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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
The
Summer
Palace
Tiananmen
Square
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
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