| Event | Date | Purpose | Audience | Department/Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Cultural Fair - Spain | March 30, 2023 | Mott’s International Institute took visitors on a tour of Spain without leaving the College by hosting the Spain Cultural Fair on March 30 in the MCC Event Center. There were various stations highlighting and enhancing cultural understanding of Spain. Many activities filled the afternoon including: music and dance, trivia, a selfie station, tables full of information and paella. | Employees, Students, Community | International Institute |
| MI-ACE Women’s Network Equal Pay Day Brunch | ||||
| Student Life Visits The Zekelman Holocaust Center | March 8, 2023 | Student Life took another trip to the Zekelman Holoaust Center for a lecture titled "Where are all the Women,” which was an event for International Women's Day. This event was informative and really touched on women being left out of the struggles of history, focusing on the Holocaust. | Employees, Students, Community | Student Life |
| The Black Professional Alliance holds a Celebration at Flint Institute of Art | February 25, 2023 | Mott’s BPA sponsored the Celebration of Black Culture: Art, Music & Dance at the Flint Institute of Arts (FIA)! | Employees, Students, Community | Black Professional Alliance |
| WOMAN and WIE "The Future is Female" | February 16, 2023 | On Feb. 16, WOMAN and WIE gathered at Sauce Italian Restaurant for lively discussion and networking before the Flint Repertory Theatre production of "The Future is Female." | Employees, Students, Community | Women of Mott Affinity Network and Women in Education |
| Mott's Men of Color | February 10, 2023 | Mott's Men of Color Program holds inaugural event | Employees, Students, Community | |
| St. John Street Project | February 3, 2023 | In colaboration with the Sloan Museum, MCC held a viewing of the St John Street Project Documentary in Studeent Life | Employees, Students, Community | MCC/Sloan Museum partnership |
| MLK Jr. Day of Service | January 16, 2023 | MCC showed up and showed out at the 2023 MLK Day of Service, as 50 volunteers participated in the no-sew blanket event making 68 blankets for five charities in Flint. | Employees, Students, Community | Phi Theta Kappa |
| MLK Jr. Tribute Dinner | January 12, 2023 | "Grace and Perseverance Under Pressure" | Employees, Students, Community |
| Event | Date | Purpose | Audience | Department/Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI-ACE Women’s Network held their annual Equal Pay Day Brunch. March 28 is this year’s date symbolizing how far into the new year a woman must work, on average, to earn what a man did in the previous year. | Employees, Students, Community | MI ACE |
| Event | Date | Purpose | Audience | Department/Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holidays Around the World | December 23, 2022 | The President's Office and Executive Cabinet take the College on Holiday Celebrations from Around the World | Employees, Students, Community | Office of the President and Executive Cabinet |
| AAWCC Scholarship Luncheon | December 2, 2022 | Every year, the American Association of Women in Community Colleges (AAWCC) provides a celebration of food and femininity while supporting scholars. | Employees, Students, Community | American Association for Women in Community Colleges |
| Pre Nursing Mentorship | November 22, 2022 | Helping underrepresented pre-nursing students to have a competitive application and empower them with tools to succeed. | Employees, Students, Community | |
| WOMAN Thirst-Days | November 18, 2022 | Women of Mott Affinity Network Meets for Fellowship | Employees, Students, Community | WOMAN Infinity Group |
| National Apprenticeship Week Women in Apprenticeship Breakfast | November 17, 2022 | MCC celebrated the 8th annual National Apprenticeship Week by hosting a Women in Apprenticeships breakfast and program on Nov. 17 in the RTC Auditorium. | Employees, Students, Community | Office of E-LEarning and Workforce & Economic Development |
| MI_ACES Collaborative Virtual Luncheon | November 11, 2022 | Unleashing a new normal of who we are today through emotional intelligence, authenticity, and agility was the theme of the MI ACE Women of Color Collaborative virtual luncheon | Employees, Students, Community | MI ACE |
| MCC International Institute Cultural Excursion | November 11, 2022 | MCC Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) faculty and our Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence, Maria Lopez De Bayas Alcantara attended the first of two cultural excursions scheduled for this academic year. The group went to the Detroit Institute of Arts and shared their knowledge and reflections about cultural and global awareness as they toured the gallery. | Employees, Students, Community | International Institute |
| Dr. Beverly Waker-Griffea elected to Diversity Hall of Fame | October 20, 2022 | Dr. Beverly was honored by her alma mater as she was elected to Oklahoma State University's Diversity Hall of Fame | Employees, Students, Community | President's Office |
| Peace and Dignity Ceremony | October 10, 2022 | Recognition of the cultural contributions of the indigenous people in our community | Employees, Students, Community | Peace and Dignity Committee |
| September 11, 2001 Reflection Ceremony | September 9, 2022 | Remembrance of 9/11 | Employees, Students, Community | Department of Public Safety |
| All-Employee College Meeting celebrating Pride Month | June 23, 2022 | DEI - Celebrating Pride Month at MCC | Employees | President's Office |
| All-Employee College Meeting featuring Frances Kai-Hwa Wang | May 26, 2022 | DEI - Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at MCC | Employees | President's Office |
| Asian American and Pacific Islander Student Forum with Frances Kai-Hwa Wang | May 26, 2022 | Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month | Students | President's Office |
| Ballenger Eminent Persons Lecture Series - Nikole Hannah-Jones | April 13, 2022 | The Ballenger Eminent Persons Lecture Series, named for benefactor William S. Ballenger, Sr., brings prominent individuals to the college to lecture on topics of social, cultural, economic, scientific and historical significance. It was created to enhance educational opportunities for MCC students as well as create a public discussion of issues facing the greater Flint community. | Employees, Students, Community | BPA Affinity Group/President's Office |
| MCC Chapter AAWCC Day of Dialogue | March 25, 2022 | Women's Professional Development | Employees | AAWCC |
| ACE Women's Network Equal Pay Day and Salary Negotiation Workshop | March 24, 2022 | Women's Professional Development | Employees | ACE Women's Network |
| AAWCC Affinity Group - Walk in Her Shoes After Hours | March 25, 2022 | Women's Professional Development | Employees | AAWCC Affinity Group |
| Black Professional Alliance - The 1619 Project Roundtable Discussion | March 25, 2022 | Book discussion on The 1619 Project | Employees | BPA Affinity Group/President's Office |
| All-Employee College Meeting celebrating Women's History Month | March 24, 2022 | DEI - Celebrating Women's History Month at MCC | Employees | President's Office |
| Black Professional Alliance Soul Food Cooking Demonstration with Chef Keysa Smith | March 2022 | BPA Affinity Group activity | Employees | BPA Affinity Group/President's Office |
| All-Employee College Meeting celebrating Black History Month | February 24, 2022 | DEI - A celebration of Black History Month at MCC | Employees | President's Office |
| Black Professional Alliance Celebrates Black History Month - Meet the Artist with Ed Watkins | February 19, 2022 | BPA Affinity Group activity | Employees | BPA Affinity Group/President's Office |
| The Circle | February 2022 - Present | Sessions that allows MCC employees and students to participate in courageous conversations about issues that impact our community college, higher education in general and the students and community members we serve. | Employees | President's Office |
| All-Employee College Meeting featuring an update on Goals and Strategic Objectives | January 27, 2022 | An overview of what MCC has accomplished in the Institutional Priorities | Employees | President's Office |
| Event | Date | Purpose | Audience | Department/Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCC Hispanic Heritage Student Forum featuring Consuelo Kickbusch | October 28, 2021 | Hispanic Heritage Month | Students | President's Office |
| All-Employee College Meeting featuring Consuelo Kickbusch | October 28, 2021 | Hispanic Heritage Month | Employees | President's Office |
| All-Employee Professional Development | September 3, 2021 | Inaugural strategic DEI leadership training for all employees. Worked with Center for Strategic Diversity Leadership and Social Innovation, and the National Inclusive Excellence Leadership Academy (NIXLA). | Employees | President's Office/HR |
| Women in Education Celebrating the Arts | June 2021 | Highlight and promote talent of MCC Women | Campus Community | FMCC |
| Stop Asian Hate Solidarity March | May 2021 | Collaborative effort to bring attention to prejudice and bias against Asian Pacific Islanders | Campus Community | Student Life |
| Ballenger Eminent Persons Lecture Series - John Quinonis | April 1, 2021 | The Ballenger Eminent Persons Lecture Series, named for benefactor William S. Ballenger, Sr., brings prominent individuals to the college to lecture on topics of social, cultural, economic, scientific and historical significance. It was created to enhance educational opportunities for MCC students as well as create a public discussion of issues facing the greater Flint community. | Students, Employees, Community | IA |
| Understanding Pronouns Workshop | March 2021 | Introduction to pronouns beyond the binary. Practical use based on experience to bring about inclusivity and enhance leadership | Campus | Michigan ACE / FMCC |
| Day of Dialogue | March 2021 | Engagement and discussion with focus on topics of concern to women | Campus | AAWCC |
| One College Many Homelands | March 2021 | hear stories & experiences about cultures around the globe | Faculty, Staff, Community | AA |
| Women's Equal Pay | March 2021 | Equal Pay Day symbolizes the disparities in wages of women (including minorities) versus their male counterparts. | Campus | AAWCC |
| MCC International Week | March 2021 | to promote dialogue and inclusion toward those who have experienced prejudice | Faculty, Staff, Students | AA |
| All-Employee College Meeting featuring Ted Ellis | February 25, 2021 | DEI - Chronicling the African American Struggle, Resilience, and Perseverance | Employees | President's Office |
| Black History Month Virtual Student Forum featuring Ted Ellis | February 25, 2021 | DEI - Chronicling the African American Struggle, Resilience, and Perseverance | Students | President's Office |
| Black History Month Community Forum featuring Ted Ellis | February 25, 2021 | DEI - Chronicling the African American Struggle, Resilience, and Perseverance | Community | President's Office |
| Winter Civil-Tea | Winter 2021 | Anada "Vibe" Rations seeks to promote unity among people of different beliefs, political persuasions, etc. | Campus | AA |
| Mott Book Club | 2021 - present | Engagement and discussions with MCC colleagues | Campus | MCC Council |
| Achieving the Dream Racial Equity Academy | 2021 | To provide tools, knowledge and resources to college leaders to equip them to scrutinize and dismantle structures/policies that serve as barriers to racially minoritized students | MCC Leadership | President |
| Event | Date | Purpose | Audience | Department/Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MCC Council
| October 2020 - present | formed to promote systemic inclusiveness | Campus Employees | President |
| Telling Our Stories | October 2020 - June 2021 | designed to build more inclusive relationships through sharing personal stories to yield universal truths | Campus Employees | President |
| Leadership Retreat | August 2020 | DEI Related Topics | Campus Leadership | Various/President |
| Virtual Hate Crime Summit | August 2020 | Discussion regarding local resources addressing underreporting of hate crimes in the community | Community | IA |
Presidential Listening Sessions
| July 2020 - present | How can the College assist in navigating racism & bias | Employees & Students | President |
| EC Retreat | July 2020 | Learning to have courageous conversations about biases | Campus Leadership | President |
| Launch of New MCC Accessible Website | July 2020 | To ensure accessibility by all | Campus and Community | IT Services |
| Real Talk: Faculty Panel Discussion on the Murder of George Floyd | June 8, 2020 | Faculty-Moderated | Employees | AA/President |
| Bear Pause | April 2020 - present | DEI Related Topics | Campus Employees | Human Resources |
| MCC Practicing Civility | On Going | To promote and recognize acts of civility | Campus | IA |
| MCC/UM-Flint I-Pals | 2020-21 | 80 domestic and international students of diverse races, ethnicities, etc. became I-pals to facilitate interracial understanding, intercultural communication, etc. | Students | AA |
| MCC Connect2Complete | 2020-21 | nationally recognized model for equity in education to support underprepared students in getting ready for college coursework | Students | AA |
| Event | Date | Purpose | Audience | Department/Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commitment Thought Team Listening Sessions | April 2019 | DEI | Employees | HR |
| Leadership Retreat | August 2019 | DEI Training | Campus Leadership | Various/President |
| MCC Social Media | On Going | Promote DEI | Employees, Students and Community | IA |
