The Michigan Community College Association is the unified voice for Michigan’s community colleges, empowering members to lead in the areas of student success, talent development, and community vitality.
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Sponsor: Rep. Carol Glanville
Extends new jobs training program sunset.
Bill Status: Signed by the Governor: November 7, 2023
Effective: November 7, 2023
Sponsor: Sen. Sarah Anthony
Modifies Michigan reconnect grant recipient act to lower the program eligibility age from 25 to 21 if sufficient funding is appropriated.
Bill Status: Introduced (6/22/2023) To Appropriations Committee
In winter 2022, MCSS launched a review of the state of developmental education reform at the 28 public community colleges in Michigan. This publication describes the scale of implementation of practices including corequisite delivery of developmental support for English composition, implementation of and support for mathematics pathways, and revised placement processes.
With no formal higher education governing body to set policy or coordinate initiatives, the MCSS has relied on individual leaders and practitioners within institutions to create a coalition of the willing who have worked to move the student success agenda forward. The article provides a political and historical context for the center’s founding, and more.
Learn more about the specific programs and workshops that are
available through MCCA on demand, online and on location.
The MCCA Leadership Academy is a hands-on, Michigan-specific professional development program for emerging leaders in the community college sector. Participants are nominated by their community college President or Chancellor. The nine-month cohort learning journey includes three live sessions with action-based learning projects in between, experiential learning activities, coaching and mentoring, and a capstone graduation experience.
Designed as an economic development tool, the Michigan New Jobs Training Program allows community colleges to provide free training for employers that are creating new jobs and/or expanding operations in Michigan. The training for the newly hired workers is paid by capturing the state income tax associated with the new employees' wages.