The Board of Trustees held a public hearing regarding the fiscal year 2027 budget and the proposal to levy 3.755 mills. Key business included the President's report covering Juneteenth and Pride Month celebrations, a formal announcement regarding the removal of the name 'Cesar Chavez' from the college's multicultural center effective July 1st, and the realignment of the Office of Empowerment into a one-division strategy. Additionally, the Board received a presentation on a long-term research study concerning the impact of cardiovascular exercise on student test performance and GPA, which is being integrated into institutional learning outcomes.
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The meeting began with a moment of silence. The key discussion revolved around an update provided by Brandy Johnson, President of the Michigan Community College Association (MCCA). Ms. Johnson provided an overview of the MCCA's role as the unified voice for Michigan's community colleges, focusing on student success, talent development, and community vitality. She detailed the organization's six legislative priorities for the calendar year, which included increasing operations grants by 7%, codifying the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, expanding Michigan Reconnect eligibility, establishing a new funding stream for dual enrollment, revising capital outlay matching rates to 50/50, and securing dedicated funding for infrastructure, technology, equipment, deferred maintenance, safety, and housing (ITEMDSMH). She also announced upcoming advocacy events, including Capitol Day on April 16th and the National Legislative Summit.
