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Schoolcraft Connection

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Schoolcraft Connection

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Join a club or organization today by clicking here: 
http://tinyurl.com/SCSAO

Club Meetings
For a list of all club meetings go to https://schoolcraftconnection.com/club-meetings/
Please contact our office at 734-462-4422 if you have any questions about club meetings.

 

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Week of July 14

 

Michigan Reconnect Workshop
July 14
4 – 6 p.m.
McDowell Student Center

The Admissions Office will be hosting a Michigan Reconnect Workshop. This is an amazing opportunity for students to get hands on help with the FAFSA, Michigan Reconnect, and Admissions applications.

Students can find more information and to register: www.schoolcraft.edu/reconnect

 

 

Upcoming Events

 

No Food Left Behind Next Steps Session #2
July 28
1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
McDowell Center, Room 100
RSVP by July 26

Please join us as we continue our conversation about food waste. This workshop will feature professionals from the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan who will help us explore next steps we can take in reducing food waste. Topics for this session will include repurposing and revitalizing leftovers, recipes, food preservation techniques, and more. The sesssion is limited to 25 attendees and registration is required using the qr code on the flyer.

 

Disability Support Services Ice Cream Meet and Greet
August 12
2 – 4 p.m.
McDowell Center, Room 100

Please join us and enjoy free ice cream, take photos with Ozzy, Meet a Schoolcraft Comfort Dog, socialize with other DSS Students, participate  in crafts and win prizes and meet the DSS staff. Please RSVP by August 8.

 

Ashwini Balasubramanian
Author of the book: Map Your Ascent Embracing Change as Your Leadership Superpower
August 27
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Kehrl Auditorium, Vistatech Center

The Schoolcraft College Foundation and the Schoolcraft GlobalEYEzers presents Ashwini Balasubramanian. Map Your Ascent is a leadership and personal transformation book that reframes change as a catalyst for growth, clarity, and impact. Besides her leadership role in the mobility industry, Ashwini is past president of the Automotive Women’s Association and their Foundation. The first 25 students registered and attending will receive a copy of the book. A book signing will follow the presentation. Light refreshments served. Schoolcraft family and community members invited. C0-sponsored by the SCII, Center for Experential Learning, Asian Students Association, Career Center and Student Activities.

 

Ozzypalooza
September 2
2 – 4 p.m.
Held in the greenspace between the Liberal Arts and Forum Buildings

Welcome to campus! Come celebrate with us as we kick off a new school year. Enjoy a variety of activities, entertainment, information booth and more!

 

School Daze Fall Festival
September 14 and 15
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Trinity Elite Sports Center

Join an organization at the club section. Learn about campus departments. Gain knowledge at the wellness and resources fair. Get offers from local businesses in the marketplace. Map out your next steps in the transfer section.

 

Make-it-Take-it Ice Cream Social
September 23
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Lower Level, Vistatech Center

Join an the Student Activities Board for a free ice cream social featuring over 20 toppings to choose from.

 

Blood Drive
September 23
10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Lower Level, Vistatech Center

Donate blood and save lives! Appointments preferred by calling 866-642-5663 or visit versiti.org/mi. Walk-ins welcome, as schedule allows.

 

Accounting for your Future
October 16
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Vistatech Center, VT425
Dress: Business Casual

Join us for an exciting event designed specifically for college students in business and accounting programs. Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking to take the next step in your academic and professional career, this event is for you. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore your future! Register now to secure your spot and join us for a day of learning, networking, and great food. Enjoy free pizza lunch while you engage in meaningful discussions, expand your knowledge, and connect with peers and professionals in the field.

What to expect:

Explore dynamic and rewarding career opportunities in accounting. Industry professionals will share their experiences, provide insight into various career paths, and discuss the demand for skilled accountants in today’s job market.

Discover how you can seamlessly transition from your community college to university business school. Representatives will be on hand to discuss transfer requirments, scholarship opportunities, and how to make the most of your credits.

Connect with recruiters from leading accounting firms. This is your chance to ask questions, learn about the recruiting process, and start building your professional relationships that will be key to your future.

Questions: [email protected]

 

Around Campus

 

Student Food Pantry 

In need of food assistance? Sign-up to use the Student Food Pantry. If you or  know of any students who are interested in this service, please have them contact the SAO at [email protected].eduor call 734-462-4422 to secure an intake form. We have been providing food for our students who self-identify that they need this service.  To fill out a form online go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TuYnuNzdrFCYQtSsQn61lZH_OFjUYDLvBJTuxKpXDt8/edit

Students can visit the pantry twice a month to pick up two bags of food. The pantry is located in the lower level of the Vistatech Center.

If you would like to donate food, please reach out as well and we can make arrangements to accept the donation of non-perishable food. Thank you.

 

Your health and safety is our highest priority.  We continue to adhere to enhanced cleaning protocols and encourage all of our members to help us continue to keep the Fitness Center clean by wiping down equipment before and after use. We continue to work hard to provide a safe and clean facility for all of our members and perform enhanced cleaning protocols throughout the day. We are all in this together and it is a TEAM effort to keep the fitness center clean and keep our e

 

 

Career Center

Location: Jeffress Center (JC 340)

The Career Center offers career readiness programs such as resume tips, interview preparation, career mentorship, and job placement.  Visit www.schoolcraft.edu/careers for more information.

Contact information:   [email protected] or 734-462-4421

Type of service for students/alumni: 30-minute one-on-one appointment via Microsoft Teams or in person. Students can book their appointment using the bookings link, and if staff would like, they can book on the student’s behalf.

Students, alumni, and community members with prior professional experience looking to enhance their current resume, cover letter, or interview preparation, or seeking job search strategies can meet one-on-one with a Career Success Navigator by appointment. Students and alumni have unlimited access to services. Community members may have up to 2 visits with our office

Hours of operation for student/alumni appointments:
Office is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Advance Resume/Cover Letter support, Job Search support – facilitated by our Career Success Navigator

By appointment options: Bookings Link, select option: Professional Career Navigation or Internship Requirements Review for current students seeking internships.

Appointments are available in person at the Jeffress Center or virtually via Teams please contact our main office for further questions at 734-462-4421 or [email protected]. Spring and Summer 2026 appointments on Fridays are virtual only via Teams.

Note: Drop-In Career Success Mentors are currently not available this Spring or Summer, The Fall 2026 schedule will be posted the week of August 24th–28th.

Please schedule an appointment with our Career Navigator with the bookings link shared above.

Current students and recent graduates can get support from Career Success Mentors to create their first resume and cover letter, practice interview skills, and get started on a LinkedIn profile. Mentors will also refer students to valuable career and related resources.

Drop-In Career Support hours will be posted Fall 2026.

 

 

 

Learning Support Services

 

Learning Support Services offers a variety of programs and services to support students’ goals at any point in their college career. We hope you make us a part of your academic experience and we look forward to working with you!


We offer a variety of services free to all students including:

• Academic success coaching
• Bradner Library resources and services
• Tutoring and writing support programs
• Student success workshops and events

 

Tutoring 

The Learning Center offers course-specific tutoring support for Schoolcraft students both in-person and remotely.

To attend drop-in tutoring, view weekly drop-in tutoring schedule and general hours of operation for the semester.

The Remote Learning Center is available for tutoring and writing support by appointment. To schedule an appointment call or email the Learning Center.

If you have any questions, contact [email protected] or 734-462-4436

 

Writing Support Studio

Our consultants will work with each visitor for approximately one hour at a time. The student may input the suggestions for revision elsewhere and then return to the Writing Support Studio.

Our Peer Consultants can:

• Peer-review student writing in all disciplines
• Help students with organization, structure, and style
• Assist students with grammar and mechanics
• Provide an opportunity for revision and refinement of structure and content
• Offer a fresh, objective set of eyes to check for precision and concision

 

We offer three options for Writing Support:

• In-person, drop-in sessions: Please view the Drop-in Learning Center Schedule for our current schedule.
• Remote by appointment: To schedule an appointment call or email the Learning Center.
• By email support: Share your essay with [email protected] via Google Drive or as an attached Word document. (Please expect up to a three-day turn around for all email submissions).

 

 

Bradner Library

 

The Library provides you with access to many of the key academic resources that you need to further your education. These resources include: access to books, eBooks, reference materials and journal articles from a wide selection of academic databases.

The college librarians are available to help support your instructional and information seeking needs. To discuss options for a library tour, please contact your department’s Library liaison. https://www.schoolcraft.edu/library/library-liaisons

The following Library services are available to Schoolcraft College students, staff, and faculty:

 

Library Services for Remote Users

Schoolcraft students, faculty, and staff can access library databases from off-campus through Blackboard by clicking the “Organizations” tab. Go to https://bb.schoolcraft.edu

 

On Campus Services

The Bradner Library building is open to provide study spaces and Librarian assistance.

The Library’s regular hours are listed below. Please note scheduling exceptions on the website

Winter Library Hours:
Monday- Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday • 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday • closed

Exceptions:

  • January 19: Closed (MLK Holiday)
  • March 9–13: 9a-5p (Mid-Winter Break)
  • March 14: Closed
  • May 5–8: 9:00am-5:00pm
  • May 9: Closed

 

We have a Library catalog: https://sca.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default
Students, faculty and staff can check their library account, place holds on items and more by using their Blackboard or College email credentials.

A collection of our Library research guides by subject can be found at: https://libguides.schoolcraft.edu/

Additional Library resources and databases can be found on our library webpage: https://www.schoolcraft.edu/library

For additional assistance with our library databases and for reference services, please contact our reference desk at:  [email protected]  or call the library reference desk at: (734) 462- 5316

 

Schoolcraft College Business Development Center Classes

https://home.schoolcraft.edu/bdc/seminars-workshops

The Schoolcraft College BDC offers a number of classes and workshops catering to the needs of new ventures and established businesses. For more information on any of the seminars, contact us at [email protected]  or (734) 462-4438.

The Schoolcraft Connection is hiring

The Schoolcraft Connection continues to create content and is hiring writers, photographers and videographers to join the team. Please email [email protected] or call 734-462-4422.

Up to $2,00 scholarship for fall and winter for most positions.