Monroe County Community College is currently seeking nominations for the 2008 Alumnus of the Year Award. Individuals eligible to receive the award include past and/or present students who have earned 24 credit hours or more or past and/or present students who have graduated from Monroe County Community College.

The Monroe County Community College Alumnus of the Year Award was established by the MCCC Board of Trustees in November of 1996 to recognize and honor an outstanding alumnus who has made contributions to his/her career, community, and the College. The Selection Committee’s decision will be based on the following four criteria:

Community Leadership

The nominee shall have demonstrated a record of community participation: public, private, civic, fraternal, religious, etc.

Service to the College Community

The nominee shall have demonstrated service to and interest in the College. This includes, but is not limited to, financial contributions and volunteer services.

Honors and Awards Received

This includes both personal and professional honors and awards received by the nominee.

Distinction in Nominee’s Field

Such attainment may be evidenced by achievement or advancement in career, earned degrees or professional training, professional recognition, and/or outstanding contributions to the field of endeavor.

In the event of a tie in the selection process, being a member of the MCCC Alumni Association and/or a graduate of Monroe County Community College may be used as a tiebreaker.

Past and/or present students who have earned 24 credit hours or more or who have graduated from MCCC may make nominations. Nomination forms are available by contacting the President’s Office at MCCC, 1555 S. Raisinville Rd., Monroe, MI 48161, 734-384-4311 or by using the form provided below. Nominations are due to the President’s Office by January 31, 2008.

The 2008 MCCC Alumnus of the Year Award will be presented at the College’s Annual Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 2, 2008.

For more information on the MCCC Alumnus of the Year Award, contact Suzanne Wetzel at (734) 384-4206.

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