Say What: The Community College Enterprise

February 14, 2022 by mlemon

This peer-reviewed journal serves an important role for community colleges across the country

Learning, of course, is the goal of any college experience. Part of that education means familiarizing yourself with some unfamiliar terms. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

As part of an occasional series, we’ll explain phrases, lingo or topics to add to your college vocabulary. We call it “Say What?” If there’s a topic you’d like to see covered, please send suggestions to [email protected].

Today, we take a look at The Community College Enterprise, a small but mighty publication that Schoolcraft College has produced for 20 years. Published twice a year (spring and fall), The Community College Enterprise is the only peer-reviewed journal dedicated to community colleges that is housed within a community college.

Dr. Alec Thomson, Professor of Political Science and History, serves as Editor of *The Community College Enterprise*, which is published twice a year.

Dr. Alec Thomson, Professor of Political Science and History, serves as Editor. We thank him for an extensive interview that provided the information for this story.

The Community College Enterprise traces its roots to the Michigan College Journal: Research & Practice, which was first published in 1995. As interest and the audience grew, the journal was renamed to its current title in 2002 and has continued to flourish and place Schoolcraft College in a positive light.

“Launching and supporting this unique endeavor serves as a clear sign of Schoolcraft’s commitment to teaching, learning, and scholarship,” Dr. Thomson said. “No other community college is leading in the way that we are.”

At its core, The Community College Enterprise serves as an important forum for exploring and advancing an understanding of community colleges. Taken as a whole throughout its publication history, The Community College Enterprise is a repository of information with a wealth of useful data and ideas.

“Professors, administrators, and staff looking to pursue innovative projects or simply wrestle with challenges facing their institution are well-served by having a body of research assembled for reference,” Dr. Thomson said.

“Launching and supporting this unique endeavor serves as a clear sign of Schoolcraft’s commitment to teaching, learning, and scholarship. No other community college is leading in the way that we are.”
Dr. Alec Thomson, Professor of Political Science and History, and Editor of The Community College Enterprise

While other publications of this type exist, The Community College Enterprise also distinguishes itself for its accessibility.

“We’ve worked to curate a near complete collection of our print run online at www.schoolcraft.edu/cce with plans to fill in the remaining gaps by year’s end,” Dr. Thomson said. “Beyond our own archives, readers can find us in online databases like EBSCO, ERIC, Gale, and ProQuest. These are important resources for students and professionals who are interested in the scholarship of teaching and learning at community colleges.

“Our focus has always been the accessibility of the publication and its proximity to the subject being studied.”

Expanding the focus

Dr. Thomson’s first role with The Community College Enterprise was as the Book Review Editor in 2005. He became Editor in 2011 and has worked to improve the publication.

“Working closely with Gordon Krupsky (Managing Editor), I’ve tried to have The Enterprise focus on several key initiatives,” Dr. Thomson said. “First, we’ve worked to expand the scope of the journal. Today our reviewers and article submissions hail from all across the country. The journal’s early focus might have been on Michigan, but we are now a nationally recognized and focused publication.

“Second, the expansive focus of the journal meant generating more submissions for publication. Promoting The Enterprise and making connections beyond Schoolcraft has led to an increase in the number and quality of submissions that we receive.

“Third, in addition to receiving more article submissions, we’ve been growing our readership. We’ve rewritten and redesigned our webpages, journal layout, and promotional materials, all with the goal of making it easier and more visible for interested individuals to find us and interact with our staff.

“While the operation relies on a panel of peer-review editors from across the country, the layout, design, review and printing of the journal are all coordinated through Schoolcraft College. Most notably, Gordon Krupsky (Managing Editor), Ione Skaggs (Graphics Designer), and Sakura Keast (Copy Editor) all have a direct hand in shaping every page of every edition.”

Dr. Alec Thomson leads a talented staff that produces The Community College Enterprise at Schoolcraft College.

An interesting part of looking back at all the research is seeing that many topics remain relevant today.

“For example, the first issue of the journal (1995) featured an article regarding distance learning education,” Dr. Thomson said. “While this is now a common feature of most campuses, at the time the focus was primarily on the telecourse or interactive (satellite) classroom models. The technological tools for distance learning have undergone substantial change, but the core questions regarding best practices for teaching and learning at a distance still remain.”

(Schoolcraft College began its first distance learning courses in 1982. Look for more on our history in an upcoming story.)

Dr. Thomson thoroughly enjoys his role as Editor and looks forward to helping produce many more insightful issues of The Community College Enterprise.

“Aside from seeing the wide-range of research and practices that are being implemented around the country, I truly enjoy looking over the work and comments of our reviewers,” Dr. Thomson said. “I often learn as much from a great reviewer’s comments, insights, and suggestions as I do from the actual article that was submitted.

“Sometimes the takeaway is narrowly focused on some statistical test or research design matter, but in other scenarios there are broad theoretical discussions raised which can really reshape how one looks at the topic. Having this opportunity to constantly learn and observe the work of others is very rewarding.”

Please visit their website for more information on The Community College Enterprise. Scholars interested in serving on the peer-review board or having the work published can email [email protected] indicating their interest.

February 11, 2022 by Schoolcraft College

Kevin Edmonds, Schoolcraft College Police Officer

Kevin Edmonds joined the Schoolcraft College Police Department in November of 2014. He previously served with the Detroit Police Department and the city of Oak Park’s Public Safety Department.

To help celebrate Black History Month, we’re pleased to share “My Story, My Voice,” a series of essays written by Schoolcraft College students, faculty, staff and alumni. Please go to schoolcraft.edu/BHM to read the complete collection.

By Kevin Edmonds, Schoolcraft College Police Officer

I grew up on the west side of Detroit in the shadow of famed Kronk Gym. I grew up in a neighborhood where neighbors knew you by name, and everyone looked out for each other. One of the values that was instilled in me as a child by my mom was the “Golden Rule”: Treat everybody the way you want to be treated. I have lived by that mantra in both my personal and professional life.

After graduating from Henry Ford High School, I began working for Ford Motor Company before starting my career in public service with the Detroit Police Department (DPD) in 1989. I worked for DPD for two years and was laid-off. Unemployment was short-lived, as just weeks after being laid-off, I was hired by the City of Oak Park’s Public Safety Department (OPDPS). I served the Oak Park DPS for 23 years, retiring in October of 2014.

As with my time being laid-off, my retirement was also short-lived. Within weeks after I retired, I was hired by the Schoolcraft College Police Department (SCPD) in November of 2014. Not a bad retirement gig at all!

Entering into my eighth year at SCPD, I have enjoyed my job here at Schoolcraft College thus far. I enjoy coming to work, my co-workers at SCPD, the staff and faculty at the college. I enjoy what I do on a daily basis here at Schoolcraft College assisting students, staff, and guest of Schoolcraft College.

In conclusion, working at SCPD has inspired me to return to college to complete the last 10 credits of my bachelor’s degree program. My goal is to complete my degree work to walk across the stage this December. Wish me luck!

February 10, 2022 by Schoolcraft College

Yolanda Brown-Spidell, Sociology Professor

Yolanda Brown-Spidell is a recent hire at Schoolcraft College in the department of sociology (2021). She is an educator with over 20 years of teaching and educational leadership in both Detroit and metro Detroit.

By Yolanda Brown-Spidell, Sociology Professor

How does a little Black girl who grew up in Detroit and did not get serious about school until she was a 29-year-old unhappily married mother of two who returned to school at a community college in San Diego end up teaching sociology in Livonia, which is historically known as a sundown town? Only in America.

How does a divorced mother of five find herself as caregiver to both her mother and her father until they died and she had the honor of eulogizing them both? Only by the grace of God.

How does a girl who was raised by two Black parents that graduated from a “colored” high school in Mobile, Alabama, be the mother of a daughter who is on the cusp of graduating from Harvard? Only in America and by the grace of God.

I am my ancestors’ dream, but there are days when the dream can feel like a nightmare. As a sociologist, I have the language and the cultural awareness to acknowledge, understand and interpret what it means to be “Black in America.” I am acutely aware of my minority status in a majority reality. I wear my badge of “Professor Yolanda” with an interesting mixture of pride, humility, and fear. Pride, because this is a personal life goal that has been achieved. Humble, because I recognize that I don’t stand in this space on my own. I stand here because of the blood, tears and lives that were given for me to have the right to acquire the education that gave me the key to unlock this door. Fearful, because the message I teach will be as vinegar to the soul of some and honey to the soul of others.

So I stand as professor, but the little Black girl from Detroit is always present with me.

February 9, 2022 by Schoolcraft College

Keith Dawkins, Design Release Engineer and Alumni

Keith Dawkins is a Design Release Engineer for General Motors. He has experience in embedded controls, calibration, and managing programs from design to launch. His hobbies include golf, traveling and exercise. He hopes one day to complete a half-marathon.

By Keith Dawkins, Design Release Engineer and Alumni

My time at Schoolcraft College ended on a high note. I graduated with a great GPA, won several awards and recognitions, was the Graduation Marshall for my class, and was accepted to U of M’s Electrical Engineering program. My family was proud of me. This was the second chapter of my life after a long battle with cancer, and things were looking up. Graduating from community college was a rare time in my life that I had finished something I had started. It felt good. I was looking optimistically at the future.

My first semester at U of M was challenging. I was enrolled in two of the program’s “weed out” classes: EECS 280 (C++) and EECS 215 (circuits). It was a challenge learning to study differently, not to mention the volume of work, but my classmates and I pushed through. I think we all experienced a paradigm shift in this manner. I began to feel optimistic about the semester when a remnant from the past crept up. I was admitted to the hospital with complications from my previous cancer battle. I was only gone a week, but that’s a lifetime in college studies. I struggled to catch up with my classes and was successful in all but one – EECS 280. I never could regain my footing and subsequently failed the class.

The rest of my time at U of M was met with successes. I earned excellent grades in my classes – even when I retook EECS 280. I was on a roll. Then one day I received the call that we all dread. My mother had passed. The grief was enormous, and I left school to be with my family. After the initial shock of grief, I was comforted by the fact that my mom was so proud to see me finally excelling in life. I was determined to push through and graduate in her honor – which I did in 2015 at the young age of 45.

These days I use what I learned in my schoolwork to develop technologies for electric vehicles. I have had several engineering jobs at General Motors since I graduated, and now I design and launch computer modules for EV SUVs. I am married with three children, and I reside in Farmington Hills. The second chance at life has been both challenging and fulfilling. I wouldn’t have it any other way.

February 8, 2022 by Schoolcraft College

Dr. Carmen Wilson, Academic Success Coach

Dr. Carmen Wilson joined Schoolcraft College in 2016, specializing in the disciplines of reading, study skills, and developmental education. She provides individual coaching for students and facilitates group sessions for class visits, TEAS Test Prep, and the Detroit Promise Cohort. Dr. Wilson is the Coordinator for the STARS DEI Leadership Program. Her mantra is, “I am your champion, cheerleader, and accountability partner, helping students soar academically.”

By Dr. Carmen Wilson, Academic Success Coach

My passion for teaching began at age 6, when, after returning from a day at school I would retreat to my bedroom and line up my dolls across the bed to play teacher, mimicking the instructional style seen earlier in the day. This anecdote, constantly told by my mother, who delighted in relating these events, was her way of showing the pride she felt in my academic accomplishments.

I was raised in a strong, faith-based, Christian family. Our family’s weekly attendance at the Historic Second Baptist Church of Detroit was not negotiable! My father worked two jobs, and my mother stayed at home with my younger brother and I. Their combined support was there for all activities and classes in which we were involved. Fostering my love for reading was done by a weekly walk to the Detroit Public Library Mobile Unit.

A graduate of Michigan State University, my first job was as a Social Studies teacher. I have subsequently filled the professional roles in K12 including teacher, coordinator, academic dean, assistant principal, and principal. My Doctorate in Leadership and Policy Studies provided the segue into higher education. First in my family to attend college, I was blessed to have my parents, son, and closest friends witness me cross the stage at Wayne State University.

My passion has always been to help students achieve academic excellence. My path led me to the field of developmental reading, writing, composition, and academic support. On February 22, 2016, I became a Faculty Facilitator (now Academic Success Coach) at Schoolcraft College. Initially the only African-American female in the Learning Support Services department, I readily identified with the obstacles that beset underrepresented, first-generation populations and worked to create a mentorship program, specifically aimed at helping first-year college students. With the support of Associate Dean Melissa Schultz, the Scholars Taking Off & Rising To Success (STARS) Program was launched during the fall of 2019.

The success of the pilot STARS Program is shown by the anonymous donor, renewing it for the 2021-2022 academic school year. The STARS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Program is based on four pillars: Academic, Leadership, Service-Learning, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice. This initiative is designed to provide a wealth of knowledge, a plethora of diverse experiences, promote a catalyst for change at Schoolcraft and the community at-large for two scholars, two mentors, and ten mentees. Indeed, it has been my pleasure and honor to serve as the Coordinator of STARS DEI Leadership Program, a very viable value-added entity at Schoolcraft College. I am excited by the prospect of expanding the program as well as seeing the creative and innovative campus-wide events our STARS scholars will implement.

February 7, 2022 by Schoolcraft College

Thomas “Tommy” DeJesus (Anderson), alumni

Thomas “Tommy” DeJesus (Anderson) has been a community organizer for seven years. A graduate of the University of North Texas in Integrative Studies, he’s currently writing his memoir, which will be released this year.

By Thomas “Tommy” DeJesus (Anderson), alumni

“Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair” – Mother to Son by Langston Hughes. Truer words have never been spoken. Though I smile outside, my inner thoughts contain memories of a childhood marred by violence and death with a mix of nostalgia.

My parents’ wishes came true as I was born at 11:11 p.m. My mother had already suffered a miscarriage a few years earlier. She was told that the chances of her giving birth were slim. I was born with Meconium Aspiration Syndrome, one of the leading causes of infant mortality. In Detroit – where I was born – the infant mortality rate is so high it rivals the war-torn country of Libya. As an occupational therapist, she was well aware of the odds that Black mothers often faced in dealing with hospitals. Nevertheless, she still persevered, and I was able to pull through without any issues.

I grew up in Farmington Hills. Like Livonia, Farmington Hills represented one of several white flight towns in Metro Detroit during the mid-20^th century. I grew up in a majority Black and Asian neighborhood created through exclusionary zoning in the 1990s. My parents were deep believers of the Christian faith and decided to send me to a Christian school, hoping I’d receive a better education there than a public school. Big mistake.

Racial epithets and insensitivity flew from the mouths of my “Christian” teachers, classmates, and their parents with impunity. I assumed the treatment I received was normal, so I never complained to my parents. However, my mother saw it and did everything she could to fight it. With her help, the school instituted their first ever Black History Month program my 1^st grade year.

In my 3^rd grade year, she began her own fight with pulmonary hypertension, which ultimately took her life on November 12, 2008. As a result, my father became a single father and the racial torment worsened as we entered the Obama era. Nonetheless, like her during my birth, I persevered.

Over 10 years later, her legacy lives on through me. Today, I continue to serve humanity by promoting Black unity and self-love. “There is no better than adversity. Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson…” – Malcolm X.

February 7, 2022 by mlemon

A total of 23 Ocelots from 6 sports will be recognized

Schoolcraft College’s inaugural class to be inducted to the Michigan Alpha Chapter of Theta Chi Alpha, the National College Athlete Honor Society, includes 23 student-athletes representing all 6 sports the Ocelots currently compete in.

To qualify, student-athletes must have completed three full-time semesters with a cumulative grade point average of 3.40 or above. The Athletic Department will hold an induction ceremony later this semester.

Computers against a wall next to a trophy case — Dedicated space in the Physical Education building is available to help student-athletes with their studies.

“We’re pleased to recognize the excellent work our student-athletes are doing in the classroom and welcome our inaugural class of 23 Theta Chi Alpha inductees,” said Cali Crawford, Director of Athletics. “It’s a testament to the dedication of our student-athletes and our coaches to ensure that academics always comes first.”

The National College Athlete Honor Society, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was founded in 1996 by then DePauw University head football coach Nick Mourouzis. His goal was to provide outstanding student-athletes with an opportunity to become connected within a fraternal association that aligns their educational and athletic successes for a lifetime.

Amy Proctor, Student Athlete Support System (SASS) Coordinator, serves as advisor for Schoolcraft College’s chapter of Theta Chi Alpha.

Members of Schoolcraft College’s inaugural Theta Chi Alpha class are:

Student-athlete	Sport
Natasha Carter Jack Cronyn John Evangelista Mohamed Hammoud Emma Hughes Allison Little Miranda McIntosh Kiersten Metz James (Alex) Neville Erin O’Neil Autumn Reed Jon Sabuda Jacob Saez Adriana Sapia Brandon Strickland Justina Szalkowski Drew Tappen Andrew Weiss	Women’s Basketball Baseball Men’s Soccer Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Women’s Bowling Women’s Soccer Softball Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Softball Baseball Men’s Bowling Women’s Soccer Baseball Women’s Basketball Men’s Soccer Baseball

February 7, 2022 by mlemon

Contributions of Asian Indian community spotlighted

A documentary film that spotlights Asian Indians, an important and growing immigrant population, will be the focus of Schoolcraft College’s next GlobalEYEzers program. Created by Dr. Arifa Javed, a sociologist and professor at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, Essential Arrival: Michigan’s Indian Immigrants in the 21^st Century, shows the contributions the Indian community has made to American society.

Dr. Arifa Javed with a map of the globe in the background — Dr. Arifa Javed, a sociologist and professor at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, created *Essential Arrival: Michigan’s Indian Immigrants in the 21^st Century*

This Michigan-based production showcases the professional, social and cultural life of Indian immigrants in America, highlighting their assimilation in the mainstream while they retain some of their cultural capital. According to the American Immigration Council, India (11%) trails only Mexico (13%) as the top country of origin for immigrants in Michigan.

Essential Arrival: Michigan’s Indian Immigrants in the 21^st Century will be screened on Zoom from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Friday, February 11. Join the screening with the following credentials:

Join the Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 838 2039 2692
Passcode: 422227

Watch the Trailer

This event is sponsored by the SCII Focus Series, the Student Activities Office and the Asian Students Association. Learn more about Schoolcraft College’s International Institute (SCII) on their website at schoolcraft.edu/scii.

February 4, 2022 by Schoolcraft College

Katelynn Haygood, Alumni

Katelynn Haygood earned her Associate in Science Degree and now is majoring in Environmental Studies and minoring in English at Wayne State University. She works in the Geology Department at Wayne State and as a Pharmacy Technician. She hopes to one day bio-engineer plants to improve overall air quality.

By Katelynn Haygood, Alumni

Katelynn Haygood’s grandfather, Juan Haygood.

Black History Month is a time to remember those who have come before us and what lesson they can teach us in the present. I was lucky to have my grandfather, Juan Haygood, who made a huge impact on my life before he passed. When I was a young girl, he would take me fishing, hiking, and boating with him. My grandfather hated being outdoors and was the kind of man who always wore slacks and dress shoes. However, he knew I loved doing those things and always made time for us to be together. It was those moments of having positive encouragement that helped develop me into the adult I am today.

After he passed away, my dad told me more about his life and the things he accomplished. He was highly educated, a businessman, owned many properties, traveled the world, and lived a very full life. I hope to follow in his footsteps and live my life to the fullest. And also to graduate from the same college he attended, which was Wayne State University.

February 3, 2022 by Schoolcraft College

Cedric Howie, Professor of Economics

Professor Cedric Howie has been a full-time member of the faculty in Economics at Schoolcraft College for 31 years. Prior to coming to Schoolcraft, Professor Howie taught at colleges and universities in South Carolina, Massachusetts, Nebraska and Japan. His area of concentration is in microeconomics.

By Cedric Howie, Professor of Economics

During February our country observes Black History Month. This is a time to learn about key figures, concepts, and texts representing African American history. Writing reflectively can develop one’s opinion on a topic. This year, I’m reflecting on Black History Education.

The desire to write about and learn Black History is not a new priority in Black communities. Black educators, including W. E. B. Du Bois, Booker T. Washington, and Carter G. Woodson, historically wrote Black literary resources to correct white writers’ omissions and misrepresentations.

Black History Education became more mainstream during the Black Power Movement. The Movement prompted some states to create legislation mandating Black History Education in public schools. Subsequently, Black History Education has experienced growing pains as it is conceived, perceived, and taught. A prominent educator, Gloria Ladson-Billings, wrote in her 2003 Critical Race Theory: Perspectives on the Social Studies, “when schoolchildren learn ‘Black history,’ they learn that Black people are relatively insignificant to the growth and development of our democracy and our nation, and they represent a drain on the resources and values.”

We dishonor Black History Education when we teach about Black history instead of through Black history. The study of Black history should nurture the understanding of the importance of Blacks in America. Teaching through Black history means teaching from the actual historical experiences and voices of Black Americans.

Black History Month is an opportunity to reinvent Black History Education. When Black History Month was originated, Black History Education was little talked about or written about, leaving the impression that Black Americans had a minimal contributing presence in our country’s history. Ideally, there would be no specific month for Black History or Black History Education; it would be an integral part of the American story continuously.

February 2, 2022 by Schoolcraft College

Catreese Qualls, Student

Catreese Qualls is a non-traditional student and mother who serves as the Division III International Vice President of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. She is a businesswoman; diversity, equity and inclusion mentor; and a Schoolcraft Scholar studying social work with an emphasis on urban studies. Catreese is a community advocate dedicated to empowering unrepresented and at-risk populations.

By Catreese Qualls, Student

Closed doors, redirected pathways, carrying the burden while others reaped the harvest is the truth that’s helped to shape My Story! I’ve walked boldly in the face of adversity with bronzed feet, weathered cheeks, tear-filled eyes and a can-do spirit that will not be broken. Today I stand mighty, compelled by the blood, sweat, tears and rich history of those who laid the foundation beneath me. I’ve witnessed a perpetual war waged against children that looked like me; unequal education, housing inequities, food and financial insecurities and socioeconomic status all stamped denied. I’ve survived this ill contempt, elevating above these injustices to keep the torch aflame for those who shined it before me.

I lay myself out as a blueprint for others to follow. African Americans can no longer afford to merely exist in mediocracy, nor afford to walk in the unbridled ignorance of those who seek to perpetuate centuries old oppressive behaviors. No! It has been declared that we should transition into a life filled with equity, promise and a hope of a better tomorrow. As a minority, a mother, and non-traditional student leader, I speak on behalf of those oppressed, underrepresented, stigmatized, stereotyped and otherwise rejected.

I use the legacy and fullness of the awakened warriors to run forward, speak the truth, denounce ignorance and dissolve hatred. Daily I overcome obstacles and breakdown barriers to challenge the status quo. I am a reflection of Sojourner Truth, forged in the unbreakable, unshakable and unmatched grit of my heroes of today: Venus & Serena, women embalmed by circumstance. Because of them and every other little girl and boy who would otherwise be silenced, I lift my voice to celebrate who I am.

January 31, 2022 by mlemon

Parents and children can meet instructors, ask questions

An open house for Kids on Campus (KOC), the popular summer enrichment program for children pre-school age through grade 12, will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 8. Please come to the DiPonio Room of the VisTaTech Center on the campus of Schoolcraft College, 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia, 48152.

Parents and children will have the opportunity to meet select class instructors and participate in hands-on activities. Staff will be available to answer questions about registration, which opens at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 10.

Kids on Campus Catalog cover — Registration for Kids on Campus begins Thursday, February 10

KOC’s summer day camps are led by skilled professionals in a diverse and dynamic social environment. The summer programs generally run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to noon with limited before and after care available for a small fee.

Hands-on learning experiences, which bring out the inquisitive side of even the most hesitant of participants, are emphasized. Children ready to engage in a whole new experience can enjoy access to computers, math, cultural immersion, acting, the arts, science, writing and career-oriented learning opportunities. For those who want to expand academically, skills workshops are also offered.

Highlighting this summer’s new offerings are three new classes for middle school and high school students at our state-of-the-art Manufacturing & Engineering Center (MEC):

3D Printing and Design
Grades 7-9

Students will follow the same process as an industrial designer – read blueprints, draw and sketch an image, add dimensions and turn an idea into a 3D model using Tinkercad. They’ll then bring the idea to life with a 3D printer, creating an actual prototype.

Machine Manufacturing, Leading Edge Technology
Grades 10-12

Students will use Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software and real Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines to create, design, build and finish products.

Explore Manufacturing and Engineering Design, Build and Test
Grades 10-12

Students will learn Computer Aided Design (CAD), Manufacturing, Welding, Metallurgy and Robotics in this camp. They start by designing a product, then bring it to life in the Manufacturing and Welding labs. In the Metallurgy module, students will learn about metals and other materials to support product design and manufacturing. They then finish the week learning about Robotics and testing out their new product.

The classes at MEC run from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., allowing parents the opportunity to drop off children both there and at the main campus. The MEC is at 13001 Merriman Road in Livonia.

Learn more about Kids on Campus