February 2025
Upcoming Events
Remembering Dr. Ronald Campbell, MCCC's Founding President
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Monroe County Community College’s founding president, Dr. Ronald Campbell, on Feb. 2, 2025 after a brief hospitalization. Dr. Campbell was just shy of reaching his 100th birthday.
A Message from Dr. Scott Behrens, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Success
Welcome Back. We want to hear from you!
With 2,467 students, Monroe County Community College has 3 percent more students than last Winter Semester, and the highest Winter Semester enrollment in five years. Thank you for making MCCC your choice.
MCCC wants your feedback to ensure that the MCCC of the future continues to be Monroe County's first choice. Please provide us with feedback by completing the following surveys if you have not yet done so.
Restroom Survey
The President's Office is administering this short survey to check in with our campus regarding the impact of the restroom conversation on the learning and work environment. Please complete this survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/67ZSWDC by Feb. 9 at midnight.
Perkins Resource Survey
By completing the Perkins Resource Survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VNYK7MY, you will assist MCCC staff with connecting you to both on-campus and outside, community-based resources to better ensure your success this semester. Completing the survey is important to help identify your needs and provide you with access to services and support. Students who complete the survey will be entered to win a $10 Amazon gift card. The survey will close on March 10, 2025. If you have questions about this survey, please contact Sheila Myers at smyers2@monroeccc.edu.
I would also like to hear from you personally, including any concerns or suggestions you may have, so please feel free to contact me at sbehrens@monroeccc.edu.
Updates from the Office of the Registrar
The Office of the Registrar continues to review processes and update functionality to better serve our students. Here are some important updates for you:
- The Student Records Release Form has been automated. This used to be a paper form that students completed; now the form is available in Self Service and the information is stored instantly for easy reference for staff.
- We are working toward eliminating paper forms wherever possible. This includes the Withdrawal Form, which can now be handled via email. The Change of Major/Program Form is now accessible on the website at the following link: https://www.monroeccc.edu/request-change-of-degree-program-adviser.
- We are currently working with Parchment to further automate the transcript process with Robo-Transcript. This will streamline the transcript/degree ordering process, filling orders throughout the day automatically.
- We have also added a feature to Self Service that allows students to view any posted transfer credit they may have received from other institutions.
- Commencement is Friday May 2, 2025. Students who completed degree programs in Fall Semester 2024 or will complete programs in Winter Semester 2025 or Summer Semester 2025 are invited to attend. Details will be sent to you via your student email at the end of January. We look forward to celebrating with our graduates in May.
Important Financial Aid Reminders for 2025-26
2025-26 Scholarship Application
Each year, The Foundation at MCCC makes available nearly 300 different scholarships exclusively for MCCC students. Not all scholarships are need-based or require high grade point averages or full-time status. Many are program-specific and offered in traditional and technical career training programs.
The 2025-26 scholarship application is currently open. The deadline to apply for scholarship support is March 1, 2025. To apply, please use the link below:
https://monroeccc.academicworks.com/
Announcement of $325,000 Available in Scholarships
It is important for applicants to complete all sections of the scholarship application, as well as complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Even though a student may not qualify for Federal Aid, it helps facilitate the scholarship award process.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available for students and their contributors to complete for the 2025-26 academic year at www.fafsa.gov. Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA application as soon as possible.
Students who apply for financial aid should complete their financial aid files by MCCC’s Financial Aid Priority Date to ensure they receive a financial aid offer before payment for tuition is due.
MCCC Financial Aid Priority Dates
Fall Semester: July 1
Winter Semester: November 1
Summer Semester: April 1
A Message from Amanda Althouse, Coordinator of Student Success
Student Support Services
Welcome, new and returning students to the Winter Semester! If we haven’t yet had an opportunity to meet, my name is Amanda Althouse, and I oversee our Student Success Center here on campus. Our team is made up of wonderful people who are here to support you inside and outside of the classroom.
Here is a Quick Reference Guide to Student Support Services we offer to our students to assist with a variety of needs.
If you have any questions or are in need of support, please contact us at 734.384.4167, and someone from our team will assist you right away. If there is something not listed in these resources that you are in need of, please let our team know.
Have a wonderful semester!
Submit to MCCC Happenings
The "MCCC Happenings" newsletter was created in response to student requests to minimize the number of emails sent to students. The intent of the newsletter is to provide students a simple place to learn about important information they need and events on campus. Ensure articles are written in third person as much as possible and are edited. Send articles to jhollis@monroeccc.edu.
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Upcoming newsletter content submission deadlines and publication dates:
February 26 (March 10 publication date)
March 19 (April 1 publication date)