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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WCC administrators are considering a plan to build a hotel and convention center on the campus. The claim is that the College must do something…
Today, we take time to wish Grace Hopper Happy Birthday. (Grace actually died in 1992, but today is her 113th birthday.) If you don’t know…
Washtenaw Community College has a $20M deferred maintenance problem. Campus buildings have developed leaks, mold growth, falling bricks and heaving sidewalks, heating and cooling failures,…
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…
In Michigan, property tax assessments play an important role in the financing of local community colleges. The decision to create a community college starts with…
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…