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A catalyst for change

August 1, 2020August 1, 2020schoolcraftconnection

Back in June, Blackboard announced their annual Catalyst Award winners, recognizing and honoring excellence amongst their global community. Schoolcraft was one of the colleges and universities recognized in their 15th annual award ceremony. Placing in the “Optimizing Student Experience” category, Schoolcraft was one of three institutions recognized by the educational platform. Also winning in the category, the University of Edinburgh located in the United Kingdom and the College of Western Idaho.

Virtual victory

May 19, 2020schoolcraftconnection

Phi Theta Kappa finishes strong at regional convention by Matthew Fular | Staff Writer The Michigan Region of Phi Theta Kappa held their annual regional convention virtually May 15 and your Omicron Iota chapter claimed several virtual victories along the way. The Omicron Iota chapter won first place for their College Project and placed in […]

Find your place, remotely

May 18, 2020schoolcraftconnection

Bradner Library adapts to campus closures by Josiah Thomas | News Editor Photo courtesy of Schoolcraft College The Bradner Library is well-equipped to the task of helping students to find their place, however far away they may be. With reference librarians to help students and faculty alike with library research, they can provide access to […]

Granted

May 18, 2020schoolcraftconnection

Schoolcraft College Foundation lends a hand to students by Josiah Thomas |News Editor Thanks to the generosity of the Schoolcraft Foundation, through the Greatest Needs Fund (GNF), students have received much-needed funds for both tuition assistance and scholarships to cover the cost of classroom materials. This fund has helped students receive chemistry lab kits, pay […]

Braving the frontlines

May 14, 2020schoolcraftconnection

Largest RN class ever graduates by Josiah Thomas | News Editor Photo courtesy of Schoolcraft College Schoolcraft’s largest-ever graduating class of nurses — 167 in total — are headed to work in a time where they’re needed most. The World Health Organization designated 2020 as the year of the nurse and the timing couldn’t be […]

Service and achievement recognized through Student Recognition Ceremony

May 7, 2020schoolcraftconnection

by Josiah Thomas | News Editor Recognition for extraordinary service or academic achievement is an accomplishment for the student who earns it. This year, Schoolcraft created the Student Recognition Ceremony (SRC) to honor those students’ achievements in and out of the classroom during 2019-20 academic year. The SRC was intended to honor students who excel […]

Retail revisited

April 24, 2020April 24, 2020schoolcraftconnection

College Bookstore adapting to Coronavirus, campus closure by Josiah Thomas | News Editor Photos courtesy of Schoolcraft College Much of the campus operations has changed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, converting to online to conduct business. The Bookstore is no exception. Due to Gov. Whitmer’s Stay Home, Stay Safe order, all 3 physical […]

Winning on the virtual stage

April 23, 2020April 23, 2020schoolcraftconnection

Omicron Iota Chapter honored at annual international convention by Matthew Fular | Staff Writer Image courtesy of allevents.in The tradition of leadership, service, and fellowship excellence continues for Schoolcraft’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. On April 17, during the PTK international convention, Schoolcraft’s Omicron Iota Chapter was awarded honors for Distinguished College Project. Schoolcraft was […]

Helping STARS shine bright

April 17, 2020April 17, 2020schoolcraftconnection

Lisa Taylor selected as 2020 Student Employee of the Year by Annelisa Ginger| Staff Writer Photos courtesy of Schoolcaft College Student Employees are essential to the operations of many departments at the College. Four hundred student employees are actively assisting with these needs. Each year the Schoolcraft Career Services calls for nominations from campus supervisors […]

Thanks, guys

April 15, 2020April 15, 2020schoolcraftconnection

Schoolcraft changes lives, for the better News Editor | josiah.thomas@apps.schoolcraft.edu This is my second go at a college education and it’s honestly gone better than I expected. When I came back to Schoolcraft, all I knew was that there had to be a better way than spending my days working retail. I knew that there […]

Men’s Basketball wins districts, triumphant in the face of nationals’ cancellation

April 8, 2020schoolcraftconnection

by Josiah Thomas | News Editor Photo courtesy of Schoolcraft College This year’s National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Great Lakes East District Champions title is now the property of the Schoolcraft College Men’s Basketball team. After holding off a feisty seventh seeded Delta College team to win the title March 7, 71-66, the Ocelots […]

Hemming your way

April 1, 2020April 1, 2020schoolcraftconnection

Registration for spring, summer and fall semesters now open

March 28, 2020schoolcraftconnection

by Ben Bolstrum | Staff Writer Registration for spring, summer and fall 2020 semesters are now open and students are encouraged to visit WebAdvisor to view available classes. Spring classes will begin May 9; summer classes, July 6; and fall classes Aug. 31. Historically, classes must be paid for within three days of enrollment, but […]

Ocelot Opinions: What is your favorite thing about Spring?

March 26, 2020schoolcraftconnection

Interviews & Photos by Jihad Muhammad | Photo Editor Amya Willson Major: Early Childhood Education “I love to see all the flowers blossom.” Peyton (Right) Major: Nursing “I like to see the trees growing back with the beautiful green leaves filling in or surroundings. Also, finally seeing the sun come out more, showing signs that […]

Sell your skills

March 26, 2020schoolcraftconnection

Culinarian extends expertise into growing businesses by Madison Ling | Campus Life Editor Photos courtesy of Ken Damphousse Since his graduation from Schoolcraft’s Culinary Arts Program in 2008, former chef and current analyst, Ken Damphousse, has certainly made busywork of selling himself and his culinary skills to fill more than people’s famished stomachs. Similar to […]

A legacy of service

March 26, 2020March 26, 2020schoolcraftconnection

Schoolcraft President wins Livonia Legacy Award by Clarisa Russenberger | Managing Editor Photos courtesy of Schoolcraft College Schoolcraft President, Dr. Conway A. Jeffress, was awarded the Livonia Legacy Award Feb. 20 at the Livonia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Leadership and Awards Celebration. This prestigious award is most often given to someone who is retiring after […]

Men’s Baseball makes new home at the Corner Ballpark

March 23, 2020March 26, 2020schoolcraftconnection

by Josiah Thomas | News Editor Renderings & Photos courtesy of DPAL The Men’s Baseball team has a new field to call home in 2020. The team will be playing at the Corner Ballpark, the home of the Detroit Police Athletic League (DPAL), and formerly the site of Tiger Stadium. Located at I-75 and Trumbull in […]

Schoolcraft announces cancellation of Spring commencement ceremony

March 23, 2020March 23, 2020schoolcraftconnection

by Clarisa Russenberger | Managing Editor Photo courtesy of Schoolcaft College Schoolcraft has joined the growing list of colleges and universities across the state and country announcing that all events, including the Spring Commencement Ceremony, are canceled through May 16 in an effort to control the spread of the Coronavirus. In a statement released by […]

Dominating

March 3, 2020March 3, 2020schoolcraftconnection

High-value courses, environment and flexible options, give Schoolcraft edge over competitors online By Josiah Thomas | News Editor Graphic courtesy of Schoolcraft College We’re No. 1! No college comes close to the 10,092 online credit hours that Schoolcraft College produced last year. These numbers speak volumes of SC’s performance among 2-year colleges, the quality of […]

Raise a glass

March 2, 2020schoolcraftconnection

Schoolcraft faculty member wins Golden Jigger award by Ben Bolstrum | Staff Writer Photos courtesy of Annette May & beerones.com If someone were to ask Annette May about her job, she would tell them that there is much more to it than meets the eye. May is a faculty member in the Brewing & Distillation […]

Full STEAMz ahead

March 2, 2020March 26, 2020schoolcraftconnection

Student-led professional development conference set for March 27 By Emma Reeves | Staff Writer Due to the recent health concerns, STEAMz Schoolcraft Student-Led Conference is postponed to the later, tentative date of June 12, 2020. More information and updates can be found on the STEAMz website: http://www.schoolcraft.edu/steamz In a world driven by the latest discoveries […]

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