Residents of Michigan now have the opportunity to pre-register to vote if they’re at least 16 years old. Teens wanting to pre-register to vote can do so online at Michigan.gov/Vote, through the local clerk’s office, or automatically while applying for a graduated driver’s license at the secretary of state’s office. […]
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Voting pre-registration available in Michigan
MCCC millage on ballot for renewal
Monroe County has two millage rate proposals on the upcoming Nov. 5 ballot. A millage rate is a tax determined by a property’s taxable value. Millage taxes often fund things like township tax, fire/police departments, museums. A portion of funding for public elementary, secondary, and college education institutions also comes […]
Visiting artist series set to return with workshop, lecture
A Monroe County born and raised artist will be visiting campus Oct. 22 and 23 as part of the visiting artist series. Artist Betzi Lievens will be hosting a presentation from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 22 in the La-Z-Boy Center Atrium. There will be a workshop/demonstration at 3:00 […]
Restroom policy, signs addressed at board meeting
The Board of Trustees generally does not respond to comments during public meetings. However, Chair Aaron Mason and President Kojo Quartey addressed a room full of people in support and against the college’s bathroom policy. The meeting took place on Sept. 23 when 10 people addressed the board during delegations. […]
College president’s salary increases
President Kojo Quartey received a 23% base salary raise over the summer. His new contract is now worth more than $312,000 in total compensation. The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the president’s new three-year contract July 15 along with a list of goals he is to accomplish in that time. […]
Over 100 students affected by professor’s absence
An MCCC English professor was recently placed on leave, according to college administrators. Jenna Bazzell, associate professor of English, is on leave as of Monday, Sept. 16, for unknown reasons. Grace Yackee, vice president of instruction, said the college cannot comment further. “However, in an effort to preserve employee rights […]
MCCC gets approval for renovation and expansion of H Building
Editor’s note: This version updates Helen Stripling’s title from an interim position to dean of health sciences and director of respiratory therapy. Proposed renovations and expansion of the H Building are one step closer to becoming a reality through an approved capital outlay plan and a tentative renaming of the […]
MCCC provides community access to an overdose prevention tool
All around campus there are now Naloxone/Narcan dispensers which are free to use. Narcan is a nasal shot of medicine that can aid with an opioid overdose and clear opioids from a user’s system. MCCC and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services have partnered to provide the school […]
Husky Shuttle pilot program provides door-to-door service
MCCC partners with Lake Erie Transit to assist students with new bus service
Lake Erie Transit partnered with MCCC to bring free bus services to eligible students. During the 2024 fall semester students who struggled to get to campus due to lacking a secure form of transportation were given an opportunity to receive free bus service. Though the official page on MCCC’s website […]
Lawsuit hampers Title IX
A lawsuit is preventing MCCC from implementing new Title IX regulations. Effective Aug. 1, new Title IX regulations have been introduced and policies have shifted at various institutions. Title IX protects students and employees from sex-based discrimination, harassment or sexual violence. The new regulations protect against discrimination based on pregnancy/related […]