$1.4M grant to WCC supports student success through new Alpha Scholars program
Fran LeFort - July 13, 2021
WCC has received a $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support incoming freshmen in completing their associate degrees and reaching their academic and career goals. The new Alpha Scholars program offers opportunities to connect students with the college's rich support services and exceptional teaching, as well as with peers who share career goals and common interests.
View Post : $1.4M grant to WCC supports student success through new Alpha Scholars programtags: Alpha Scholars, Grants, On The Record, Student Success, August 2021
Exercise is Medicine: WCC honored for promoting physical activity
Rich Rezler - July 12, 2021
WCC is one of 153 colleges and universities around the world recently honored by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Exercise is Medicine initiative for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on campus.
View Post : Exercise is Medicine: WCC honored for promoting physical activitytags: American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), On The Record, Marvin Boluyt, August 2021, Exercise
Radiography program earns 8-year continuing accreditation
Rich Rezler - July 02, 2021
The Radiography program at WCC has earned full continuing accreditation from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) ensuring it meets or exceeds national quality standards.
View Post : Radiography program earns 8-year continuing accreditationtags: On The Record, August 2021, Accreditation, Radiography
WCC graduate on way to becoming 'Dr. D: Forensic Pathologist'
Rich Rezler - June 30, 2021
Alicia Dusseau's career path was established when she was a middle school student hooked on the reality television show "Dr. G: Medical Examiner."
View Post : WCC graduate on way to becoming 'Dr. D: Forensic Pathologist'tags: Student Success, On The Record, Class of 2021, ousearch_News_2021, August 2021
WCC's new accelerated business degree provides a quick career boost
Rich Rezler - June 25, 2021
Max Mercer loves his current job as a commissioning engineer, but believes WCC's new Accelerated Associate in Business Degree will help him advance in the industry.
View Post : WCC's new accelerated business degree provides a quick career boosttags: Accelerated Programs, Accelerated Business, Business and Computer Technologies, August 2021, On The Record, ousearch_News_2021
WCC furthers sustainability goals with DTE Energy's MIGreenPower program
Fran LeFort - June 23, 2021
The first community college to enroll in the voluntary renewable energy program, WCC has committed to sourcing 100% of its electric power needs through clean energy by 2029.
View Post : WCC furthers sustainability goals with DTE Energy's MIGreenPower programtags: DTE Energy, Sustainability, ousearch_News_2021, August 2021, On The Record, MIGreenPower
WCC joins White House's COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge
Rich Rezler - June 18, 2021
Joining higher education institutions from across the nation, Washtenaw Community College is participating in the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge, a joint initiative of the White House and U.S. Department of Education to help end the pandemic.
View Post : WCC joins White House's COVID-19 College Vaccine ChallengeWCC Board of Trustees extends President Bellanca's contract through 2024
Fran LeFort - June 18, 2021
The contract for Dr. Rose B. Bellanca as President and CEO of Washtenaw Community College has been extended for an additional three years.
View Post : WCC Board of Trustees extends President Bellanca's contract through 2024tags: ousearch_News_2021, Board of Trustees, Dr. Rose B. Bellanca
Trustees approve department chairs for 2021-22 academic year
Rich Rezler - June 17, 2021
The Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees approved the Faculty Department Chair appointments for 2021-22 at its monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 16.
View Post : Trustees approve department chairs for 2021-22 academic yeartags: Faculty Department Chair, ousearch_News_2021, Board of Trustees