Yesterday, I looked at population demographics that explain why Ann Arbor doesn’t look quite like other Southeast Michigan communities. Ann Arbor’s demographics don’t necessarily make…
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A couple of days ago, I profiled West Shore Community College in Scottville. West Shore Community College stands out among Michigan’s two-year institutions because of…
The following clip (transcript) comes from the Board of Trustees Retreat on March 19, 2019. It features a discussion of about 9 minutes – primarily…
In yesterday’s post, I shared a segment of a WCC Board Meeting from September 24, 2019. In the meeting, the College Administration and members of…
“Every Michigander deserves a path to a good-paying job that they can support themselves and their families on,” said Governor Whitmer. “That’s why one of…
Although the conversation about WCC’s student scholarships in the clip above is short (transcript), it’s enlightening. First, Trustee Ruth Hatcher starts by saying: “I’ve expressed…
This week, I’ve been looking at Trustee reactions to the $10 per-credit-hour fee for Washtenaw County students the WCC administration may propose. The Trustees offered…
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…