WCC News: February 2021

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Mark of quality: WCC earns accreditor's seal of approval

Rich Rezler - March 04, 2021

The Higher Learning Commission, one of the nation’s six regional accreditors for institutions of higher education, has continued WCC’s accreditation through 2029-30.

View Post :   Mark of quality: WCC earns accreditor's seal of approval

tags: On The Record, ousearch_News_2021, Accreditation, February 2021

William Glover

Never too late: William Glover finds path to rewarding career at WCC

WCC - March 04, 2021

William Glover is an award-winning television producer, but the journey to a full-time job in a profession he loves wasn’t easy.

View Post :   Never too late: William Glover finds path to rewarding career at WCC

tags: Student Success, ousearch_News_2021, On The Record, Digital Video Production, February 2021, Alumni Profile

Dr. Rose B. Bellanca

'We're here. We're ready.' President Bellanca on WCC's role in post-pandemic recovery

WCC - March 04, 2021

On The Record sat down with WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca to discuss how WCC is supporting current students and the community to help secure a brighter future.

View Post :   'We're here. We're ready.' President Bellanca on WCC's role in post-pandemic recovery

tags: Student Success, community involvement, February 2021, Workforce Development, Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, On The Record, ousearch_News_2021, Online Learning

Children at Parkridge Community Center

Parkridge Community Center helping to bridge the digital divide

Rich Rezler - March 04, 2021

A $60,000 grant to WCC and the Parkridge Community Center will help bridge the digital divide that exists in the Ypsilanti neighborhood the center serves. And that’s only a part of help available at Parkridge.

View Post :   Parkridge Community Center helping to bridge the digital divide

tags: Parkridge Community Center, On The Record, community involvement, February 2021, ousearch_News_2021, Ypsilanti

Mentor Connect

Local experts sought to mentor WCC students

Rich Rezler - March 04, 2021

WCC is inviting local professionals to share their expertise with its students.

View Post :   Local experts sought to mentor WCC students

tags: February 2021, Mentor Connect, On The Record, Professionals in the Classroom, Liberal Arts Innovation Group, ousearch_News_2021

Brenda Anderson

Student Spotlight: Brenda Anderson exploring photography as 'retirement career'

Tabetha Chaney - March 01, 2021

Q&A with Brenda Anderson, a WCC alumni who's back on campus exploring photography as a "retirement career."

View Post :   Student Spotlight: Brenda Anderson exploring photography as 'retirement career'

tags: Student Profile, February 2021, ousearch_News_2021, Digital Photography, On The Record, Student Success

Barnaby Pung

Ph.D. in hand, first-gen college grad teaching others academic and career skills

WCC - March 01, 2021

Barnaby Pung, a part-time instructor of Academic and Career Skills at WCC, is motivated to guide students along career paths.

View Post :   Ph.D. in hand, first-gen college grad teaching others academic and career skills

tags: On The Record, GED, Academic and Career Skills, ousearch_News_2021, February 2021, Faculty Profile

Cybersecurity Bootcamp

Cybersecurity Bootcamp is a win-win proposition

WCC - March 01, 2021

Washtenaw Community College joined with the private sector and state employment agencies in working to fill a worrisome talent gap in the critical cybersecurity field.

View Post :   Cybersecurity Bootcamp is a win-win proposition

tags: cybersecurity, Workforce Development, February 2021, On The Record, ousearch_News_2021

Kiwanis donation

Kiwanis Club support gives WCC student recipient 'fresh energy'

Anita LeBlanc - March 01, 2021

The Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor Scholarship Program results in the largest annual gift the WCC Foundation receives.

View Post :   Kiwanis Club support gives WCC student recipient 'fresh energy'

tags: Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor, Student Emergency Fund, ousearch_News_2021, On The Record, Donation, February 2021, WCC Foundation, Scholarships

Nicholas Ochal

Nicholas Ochal's search for a purpose

WCC Communications - February 26, 2021

It was a winding road with some fits and starts that took WCC alumni Nicholas Ochal to the career in social work that he enjoys today.

View Post :   Nicholas Ochal's search for a purpose

tags: February 2021, ousearch_News_2021, On The Record, Student Success, Alumni Profile

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WCC part of consortium awarded $10M for workforce training

Rich Rezler - February 04, 2021

WCC is part of a consortium awarded a $10 million grant from the United States Department of Labor to invest in workforce training.

View Post :   WCC part of consortium awarded $10M for workforce training

tags: Workforce Development, On The Record, ousearch_News_2021, Workforce Training, Grants, February 2021

Kristy King

From sales to sidelines: Kristy King's career change begins at WCC

Rich Rezler - January 30, 2021

Kristy King had a successful career in sales before making the decision to pursue something that would make her happier: A sideline sports reporter.

View Post :   From sales to sidelines: Kristy King's career change begins at WCC

tags: Broadcast Media Arts, Orchard Radio, Journalism, Scholarships, February 2021, On The Record, Washtenaw Voice, ousearch_News_2021

Abdur-Raheem Al-Hallak

2,471 WCC students honored at Winter Honors Convocation

WCC - January 29, 2021

The 2021 Winter Honors Convocation includes remarks from President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, Trustee Christina Fleming and two student speakers — Umang Bhojani and Abdur-Raheem Al-Hallak.

View Post :   2,471 WCC students honored at Winter Honors Convocation

tags: Student Success, Rose B. Bellanca, Honors Convocation, ousearch_News_2021, On The Record, February 2021

CircleIn scholarship winners

CircleIn app rewards WCC students with scholarships

Rich Rezler - January 22, 2021

WCC rolled out the CircleIn app so students could be more productive remotely. Now, CircleIn is rewarding its most frequent users with scholarship money.

View Post :   CircleIn app rewards WCC students with scholarships

tags: February 2021, CircleIn, Student Success, On The Record, Scholarships, ousearch_News_2020

Donaven Lee

Donaven Lee is WCC's third NASA Community College Aerospace Scholar

Rich Rezler - January 07, 2021

Donaven Lee is the third WCC student selected for the prestigious NASA program, following Emilee Seghi (Spring 2020) and Maximilian Ehinger (Fall 2020).

View Post :   Donaven Lee is WCC's third NASA Community College Aerospace Scholar

tags: ousearch_News_2021, On The Record, Transfer, NASA, Student Success, February 2021

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