Michigan Community College Athletic Association

Kalamazoo Valley Community College Basketball Teams End Season As Conference Champions

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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KALAMAZOO, Mich., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Kalamazoo Valley Community College basketball program finished the season on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Glen Oaks Community College as conference champions. The men's and women's teams arrived both being No. 1 in the conference, and in the end, the women prevailed against GOCC with a final score of 84-69 and the men with a final score of 85-79.

Key Points: 
  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Kalamazoo Valley Community College basketball program finished the season on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Glen Oaks Community College as conference champions.
  • With this win, the women earned the distinction of being the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) Western Conference Champions for the 2022-23 academic year.
  • Head Coach Jim Horn's team will next compete on March 4 at 3 p.m. against Bay College in the MCCAA Championship Tournament hosted by the Eastern Conference Champion, Henry Ford Community College.
  • Head Coach Felicia Thomas' team will next compete on March 4 at 3 p.m. against Mid-Michigan Community College in the MCCAA Championship Tournament hosted by Mott Community College.

Two Kalamazoo Valley Community College Basketball Players Reach 1,000-Point Milestone

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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KALAMAZOO, Mich., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The major college career milestone of scoring 1,000 points has been achieved by two players in the Kalamazoo Valley Community College basketball program, just in time for next week's final game. One player from the women's team, Abigail Long, and one from the men's team, Myles Johnson, accomplished this feat on Feb. 18 and Feb. 11, respectively.

Key Points: 
  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The major college career milestone of scoring 1,000 points has been achieved by two players in the Kalamazoo Valley Community College basketball program, just in time for next week's final game.
  • "In my 12 years as athletic director at Kalamazoo Valley, this is the first time that I've had student-athletes reach this milestone," said Athletic Director Russ Panico.
  • Long, a Portage Central High School graduate who is studying web design and coaching at Valley, is a point guard.
  • She was Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) Freshman and Player of the Year last season, averaging 25 points and 10 rebounds.

Michigan Virtual Charter Academy Class of 2021 To Be Celebrated with Online Graduation Ceremony    

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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This was certainly a challenging year, but our students and families got what they needed to move on to the next step in their lives.

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  • This was certainly a challenging year, but our students and families got what they needed to move on to the next step in their lives.
  • Collectively, the graduating class reports it has been accepted to colleges and universities across Michigan and beyond, including University of Michigan Dearborn, Henry Ford College, Eastern Michigan University, Michigan State, Saginaw Valley State University and Oakland University.
  • MVCA students access a robust online curriculum in the core subjects and a host of electives and attend live virtual classes taught by state-certified teachers.
  • Michigan Virtual Charter Academy (MVCA) is a full-time online public charter school that serves Michigan students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

Henry Ford College and Eastern Michigan University partner to offer scholarships to frontline workers amid COVID-19 pandemic

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
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YPSILANTI, Mich., Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Eastern Michigan University and Henry Ford College (HFC) announced today a partnership to offer EMU scholarships to frontline workers who complete their HFC associate degree ( Michigan Transfer Agreement recommended) and pursue a bachelor's degree at Eastern Michigan University.

Key Points: 
  • YPSILANTI, Mich., Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Eastern Michigan University and Henry Ford College (HFC) announced today a partnership to offer EMU scholarships to frontline workers who complete their HFC associate degree ( Michigan Transfer Agreement recommended) and pursue a bachelor's degree at Eastern Michigan University.
  • "Our frontline workers put themselves at risk to serve Michigan citizens during a pandemic.
  • "This new partnership between Henry Ford College and Eastern Michigan University is an exciting opportunity for Frontliners to extend their education even further.
  • Henry Ford College in Dearborn, Michigan, is a comprehensive, accredited public college serving 12,000 enrolled students.

Michigan's Community Colleges Improve How Employers Can Post Jobs And Reach Their Job-Ready Students And Alumni, For FREE!

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020
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Today, posted jobs can simultaneously reach tens of thousands of job seekers from Delta College, Jackson College, Kellogg Community College, Lake Michigan College, Monroe County Community College, Mott Community College, Oakland Community College, Schoolcraft College, and Wayne County Community College District.

Key Points: 
  • Today, posted jobs can simultaneously reach tens of thousands of job seekers from Delta College, Jackson College, Kellogg Community College, Lake Michigan College, Monroe County Community College, Mott Community College, Oakland Community College, Schoolcraft College, and Wayne County Community College District.
  • "Many employers post jobs at the closest community colleges," Miller added.
  • Barry Kinsey, Director of Workforce Development at Monroe County Community College explains, "Michigan's taxpayers have invested in our community college system.
  • More than one million employers have already registered to utilize the Network to post jobs and recruit students and alumni for entry-level jobs.

Kalamazoo Valley Community College Signs Transfer Agreements with 25 Michigan Universities

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Thursday, March 5, 2020
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KALAMAZOO, Mich., March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Transferring to a four-year college or university from Kalamazoo Valley Community College will now be even simpler thanks to new transfer agreements signed with 25 Michigan colleges and universities.

Key Points: 
  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Transferring to a four-year college or university from Kalamazoo Valley Community College will now be even simpler thanks to new transfer agreements signed with 25 Michigan colleges and universities.
  • "More than 50 percent Kalamazoo Valley students transfer to a four-year institution after goal completion at Kalamazoo Valley.
  • The new agreements specify major-specific courses that students should complete while enrolled at Kalamazoo Valley Community College that are common across all institutions in Michigan.
  • The Michigan Community College Association fosters collaboration, connection, and partnerships among the 28 Michigan public community colleges and their stakeholders.

Kalamazoo Valley Community College Celebrates Women's History Month

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020
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Join Kalamazoo Valley Community College for a month-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote.

Key Points: 
  • Join Kalamazoo Valley Community College for a month-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote.
  • Free events are scheduled across the college community and are open to students, faculty, staff and the public.
  • Join us for this inspiring presentation and panel discussion led by Rebecca Durkee, instructor of gender and women's studies (GWS) and sociology at Kalamazoo Valley Community College.
  • The panel discussion participants will include local leaders Dr. Grace Lubwama, executive director of the YWCA of Kalamazoo and Dr. Julie Stotz-Ghosh and Skylar Bre'z, faculty members at Kalamazoo Valley Community College.

League for Innovation Board of Directors Welcomes Jackson College

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019
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CHANDLER, Ariz., Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The League for Innovation in the Community College Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Jackson College to its membership.

Key Points: 
  • CHANDLER, Ariz., Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The League for Innovation in the Community College Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Jackson College to its membership.
  • "We are fortunate to have Jackson College join the League's board of directors," said Board Chair Dr. Sylvia Jenkins.
  • League President and CEO Rufus Glasper welcomes Jackson College and President Phelan to the League Board, stating, "Innovation is a critical element of Jackson College's mission, vision, and values, and Dr. Phelan's dynamic leadership is guiding the institution into the future.
  • The League for Innovation in the Community College (League) is an international nonprofit organization with a mission to cultivate innovation in the community college environment.

Kalamazoo Valley Community College to Offer One-Year General Automotive Service Certification

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Wednesday, December 12, 2018
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KALAMAZOO, Mich., Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Beginning in winter semester 2019, Kalamazoo Valley is offering a one-year certificate program in General Automotive Service (GAS).

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  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Beginning in winter semester 2019, Kalamazoo Valley is offering a one-year certificate program in General Automotive Service (GAS).
  • "This was driven by our local employers and advisory committee that are desperate for technicians at any skill level," said Kalamazoo Valley's Automotive Department Chair Doug Martin.
  • "It has led to a few agreements of understanding with employers that want to see their technicians progress and become more skilled.
  • For more information about the General Automotive Certificate, go to https://kvcc.smartcatalogiq.com/2018-2019/Catalog-Winter-Update/Programs... or contact Suzanne Gardner, sgardner1(at)kvcc(dot)edu.

Wind Turbine Technician Academy Graduation Slated for December 14

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Friday, November 30, 2018
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Friday, December 14, the 11 men and one woman will walk the stage at Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Groves Center as graduates of the intensive training program.

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  • Friday, December 14, the 11 men and one woman will walk the stage at Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Groves Center as graduates of the intensive training program.
  • The competency-based Wind Turbine Technician Academy provides a fast track to jobs that are in demand and pay high wages.
  • Kalamazoo Valley offers the course as a non-credit, full-time program allowing students the chance to be job-ready in less than six months.
  • The graduates must successfully complete written assessments, practical examinations in the lab, and demonstrate their capabilities in the field.