Publicly funded institutions have access to large amounts of money. They often have the power of taxation. They can also make or break businesses. As…
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Every August, WCC turns over the campus to the United Association Union of Plumbers, Fitters, Welders and Service Technicians. The College also works with other…
In the last several days, I’ve written about voter avoidance and revenue-backed debt. Washtenaw County voters are going to have to make a decision about…
WCC is considering some capital improvements. These improvements include building a building or two, and repairing buildings that need significant rehabilitation. The estimated price tag…
The WCC administration is considering the addition of a new $10 per-credit-hour “facilities fee”. Proceeds from the new fee will fund WCC debt payments on…
Community colleges play an important role in helping an area recover from an economic recession. They always provide a low-cost entry into the economy. They…
The WCC President claims that WCC’s shrinking enrollment motivates her search for additional revenue. Her solution is to build a taxpayer-funded hotel and conference center.…
WCC is among the best-funded community colleges in Michigan. This year, it collected nearly $60M in local property tax revenues. WCC regularly enrolls about 12,000…
WCC has announced that it will close the Morris Lawrence Building (ML) for renovations in December 2020. The building houses a disparate smattering of academic…
Finding the right IT executive talent can be expensive, but how much should WCC have paid for a Chief Information Officer and a Chief Information…