Designed to serve the residents of Southern Monroe County and Northern Toledo, the Whitman Center in Temperance offers a wide range of credit courses applicable toward an Associate Degree, as well as many Lifelong Learning classes. Most of the student services are available at Whitman Center, including placement testing (COMPASS), academic advising, and career counseling. Students may also purchase textbooks at the beginning of each semester, and buy school supplies from the office throughout the year. The staff is available to provide the services that MCCC students need throughout their educational experience.

Whitman Center Office Hours

Whitman Center Office Hours (May 17 thru August 20)
Monday and Tuesday:  7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Wednesday:  7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday:  7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Friday:  8 a.m.-12 p.m.
   
Business Learning Lab (BLL)
          May 17 thru June 26        
          Monday and Thursday:  10:30am-7pm
          Tuesday:  10:30am-5:30pm
          Wednesday:  10:30am-5pm
          June 28 thru August 5      
          Monday and Thursday:  12:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
          Tuesday:  4:00-7:00 p.m.
          August 8 thru 20   TBA:  Call 734-847-0559

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION:  Call 734-847-0559 to register
Thursday, August 17:  6:00-7:00 p.m.

FIRST STEPS FOR CLASSROOM SUCCESS:  *Call 734-847-0559 to register
Tuesday, August 24:  1:00-5:00 p.m.

Staff

Sandy Kosmyna, Director of Whitman Center
Cathy Spearing, Administrative Assistant
Vacant, Part-time Administrative Assistant
Dagmar Martin, Computer Lab Technician
Vacant, Part-time Computer Lab Technician
Susan Slovak, Part-time Adviser

Credit Class Schedule...

*Lifelong Learning Schedule...*This is a PDF file. Use Adobe's Acrobat Reader to view these documents.

*Business and Industry Training Schedule - pdf file

Student Services

The COMPASS program is a series of basic skills assessments in English, reading, and math completed on the computer in the Business Learning Lab (BLL, Room 1).

Between September and April, COMPASS is available from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday and 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Call the Whitman Center for scheduled times in May through August.

After taking the COMPASS, an appointment is scheduled with a counselor to review the COMPASS results and plan your class schedule. Students are required to see a counselor before they register for the first time. Call to make an appointment.

Career interest and personality assessments are available at the Center and on-line. Schedule an appointment with a counselor to have your results interpreted and to discuss career options.

A comprehensive Career Decisions Series is offered in the Fall semester for students who prefer a group format to explore career options.

Financial Aid Counselors are available by appointment. Forms are available at the Center and can be sent or faxed to the main campus office.

Disability Services

A counselor is available to assist students with planning of schedules, coordinating accommodations, and securing appropriate services. Call to schedule an appointment.

Registration

Walk–in registration and fee payment dates are held at the Center on specific dates.

Transcript Applications, Degree Applications, Drop/Add, Audit, and Pass/Fail option forms can also be completed at the Center.

Throughout the year various educational seminars and social events are held at the Center. Students, faculty, and staff participate in several community events including the Bedford Relay for Life. See the MCCC home page for updated information. Visit the Campus & Community Events Listing web page.

SPECIAL EVENTS

September
“Child Sex Trafficking in the Midwest”
Presented by Dr. Celia Williamson
Tuesday, September 28:  6:30-8:00 p.m.
FREE

October
“An Evening with Holocaust Author Charles Weinblatt”
Wednesday, October 27:  7:00-8:00 p.m.
FREE

November
“Remembering Our Veterans”
Presented by American Legion Post 514 of Ida, MI and
Author Andrew “Bud” Fisher
Tuesday, November 9:  12:30-1:30 p.m.
FREE

JOB SEEKING SERIES

Looking for a job is more challenging in tough economic times.  Take control and learn the tools necessary to market yourself to potential employers.  Local experts will help you develop the resources you need to implement a multi-tiered job search designed to help you land the job you desire.  Register for the series at $34 or any individual class.  Call 734-834-0559 for more information.Click here for Job Seeking Series Flyer pdf file.

Resume and Cover Letter Writing: 
Tuesday, September 28:  1:00-2:30 p.m.
Cost:  $10

LinkedIn for Job Seekers
Tuesdays, October 5 & 12:  1:00-2:30 p.m.
Cost:  $24

Business Networking Can Help Your Job Search
Tuesday, October 19:  1:00-2:30 p.m.
Cost:  10

Successful Interviewing
Tuesday, October 26:  1:00-2:30 p.m.
Cost:  $10

Room Rental

Whitman Center rooms are available for rent at a reasonable cost to county residents.

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