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PROVIDING FUNDING FOR INNOVATIVE
LEARNING PROGRAMS
The Foundation at MCCC Enhancement Grants Program assists faculty, staff
and students by providing funding for the development and implementation of
innovative projects that support the MCCC mission and enrich or improve the
quality of education for students. In 2010, the following grant requests were
funded by the program:
• Attendance by members of The Agora student newspaper at the National
College Media Spring Convention in New York City.
• Theater trips for humanities students to attend plays in Stratford, Ontario and
Wayne State University’s Hilberry Theatre.
• A field trip for students and advisors of the Math and Science Society to the
Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral.
• The purchase of 20 advanced lithium ion phosphate batteries to power the existing
Formula SAE car. The car will be retrofitted by students with an electric motor, electronic
controller and the batteries.
• Student Government’s Family Fun Night event, which offers games and activities for
young children ages 3-10.
• Creation of an Ambassadors Society at MCCC to assist in the attraction and registration
of non-traditional students.
• A Lunch and Learn program at the Whitman Center to enlighten students on
contemporary topics and diversity issues and enhance their career development.
• An International Relations Class and Club trip to Canadian Parliament Hill.
• A trip by Club Culinaire students to the 2010 National Restaurant Association
Food Show in Chicago.
• Attendance by several early childhood development students at the annual Michigan
Association for the Education of Young Children conference in Grand Rapids.
• Participation by respiratory therapy students in the annual Sputum Bowl trivia
competition conducted by the Michigan Society for Respiratory Care.