Wednesday, October 30, 2024
On Oct. 2, 2024, MCCC held a groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation and expansion of the new Welch Center for Health and Public Safety. President Kojo Quartey, MCCC retiree Dr. Joyce Haver and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II were some of the featured speakers. Photos and video by Reese Bowling.
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. […]
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. […]
MCCC hosted its Student Engagement Cookout on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Various clubs on campus were present with information on joining them, and Student Government provided information on registering to vote. Video by Reese Bowling.
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 […]
Editor’s note: This story was updated on June 8 to remove the inaccurate statement that Scott Behrens, vice president of Enrollment Management and Student Success, was unavailable by deadline. There was a scheduled meeting with Behrens for Friday, June 9. A text seeking comment from Behrens was not sent in a […]
Student Government members helped lead the Honors Reception last Tuesday in the Meyer Theater. Awards were given to many students and faculty members during the night.
Eight community members attended the Board of Trustees meeting Monday to show support for the faculty’s ongoing negotiations for a contract. Out of the attending community members, four addressed the trustees during the meeting’s public comment time. Rick Kull, a Ford employee and MCCC alumnus, talked to the crowd. “We […]
Editor’s note: Due to a source error, Kojo Quartey incorrectly stated the raise percentage for the maintenance staff, which was actually 1.5%. Quartey also clarified to the Agora that the 2% was for professional staff between steps, and the support staff have not received raises this year. The faculty has […]
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines lift and classes begin meeting in person, MCCC administrators are in the process of figuring out which modes of classes to offer. “Scheduling is a puzzle,” said Vice President of Instruction Grace Yackee. Fifty-six percent of classes offered for the Fall […]
