, chemistry and computer science students and MakerWorks memberships for pre-engineering student projects.
$15,000
New Student Gateway
In June 2024, Washtenaw Community College announced a new and improved Student Gateway to replace its previous version. The new tool allows students to find all of the WCC academic tools they need in one user-friendly dashboard.
And, best of all, because all tools are located within this centralized location, students only have to log in once for comprehensive access.
EDUCATION AFFORDABILITY & ACCESSIBILITY
EXPANDING PROGRAMS & CERTIFICATES
Prior to the Fall 2024 semester, WCC unveiled two new associate degree and six new certificate programs to prepare students for in-demand jobs. Input from advisory boards made up of local business leaders is used to determine the workforce development needs in the community.
New associate degree programs include an Associate of Applied Science in Elementary Education (Transfer) and an Associate of Applied Science in Marketing. New certificate programs are available in Cultural Research Management, Electric Vehicle Safety & Fundamentals, Electric Vehicle Service Technician, Esports Management, Marketing Essentials and Social Media Management.
MAKING EDUCATION EVEN MORE AFFORDABLE
As part of its Open Educational Resources program that has saved students $13.5 million since 2017, WCC also unveiled two new Z-Degrees and now offers three different associate degree programs that can be completed without ever purchasing a textbook.
Future Foward Data-Analytics
In connection with the WCC Advanced Transportation Center’s mobility focus, the Corporate Training and Lifelong Learning Department developed several online, self-paced classes around connected cars, smart cities, and data management, including a Data Analyst Technician course.
In 2024, the division recruited students and instructors from rural Whitmore Lake High School to register for Data Analytics Level 1 and 2 classes. Many of these prepare students for industryrecognized certification testing and positions in emerging sectors.
$13.5M
Total student savings since WCC started its Open Educational Resources program in 2017. In the 2023-24 academic year alone, these alternatives to expensive textbooks saved students $2,345,694
WITH THE ADDITION OF 8 NEW PROGRAMS THE COLLEGE HAS
57 ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Students who are categorized as degree seeking
74 CERTIFICATES
Students who intend to transfer to a four-year institution
Students who attend part-time
97 TRANSFER AGREEMENTS
Students who attend full-time
EMPLOYMENT FILLING IN-DEMAND JOBS
FAME AND FORTUNE: APPRENTICESHIPS PAVE THE WAY TO A HIGH-DEMAND CAREER
FIRST REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP
WCC marked a significant milestone with the launch of its first U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship program, which partners with Toyota & Subaru of Ann Arbor. Two pioneering students, Raphael Garcia-Settles and Harley Orozco, are the inaugural hires in this program.
The Michigan FAME Mitten chapter is administered by Ann Arbor SPARK, which manages fiscal and operational processes. Michigan Works! Southeast supports recruitment efforts of employers and students.
apprentices joining Michigan’s Mitten chapter of the Manufacturing Institute’s Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) was held in June.
WCC is the only Michigan college in the national FAME workand-learn program, which equips students with skills required for the rapidly evolving manufacturing industry.
The program offers paid on-the-job training and mentoring through industry partners and educational pathways to an associate degree in Mechatronics – Robotics and Automated Systems in less than two years. Student apprentices interview with and are hired by participating advanced manufacturing industries located in the region.
The program is the first of its kind in the region, offering a two-year Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship. Through the program, Garcia-Settles and Orozco will receive 2,000 hours of paid, on-the-job training, working at Toyota of Ann Arbor. Simultaneously, they will complete five Automotive Services courses at WCC, which count toward the Automotive Services Technician Certificate. Apprentices earn a living wage that increases as they gain more skills under the guidance of experienced mentors.
The partnership lays the groundwork for WCC to develop similar programs with other companies in any USDOLapproved occupation.
Andrew Denton and other FAME apprentices get hands-on training in WCC’s advanced manufacturing lab.
Harley Orozco (left) and Raphael Garcia-Settles meet new co-workers.
3,496
Jobs that the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) supported in 2024 at WCC
Along with its biannual (spring and fall) career fairs, the WCC Center for Career Success held special on-site fairs for transportation careers, apprenticeships and internships. In all, more than 400 attendees met with approximately 150 employers about possible careers.
WCC CENTER FOR CAREER SUCCESS
1,321 jobs and internships posted students connected with employers 1,158
1,938 appointments and workshops
Pitch@WCC, the premier annual event at the WCC Entrepreneurship Center, continues to expand in reach and prizes.
In 2024, the event grew into a two-day affair that awarded new categories on the first day (Art, Skilled Trades and Student) and continued with awarding the Returning Citizen, Social Impact, Build and Grow categories on the second day.
The seven winners earned cash prizes to support their start-up businesses.
ENRICHMENT
SUSTAINABILITY & OPPORTUNITY
WCC IS CONTRIBUTING POSITIVELY TO THE REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GASES AND MAKING EARTH A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE.
COLLEGE FOCUSED ON SUSTAINABILITY
In a significant step toward achieving sustainability goals and carbon emission targets on campus and building broader environmental consciousness, Washtenaw Community College launched a new Center for Sustainability and Resilience.
The center brings together the college’s Facilities Division with various groups and organizations across campus, fostering collaboration to advance the college’s sustainability initiatives. Bill Ghrist, WCC Director of Energy, Sustainability & Facilities Planning and WCC professional faculty member Emily Thompson, Ph.D., are leading the
Center for Sustainability and Resilience with staffing assistance from work-study students.
The new collaborative effort is intended to provide a centralized focal point where these diverse groups — and other stakeholders — can share ideas, participate in activities, and collectively contribute to the improvement of sustainability practices within the college community.
Two hundred local industry and community leaders were invited guests to the WCC campus for the President’s Leadership Recognition Luncheon in April. The event’s purpose was to thank these leaders for their dedication to the community and to unveil the 39th annual Economic Outlook for Washtenaw County, presented by University of Michigan economists Gabriel Ehrlich and Donald Grimes. Notable News
8,062
Enrolled in non-credit, professional development and personal enrichment programs
Funding for Non-Credit Students
WCC and the University of Michigan Credit Union (UMCU) partnered to provide affordable financing options for students seeking non-credit Fast Track Job Training courses, which are aligned with industry certifications and offer community members a way to quickly earn the skills and/or credentials that employers want.
WCC offers a multitude of non-credit flexible classes – most of which are online – to quickly train for a promising career. For example, the mean annual pay is $89,460 for a certified network administrator with labs, $45,600 for a certified personal trainer or wellness coach and $41,600 for a data technician.
UMCU is offering students financing to pay for any Fast Track Job Training programs offered by WCC. It can be combined with other scholarship and funding options.
Free Classes for the Community
The 2024 Free College Week schedule culminated in a return to on-campus programming.
The event, which expanded from a single day to a week-long virtual event during the pandemic, celebrates national Community College Month in April. It aims to serve and engage the community that supports the college by providing high-quality learning experiences at no cost.
A total of 926 people registered for 5,040 virtual class sessions that were offered during the week with a full
schedule of in-person classes offered on a Saturday.
WCC faculty members from academic programs, as well as trainers from the college’s Economic & College Development Division, led the classes.
TEENS VISIT FOR MFG DAY
Area high school students participated in Manufacturing Day at WCC to learn about educational and career possibilities in the high-wage, high-demand advanced manufacturing industry.
Participants toured WCC’s state-of-theart advanced manufacturing and welding labs and learned about multiple manufacturing career paths.
COMMUNITY
CELEBRATING SERVICE & SUCCESS
SHARING RESOURCES WITH THOSE WHO PROTECT OUR FREEDOM
The Wadhams Veterans Center at Washtenaw Community College and multiple veterans’ organizations in Washtenaw County partnered to bring benefits, resources, live entertainment and kids’ activities to local veterans and their families.
More than 70 veterans service providers and agencies shared their resources at the free event. The third annual Vet Fest included a free lunch, live music, hourly raffles,
kids’ activities, ice cream treats, military and police dog demonstrations, military and EMS vehicles, and a blood drive hosted by the Michigan Blood Bank.
The purpose of Vet Fest is to provide a day of fun and relaxation for local veterans and their families, all while giving them access to the major resource and benefit providers in the area.
Student veterans and their family members supported by WCC Wadhams Veterans Center
WCC Efforts Earn National Recognition
WCC earned a national Military Friendly Schools designation for its support of approximately 500 veteran students and their families. It is the first national recognition of WCC’s veteran support efforts.
Institutions earning the national honor were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. WCC also earned a Silver national award for going above the standard. Statewide, for the seventh consecutive year WCC has been named as a Gold-level Veteran-Friendly School by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.
Ann Arbor Counselor Receives WCC Bridge Award
Ann Arbor Skyline High School counselor David Almassy earned the fifth annual WCC Bridge Award for guiding students to higher education.
Almassy was nominated by Aaralyn Huhn, who was accepted by prestigious four-year universities, but decided to start her education at WCC because of the tremendous cost savings.
You know, community college is just as good if not better, and made me realize I could get scholarships and go mostly (tuition-free).”
“He was one of the only people that — while I was stressing about how am I going to pay for college — looked me in my eyes and said, ‘You know, community college is just as good if not better,’ and made me realize I could get scholarships and go mostly (tuition-free),” Huhn said.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CONTRIBUTING TO OUR COMMUNITY
Students Capitalize on Semiconductor
Three Washtenaw Community College students, each future engineers, capitalized on a new partnership between the college and the University of Michigan’s Lurie Nanofabrication Facility (LNF). Liam Moore, Zane Goldenberg-Dietz and Nicolas Troost started working in the LNF as full-time summer interns and continued part-time employment during the school year.
LNF is a state-of-the-art, shared cleanroom facility that provides advanced micro- and nanofabrication equipment and expertise to enable cutting-edge research of semiconductor materials, biotechnology, medical devices and more. The WCC students were mentored by LNF
staff and contributed to equipment maintenance, calibration and inventory management tasks.
The new partnership is among a number of efforts contributing to the state’s goal to establish a global semiconductor center of excellence in Michigan. WCC is part of the Michigan Semiconductor Talent and Automotive Research (STAR) initiative that unites key players in the semiconductor industry.
The goal of the Michigan STAR initiative – the first of the regional efforts to be formally announced — is to establish a Center of Excellence (COE) in the state, focusing on developing the talent base and infrastructure necessary to accelerate advanced semiconductor
applications for electrification and autonomous mobility and move the automotive industry forward.
WCC is progressing on the launch of a Semiconductor Technician Training program and is planning stackable credentials for 2025.
Michigan’s semiconductor workforce ranks among the top 10 with jobs projected to grow by at least 11% in the next 5 years.
259,900
Anticipated openings for truck drivers through 2031, according to national statistics. In response to the need and demand for training, Trainco Inc. added a second instructor to its program based at WCC
3,000
Association of Plumbers & Pipefitters
120
TRAINING THE TRADES
Nearly 6,000 members, staff and vendors from five national and international trade unions held training programs on the WCC campus from June through August, bringing a projected $20 million economic windfall to Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County.
The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipefitting Industry brought 3,000 of those individuals to the area. Other unions training on campus included the Operational Plasterers and Cement Masons International Association; the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers; the United Union of Roofers; and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the National Electrical Contractors Association.
700 2,100
200
United Union of Roofers
United Association members train on the WCC campus.
HONORS CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE
Welding Student Takes on the World
Already firmly established as one of the best student welders in the country, Washtenaw Community College’s Mikala Sposito is now ready to take on the world!
Sposito earned a gold medal in the college division of the Skills USA Michigan State Welding Competition in April and followed that with an eighth-place finish at the Skills USA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta in June.
Although she’s a first-year college student, this wasn’t Sposito’s first foray into a national welding competition. Skills USA also offers a high school division, in which Sposito won a state title in 2023 as a senior at Dexter High
School and finished 14th at the national competition. She took welding courses through the South & West Washtenaw Consortium before starting at WCC. WCC welding instructor Alex Pazkowski — a national champion and 2013 World Skills silver medalist himself — is mentoring Sposito through the competition process.
“Mikala has expressed interest in continuing her journey beyond Nationals into the international pre-trial selection process, a competition that will begin in July 2025,” Pazkowski said. “Until then, she plans on continuing with both her training and her education in hopes of completing her transfer requirements to Wayne State University, where she will eventually earn her degree in Welding Engineering Technology.”
SUPERSTAR STUDENTS
Two WCC students were among 459 community college students nationwide selected as semifinalists for the highly competitive Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. Ana Garcia-Osorio (above left) and Carmen Samaniego made the semifinal round from a pool of more than 1,600 applicants from 194 community colleges across 37 states.
Consecutive year WCC has been recognized as a Bee Campus USA
TELEVISION & ARTS STUDENTS
STEAL THE SPOTLIGHT
WCC students received 12 nominations and took home eight first-place honors from the Michigan chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Student Production Awards. The eight first-place trophies earned were more than any other college or university represented in the contest.
Two WCC students shared first place in one category. Matthew Yurko’s “Unwarranted” and Anthony Scruton’s “Dirty Laundry” tied for top honors in Fiction Short Form. Scruton won Best Director for the same project.
Corey Konjarevich’s “The Super Man” won Non-Fiction Long Form while Jamie Begin’s “Selling the Show” won in Non-Fiction Short Form. Cameron Chwalibog won the Music Video category for
“Space Bubble,” Jillian Sullivan’s “Empty” won in Public Service Announcement and Emanuel Holder won Best Photographer for “Boredom.”
Notable News
WCC nursing student Xiaoyan Cui won first-place honors at the WCC Student Art Show for her two watercolor portraits. Show adjudicator Jason Ferguson noted that “Xiaoyan’s watercolor works capture intimacy and vulnerability with exceptional technique and clear understanding … these are beautifully executed poetic paintings.”
The WCC STEM Scholars program, WCC professional faculty member Mary Mullalond and Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton were honored with Equity in Action Awards for their outstanding contributions in the areas of equity and inclusion at the college and in our community. The annual awards are a nod to the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
WCC Digital Video instructor Matt Zacharias (center) with some of his award-winning students.
Pictured are (from left) Kathy Wyatt on behalf of Sheriff Clayton, Mary Mullalond and STEM Scholars representatives Susan Dentel and Alexi McCracken.
BOARD CHAIR
Angela Davis
VICE CHAIR
William G. Milliken Jr.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
TREASURER
David DeVarti
SECRETARY
Ruth A. Hatcher
WCC PRESIDENT
Rose B. Bellanca, Ed.D.
TRUSTEES
Christina M. H. Fleming
Diana McKnight-Morton
Alex Milshteyn
MISSION
Our College strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.
VALUES
Teaching and Learning: We embrace teaching and learning as our central purpose.
Support:
We make every effort to help learners achieve success.
Diversity: We respect differences in people and in ideas.
Partnerships:
We plan and work together with respect, trust, and honesty within the College and with the communities we serve.
Innovation:
We seek the best possible ways to conduct our work.
VISION
WCC is a learner-centered, open-door college dedicated to student, community and staff success. We offer a wide spectrum of community college services with an emphasis on premier technical and career educational programs. The College staff continuously learns to improve learning.