Michigan Community College Association

Randel Richner’s 30-year career of advocating for patients all started with an associate’s degree in nursing from North Central Michigan College. We were so thrilled to honor her as our 2024 Outstanding Alumnus at our Summer Conference! Read more about her story:

In November we honor and celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Did you know Michigan is home to three tribal colleges? Each of them offer a variety of unique educational options and enhance the cultural aspects of their communities — Bay Mills Community College, Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College and Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College.

Please join us in congratulating Bay de Noc Community College President Dr. Nerita Hughes on being selected for the second cohort of the Aspen Presidents Fellowship! 25 innovative leaders will engage in a unique year-long professional development experience that will help them enact a reform agenda to help more of their students succeed both during and after college.

🌟 Our 21-Day Professional Learning Space Challenge has concluded, and what an incredible journey it's been! Missed out? Don't worry—there's still plenty to discover at our Professional Learning Space. Dive into resources on gateway course success, transfer pathways, student basic needs, career exploration, and data insights for workforce programs. Explore with us today! www.mcca.org/PLS #MCCALearningChallenge

Earlier this month, 160 local high school students had the opportunity to visit Washtenaw Community College in celebration of Manufacturing Day! Students learned about high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing and toured WCC’s Welding, Automation and Robotics, and CNC Machining labs. Read more:

It's National Transfer Student Week! This is the perfect time to celebrate the accomplishments of transfer students and recognize the key role transfer plays in creating successful outcomes for students at #MIColleges. #TransferStudentWeek

27 #MIColleges hosted Academic Catch-Up Programs during the summer to ensure students can hit the ground running for fall semester. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dXRD1h #AcademicCatchUp

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed October as College Month in Michigan! That means it's the perfect time to explore your postsecondary degree or skills certificate options at #MIColleges. 🎓 https://bit.ly/4dJsA1r

Gogebic Community College is working to fill workforce gaps in Emergency Medical Services across the western U.P. — thanks to a new grant, tuition and books will be covered for 20 students! Read more:

Join us for an #EquityChat with the Equity Avengers on X! 🌟 On Wednesday, October 16th at 5pm PT, Brandy Johnson (X: @MCCABrandy) and Precious Miller (X: @PMillerBiz) from the Michigan Community College Association (MCCA) will be discussing equity in higher education and MCCA’s impactful work. 📅 When: Wednesday, October 16th, 5pm PT 📍 Where: X (Twitter) - @EquityAvengers Don’t miss this important conversation! #HigherEd #EquityAvengers #MCCA #StudentSuccess