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MCCA Recognizes ACCT President Jee Hang Lee, Campus Leaders, and Alumna at 2026 Awards Ceremony
Mackinac Island, Mich. - As leaders from Michigan's 31 community and tribal colleges gathered on Mackinac Island for the 2026 MCCA Summer Conference, marking the Association's 60th anniversary, 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
In response to Governor Whitmer's veto of House Bill 6058, MCCA President Brandy Johnson issued the following statement:
"We appreciate Governor Whitmer's decision to veto House Bill 6058. MCCA has consistently maintained that, while the bill's underlying policy goals have merit, it would have imposed significant new costs on Michigan's community colleges without providing the resources necessary for implementation. READ MORE
"Completing the state budget provides certainty, but it does not address the growing gap between what community colleges are being asked to deliver and the resources provided to do it," said Brandy Johnson, president of the Michigan Community College Association. READ MORE
Lansing, Mich. - The Michigan Community College Association has announced its 2026-2027 Executive Committee, including the election of Dr. L. Marshall Washington, President of Kalamazoo Valley Community College, as Chair of the MCCA Board of Directors.
Washington began his tenure as the third president of Kalamazoo Valley Community College on July 2, 2018. Since joining Kalamazoo Valley, Washington has led the college in adopting a new college mission statement and a new five-year strategic plan. READ MORE
The Michigan Community College Association (MCCA) and Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) urge Michigan lawmakers and the Governor to complete the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget by the statutory July 1 deadline. Timely completion of the budget provides students, families, schools, colleges, and community partners with the ability to plan for the year ahead. For Michigan's community colleges, whose fiscal year begins July 1, an on-time budget is essential for developing institutional budgets and planning academic and workforce programs. READ MORE
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
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