Saturday, July 5, 2025
MCCC is in the process of creating a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plan. The DEI plan is part of MCCC’s five- year Strategic plan and will establish procedures for making MCCC a more inclusive institution. Key steps include writing detailed goals, building a center and hiring a coordinator to service […]
Editor’s note: this version of the story corrects Daniel Abreu’s name and flag origins. Hispanic Cultural Heritage does not fit into one box. This month MCCC’S Culture and Current Affairs Speakers Series is exploring the diversity and misconceptions involved in hispanic culture. A lineup of events and discussions will offer […]
The college was built on land that is soaked in the blood of the people from whom it was stolen. In 1833, the Treaty of Chicago mandated the removal of the Potawatomi tribe from the Great Lakes area, including the land MCCC was built upon, according to the Pokégnek Bodéwadmik […]
As the library’s facilities are being upgraded to further aid students’ success, the library director position has been broadened and renamed to the Director of Student Success. The director position is new to MCCC, but the idea was considered by administration in the past, said Vice President of Enrollment Management […]
To kick off the semester, there are a series of events happening the week of Sept. 13. “The purpose of the activities is to welcome our students to campus, give them a chance to meet new people and their instructors, and to show them some of the other opportunities available […]
Understanding the traditions of different people groups plays a role in making a community diverse. On April 21, Ismail Bowers, associate Imam and director of Youth Development at the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo, presented a panel about Ramadan. This was one of the eight panels that took place in April in celebration of […]
Fully immersed in realistic training scenarios, the MILO Range Simulator offers training in de-escalation to equip police officers with the appropriate skills to tackle any situation. Dan Wood, assistant professor of criminal justice, visited a MILO Simulator on Jan. 28 to get the full experience of the training program. Wood […]
Gabby’s Ladder Grief Center and MCCC have partnered in hopes of giving the community a chance to give back to grief service providers. Opened in 2001, Gabby’s Ladder provides free grief counseling services to local families and individuals who have suffered from loss. “Our main focus is people of all […]
Campus structure and safety improvement plans for the next few years are underway. MCCC’s Maintenance and Improvement Millage was renewed on Nov. 3 passing with a 60.4% margin. Phase 2 of the millage can now begin in 2021 as planned. MCCC President Kojo Quartey said the first priority projects include […]
Campus security reports are typically out by this time of year, though 2020 has changed that. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Education has extended the deadline for the Clery Report from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31. Laura Egan, senior director of programs at the Clery Center, said […]
