On March 10, 2020 WCC will ask voters to renew a 10-year, 1-mill appropriation to pay for operating expenses. For the most part, WCC enjoys…
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Community college funding sources are pretty limited. Michigan community colleges get most of their operating revenues from just a few sources. They include: District property…
Maintenance underpins hotel performance. If your hotel isn’t properly maintained at all times, your hotel won’t perform. It’s really just that simple. What does it…
The idea of building a convention center in Ann Arbor is not new; it’s been discussed for years. And the discussions have gone nowhere. You…
One of the most important measures of the risk of real estate development is something called “cap rate.” The cap rate examines the ratio of…
The value of a good vocational education program goes beyond simply giving people job skills. Vocational education appeals to young people, and provides a significant…
The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) keeps all kinds of demographic data about Southeast Michigan. You can consult SEMCOG on everything from taxation to…
As part of WCC’s new master plan, the College administration plans to build a hotel and conference center on the campus. Since the Trustees will…
According to Michigan law, any registered voter in a community college district can seek a seat on the Board of Trustees. A community college Board…
WCC’s latest strategy to increase revenues for the College is to turn to real estate development. The new master plan calls for the College to…