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June 2-8, 2018 Number 1141

The Website Committee is currently

meeting to discuss projects,

update requests, and to analyze data.

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Students visited historical sites in Beijing, China

as part of WCCCD’s Study Abroad Program.

The Temple

of Heaven

The Great

Wall

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Tiananmen

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The Forbidden City

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PUBLICATION ORDERING SYSTEM

PUBLICATION NAMEISSUE PREVIEW ORDER

FORMUPDATEFORM

NUMBEROF COPIESPulse - Health Science Newsletter

2016 ☐ ☐Dimensions

2017 ☐ ☐Reflections - Student Literary Magazine 5/2018 ☐ ☐

Great Leadership Newsletter SPRING2018 ☐ ☐

My College News Letter - Downriver Campus FALL2017 ☐ ☐

Career FocusSPRING

2016 ☐ ☐Language Institute - Trifold Brochure

9/2014 ☐ ☐

James Melton, District Director of Visual Communications

and Compliance, is helping to develop the Publication

Ordering System initiative. This system will be a

comprehensive listing of WCCCD’s most informative and

powerful publications. Staff will have the ability to request

hardcopies of specific publications directly through the

WCCCD website.

Stay tuned for more information!

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Recruitment and Outreach

l Kelly Springer and Maali Luqman participated

in Lincoln Park High School Senior Day with

new WCCCD students that will be attending

in Fall 2018.

l Lina Warra and Ella Lynch conducted

a Riverview High School Dual Enrollment

Parents Information meeting.

l Anthony Arminiak and Ella Lynch met with

Blaine Armstrong, Director of Student Services

from the Flat Rock School District regarding

dual enrollment for Fall 2018.

Student Activities

The Student Executive Council met to discuss a

project they are working on completing this

summer. They are creating a Powerpoint for

students in need of tips and ideas to prepare for

finals. Their theme is “Begin with the End

in Mind.”

Phi Theta Kappa met to continue planning

their college project and upcoming elections.

Standout student athlete Christopher Spratling,

Jr. attends Berea College in Kentucky on an

athletic scholarship.

Instructor Bill Sanders promoted the Digi-

tal Photography program at the Downtown

Campus.

Division of Student Services

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Student Support Services

Staff in the Division of

Student Services are

assisting students with

questions regarding the

2018 Commencement

Ceremony scheduled

for Saturday, June 9,

2018.

Student Volunteers

Recent recipients of the Forge Fellowship are excited about

volunteering. The experience teaches them about advocating

for social issues within their community.

Leslie Tumpkin will be participating

in graduation this weekend. She is

a PTK student volunteer.

Division of Student Services

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OUTREACH works with our area highschools by participating in college fairs, career days, college visits, and offer generalprograms and workshops.

RECRUITMENT provides information tohigh school students, parents, faculty, andthe community to educate and promote the value of college education at WCCCD.

HIGH SCHOOL

RECRUITMENT, OUTREACH

AND SENIOR ON-SITE

ADMISSION SCHEDULE

JUNE

THROUGH0108

Below are the schools we visited and completed onsite admissions for this monthregistering 976 new students.

SCHOOL Academy Of The AmericasBenjamin Carson High SchoolBreithaupt Career and Technical CenterCanton High SchoolCesar Chavez Academy High SchoolCommunication and Media Arts High SchoolCornerstoneDenby High SchoolDetroit International Academy for Young Women Detroit School of ArtsEast English Village High SchoolEcorse High SchoolFrederick Douglass Academy for Young Men Golightly Career and Technical Center Henry FordKing High SchoolLincoln ParkMumford High SchoolNorthwesternOld Redford Academy High SchoolPershingSoutheastern High SchoolWestern International High SchoolWoodhaven Brownstown

2018

Division of Student Services

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Experiential Applied Research for

WCCCD Students in STEM at U of M

“I arrived at the University of Michigan for the summer

research program on May 29, 2018. I will be working in the

Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience Institute over the

summer. It has really been an awesome and wonderful

experience so far.”

Mary Eke, WCCCD Student

Division of Educational Affairs

Faculty at the District express their commitment to student’s everyday by preparing

them for experiential learning experiences outside of the classroom.

“My first week was filled with adjustments. I am working

with researcher and Principal Investigator, Dr. Jun Hee

Lee. I am grateful for a chance to be apart of this

program.”

Amanda James, WCCCD Student:

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Division of Educational Affairs

Career Program Initiatives

Jamila Sudduth, Oneka Samet

and Dr. Harvey Dorrah met to

discuss program improvement

strategies during a recent

career program review.

Transfer Programs

WCCCD is pleased to offer our newest articulation agreement with the Downriver Career and Technical

Consortium (DCTC). Articulation agreements between WCCCD and local agencies help students

complete their educational pursuits in a timely and cost efficient manner.

A representative sample of the transfer programs include:

• Architectural Drafting/CAD

• Auto Service Technology

• Business Management

• Digital Multimedia

• Mechanical Drafting

• Welding

Learning Resource Center

The District LRC collaboration with the Division of

Institutional Effectiveness is assessing the needs,

resources, and experiences of our users at the

campuses to make more informed decisions on how to

improve the services we provide to our faculty, students,

and community.

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Our NCLEX pass

rates are above

the national

average...

We are at 89%!

WCCCD New Tour Site

WCCCD’s Dental Hygiene Program was chosen to be a tour site for one of our partners, Oral Health

2020 Grassroots Lead Organization. Program Managers, Katinka Hahuta and Al Yee from Dentaquest

Foundation visited the dental facility and toured the simulation lab.

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No Bully Zone 5.0 Workshop

Students from local school districts were provided an

interactive learning experience about the impact of bullying

individuals in school and the community. I donated the book

“How Papa and Jason Chased Away the Bullies” to participants

in this very important initiative.

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The School of Continuing Education Wayne County Business Resource Network

WCCCD hosted a planning session with the Wayne County Economic Development Corporation and

several business and education partners in preparation for the 3rd Wayne County Business Resource

Network Roundtable Event, expected to take place at the Downriver Campus in October 2018.

Ethics in the Workplace

Cohen and Company provided a workshop that was designed to teach

accounting professionals workplace ethics and appropriateness.

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Training to elevate your workforce

Wayne RESA Transportation

Supervisors Training Fermi 2 Fire Brigade Training

EMPCO CorrectionsPlacement Testing

Elite TechnicalServices – Confined

Space Training

Team Rubicon Core Operations Training

Wayne Metropolitan CommunityAction Agency

Financial Coaching Skills Training

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Administration and FinanceDeferred Maintenance

No

Northwest Campus

Health Science CenterDental Clinic Dipensary Construction

Mary Ellen Stempfle

University CenterCarpet Renovation

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Division of

Administration and

Finance

WCCCD has been in partnership with Bank Mobile since January, 2015 (formerly known as

Higher One) to provide secure, fast and efficient delivery of financial aid funds to our students.

Nearly 15,000 students have chosen to open a Bank Mobile debit card account. The Division of

Administration and Finance has researched and done its’ due diligence to ensure students

receive quality customer service. In comparison with other popular banking institutions, Bank

Mobile is less expensive and the best solution for our students.

Student Refunds

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Trustee Sharon P. Scott and Mike Dotson

participated in a television show in Westland with

Barb Marcum, Westland Friendship Center Director

and WCCCD graduate. Trustee Scott and Mr.

Dotson shared information about the many

educational opportunities available at WCCCD

including the Kids Summer Camps, Continuing

Education Courses, Dual Enrollment, Career

Programs and University Transfer Programs.

On the Air with Wayne County Community College District!

Staff from the International Programs Office met with the Bangladeshi American Public Affairs Committee

to see how we can better serve our Bengali students and the communities they live in.

International Programs

and Global Partnerships

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Division of Human Resources

Human Resources: Benefit Compliance Review

In preparation of June 30, 2018 fiscal year closing, the Division of Human Resources is currently

reviewing, reconciling and auditing its processes, procedures and protocols to assure state and

federal compliance.

• Verification of Employment Status

• Verification of Dependent Status

• Beneficiary Verification

• Reconciliation of Employee Contribution

• Verification of State Guidelines

• Verification of Federal and Labor Regulations

Staff from the

Division of Human

Resources met with

various

representativs to

gain an overview of

their new features

and products.

Retirement Celebration

August 8, 2018

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Office of Accountablity

and TransparencyContinuous Quality Improvement

Distribution Center

Fall Inventory Alignment

Distribution Center Staff Alignment

The Office of Accountability and Transparency is collaborating with the Procurement Department to

develop the timeline for Fall 2018 instructional supplies.

Getting Ready for Fall 2018!

D Supply Timelines

D Purchase Order Reconciliation

D Asset Tagging

D Delivery Schedule

D Consignment/PackingSlip Compliance

D Purchase Order Closeout

D Distribution Center and Finance Interface

Banner Reconciliation

Inventory Review

and Reconciliation

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Weekly Update

District IT Service Desk Technical Assistance Dashboard

May 2018

Smart Technology Project Downriver Campus

Happening Now!!

24 rooms have been upgraded. The project is now 90% complete.

Looking Ahead…Data line installation.

21% 17% 8% 3% 8% 4% 17% 22%

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Building

Community Relations

Mike Dotson attended the Belleville High

School Central City Project Presentation.

WCCCD faculty member, Andre Smith unveiled

his inaugural photo exhibit, “American Odyssey:

A Photographic Journey into the Obama

Presidency,” at the Detroit Public Library Main

Branch.

Sandy Thompson participated in City of Taylor

Farmer’s Market to promote Taylor School District’s

greenhouse project in which she volunteers her time

to maintain.

Dr. Sandra Robinson represented the District

at the 67th Graduation Ceremony for the

Harper Woods High School class of 2018.

Muna Khoury attended the Downriver and

Detroit Business Association meeting.

Dr. James Robinson represented the District at the

Michigan Occupational Deans Administrative Council

meeting hosted by Kirtland Community College.

Priscilla Rodgers represented the District at Neinas

Academy for their Annual Career Day, “Inspire,

Educate and Empower Our Students for their

Future.”

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Summer Intern Orientation

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The Arts

Brown and Juanita C. Ford

Art Gallery

The Northwest Campus hosted the opening reception of

“Global Faces” with Maurice Sanders. Images in the

exhibit are portraits of individuals from different countries.

Taylor School District Spring Band Concert

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At a Glance...

Dr. Mecha Crockett and

Kimett Hackworth

attended the annual

MI-ACE Women’s

Network Conference in

Lansing.

Attorney Najah Safiedine is pictured with Kimberley

Fisher-Alexander and Susan Wiley in support of their

preparations for the Registered Parliamentarian

Certification Exam.

Staff from the Information Technology Institute attended

the IT Executive Connection Summit 2018 hosted by

the Michigan Council of Women in Technology.

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At a Glance...

The International Programs Office held a staff

workshop for interns and part-time staff on how to

comply with the Family Educational Rights and

Privacy Act (FERPA) in the digital age.

Staff from the Division of Student Services participated

in a professional development workshoip that focused

on black male achievement provided by the United

Way of Southeastern Michigan.

Congratulations!Omobonike Odegbami was appointed to the NAFSA

Region V Session Review Committee. NAFSA is the

Association of International Educators.

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This weeks conversations focused on

American Jewish Heritage Month.

Pastor Ian Reed Twiss discussed

Trinity Sunday and how the doctrine

was shared by different Christian

denominations. Unbreen Amir,

Romana Chowdhury and Dib Saab

talked about the three phases in the

Islamic faith tradition of Ramadan.

Bruce Ewen also shared insights from

the book “Blink” by Malcolm Gladwell.

The Community College 201 leadership class met to discuss results of completed continuing education

projects. They also discussed current issues in higher education impacting community colleges.

At a Glance...

Community College 201

Intercultural Conversations

Ted Scott Campus

District Office

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Eastern Campus

Collaborating with the Community

Mawine Diggs and her team met with Don Philips, Empowerment Zone Coalition Project Director to

discuss strategies for creating a drug-free zone in the community.

Assisting our Students with Job Interviewing

Mock interviews help students reduce their anxiety about interviewing by training them for the typical

questions. It also prepares job seekers for behavioral-based questions encountered during an interview.

Faculty and senior members of the District meet with students providing opportunities for them to be

mentored and prepare for real-word experiences.

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Amazon New Hire

Orientation

Amazon Fulfillment Services conducted

a new hire orientation. Amazon is

continuing to hire part-time positions for

all of their local distribution centers.

American Association

of Retired Persons

The Downriver Campus hosted the

Wayne County Heritage Chapter

meeting of American Association of

Retired Persons.

Detroit Wayne Mental

Health Co-Occurring Mini

Conference

Detroit Wayne Mental Health Co-Occurring

Mini Conference was held at the Downriver

Campus. This conference focused on

individuals who have substance abuse

disorders as well as mental health disorders.

Downriver Campus

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Recuitment Efforts

Continue!

Staff at the Ted Scott Campus continued

efforts to contact students and encourage

them to register for Fall 2018 classes.

Romulus Adult

Education

Graduation

The Ted Scott Campus, in

partnership with Romulus

Community Schools hosted the

2018 Graduation Ceremony for

the Romulus Adult Education and

GED graduates. More than 500

family and friends gathered to

celebrate this accomplishment for

the graduates.

Ted Scott Campus

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Chancellor’s Weekend Memo

Mission

WCCCD’s mission is to empower

individuals, businesses and communities

to achieve their goals through excellent

and accessible services, culturally

diverse experiences and globally

competitive higher education and career

advancement programs.

Vision Statement

Wayne County Community College

District will be recognized as an

institution that has achieved national

and international recognition for enduring

excellence as a comprehensive

multi-campus community college district.

WCCCD will focus on continuous self-

evaluation and improvement; preparation

of a highly skilled workforce in support

of the Wayne County economy; student

academic and career success, and

leadership in strengthening the open

door philosophy of educational

opportunity.

EDITOR: Julie Figlioli

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

David C. Butty

Carolyn Carter

Aracely Hernandez

Tameka Mongo

Priscilla Rodgers

Rosita Thompson

Susan Wiley