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<p><strong>Updated information: </strong>According to his <a href="https://www.democratandchronicle.com/obituaries/rdc170026">obituary </a>as published in the <em>Democrat and Chronicle</em>, &quot;Friends may call on Thursday, March 17th from 4 &ndash; 7 pm at Miller Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. (3325 Winton Road South). His funeral service will take place on Friday, March 18th&nbsp;at 11 am&nbsp;in The Interfaith Chapel of the funeral home. Procession to follow to Ascension Garden. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vietnam Veterans of America or The Salvation Army in Doug's memory. To leave a message of condolence, please visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.miller1889.net/">www.Miller1889.net</a>.&quot;</p>

<p>Professor Emeritus Brown earned his master of science degree in primary and secondary education from Nazareth College, a bachelor of science degree in health education and recreation services management from SUNY Brockport, and an associate in applied science degree in recreation and parks management from MCC.</p>

<p>Prior to MCC he served as the director of the Town of Ontario&rsquo;s Parks and Recreation Department and as assistant recreation director for the City of Rochester. He taught physical education for the Rochester City School District and worked for Xerox Corporation&rsquo;s Recreation Department. He was also a training instructor for the U.S. Army Reserves from 1976 to 1996.</p>

<p>He returned to MCC in 1976 in the role of assistant director of student activities.</p>

<p>During his storied career as a leader within MCC Student Services, he was involved in the development of programs and services which greatly enhanced the quality of student life. He rose through the ranks, becoming associate director, interim director and director while also teaching as an adjunct in the Health and Physical Education Department.</p>

<p>Professor Emeritus Brown&rsquo;s work touched many lives and facets of the College, the MCC Association and the MCC Foundation. His accomplishments were many and varied. His major innovations and achievements included:</p>

<ul>
<li>assisted in designing a master space plan for the student center which led to a comprehensive renovation, resulting in the R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center as it stands today.</li>
<li>supervised the implementation of our first photo ID card program.</li>
<li>renovated the MCC Bookstore and implemented its computer system to improve customer service and revenues.</li>
<li>developed a Student Association Scholarship fund to benefit student leaders.</li>
<li>collaborated with academic departments to provide academic credit to motivate student leaders.</li>
<li>helped apply for the initial grant that brought AmeriCorps to MCC.</li>
<li>served as an adjunct professor for courses related to the Student Government Internship and Community Service Learning programs.</li>
</ul>

<p>He will be remembered for striving to provide one of the best possible student life and leadership programs in the country.</p>

<p>Professor Emeritus Brown was also an engaged community leader within the Association of College Unions International, the National Association of Campus Activities, and the SUNY College Unions and Campus Activities Professionals among others. He volunteered his time and leadership skills to the Camp Good Days and Special Times Executive Board, the United Way and as a baseball coach for the Henrietta Athletic Association. Prior to MCC. Professor Emeritus Brown served on the Wayne County Board where he helped establish the County Youth Bureau and served as vice-president of the Wayne County Recreation Services Council.</p>

<p>He received awards at national and state levels for his leadership of MCC&rsquo;s outstanding student life program, including the League for Innovation in the Community College&rsquo;s Innovator of the Year Award.</p>

<p>Professor Emeritus Brown will be deeply missed.</p>

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MCC Daily Tribune

Professor and Director Emeritus Douglas J. Brown, Health and Physical Education and Campus Center

MCC fondly remembers Professor and Director Emeritus Douglas “Doug” J. Brown, an MCC Alumni Hall of Fame member who devoted nearly 30 years of his life to MCC and its students. Professor Emeritus Brown died on March 5, 2022 in Florida at the age of 76. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and many friends.

Updated information: According to his obituary as published in the Democrat and Chronicle, "Friends may call on Thursday, March 17th from 4 – 7 pm at Miller Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. (3325 Winton Road South). His funeral service will take place on Friday, March 18th at 11 am in The Interfaith Chapel of the funeral home. Procession to follow to Ascension Garden. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vietnam Veterans of America or The Salvation Army in Doug's memory. To leave a message of condolence, please visit: www.Miller1889.net."

Professor Emeritus Brown earned his master of science degree in primary and secondary education from Nazareth College, a bachelor of science degree in health education and recreation services management from SUNY Brockport, and an associate in applied science degree in recreation and parks management from MCC.

Prior to MCC he served as the director of the Town of Ontario’s Parks and Recreation Department and as assistant recreation director for the City of Rochester. He taught physical education for the Rochester City School District and worked for Xerox Corporation’s Recreation Department. He was also a training instructor for the U.S. Army Reserves from 1976 to 1996.

He returned to MCC in 1976 in the role of assistant director of student activities.

During his storied career as a leader within MCC Student Services, he was involved in the development of programs and services which greatly enhanced the quality of student life. He rose through the ranks, becoming associate director, interim director and director while also teaching as an adjunct in the Health and Physical Education Department.

Professor Emeritus Brown’s work touched many lives and facets of the College, the MCC Association and the MCC Foundation. His accomplishments were many and varied. His major innovations and achievements included:

  • assisted in designing a master space plan for the student center which led to a comprehensive renovation, resulting in the R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center as it stands today.
  • supervised the implementation of our first photo ID card program.
  • renovated the MCC Bookstore and implemented its computer system to improve customer service and revenues.
  • developed a Student Association Scholarship fund to benefit student leaders.
  • collaborated with academic departments to provide academic credit to motivate student leaders.
  • helped apply for the initial grant that brought AmeriCorps to MCC.
  • served as an adjunct professor for courses related to the Student Government Internship and Community Service Learning programs.

He will be remembered for striving to provide one of the best possible student life and leadership programs in the country.

Professor Emeritus Brown was also an engaged community leader within the Association of College Unions International, the National Association of Campus Activities, and the SUNY College Unions and Campus Activities Professionals among others. He volunteered his time and leadership skills to the Camp Good Days and Special Times Executive Board, the United Way and as a baseball coach for the Henrietta Athletic Association. Prior to MCC. Professor Emeritus Brown served on the Wayne County Board where he helped establish the County Youth Bureau and served as vice-president of the Wayne County Recreation Services Council.

He received awards at national and state levels for his leadership of MCC’s outstanding student life program, including the League for Innovation in the Community College’s Innovator of the Year Award.

Professor Emeritus Brown will be deeply missed.

DeAnna Burt-Nanna
Office of the President
03/10/2022