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MCC Daily Tribune

MCC Presenters at the 2021 Innovations Conference

Monroe Community College is recognized nationally for its innovative approach to meeting the needs of students, faculty, and staff. The depth of talent that exists at the college is highlighted annually at the League for Innovation in Community College’s annual conference.

Please join me in acknowledging the following for their presentations at the 2021 Innovations Conference, which was sponsored by the League for Innovation in the Community College and took place virtually on March 1-4:

  • Holly Wheeler, English/Philosophy; and Eric Wheeler, Veteran Services: Creating Professional Development to Support Military Affiliated Students
  • Christine Accorso, Student Services Office; Kimberly DeLardge, Enrollment Management; and Matthew Lawson, Admissions: Avoiding the College Shuffle: How MCC Trib411 Supports Student Success
  • Andrea Wade, Academic Services: Breaking the Mold: Innovating for Scale in Online Learning Environments
  • William Dixon, Research; Katherine Douglas, President’s Office; and Ryan Messenger, Student Services Office: Assessment of CARES Act Funding Impact
  • Anjali Parasnis-Samar, Library; and Alice Wilson, Library: Using Video-Based Digital Badges to Teach Information Literacy
  • John Delate, Student Services Office; Marla Dinkle, Student Life and Leadership Development; and Philip Oettinger, Instructional Services: Bridging the Gap: Addressing the Technology Divide at MCC
  • Kathleen Borbee, Business Administration; and Marjorie Crum, Visual and Performing Arts: How to Launch an Entrepreneur: Community Collaboration Successes
  • Mary Ann DeMario, Research: Supporting Our Most At-Risk Population: The ROI of Assisting Student Parents
  • Kimberley Collins, Academic Services: Early Assessment of Online Peer Study Application CircleIn

Such a commitment to excellence allows MCC to remain a leader amongst community colleges, both locally and nationally.

Calvin Gantt
Chief Diversity Officer and MCC League Representative
03/08/2021