A Publication of Mid Michigan Community College ANNUAL REPORT 2017

Expanding Horizons Small Town Dream, Big League Career Laker Becomes Off-Grid Nurse From Amish To Air Force

midmich.edu 989-386-6622 President Christine Hammond (center) takes a moment to connect with students and capture a ‘selfie’ on the Laker Athletics Expansion Harrison campus. #midmoments

Since the revival of athletics in 2008, the program Mid’s Lakers compete in the Michigan Community College Athletic has grown at a steady pace. Association (MCCAA) against 19 other community colleges for conference championships before being eligible for state and national tournaments. “We are excited to build our athletic program The Lakers continue to compete in the National Junior College Athletic for students and the community,” said Matt Association (NJCAA) as well. Structured comparably to the well-known NCAA Miller, Vice President of Student Services at Mid. and its associated conferences (Big 10, ACC, SEC, etc), the NJCAA includes “Our focus is always on doing it right—putting the MCCAA as one of forty junior college conferences nationwide. academics before athletics, building sustainable programs, and developing an environment that Mid currently fields men’s and women’s varsity teams in cross country, can truly support student-athletes.” bowling, and basketball. Spring 2019 will see the addition of baseball and softball to the athletic roster.

The athletic programs at Mid have a solid foundation, community support, and an ongoing commitment to developing high-quality student-athletes and teams that are positioned for great achievements in the coming years.

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Friends, The days have gotten longer now, and the warm spring opportunities. Along the way, students may push their evenings bring a sunset glow to the horizon. Looking out, I internal boundaries by wrestling with complex topics and remember that no matter how far we journey, the horizon still mastering new skills. At Mid, we urge our students to consider beckons us forward. distant horizons. We know that when we travel, we gain a new appreciation of the perspectives of others and we form In this edition of Connections, our students, faculty, and friendships that encircle the globe. graduates share stories about the ways in which their education at Mid expanded their horizons. For some of our entering Mid’s impact has grown throughout our state – through students, Mid itself has been a destination on the far horizon. the achievements of our graduates, the expansion of dual Some made the journey with the support and guidance of enrollment and CTE support, and through workforce training. family and friends. Others made the trek alone, overcoming Today, Mid serves students from 74 counties in the state of obstacles and doubts. All benefited from the support you have Michigan, expanding horizons for many citizens in our state given over the years. and connecting them to each other. From Mid, you can choose many paths and travel with friends. Many thanks to all of you Like all who adventure, they rode waves of exhaustion and who continue to support our College, our programs and, excitement. Arriving at Mid, they discovered a community especially our students. dedicated to their success – a place where they could step forward with confidence. Sincerely,

Maya Angelou once wrote, “The horizon leans forward, offering you space to place new steps of change.” That happens here at Mid. The College leans forward, giving students space and guidance as they move toward the next horizon. Our Christine M. Hammond, Ph.D. midmich.edu/athletics faculty members have worked to create Guided Pathways President of Mid Michigan Community College in our curriculum to smooth the way to career and transfer

2 | CONNECTIONS ANNUAL REPORT 2017 MID MICHIGAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 3 Photo by Christopher Campbell via Unsplash. ANNUAL REPORT 2017 Connections A publication of Mid Michigan Community College Table of Contents Editor-In-Chief Meghan Keen [email protected] Editor Jessie Gordon Art Director Gregory Gunther Laker Becomes Graphic Designer Peter DeRoche Off-Grid Nurse Justina Thomas follows her childhood dream and becomes a missionary nurse. MMCC BOARD OF TRUSTEES Douglas A. Jacobson, Chair A Travel Journal Betty M. Mussell, Vice-Chair Mid students experience culture and Thomas W. Metzger, Treasurer give back on a recent study abroad trip. Richard S. Allen, Jr., Secretary Carolyn C. Bay, Trustee DESIGNING THE FUTURE Our Story is Our Students Photos captured on campus and Eric T. Kreckman, Trustee The Art Lab at our Mt. Pleasant location offers in the community. Terry Petrongelli, Trustee a bright, open space where students explore artistic styles & mediums. 15 Laker Distinction Scholarship Winners 16 Gifts to the MMCC Foundation 19 MMCC Financial Statements

A Global Perspective 20 Trips to Indonesia, Singapore, and Japan inspire our globalization and inclusion. Small Town Dream, Big League Career Jodi Payne takes her radiography degree across the country.

A Story of Giving 25 A meaningful story of what it means to pay it forward.

Volunteer Profile 25 Steve Hoffman pairs passion and ON THE COVER project on Mid’s biking trails. Mid students explore the natural beauty of From Amish to Air Force the Dominican Republic on a recent study Katie Troyer transforms her life abroad service-learning trip. and serves her country.

28 In The News Mid Michigan Community College affirms its commitment to the principles of Mid's featured news stories from 2017. equal employment and educational opportunity, and of non-discrimination in the provision of services to the public, through its compliance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments, Section 504 Share Mid Stories & Photos of the Rehabilitation Act, the American with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination 30 Act, the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act, and the Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Help us capture stories and photos Act. Mid Michigan Community College shall not discriminate in employment or related to Mid. educational opportunities, or exclude participation in the services provided as an institution, because of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, family or marital status, height, weight, disability or any other status protected by law. 31 Upcoming Events MMCC is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the Look ahead to 2018 events North Central Association, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois and save the dates. 60602-2504, 1-800-621-7440, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org. Several departments and programs are accredited by agencies specific to their disciplines. Justina visits with a local family in the Since I was fourteen years old, I’ve I decided to attend hut that serves as the village clinic. wanted two things for my future. I’ve Mid after visiting wanted to be a nurse and career the College and missionary. Several of my family researching its Laker Grad Becomes Off-Grid Nurse members have been career nursing program. missionaries, and I’ve wanted to Paying for school follow in their footsteps to serve worried me, but I Justina Thomas Takes The Path Less Traveled people in inspiring ways. was fortunate to be offered a work After high school, I traveled with two of study position, my siblings to a mission station called which allowed me Kimbia on the Berbice River in Guyana, to work a schedule South America. We stayed there for a that didn’t conflict year, and I experienced health care in a with my courses. remote setting firsthand. That experience, much to my parents’ surprise, solidified Every part of my my dream of being a missionary nurse. experience at Mid confirmed that it I didn’t enroll in nursing school right was where I was After three years, I graduated with my away, though. First, I attended a natural supposed to be. The staff was friendly, nursing degree and without any debt. My remedies school, where I learned about the teachers genuinely cared about job hunt lasted three days. herbs, water treatments, and basic helping me learn, and my co-workers anatomy and physiology. From there, I rooted for me to succeed in both work On July 12, 2016, Adventist Frontier was invited to complete Midwife Training and studies. Missions (AFM) contacted me to say School in Ranchi, Jarkhand Province, that they were in search of a short-term India, where I assisted in over 60 village Just as importantly, I was getting an RN missionary for the Palawan project births that year. exceptional education. During clinical located in the Philippines. The position rotations, Mid students had reputations was unpaid, so the organization was My year in India confirmed my passion for working hard and knowing how to looking for someone without debt. Five for midwifery and mission work. But, it do things well. My clinical instructors days later, I began training for a one-year also convinced me that I needed broader engaged me in essential hands-on term of service. training in order to help with all of the learning and encouraged me healthcare needs that remote locations throughout my journey. face. Though my specialty was midwifery, I was called upon to assist in health issues ranging from broken bones to tumors. I simply didn’t know enough.

I pursued further education by enrolling at an expensive private college. Soon after, I dropped out, discouraged by how lost I felt in the college’s sea of people and my increasing debt.

My struggles at school were compounded by caring for my mother who was fighting a losing battle with cancer. That’s the sort of journey that changes everything. I’m thankful that I could be there with my mom through her last days. One of her final wishes was for me to get a college degree.

Local villiage children climb high to experience a stunning sunset view.

6 | CONNECTIONS ANNUAL REPORT 2017 Justina learns how to pound rice using traditional tools from a neighbor. MID MICHIGAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 7 Justina crosses one of the many streams on the trail that leads to her village home.

Since August 2016, I’ve worked as a My bamboo house sits atop stilts. The For all of these reasons and more, it’s nurse at Kemantian, a rural clinic in the wind blows through the spaces between challenging to provide medical care. mountainous islands of the Palawan wall and roof and between the bamboo Carrie, my fellow nurse at the clinic, has region, Phillippines. It’s beautiful and strips that make up its floor. We sleep been in the region for over five years. She untouched—little bamboo villages covered by mosquito nets, and only have helped me understand how to run the are scattered across the bony spines of enough electricity to run the oxygen clinic and how to acclimate to living in the —Justina Thomas remote islands. And, the clinic itself is at concentrator for patients or to charge a region. When she left for several months such a high altitude that it is unreachable cell phone, but not both. to get additional training, I assumed except by helicopter or on foot. The region responsibility for the clinic as the region’s has little access to modern advancements Communication with the outside world is only RN. the homework and It’s hard work, and or means. Even seemingly basic goods like nearly impossible. Sometimes, we can get clinical paperwork I it can be scary and salt, blankets, and propane require a hike cell service at one little bamboo house up As the only staff member, I’m often awake had to complete each overwhelming. down the mountain, a ride into town, and the hill, where we hang the phone from a through the night providing care and week at Mid. And, I Sometimes, it’s a hike up the mountain carrying a heavy cord attached to roof poles. If we stand on performing vitals checks. I’ve invested feel grateful for the incredibly difficult pack. Each trip takes hours and, depending a bench and don’t touch the phone, we countless hours reading about diseases ways that my college to be alone and to on the weather, can be dangerous. may be able to get a connection. and looking up drugs in reference books. Sometimes, those hours remind me of education developed make the sorts of my determination decisions that I need and critical thinking to make—life or death skills. These have been decisions at times. But, crucial in the jungle. I find peace in prayer. And despite all of its I treat many cases challenges, I wouldn’t of malaria, TB, change my job as a malnourished babies, missionary nurse for pneumonia, skin anything, and I have conditions, and injuries recently committed from jungle accidents. to serving in Palawan Patients hike to the through August 2019. clinic if they’re able, or they are carried in Mid was a part of my on another person’s journey to become a back. Occasionally, a nurse, to travel to this whole village falls ill, place, and to serve and I stay with them these people. I’m so until someone gets thankful for that! well enough to provide care to others.

Area wildlife often stop by, interact, Patients often arrive at the clinic carried by Local children share shy smiles with the camera. and pose for photos! midmich.edu/nursing others due to the rough terrain.

8 | CONNECTIONS ANNUAL REPORT 2017 Photos for this story provided by Justina Thomas. MID MICHIGAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 9 Friday, March 3 Tuesday, March 7

Students gather sleepy-eyed at 2:45am on Mid’s Mt. Connecting with the children at the school gets a bit Pleasant campus. For many, today will be their first easier as Mid students find more ways to improve time flying. They arrive safely inSantiago at 5:30pm, their lessons. It’s also unmistakable that Mid’s shuttle to their hotel, and settle in before enjoying a students are learning as much from the children as dinner on the island. the children are learning from them. Saturday, March 4 Wednesday, March 8

Students travel three hours by bus to Monte Cristi, a There’s an early wakeup call so that students can rural area with a small school. There, they join others hike a nearby mountain. From the top, there are from across the country, including students from stunning views of the ocean, sunrise, and town. Lucy ominican R epublic. Northeastern University (Boston), North Carolina is surprised with an impromptu birthday celebration, Excited students arrive in the D State University, and Arizona State University to begin which includes plantains, birthday cake, and learning The local s chool children bond w orientation with Outreach 360, the organization how to dance the Bachata and Merengue. volunteer s, creatin ith the Study A overseeing their volunteer efforts g lifelon broad g memorie s for both. Sunday, March 5

Over 60 student volunteers complete their Outreach A Travel Journal 360 orientations. Afterwards, students tour the town and visit the local grocery store and beach. Students Experience Culture and Give Back Monday, March 6

For seven years, Lucy Andarcia, Mid Spanish faculty member, Volunteer efforts to teach English to local students has organized study abroad trips for students and staff. She was begin. Engaging the young students proves to be compelled to develop these service learning opportunities for challenging, so creative lesson plans become a reasons beyond exposing students to new languages and cultures. priority. Mid students stretch themselves to develop For her, the most important thing was to engage students in engaging activities, all the while embracing the local thoughtful consideration of global issues and to energize them to culture taught to them by their young students. participate in compelling ways. roo ms w here Mid students f the local cla ss “We all share the same world,” said Lucy. “It’s never been more One o ght durin g the trip. volunteered and tau important to challenge students to think critically about and get Mid students g ather f involved in what’s happening globally.” of travel and s or a g roup photo durin ights eein g. g a bu sy day For the 2017 trip, thirteen Mid students and staff traveled to the Dominican Republic, where they experienced the vibrant culture of the country and assisted in teaching English to young students.

“Taking students on study abroad trips has been one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences of my life,” shared Lucy. “I see students develop their understanding and empathy for people, while they also question their assumptions and challenge Faculty Profile:Lucy Andarcia themselves to make meaningful contributions to their world. It’s really beautiful.” Lucy Andarcia was born in Caracas, Venezuela where she lived much of her life. In Venezuela, she taught for eight years before moving to the United States. Lucy pursued an education and While abroad, students keep a daily journal of their experiences graduated from Indiana State University, where she received her associate, bachelor, and finally and what those experiences mean to them. This allows students to a masters degree in Education. In 1999, Lucy moved to Michigan and received a masters degree reflect on their growth and changing perspectives over the course in Foreign Language from Central Michigan University. of their travels. She began teaching Spanish at Mid, and also serves as an advisor for the International Club, “Students sign up for these study abroad trips thinking that honorary member of Phi Theta Kappa, and active member of the Michigan World Association they will change the lives of those they go to work with,” Lucy Lind say Golden, Mid Mentor, po on the s ses with ne w friend for Foreign Language and Spanish. Lucy’s passion has always been and continues to be explained. “But, it is their own lives that change the most because ervice-learnin g trip. s she m ade teaching students about different languages and world cultures. She has taken students to of the experience.” countries such as Mexico, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic over the past 10 years at Mid. Lucy loves what she does and feels blessed for having the opportunity to teach and learn every day from students and the Mid community.

10 | CONNECTIONS ANNUAL REPORT 2017 Photos for this story provided by Lucy Andarcia and MMCC Students. MID MICHIGAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 11 Thursday, March 9

On the final day of teaching, students wrap up their lessons and bid farewell to the children. They spend the rest of the day touring local salt flats and learning how salt is processed from its natural state. Study Abroad2018 TRIP PREVIEW Friday, March 10

The final full day on the island—the group spends it on the beach and swimming in the ocean. Saturday, March 11

At 4:00am, the group departs Monte Cristi to return –Lindsay Golden, Mid Mentor, Trip Team Leader home. It’s a busy day of flights and airports and TRIP ITINERARY Europe/Prague the drive back to Mt. Pleasant. Throughout the day, students share experiences with one another, MAY 10 - MAY 17 Classroom time in Mt. Pleasant expressing gratitude for the opportunity and an eagerness to share it with others. MAY 18 - JUNE 1 Time in Europe JUNE 5 -JUNE 21 Classroom time in Mt. Pleasant

Prague, established in the 9th century, is one of the most beautiful, enchanting, culturally rich cities in the world. Hundreds of years of history will come alive for students as they wander down cobblestone streets where kings and queens once held ornate procession, warriors battled, and many of our Bohemian ancestors built their lives.

During this six-week semester, students will spend four-weeks in Mt. Pleasant and two-weeks in Europe. In Europe, students will explore Prague and the Czech Republic to learn about Eastern European history, culture, and life. The group will be accompanied by internationally-renowned tour guide, Milos Curik, and FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS TRIP, CONTACT global authority on Czech literature and culture, Charles University Professor, Petr Bilek. Additional opportunities , English/Humanities Professor Jackie Justice to explore Prague and other destinations are also part [email protected] of this study abroad journey.

Faculty Profile:Jackie Justice Jackie Justice is originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan. After graduating from Michigan State University, she worked for several years as a writer, editor, and publisher. In 2004, she began her midmich.edu/studyabroad teaching career at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, where she taught for almost a decade. During her masters program at Western Michigan University, she spent a summer as an assistant in Prague and fell in love with international travel. In 2015, she accepted a position with the University of Maryland to teach U.S. military members serving in Ramstein, Germany.

Although living and working in Europe was a dream, Michigan called her home. In 2016, she began teaching at Mid, where she actively serves on several service and development committees, co-leads the Writing and Reading Center, and teaches creative writing, literature, composition, and humanities courses. Jackie looks forward to leading a group of students to Europe, her old stomping grounds, during Mid’s study abroad trip in May 2018.

12 | CONNECTIONS ANNUAL REPORT 2017 MID MICHIGAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 13 Our Story is Our Students 1 — Admissions Representative Kaitlin Lovely captured this stunning sunset at Mid’s Harrison location.

2 — Madelyn McLavy, Alex Briggs, Kristin Shoaf, and Morgan Brown celerate after becoming Phi Theta Kappa officers for the Michigan Region.

3 — Tammy Alvaro, Director of Student Advancement and PTK Advisor, Gavin Henry, Sara Kohler, and Julia David take a ride on the The Polar Express in Owosso, Michigan. 4 — Norma Lopez shows off her creative side with a one-of-a-kind LAKER DISTINCTION ugly Christmas sweater!

5 — Sarah Kohler and Gavin Henry make memories with Harry the AWARDS Heron at Papa’s Pumpkin Patch in Mt. Pleasant.

6 — Jessica Scherrer, Nick Marcus, Whisper Hayes, Maria Gross (Full-Time Faculty - Psychology), Madelyn McLavy, Amber Parrish, and Kaitlynn Gudding explore the local community at the Fruitful Orchard in Gladwin, Michigan.

7 — Deonté Long, Laura Plummer-Diaz, and Mario Garcia-Wells take a ‘selfie’ at the AMP-TRiO breakfast where students received advice from guest speaker Sherene McHenry. EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS, LEADERSHIP, SERVICE, AND CHARACTER See more at 2018 Laker Distinction Presidential Scholarship Recipients midmich.edu/blogs Pictured (L to R): Makenzie Harmon, Hallie Wentworth, Mid’s President Dr. Christine Hammond, Zachary Taylor, and Dallas Longstreth

Mid Awards Ten Full Academic Scholarships to Outstanding Students 2018 LAKER DISTINCTION PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP This is the sixth year during which Mid Michigan Community College Dallas Longstreth Beaverton High School has awarded competitive full academic scholarships to ten exceptional Hallie Wentorth Mt. Pleasant High School high school seniors. Laker Distinction (LD) Scholarships are offered at Makenzie Harmon Clare High School two levels. Zachary Taylor Harrison High School The scholarship’s traditional level provides for 31 credits worth of tuition LAKER DISTINCTION SCHOLARSHIP (1 YEAR) and fees. Presidential LD Scholarships, the highest awards, include 62 Madisyn Kench Fulton High School credits (the equivalent of an associate degree) worth of tuition and fees. Selena Dole Clare High School The Presidential LD Scholarship is renewable and includes a $500/semester Shelby Raymond Gladwin High School stipend for books and school supplies. To qualify for LD Scholarships, Paige Butcher Alma High School applicants must be Michigan high school seniors with a 3.5 GPA or better. Bryce Lipovsky Harrison High School “Each year, the selection process is challenging,” explains Brent Mishler, Kylee Greenfield Harrison High School Director of Admissions. “The 2018 recipients are outstanding, and we’re thrilled that they’ll be attending Mid next year.” To learn more about the Laker Distinction Scholarships at Mid, visit midmich.edu/distinction 14 | CONNECTIONS ANNUAL REPORT 2017 Photo by Sergei Akulichl via Unsplash.

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Richard and Patricia Harris Richard Smith StageRight Heart of Michigan Cafe Snow Snake Ski & Golf Doak and Amy Stolz Gifts like these provide much-needed resources to our students, enhance their Hobbs + Black Associates, Inc. at midmich.edu/ academic experience, and support program development. As we continue to donate provide students with personalized paths to success, your support allows us to To make a contribution, or to update your donor information, contact Matt Miller at 989-386-6600 or [email protected]. adapt and grow to meet the needs of an ever-changing workplace. Each year, thousands of students across Michigan attend Mid. Some are pursuing goals of enrichment. Others are preparing to transfer to Retirements and Years of Service Recognition MMCC Foundation a university, and still others are training for a technical career. Their motives may be different, but the results are the same – a higher Mid values the dedication to excellence our employees Financial Report FY 2016-2017 quality of life. These students are supported through the Foundation, which invests gifts in funds that provide for the College over the long demonstrate. These individuals are part of the Mid community, midmich.edu/foundation term. Such gifts provide much needed resources in vital areas like but they are also members of your community. They may be your scholarships, program development, and improved facilities. neighbor, coach, mentor, or friend. Mid celebrates their service, and REVENUES EXPENSES Gifts-Scholarships $ 25,556 Scholarships $127,315 hopes you too will recognize their achievements. Fundraising Events-Scholarships $ 14,484 Foundation Grants $ 15,587 Gifts-Foundation $ 33,629 Designated $ 4,520 Fundraising Events-Foundation $ 98,533 Capital $ 48 2017 RETIREMENTS 20 YEARS OF SERVICE Gifts-Capital ($ 49,531) Capital-Construction $ 0 Pat Block 10 YEARS OF SERVICE Steven Boyer Gifts-Designated $ 37,425 Athletics $ 3,550 Mary Bosman Kendra Curtiss-Tomaski Kevin Allen Gifts-Athletics $ 10,670 Students of Promise $ 15,759 John Bradac Linda Jensen Ronald Balch Fundraising Events-Athletics $ 34,516 Operations $ 13,048 Gale Crandell Ann Kedrowski Richard Cronk Investment Income $460,425 Fundraising Events-Athletics $ 20,311 Theresa Borawski Perry Wiles David Demski Andrew Devenney Donald Zuker Ronnie Jankoviak Norm Gage Total Revenues $665,707 Total Expenses $200,139 2017 FINANCIAL REPORTS Sheri Loubert Galen Miller Janet Garver 25 YEARS OF SERVICE Increase in net assets $465,568 Jonathan Graham Genine Hayden Kim Barnes 5 YEARS OF SERVICE Rodney Elmore Melissa Haring Thomas Harms Julie Christensen Sandra Jones MID’S REVENUE SOURCES COMPARED TO STATE AVERAGES Joshua Chulski Thomas Stewart Yvette Keast Anita Clark Lauralee Lowe MMCC Financials % State Avg FY 2016-17 Hernan Cortez 30 YEARS OF SERVICE 70% 70 Randall Doyle Angela McGuirk Charles Bowden FY 2016-2017 MMCC FY 2016-17 Theresa Fabiano Christopher McNicol Carol Darlington 60% Kimberly Fischer Karen Mercer Compared to the other 27 community colleges in Lucia Elden Tracy Florian Cheryl Meyer the state, Mid: % Ginger Gulick 50 Steven Fosgard Jonathon Miller Chris Kliewoneit % Cheryl Gage Is the most dependent on tuition and fees % 41 Karen Moore Karen McGuire ·  40 % Christy Gary for revenue Chris Pellerito William Spencer 35 Amy Goethe % Melissa Rohen James VanderMey · Collects the lowest amount of property tax 30 Magen Gombosh Jessica Wicks William Whitman per fiscal year equated student (FYES) % % McCarther Griffis % 21 20 Brian Wyllys Levies the 2nd lowest millage rate 20 Alicia Haley · Nathan Yuille Operates with the 4th lowest expenditures Susan Heber 35 YEARS OF SERVICE ·  % % Ellen Saxton per FYES 10 9 % Jerome Hilliard Robert Guiliani 4 1% Susan Hood Lloyd Phillips · Serves the second highest percentage of 0% out-district students Raymond Horrocks 15 YEARS OF SERVICE Paul Robb STATE AID PROPERTY TAXES TUITION & FEES OTHER Ian Humphries Margaret Bailey Noah Lueke Brian Clark 40 YEARS OF SERVICE Andrea Lundin Eve Elden Larry Derscheid REVENUE BY SOURCE - FY 2017 EXPENSES BY ACTIVITY CLASSIFICATION - FY 2017 Kevin Nehil Kelley Eltzroth Alicia Norgrove Joshua Farrell OTHER $172,852 Justin Plevinski Corey Goethe PHYSICAL PLANT Deborah Reimer Shelley Green PROPERTY TAXES $2,519,987 Elizabeth Riley $2,297,861 STATE AID Corinne Howdyshell $4,880,477 Johnnie Rubenacker INSTITUTIONAL ADMIN INSTRUCTION Michael Johnston UAAL $4,020,186 Brian Schmitter David Kedrowski $1,441,113 $11,090,173 Kim Shea Charlotte Keel STUDENT SERVICES Lavana Shurtliff Gerald Longnecker $3,420,180 James Smith Iliana Miller TUITION & FEES Samuel Stout Matt Miller $17,118,623 Timothy Theisen James Paquin Christopher Wyman Teri Paradise Thank you for Daryl Phillips INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PUBLIC SERVICE Eric Sander $2,565,004 Aileen Wernert your service! $554,439 For more detail and information, view our full audited financial document 18 | CONNECTIONS ANNUAL REPORT 2017 at midmich.edu/audited-financials-2016-17 MID MICHIGAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 19 An International College Our international students come from all over the world to experience life in our A Global Perspective country and at Mid. Check out the map below. Mid Team Travels to East Asia Seeking Opportunity

In early 2017, team members from Mid traveled across the globe to Indonesia and Singapore in search of opportunities to connect curriculum and students to the world. The trip was planned as part of the Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) which is part of the Eli Broad Graduate School of Management at Michigan State University (MSU). This grant funded, pilot program allows community colleges to travel abroad and experience the culture of East Asia first hand. The mission of CIBER is to provide education, research, and assistance to businesses, public policy makers, academic leaders, and Saudi Arabia Russia students on issues of importance to international trade and global China Bahrain competitiveness. Japan India Nigeria Syria The trip was guided by Dr. Sarah Singer, Assistant Director of Oman Venezuela CIBER at MSU, and Dr. Carol Stax-Brown, Executive Director, Center Mongolia Qatar for Global Initiatives Michigan Community College Association. Jordan Brazil Syed Uddin-Ahmed, former Mid Faculty member, Amy Fisher, Mid-Michigan Small Business Development Center, and Bruce Yuille, Mid Business Faculty, represented Mid during this trip along with leaders from five other Michigan community colleges. Bruce, Amy, and Syed depart for their trip abroad. From trips abroad like these, Mid hopes to develop exchanges, training, and a robust international curriculum What was the most significant development during your trip? to strengthen the Mid learning experience and give our students a global advantage in their careers. AMY: The perspective I gained from being a foreigner in another Collaborating with colleagues across the area, state, and world allows Mid to grow, expand its horizons, and country. This experience allowed me to see the world through the eyes of our international students and understand the challenges remain a leading educational institution, employer, and community supporter. they face adjusting to American Culture.

BRUCE: The degree to which the representatives of five different Michigan community colleges, who were strangers before the trip, Global Relationships quickly bonded and rapidly arrived at an understanding of the mutual goals we share. Build Momentum What was learned that will benefit Mid Mid serves nearly 100 students from across the world as an organization? each year as they pursue American college degrees. Martin Stack, Assistant Vice President of International AMY: Traveling to East Asia on behalf of Mid provides future Programs and Inclusion, and Dr. Christine Hammond, opportunities to expand our student population by adding President, traveled to Japan in September to meet additional international students and allowing Mid students colleagues at the University of Shiga-Prefecture. to experience other cultures first hand. This experience for our Mid has an affiliation agreement with the University students has the ability to increase their understanding and of Shiga-Prefecture through which students can acceptance of people that are different from themselves—an participate in exchange programs. Mid's affiliation agreement with the University of Shiga-Prefecture has integral part of being a global community member. The vibrant clothing students from the Indonesia brought 10 students from Japan to Mid so far. Technical School ‘SMK 27’ wore was a highlight of the BRUCE: Expanding Mid’s current curriculum to include an trip for participants. international component will allow students to become aware During this recent trip, Mid representatives also visited of customs, arts, and social interactions across different cultures. and met officials atRyukoku University to cement an Using the information we obtained from MSU, as well as our agreement two years in the making. The agreement colleagues from other community colleges that participated on the midmich.edu/indonesia establishes a base for the relationship between the trip, an internationalized curriculum is taking shape and will give organizations that includes support of visiting scholars our students an advantage in an increasingly global job market. and the potential development of other programs midmich.edu/global such as student exchanges, joint research projects, and Martin Stack, Assistant Vice President of International Programs and Inclusion and President Hammond visit Ryokoku University. administrative staff exchanges.

20 | CONNECTIONS ANNUAL REPORT 2017 MID MICHIGAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 21 UCSD is a leader in cardiovascular care in the region. Jodi celebrates a win at PETCO Park. Here, Jodi captures images with a portable X-Ray machine.

Small Town Dream, Big League Career Jodi Payne Takes Her Dream Job to the Next Level

After graduating from Standish-Sterling Central High School It was their personal support that made me successful and in 2002, Jodi Payne began her college education at Saginaw reinforced why achieving the highest standards is so important. Valley State University without a clear direction. She wanted to When I graduated with Honors from Mid, I didn’t feel like I just make a difference and care for others, but she felt lost among had a degree with my name on it. I felt like I was prepared for the many career paths she could choose. the next step in my life.”

“I struggled for a few years, eventually losing interest in Before she graduated, she was offered a position at my chosen course of study, secondary education, before I MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland, the site where she re-evaluated my life goals,” shared Jodi. “I had a longtime completed her clinical training. interest in the health care field, and I had a really good friend in the nursing program at Mid who loved the College’s supportive After working locally for five years, Jodi stepped out of her atmosphere and helpful instructors. Though I didn’t feel like comfort zone and moved across the country. “I’ve always nursing was the best fit for me, I decided to enroll at Mid for a respected university medical centers for their dedication to fresh start.” education and their progressive atmosphere. Plus, I’ve never been a fan of snow,” Jodi explained. “So, I was ecstatic when Jodi discovered the College’s radiography program after the University of California San Diego (UCSD) Medical Center meeting with one of Mid’s academic advisors. Intrigued by a offered me a position.” career in health care with high employment rates, Jodi began a % new journey. In her role as a staff technologist at UCSD, Jodi interacts with modern technologies like fluoroscopy, which allows her OF MID’S “It’s a challenging program with high standards, but my to view real time movements of a body part on a video screen, % RADIOGRAPHY instructors were so involved in my learning that I felt supported and orthopedic radiography, through which she can create 86 every step of the way. They connected what we were learning images of injuries. She also teaches a monthly lab as part of GRADUATES OF PROGRAM GRADUATES PASS THE to their own field experiences and took the time to check in UCSD’s ongoing efforts to maintain the highest levels of staff AMERICAN REGISTRY OF RADIOLOGIC 95 TECHNOLOGIES (ARRT) with me about how I was handling my course and clinical work. competency. ARE EMPLOYED WITHIN CERTIFICATION TEST * 12 MONTHS OF GRADUATION! WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF GRADUATION!

22 | CONNECTIONS ANNUAL REPORT 2017 Photos for this story provided by Jodi Payne. * The ARRT certification recognizes technicians who satisfy specific professional standards in the industry. MID MICHIGAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 23 Jodi poses with UCSD’s C-arm machine before entering the operating room to assist with a total hip arthroplasty. Paying It Forward A Story of Giving

The day started like any other for Aimee Anderson of Pinconning, as she headed to Mid’s Mt. Pleasant Campus to compete in 94.5 WCEN’s Are You Smarter Than A Moose, a promotional event where the winner recieves free tuition for a year at MMCC.

I actually had to leave work to attend the event, but figured it was worth a shot. After I checked in, I sat down next to a man, whom I would later learn was Joe Seamon. We chatted to pass the time while we waited. I was very nervous because I was having trouble coming up with money for college and have already put in three years at a nearby university, so I really needed to win this! Once we were lined up according to the order we qualified, Joe ended up in line next to me once again. I asked him if he was going back to school and he said no, that he would give the prize away if he won. Joe and I were eliminated from the contest, but out of curiosity, I stuck around to hear the questions that ultimately determined the winner.

After all was said and done, I was about to leave, and Joe stopped me and asked me to wait. He quickly returned and explained that he was giving me $1,000 toward my education at Mid. I was completely overwhelmed by his act of kindness. He appeared when I needed his help the most--after a difficult summer with flood damages and trying to pay for school. Receiving “When I graduated with Honors from Mid, I didn’t feel like I just had a degree with this generous gift from a complete stranger meant so much more than “I hope this story inspires others my name on it ... I felt like I was prepared for the next step in my life.” —Jodi Payne winning the giveaway. You always hear about random acts of kindness, but to give—giving can make such you certainly never expect it to happen to you! a difference in the life of the Joe’s generosity has truly inspired me to work even harder toward my future recipient, but even more so in in the hopes that one day I will be successful enough to pay it forward. the life of the giver.” —Joe Seamon

“I try to emulate the teaching style of my Mid instructors during my Imaging Lab,” said Jodi. “If I strive to be as good Gifts can be made online at midmich.edu/donate at teaching as they were, I know my students will gain valuable knowledge.” Recently, UCSD was contracted by the San Diego Padres, Volunteer ProfileSteve Hoffman a major league baseball team, as their official healthcare provider. Shortly thereafter, Jodi began working as part Steve is an avid mountain bike rider and has been instrumental of the team’s medical staff, assisting trainers and doctors in creating and maintaining Mid’s extensive mountain bike trail during the team’s home games. system. A Midland resident, Steve spends upwards of 40 hours per week during peak riding seasons trimming, mowing, and “I’m one of three technologists who work with the team,” mapping out new routes on the trails. Jodi described. “We arrive before the game and stay throughout the game in order to x-ray players who are He is an avid supporter of Mid’s two mountain bike race events, injured. But during the games, we get to cheer on the team. Rust Shaker and Sweat Shaker, and volunteers endlessly to make I’m really a Michigan girl at heart, so I sometimes wear my sure the events run smoothly. Steve is a member of the Stubway Detroit Tigers jersey under my uniform when the Padres Riders Club. With the help of his friends, he has shaped and play Detroit.” shared the treasure of the trails with riders across the area and state. From taking a chainsaw out in his backpack and trimming Jodi’s journey exemplifies Mid’s mission to connect downed trees to mowing nearly 19 miles of trail before a race, students’ aspirations with real-life achievements and to Steve is a prime example of passion applied to project. Mid is equip them to positively impact the communities they join. grateful to Steve and all the volunteers who generously care for the trails on the Harrison Campus. Learn more about radiography at Mid, visit midmich.edu/radiography Head Athletic Trainer, Mark Rogow, and Head Team midmich.edu/trails Physician, Dr. Catherine Robertson, take a quick photo with Jodi before a game. 24 | CONNECTIONS ANNUAL REPORT 2017 Photo provided by Steve Hoffman. MID MICHIGAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 25 —Katie Troyer

From Amish to Air Force Katie Troyer Shares Her Story

Katie Troyer grew up in an Amish family with eleven siblings, moving from Gladwin to Clare when she was two-years-old.

“I was raised on the eighty acre farm that my parents bought from their parents, and it’s where I learned to grow and make our food and to make our clothes,” shared Katie. “We didn’t have electricity, so we used a wood stove for baking and cooking, a windmill to pump our water, and kerosene lamps for lighting.”

Katie was educated through the eighth grade at her , Mid’s Veterans Affairs Coordinator, played a community’s school, focusing primarily on arithmetic and Chris Stanton particularly significant role in Katie’s transformational journey. learning to read, write, and speak English. Until the first grade, Mid is Military-Friendly Katie had exclusively spoken Pennsylvania German. “Katie came into the campus Veteran Resource Center to talk with me about a possible future in the armed forces,” “One thing that people should know about At 20-years-old, Katie chose to leave her community and pursue explained Stanton. “She had spoken to a number of military Mid, which most probably don’t, is the fact a different path. The local courthouse provided her with a copy recruiters, and she wanted to clear up fact from fiction and that Mid is a military friendly college. They of her birth certificate so that she could apply for a social security get some perspective on which branch might be the best are dedicated to making sure veterans and number and find employment. fit for her. Some of the other veterans on campus and I those serving or interested in serving have access to education and military-related “Within a week, I had a job at Cops & Doughnuts in Clare, and shared with her our own experiences, and we eventually I worked there for the next five years,” Katie explained. “After determined that the Air Force would be her best option.” resources that support their success,” three months, I learned to drive a car so that I could successfully explained Katie. Katie enlisted in the and shipped out for basic pass a driver’s license certification test.” US Air Force training in May of 2017, four days after she graduated with Mid features a Veteran Resource Center It took a year of study and preparation for Katie to successfully her associate degree. After successfully completing her on each campus with recreational space, gain her General Equivalency Diploma (GED). With a great deal of training, Katie entered the Security Forces Academy. In October, Disabled American Veteran representative encouragement and support from her Cops & Doughnuts family, she headed to Aviano, Italy to serve on her first assignment. visits, and resource materials specific to Katie then took the next step and enrolled in classes at Mid. military-connected students and their “All of us are really proud of Katie,” remarked Alan White, families. Chris Stanton, who serves as “All forms of public education were foreign to me. I had co-founder and owner of Cops & Doughnuts Bakery. “But, we’re Mid’s Veteran Affairs Coordinator, spends never even written an essay before,” shared Katie. “But, I was not surprised at her success. After all, she has the energy of an time on each campus to assist students determined. And people at Mid became like another family to army jeep stuck on full throttle.” with navigating payment options, military me—everyone was super friendly and willing to help me and benefit paperwork, and the transition from “I couldn’t have gotten where I am today without the support answer any questions that I had.” soldier to student. of the tight-knit ‘families’ at Cops & Doughnuts and Mid,” Katie shared. “I’m doing what I’m supposed to be doing, and I’m grateful for the journey that brought me here.”

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26 | CONNECTIONS ANNUAL REPORT 2017 MID MICHIGAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 27 Meet Mid’s mascot

IN THE NEWS Visit midmich.edu/news LIFELONG LEARNING CONTINUES TO GROW Mid continues to develop and schedule lifelong learning classes that garner great interest from community members. Classes in 2017 featured topics like artistic welding, birding, Italian cooking, EXPANDING COMMUNITY OUTREACH LOCAL LIBRARIES RECEIVE DONATION wood burning, and many others. Mid and Michigan State University (MSU) Extension forged Mid’s Lifelong Learning Department collaborated with area a new partnership focused on community engagement and libraries to develop College Bound Book displays. These well- expanded lifelong learning opportunities. Both organizations rounded book displays include such titles as Go Tell it on the To discover classes scheduled for 2018 offer an array of services and programs for personal enrichment, Mountain by James Baldwin, Native Son by Richard Wright, visit midmich.edu/lifelonglearning. youth development, and applied technical expertise. The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, and The By working more closely together, team members hope to Good Soldier by Ford Madox Ford. Carol Darlington, Director reach more people and use resources more effectively. Winter of Lifelong Learning explained, “thirty-eight books each were Blast, Science Blast, and an interactive summer camp have given to the four participating libraries including Gladwin, Pere PHI THETA KAPPA MEMBERS SHINE already been held and saw strong participation from local Marquette/Harrison, Chippewa River, and Alma.” CELEBRATING MARCH IS READING MONTH families and support from local businesses. “The missions of In 2017, Bryan Cody, Mid’s former PTK Chapter Vice-President, was the organizations mesh perfectly and give both teams a chance Mid employees celebrated “March Is Reading Month” by reading selected as one of PTK’s Distinguished Officers. These students to work together toward this common goal. We are thrilled GRANT HELPS AT-RISK STUDENTS GRADUATE to local 2nd grade students. Numerous Mid employees visited are nominated by their chapters and chosen based on their to be involved in this partnership,” said Patrick Cudney, MSU Fifty AMP-TRiO Grant program participants graduated this past classrooms across the mid-Michigan area to share the College’s demonstration of leadership, scholarship, service, and fellowship. Extension Associate Director. May – a program record. The program supports students who original book Harry the Heron Spreads His Wings, featuring Mid’s A panel of judges selected thirty awardees from an international face barriers in achieving their maximum potential. Through mascot. Harry the Heron himself was present during the readings pool of 391 nominees. Bryan was recognized at Phi Theta Kappa’s A MEETING OF THE MINDS robust opportunities that connect academic, career, and college to pantomime the book’s events and to offer up hugs and high International Convention in front of more than 3,700 attendees. support systems, AMP-TRiO program participants are aided in fives to students when the story was over. “My journey as an officer ofPhi Theta Kappa has been one of For the second time, Mid served as a host site for Leadercast. developing growth mindsets and resiliency so they complete the most beneficial and eye-opening experiences I have ever This live broadcast event features leaders from all walks of life More than 22 local elementary schools, involving nearly 75 2nd their educational journeys. To maintain grant funding, 81% of had. It has taught me ways to better my friends, my family, my and serves as an inspirational day with networking opportunities grade classes, participated during the month of March and program participants must remain in good academic standing. community, and myself,” noted Cody. for local community members. The 2017 event focused on being received hardcover books for their libraries. The original book At the end of the winter 2017 semester, 95% of Mid’s AMP-TRiO powered by your true purpose. Featured speakers included Tyler came to fruition through the talents and efforts of Mid staff students achieved this standard. AMP-TRiO also provides cultural Perry, Molly Fletcher, and Andy Stanley among others. The event members who generated a storyline, wrote, and illustrated the and educational enrichment opportunities that participants may welcomed 100 attendees on the Mt. Pleasant campus. book. The story features a young Harry who dislikes all of the not otherwise experience. Learn more at midmich.edu/leadercast ways that he differs from his classmates until he learns that his differences also make him special. STAFF MEMBERS RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE EARLY COLLEGE PARTNERSHIPS INCREASE Tammy Alvaro, Director of Student Advancement, received Clare Early College programs allow enrolled students to earn their high Rotary Club’s Vocational Award. This annual award recognizes a school diplomas while also earning college credentials through local individual’s outstanding service to the community through Mid. Program participants, if they choose, can complete their full efforts beyond their job responsibilities. associate degrees before they graduate from high school. In order The National Association of Clery Compliance Officers and to complete the curriculum requirements for both high school and Professionals recently recognized outstanding compliance the College’s associate degrees, Early College students attend five officers.Tricia Farrell, Conduct and Institutional Compliance years of high school rather than the standard four. Mid currently Coordinator at Mid, was chosen as the first annual 2-Year has agreements with local high schools in Beaverton, Clare, Institution Award Winner. Farwell, Gladwin, Shepherd, Beal City, and, most recently, Ithaca. Mid’s PTK chapter attended the Michigan Regional Convention in May. More than 140 student leaders and advisors from 20 Tony Fox, Regional Director of the Small Business Development COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE community colleges around the State gathered at Schoolcraft LOCAL 8TH GRADERS VISIT CAMPUS Center at Mid, was recently named Regional Director of the Community College in Livonia. Mid students Madelyn McLavy Year. This award recognizes exceptional community outreach Two new scholarships allow community members who live in the of Harrison and Kristin Shoaf of Gladwin (pictured above) were Mid hosted 8th Grade Girls Luncheons for over 200 students and dedication to the SBDC mission of delivering educational school districts of Beaverton, Clare, Farwell, Harrison, or Gladwin to elected to the 2017-2018 Michigan Region Officer Board. Madelyn from Gladwin, Beaverton, Clare, and Farwell. Students enjoyed assistance to strengthen small businesses. attend Mid tuition-free. serves as Vice-President and Kristin as the Public Relations/ a delicious lunch and heard from Mid’s President, Dr. Christine Historian Officer. Regional Officer duties include travelling to Hammond and former Mid Professor of Physical Science, Dr. Residents older than 61 can attend one class for free through the “Congratulations to all staff members recognized with these various Michigan community colleges to speak at induction Laura Vosejpka. During the afternoon, students participated new Senior Citizen Scholarship Program. Individuals who purchase well-deserved awards! Your efforts go above and beyond your ceremonies and orientations, as well as attending Phi Theta in science, technology, engineering, and math demonstrations a home or land in these districts can register for a free course required job duties and are integral to ensuring we provide an Kappa’s prestigious Honors Institute at Loyola University in including welding, plastics, computer technology, and through the new Homebuyers Scholarship Program. environment conducive to student success and community Chicago. radiography. Generous donations from Mid’s Foundation and growth,” said Dr. Christine Hammond, President of Mid For complete details and requirements of each program, contact Educational Talent Search Program made these events possible. Michigan Community College. Carol Darlington at 989-386-6625 or . [email protected] Visit midmich.edu/ptk for more information.

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Connections Crossword Complete this puzzle with words related to the articles from this issue of Connections. Visit midmich.edu/connections-crossword for the solution. 2018 EVENTSLOOKING AHEAD APR 22 A Northern Tradition JUNE 30 Sweat Shaker OCT 12 Leadercast-Women Join us for an exclusive evening at Jay’s Mountain Bike Race A leadership workshop and networking Sporting Goods with delicious food, The second of our mountain bike races event focused on developing women shopping, and more! midmich.edu/ant for the season raises funds for Mid’s leaders. Laker Athletics programs! midmich.edu/leadercast APR 28 Rust Shaker midmich.edu/sweatshaker Mountain Bike Race OCT Deadwood Grove The first of our mountain bike races AUG 17 Lakers Golf Outing A spooktacular haunted forest hosted for the season raises funds for student Join us for a day on the links while by Mid’s Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. scholarships. midmich.edu/rustshaker we raise funds to support Mid’s Laker Tours take place throughout October. Athletics! midmich.edu/deadwood MAY 4 Leadercast midmich.edu/golfouting midmich.edu/ptk A global leadership workshop hosted at Mid’s Mt. Pleasant Campus. SEPT 16 Fall Festival & BBQ midmich.edu/leadercast Festival goers will enjoy a bbq meal, car show, health fair, and much more! MAY 5 Commencement midmich.edu/bbq Across Down Ceremonies begin at 11am at Clare midmich.edu/carshow 1. Students recently travelled to the ______Republic. 1. Justina lives in the Palawan Region of the ______. High School located at 603 Schoolcrest 5. Students will soon visit this city established in the 9th century. 2. Katie grew up in an ______community. in Clare. midmich.edu/graduation 7. Mid has over 20 miles of hiking and biking ______. 3. Katie is now stationed in _____. 10. Where Ryukoko University is located. 6. Imaging technique that creates x-rays. 12. Mid’s student bloggers function as ______. 8. New women’s varsity sport. 15. Where minds meet on May 4. 9. Mid team members recently travelled to ______to gain a 16. New varsity sport for men. global perspective. 17. Joe & Amy met at Are You Smarter Than A ______. 11. The latest school to develop an Early College. 13. MLB team that Jodi Payne works with. 14. Justina serves as a _____ at an isolated clinic. 30 | CONNECTIONS ANNUAL REPORT 2017 Harrison | Mt. Pleasant | Online | 989-386-6622 | midmich.edu 1375 South Clare Avenue, Harrison, MI 48625

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