State funding for the college was discussed at the November Board of Trustees meeting. Every year, the college receives state funding, which has averaged $4 million. “We’re into the last million dollars,” said Suzanne Wetzel, Vice President of Administration. It was also revealed that the college’s reserves (amount of savings) […]

The Detroit Lions convincing win over the Green Bay Packers marked their first Thanksgiving Day win in 10 years. The Lions who have not won their division since 1993, had a chance to solidify their first place standing in the NFC North. A 40-10 rout of their rival Green Bay […]

MCCC’s new president, Kojo Quartey, finished his presidential tour to reach out to the community earlier this week. Dr. Quartey stopped at six different library branches in Monroe County to listen to suggestions, comments, and concerns, and to make residents aware of the benefits of the community college. “It was […]

One of the professors with the most profound impact on MCCC over the past quarter century is retiring at the end of the semester. Chemistry professor Dr. David Waggoner says he is looking forward to retirement after more than 25 years of service with the college. Waggoner has worked tirelessly […]

Talk of a new tax levy for MCCC is in its infancy stages. Dr. Kojo Quartey, MCCC president, has mentioned in several public settings that the college may ask voters for an increase in its tax levy, which was first approved in 1981.   Quartey said the idea is a “delicate […]

Community leaders are fighting back against an emerging heroin epidemic that is taking a toll on Monroe County. In 2012 Monroe had 40 drug related deaths, 15 directly linked to heroin, according to county health department figures. This year, Monroe is on pace to pass these numbers, hitting a record […]

Faculty can now breathe a sigh of relief after their new contract was finalized last night The Board of Trustees approved a contract between the faculty association and the college in a closed session meeting last night. All present trustees approved the plan, which applies to all 65 full-time faculty […]

The results are in and the MCCC faculty has approved a new contract with the college. Dr. Patrick Nedry, chief negotiator for the Faculty Association, said the faculty approved the tentative agreement in voting that ended Thursday afternoon. “The plan is for it to be presented to the Board of […]

A bridge has been built between the MCCC faculty and the college. “Both parties reached a tentative agreement,” said Dr. Patrick Nedry, the chief negotiator for the college’s faculty association (MCCFA). Nedry would not specify the details of the tentative contract agreement reached Friday.   Dr. Kojo Quartey congratulated the faculty for reaching […]

MCCC parents can now seek a childcare service down the road. Meadow Montessori School has designated an area to provide childcare for MCCC students and staff. Randy Daniels, vice president of Student and Information Services, took a tour of the facility and met with staff members there. “The room is […]