MCC Daily Tribune
Shaping the Future of Monroe Community College
Dear Faculty and Staff,
As we continue an exciting period of growth and innovation at Monroe Community College, I want to take a moment to recognize the tremendous work happening across our campus. Several significant initiatives are moving forward simultaneously, including the launch of our new website, implementation of a new portal, final preparations for the opening of the Sydor Optics Advanced Technology Center, and other important projects that will enhance the experience of our students, employees, and community partners. While each initiative is unique, together they reflect a shared commitment to modernizing our systems, strengthening services, and positioning MCC for continued success.
These investments in our future demonstrate our dedication to innovation, excellence, and student achievement. They are the result of extensive planning, collaboration, creativity, and hard work by faculty and staff across the College. I am deeply grateful to everyone, including the MCC Foundation staff, who contributed their time, expertise, and energy to these efforts. Your commitment, professionalism, and willingness to embrace new opportunities are helping shape the future of MCC.
I would especially like to recognize the many teams who worked diligently to prepare the Sydor Optics Advanced Technology Center for its first students this fall. From facilities and operations personnel to academic departments, technology teams, and administrative staff, countless individuals have come together to bring this remarkable facility to life. Their efforts will help create new opportunities for learning, workforce development, and community engagement for years to come.
I also want to thank the planning committee members who coordinated the faculty and staff tours on August 28 and are organizing our upcoming grand opening celebration. The official grand opening, scheduled for later this month, will provide an opportunity to showcase the center's transformative potential while celebrating the vision, partnerships, and collective dedication that made it possible.
Major initiatives like these naturally bring periods of learning, adaptation, and growth. As new systems, facilities, and processes are introduced, there will be opportunities to refine, improve, and maximize their impact. While transitions can sometimes be challenging, they also create exciting possibilities for innovation and progress. Every step we take now is helping build a stronger foundation for the future of our institution.
I encourage everyone to continue sharing feedback, ideas, and insights as we move forward together. Your engagement and support are invaluable in helping ensure these initiatives successfully serve the needs of our campus community.
Over the coming days, you will see a series of articles in the Daily Trib highlighting these important projects. The articles will provide additional information about project goals, timelines, key benefits, and the dedicated teams working behind the scenes to make them successful. I encourage you to take a few moments to learn more about the exciting work taking place across the College and the many contributions being made by your colleagues.
Thank you for your continued dedication to our students, our mission, and one another. Together, we are accomplishing remarkable things and creating new opportunities for the future. I look forward to celebrating our continued progress, including the opening of the Sydor Optics Advanced Technology Center, and all that we will achieve together in the months ahead.
DeAnna Burt-Nanna
Office of the President
09/01/2026