Following recent budget recommendations on PreK–12 and School Aid, Michigan Community College Association President Brandy Johnson issued the following statement:
“The Senate and House proposals put forth today both prioritize expanding dual enrollment, with different approaches to achieving that goal.
Following the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges FY2027 budget recommendations, Michigan Community College Association President Brandy Johnson issued the following statement:
“Today’s recommendation takes important steps forward, including the expansion of Michigan Reconnect to age 21 and the continued commitment to the Community College Guarantee. These efforts help open doors for more Michiganders to access postsecondary education and training that leads to real opportunity. READ MORE
Michigan's community colleges are central to workforce development, local economies, and expanding opportunity. We appreciate Governor Whitmer’s continued commitment to postsecondary education in her FY27 budget recommendation, including investments in Michigan Reconnect, the Community College Guarantee, infrastructure, and dual enrollment. READ MORE
Brandy Johnson, President of the Michigan Community College Association, today released the following statement regarding the FY 2025-26 State Budget and Michigan's investment in student success and workforce development: "Michigan's community and tribal colleges thank Governor Whitmer and legislative leaders for passing a budget that invests in student success and workforce development by strengthening the critical role our colleges play." READ MORE
LANSING, Mich. — With the September 30 state budget deadline approaching, the Michigan Community College Association (MCCA), representing 31 colleges, including Michigan’s 28 public community colleges and three tribal colleges, is highlighting its priorities for Fiscal Year 2026. The association emphasizes its strong support for investments that advance student success and workforce development, while noting areas where proposals could limit colleges’ ability to serve their communities effectively. READ MORE
Mackinac Island, Mich. - As leaders from Michigan's 31 community and tribal colleges gathered on Mackinac Island for the 2025 MCCA Summer Conference, the Michigan Community College Association (MCCA) recognized five exceptional individuals whose leadership and service reflect the values at the heart of Michigan's community colleges. READ MORE
Lansing, Mich. – The Michigan Community College Association has announced the election of Sherry Wyman, Trustee at West Shore Community College, as Chair of the MCCA Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 year. READ MORE
The Michigan Community College Association (MCCA) today announced a $650,000 investment from The Kresge Foundation to strengthen student success efforts across Michigan's 31 community and tribal colleges. This funding will help colleges better support students, especially those facing barriers to completion, by aligning efforts with the MCCA's Success Center Framework and Measures of Equitable Student Success. READ MORE
Following Gov. Whitmer’s presentation of the 2026 executive budget recommendation, Michigan Community College Association President Brandy Johnson issued the following statement: READ MORE
Michigan and Ohio are partnering together on a new effort to accelerate the efforts of community colleges in addressing economic development opportunities in the upper Midwest. READ MORE
Michigan Community College Association identifies public policy changes to help more students begin postsecondary ed early READ MORE
The Michigan Community College Association has added Evan Pauken to their team as the new Director of Student Success. READ MORE
The Michigan Community College Association has recognized Lansing Community College Trustee Robert Proctor with the 2024 Distinguished Service Award at its summer conference. READ MORE
The Michigan Community College Association has recognized Kalamazoo Valley Community College Communications Professor Jenny Ott with the 2024 Outstanding Faculty Award at its summer conference on Mackinac Island. READ MORE
As leadership from and advocates for Michigan’s 31 community and tribal colleges gathered on Mackinac Island for their annual summer conference, a packed agenda included time to honor several Michiganders who have gone above and beyond to support the mission of community colleges. READ MORE
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