The 2025-2026 MCCA Legislative Committee
The MCCA Legislative Committee assists in the development of policy positions and legislative strategy for the Association. Duties include developing an MCCA legislative advocacy agenda, analyzing the impact of bills and other policies affecting community colleges, recommending positions on legislation to the Board of Directors, and recommending a Political Action Committee strategy. The Legislative Committee meets monthly and is open to all MCCA Board Members; however, voting is restricted to Legislative Committee members.
Kathleen Bruinsma
Legislative Committee Chair
Grand Rapids Community College
Don MacMaster
Legislative Committee Vice Chair
Alpena Community College
Duane Bedell
President
Bay Mills Community College
Rose Bellanca
President
Washtenaw Community College
David Finley
President
North Central Michigan College
Mike Rowley
Trustee
Delta College
Donna Lake
Trustee
Jackson College
Bradley Barrick
President
Montcalm Community College
Angela Mathews
Trustee
Lansing Community College
Bryan Newton
President
Glen Oaks Community College
Mary Kay Thayer
Trustee
Monroe County Community College