When you look at other community colleges in Michigan, it becomes almost immediately apparent that there is a real difference in the level of transparency…
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WCC tax assessments comprise about half of the College’s annual revenue. While WCC gets money from the State of Michigan, student tuition and other sources,…
There are many ways to count the wealth of a county. Using either a per-person average or income data from tax filings, Oakland County is…
WCC has a problem that’s actually common to colleges and universities: deferred maintenance. Before I go any farther, “deferred maintenance” is marketing jargon for neglect.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…