Muskegon Community College Catalog

Faculty
ALLEN, STEPHANIE Surgical Technology AAS Delta College BA Saginaw Valley State University MBA Herzing University	CHURCH, IRENE Business Communication BS, MA Central Michigan University ACUE Certified in Effective College Instruction
AMMOND, CHARLES Electronics BSEE University of Michigan MBA Grand Valley State University	COLCLEASURE, SEAN English BA California State University MA California State University
ANDERSON, LISA Library BA Lake Superior State University MLIS Wayne State University MA Western Michigan University	COLLINS, SHAE Nursing, RN ADN Muskegon Community College BSN Ferris State University MSN Ferris State University
BATES, KATHLEEN Nursing, RN, CNE BSN Grand Valley State University MSN Michigan State University DNP Indiana Wesleyan University	DATTA, ARUN K Chemistry BS University of Utah MS Auburn University PhD University of Utah
BEALS, GAYL Automotive DNP Indiana Weslyan BS, MA Ferris State University	DO, HIEU Mathematics BS Eastern Oregon University MS, PhD Oregon State University
BENDER, NATHAN Machine Technology BS Ferris State University MA Western Michigan University	ENRÍQUEZ, ISMAEL Spanish BA Grand Valley State University MA University of Toledo
BENSON, HOLLIE College Success Center - Reading BA University of Michigan MEd Grand Valley State University ACUE Certified in Effective Online College Instruction	EVANS, REBECCA L English BA, MA Western Michigan University
BUDIMIR, NICHOLAS Sociology BA University of Michigan MA Wayne State University	GREENE, DARRYL Business BA Dakota Wesleyan University MBA Heidelberg University
BURRELL, KARIN Mathematics BS, MA Western Michigan University ACUE Certified in Effective College Instruction	GRUBE, DEBRA Respiratory Therapy BSRT University of South Alabama MSM Cornerstone University ACUE Certified in Effective College Instruction
BURRIS, YOLANDA Nursing ADN West Shore Community College BSN University of Phoenix MSN University of Phoenix DNP Chamberlain University	HAYES, SHAUNA English BA Grand Valley State University MA College of Charleston
CHELESVIG, TREFNY Counseling BA University of Northern Iowa MA Western Michigan University	HAYES, SYLVIA M Counseling, LPC, NCC BA Western Michigan University MA Michigan State University
HERRINGTON, AMY Nursing ADN, BSN, MSN Ferris State University ACUE Certified in Effective Online College Instruction	KORATICH, JOANNE Mathematics BS Kettering University MA, MS Georgia Institute of Technology
HOFFMAN, ERIN E Art BFA University of Northern Iowa MFA University of Georgia	KNUE, KEEGAN Respiratory Therapy BA Grand Valley State University MBA Southern New Hampshire University
JEWELL, RONNIE D JR English BA High Point University MA Western Michigan University	KROLL, ELIZABETH Nursing, CMSRN BSN Wayne State University MSN Michigan State University
JOHNSON, MICHAEL C English BA Michigan State University MA Western Michigan University ACUE Certified in Effective College Instruction	KUMPF, AMBER Geology BS Michigan Technological University MS University of Rhode Island
JOHNSON, HEATHER Medical Assistant BS Ferris State University MSN Capella University ACUE Certified in Effective Online College Instruction	KYSER, KEVIN Graphic Design BFA Grand Valley State University
JOHNSTON, JEFFERY Computer Aided Design BS, MS Michigan State University	LARSON, JONATHAN Electronics BS Electrical Engineering Kettering University BS Mechanical Engineering Kettering University MS Engineering Kettering University
JONES, JENNIFER Education BBL Baker College MEd Grand Valley State University ACUE Certified in Effective College Instruction	LIEFER, KATHLEEN Advanced Technology BS Michigan State University MS Western Michigan University

KENDALL, SCOTT Biology BS Central Michigan University MS University of Georgia	LOCKARD, MEGAN Center for Teaching and Learning BA, MA Grand Valley State University Ph.D. New Mexico State University
KILBURN, MICHAEL Math and Science BS Northern Michigan University PhD Michigan State University ACUE Certified in Effective College Instruction	MACAULEY, SHAWN P Biology BS, MS, PhD University of Florida College of Medicine ACUE Certified in Effective College Instruction
KLINGENBERG, JENNIFER L English BA Lake Superior State University MA Northern Michigan University ACUE Certified in Effective College Instruction	MANIATES, GEORGE History BA University of Wisconsin - Madison MA DePaul University
MEEUWENBERG, JON B College Success Center Math AS Muskegon Community College BS, MEd Grand Valley State University Ed.D. Ferris State University	MASON, KIM Nursing BS University of Phoenix MS Michigan State University
MEYERS, DANIEL M Music/Humanities BA University of Michigan MA Central Michigan University	MATTONE, DARREN C Biology BS, MEd Aquinas College MS Columbia University
MOLESKI, TOBIAS B Physics BS Grand Valley State University MS Oregon State University	RODKEY, EVIN Social Sciences BA Indiana University PhD University of Illinois at Chicago ACUE Certified in Effective College Instruction
NONNEMACHER, GARY S Mathematics BA Cedarville University MS Miami University MEd Ohio State University	RORICK, LES (JAMES) Theater BA Biola University MFA University of Virginia ACUE Certified in Effective College Instruction
PALMER, NICHOLAS Arts & Humanities BA University of Chicago MA University of Chicago ACUE Certified in Effective College Instruction	RYPMA, DAN E Physical Education/Recreation BS, MS Grand Valley State University
PARIS, ALLYSON Theater BA Bradley University MFA University of Hawaii	SHARP, GEORGE Counseling, LLC BA Northern Arizona University MEd Grand Valley State University
PLATT, DAWN Medical Assistant ADN Baker College BSN Ferris State University MSN Capella University	SHAUGHNESSY, JASON HPER BA Western Michigan University MA Azusa Pacific University ACUE Certified in Effective Online College Instruction
POLLOCK, KATHY R Biology BS Oakland University MS, MA Michigan State University ACUE Certified in Effective Online College Instruction	SOMERVILLE, JOSHUA Nursing, RN BSN, Lake Superior State University MSN Grand Canyon University
RIBBE, LISA Counselor, LPC BS Grand Valley State University MA Western Michigan University	SPANIOLO-DEPOUW, ANGELA Psychology BS, MA Central Michigan University EdD Eastern Michigan University
RIGGS, JENNIFER Respiratory Therapy BA Ferris State University MEd Ferris State University ACUE Certified in Effective College Instruction	STUCKY, JESSICA Psychology BA Franciscan University of Steubenville MA University of West Georgia
RODDY, CONOR Philosophy BA Trinity College MA University of Hawaii at Manoa PhD University of Texas at Austin	SUMERIX, THOMAS Welding AAS Muskegon Community College BS Western Michigan University M.Ed. Concordia University
VANOOSTERHOUT, CHRISTOPHER T Business/Computer Information Systems BSBA, MBA Cornerstone University	SYTSEMA, REBECCA Nursing BSN Calvin College MSN Grand Valley State University
VERHOEVEN, MARK Business BCS, MBA Baker College ACUE Certified in Effective Online College Instruction	TRUAX, JONATHAN C Astronomy/Mathematics BS Grand Valley State University MS Michigan State University
VOUGHT, LANCE Business BS Eastern Michigan University MA Eastern Michigan University JD University of Toledo MS University of Oregon	VANDERZANDEN, HEATHER Nursing, RN ADN Westshore Community College BSN University of Phoenix MSN Michigan State University ACUE Certified in Effective Online College Instruction
WIBLE, ANDREW D Philosophy BA Hanover College MA Ohio University PhD Wayne State University	YORK, SETH Counselor LLPC BA Aquinas College MA Western Michigan University
WOLFE, JORDAN Counselor, LLC BA University of Michigan MA Central Michigan University	YOUNG, CLIFFTON English/Communications BA, MA Grand Valley State University

Administration - President’s Cabinet
PRESIDENT Selmon, John BS University of Nebraska at Lincoln MA, EdD Eastern Michigan University	CHIEF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Tank, Kristin BA Michigan State University MA Western Michigan University
PROVOST & CHIEF STUDENT SERVICES OFFICER	CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER Wilson, Steve BS, MS Ferris State University PhD Capella University
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Dick, Beth, CPA BA Western Michigan University	CHIEF COMPLIANCE AND TITLE IX OFFICER Janes, Ken BA Kentucky State University MA Grand Valley State University
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER Anderson, Kristine BS Western Michigan University	CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Samaniego, Sue BS, MA Eastern Michigan University

Administration - Extended Leadership
ASSOCIATE DEAN OF WORKFORCE TRAINING & INTERNSHIP SERVICES Briggs, Stephanie BS Grand Valley State University MM University of Phoenix Ed.D Ferris State University	DEAN OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Rinsema-Sybenga, Dan BA Calvin College MEd Grand Valley State University
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT CHAIR Sharp, George BA Northern Arizona University MEd Grand Valley State University	DEAN OF COLLEGE SERVICES AND ATHLETICS DIRECTOR
DEAN OF INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT Breitenbach, Edward BA Cornerstone University MEd Grand Valley State University PhD Western Michigan University	DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Duff, Bruce BA Michigan State University CPA
DEAN OF STUDENT SERVICES D'Avignon, Patti BA Northwood University MS, EdD Ferris State University	DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID Zerlut, Jody BS Ferris State University
DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC OPERATIONS Flannery, Cheryl BS Grand Valley State University MA Central Michigan University	DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Nichols, Donielle BBA Grand Valley State University
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS Luker, Sarah BA Grand Valley State University	DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS Strauts, Erin BA Illinois Wesleyan University MA University of Connecticut
DIRECTOR OF AUXILIARY SERVICES DeBrot, Stacey BS Kaplan University	DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL PLANT Brian Houts BS, MS Walden University
DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE & TITLE IX COORDINATOR Cooper, Jason BA Hillsdale College	DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES Dee, Tina BA, MS Grand Valley State University
	DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SUCCESS Sanocki, Steve BA, MA Aquinas College Ph.D. Western Michigan University
	DIRECTOR OF USER SERVICES Pickard, Candy AAS Muskegon Community College

Governance

MCC is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees who are elected for six-year terms on an “at large” basis from throughout the district (Muskegon County). The College’s chief executive is the President, appointed by the Board of Trustees. Serving the institution at the 2023 printing of this catalog are the following persons:

Diana Osborn
Chair

Asaline Scott
Trustee

Kathy Moore
Treasurer

Nancy Frye

Secretary

Donald Crandall, M.D.

Trustee

Shon Cook
Trustee

Roy J. Portenga
Vice-Chair

John Selmon, EdD
President

Faculty

Administration - President’s Cabinet

Administration - Extended Leadership

Governance