Michael Becker

The Special Meeting involved the adoption of the agenda and subsequent public comment sessions. Key discussion topics during public comment focused heavily on the conduct and statements of the college president regarding religious views, citing concerns about the separation of church and state, institutional neutrality, and public trust. Commenters expressed support for the president's freedom of religious expression, sharing personal testimonies related to faith, healing, and overcoming personal struggles, while others explicitly urged the board to ensure transparency and reaffirm commitment to proper governance to maintain an inclusive environment free from the promotion of any single religious viewpoint in official leadership or operations.

The meeting commenced with procedural actions, including approving agenda additions for discussion concerning legal opinions and the conclusion of investigations. Discussions covered the rationale for entering closed session for matters related to current litigation involving an MCC employee and upcoming collective bargaining. The board also addressed general complaints for closed session discussion following legal advice. A significant portion of the meeting recognized student achievements, specifically honoring four students who received the prestigious Gilman scholarship for study abroad programs in destinations including Italy, BISE, and Ghana. Furthermore, the board recognized seven students who collectively won nine awards for their artworks displayed at the LAND conference in categories like film fiction, film non-fiction documentary, graphic design, photography, and 2D/3D art. Another recognition honored Trustee Dr. Kenetta Dodson with an Award of Excellence from the Jennese District Library for her work on community issues such as fairness, equality, and social justice.

This strategic plan outlines four key priorities: Student Engagement and Experience, Employee Engagement and Experience, Operational Efficiencies, Process and Services, and Community Engagement and Partnership Success. The plan aims to ensure all graduates are transfer or career-ready, cultivate a safe and inclusive community for employees, enhance operational efficiency through process improvement and technology, and expand community and partnership success. Key initiatives include strengthening collaborations, advancing the overall student experience, implementing case management advising, prioritizing high-performing employee recruitment and retention, empowering teams for process improvement, and delivering extraordinary service.

This document outlines the strategic priorities for Mott Community College, presented as a scorecard. The plan focuses on four main areas: Student Engagement and Experience, Employee Engagement and Experience, Operational Efficiencies, Process, and Services, and Community Engagement and Partnership Success. It details specific goals and metrics for each priority, aiming to measure progress in areas such as student enrollment, persistence, credentials awarded, employee retention and engagement, financial health, internal support, and external partnerships.

This strategic plan scorecard outlines goals and metrics across four strategic priorities: student engagement and experience, employee engagement and experience, operational efficiencies, and community engagement and partnership success. The plan aims to enhance student outcomes, foster a positive work environment, optimize institutional operations, and strengthen external relationships and financial resources.