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 […]
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Husky Shuttle pilot program provides door-to-door service
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 […]
College president denies claims made by signs
The president of MCCC says signs posted around the county are glaringly incorrect. These signs say “MCCC allows MEN in girls bathrooms.” They can be seen in front of houses in the county and were spotted at the Monroe County Fair. “The signs are blatantly false,” Quartey said. In a […]
Title IX coordinators work to improve procedure
Information, awareness training to be made available for more people on campus
Administrators at MCCC want to improve the Title IX process by providing better resources on campus. Scott Behrens, vice president of enrollment and student success, works alongside Linda Torbet, executive director of human resources, as a Title IX coordinator. Title IX, under the Department of Education, protects individuals from sex-based […]
Faculty union president to step down this month, new president in place
Mark Bergmooser, associate professor of communication, is stepping down after 17 years of dedicating his time as MCCC Faculty Association Union President. Matt Bird-Meyer, professor of humanities, was chosen as the new union president. Bergmooser has been a part of MCCC since 1996 and started working full time in 1999. […]
DTE partners with MCCC on new light fixtures
MCCC has partnered with DTE and their Community Lighting Program on a project to replace and/or install new lighting fixtures on campus with new LED alternatives. “The majority of the existing light poles were replaced, but there were some that we reused, however with those new heads were installed,” Jack […]
GSA set to hold annual Pride Party
Anticipate conversation, community and contentment at this year’s annual Pride Party. The MCCC Gender & Sexuality Alliance will hold the event on Friday, April 12 from 5-10 p.m. in the Cellar. Since at least 2015, the Pride Party has been a spring tradition for the GSA. “The GSA created a […]
Tuition increase approved at board meeting
After much consideration, the Board of Trustees passed a motion to increase in-county tuition rates by 4%. Vice President of Finance and Administration Curtis Creagh announced a proposal from the administration in regards to MCCC’s policy on Tuition and Fees at the March 25 board meeting. This proposal offered three […]
Bathroom discussion between students, administrators continues at board meeting
Editor’s note: This version of the story clarifies that GSA had not yet met with President Kojo Quartey. The discussion about bathroom safety at MCCC between administrators, students and the Gender & Sexuality Alliance continued on March 25, marking it the third Board of Trustees meeting in a row. The […]
Safe Space Summit scheduled for April 10-11
Through presentations, discussions and dialogue, students, alums, staff and community members will share their journeys of positive social change and liberation at the Safe Space Summit. Led by an MCCC alum or student, the event kicks off from 6-7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10 in S-Building Room 165 with Grassroots […]