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Student Success Welcome Back Students, Faculty and Staff Volunteers and public safety combined

efforts with volunteers at parking lots to help students find parking as well as handing out campus maps and directories. Ice cream treats were handed out to students during the first week of classes as a welcome to LCC.

Student Life hosted an Open House for students to learn more about how they can become engaged both on and off campus through volunteering, joining a student organization, writing for the Lookout or attending campus events and activities. Free snacks and school supplies were distributed. A “Keys to Success” Scavenger Hunt started a three day event for students and served as a motivation for students to discover resources and activities available across campus.

“Catch the Spirit Day” - Students who were “caught” wearing LCC apparel had an opportunity to spin the Student Life prize wheel. Phil’s Store offered a 20% discount on all LCC gear.

LCC hosted The Campus Resource and Student Organization Fair as a means for students to become familiar with the members of the community, student organizations and to meet new people. This year over 30 vendors from LCC and the community participated to make a successful beginning to the school year.

Students attended a “happy hour” event with free refreshments and literature that addressed substance and alcohol abuse awareness. During the event, the scavenger hunt prizes winners were selected. 1st place prize was a $50 Phil’s Store gift certificate.

High School Diploma Completion Initiative (HSDCI) hosted a week long new student orientation. 27 students successfully completed orientation and have launched into the semester. More than 20 volunteers shared their time and talents with LCC students throughout this event. The volunteers included six LCC faculty members, 10 former HSDCI students and five community members.

A 2 day grand opening event was held at the Veterans Center. A meet and greet, tours, information packets and food were available to students and employees.

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A Fall Kickoff reception and lunch hosted by the

Board of Trustees was given in honor of faculty and staff. Faculty were also welcomed back and recognized for their dedication and support of LCC and its students.

Going the Extra Mile for Students at Livingston County In support of Operation 100%, faculty are invited to submit names of students enrolled at the Livingston County Center who are not attending class and staff will follow up with phone calls. A resource sheet is available if students have needs related to transportation, child care, personal counseling, etc.

Support Services Support Services extended its reach this summer, working to support students, faculty, and staff through a variety of ventures.

Every Wednesday, Support Services partnered with the rest of the StarZone to provide refreshments in the form of popcorn, water, cookies, and other light snacks; Support Services brochures were paired with these goodies to remind students of our program offerings. This simple action resulted in a number of conversations about our support offerings. Women’s Resource Center/Returning Adult Program, in particular, saw an increase in its applications from Fall 2014 to Fall 2015.

Support Services launched a “Future LCC Star” goodie bag outreach to children in the StarZone in late August for any student who brings a child to campus and arrives at LCC’s Support Services. Approximately 2,100 students were served in July and August.

LCC’s counseling staff strive to serve the needs of LCC’s students. One change adopted over the summer was counselors adopting a specific population, Veterans, Student Compliance Office, Trio or CTL, to provide a more direct support to these identified groups. The counselors will continue to serve general population students.

The Fostering Stars program launched at LCC in August when its first Coach, Carrie Gregg, joined the team. LCC has been awarded a three year grant through the

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Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide direct support for students who are transitioning out of the foster care system by offering a case management approach and a one-stop-shop for program participants. Participants must meet specific criteria, and LCC must work with DHS to ensure that candidates meet these standards. The grant allows LCC to serve 25 students; within the first five weeks 13 students applied and were approved through the DHS process.

The Early College makes Newsweek’s List of America’s Top High Schools Newsweek’s 500 of America’s Top High Schools annual report was released. The Early College at LCC ranked #375. In the category of Beating the Odds: Top High Schools for Low-Income Students, The Early College at Lansing Community College ranked #240. Veterans Affairs

This summer Veterans Affairs welcomed Andrew Cosgrove as the new director as well as 2 new student employees under the work-study program. The department also underwent building renovations allowing for a designated space for veterans to go when they need help with benefits, advising, counseling, or need to study. The new space also provides a lounge area for veterans to come in and relax; watch TV, read, or play video games. Popcorn is available at no charge, drinks and snacks will be added soon for a minimal fee.

Planning for the Veterans Day Memorial Induction Ceremony is underway. This year there will be 3 local veterans from the WWII and Korean War eras who will be inducted. Dual Enrollment Agreements in the Works with MSU and WMU Dual admissions agreements are in the works with Michigan State University and Western Michigan University which would enable students to be enrolled at LCC and one of the universities simultaneously. The agreements will be program specific in areas such as: Agriculture Science, Design Architecture, majors within the College of Arts & Letters and MSU’s Study Abroad/Experiential Learning. LCC Nursing Recognized as Leader in Preparing Students for BSN Degree Path This summer nursing administrator, Carole Stacy, was a resource for an article in the June issue of Health Leaders e-Newsletter. Nurse Stacy along with Mary Lou Wesley, RN, MSN, senior vice president of care services and chief nursing officer at Sparrow Health System, spoke on the need for BSN prepared nurses in the workforce. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing fall 2014 survey, baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs are showing a 10.4% increase in enrollment in RN to BSN programs. Both Nurse Stacy and Wesley conclude that the Institute of Medicine (IOM) study along with Sparrow’s Magnet status have fueled the need for the increased education for nursing. One of the key recommendations in the IOM report released in 2010, recommended that nurses obtain higher levels of education and training through an education system that promotes seamless academic progression. LCC was a forerunner in this concept when we partnered with Michigan State University and our University Center colleagues to develop RN to BSN bridge courses for a seamless education. A student in

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LCC’s second year associate degree nursing program can enroll in MSU’s baccalaureate program while finishing their second year at LCC. State Renews EMS/Paramedic Program Approval In August, the Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic Program received a three year unconditional approval with the State of Michigan. The state accreditation is a requirement in conjunction with the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) which was awarded to LCC in 2012 for the maximum five year accreditation. Nursing Professionals Share Research and Passion for Nursing Over the summer Marcella Williams, adjunct nursing faculty, toured the Nursing Center of Excellence facility in Rome, Italy as part of her doctoral studies. The Center’s Director, Alessandro Stievano, Ph.D. MSN, RN, conducted the tour and gave the doctoral group insights into nursing in Italy. In August, Dr. Stievano came to Lansing to conduct research in healthcare facilities as part of an international study on dignity within the profession of nursing. During his stay in Lansing, Dr. Stievano toured LCC’s Health Building and met with nursing staff. Dean Margie Clark hosted a dinner for Dr. Stievano at her home and included LCC nursing staff and community professionals to discuss the various degree options for students going into the profession of nursing. Ensuring our Students are Prepared for Employment through Operation 100% and C3R (Coalition for Career and College Readiness) This summer Provost Prystowsky and Dan McKean, the Executive Director of The Foundation, met with several influential community, school and business leaders including Richard Peffley, Interim General Manager at Lansing Board of Water and Light, Dennis Fliehman, CEO, Capital Regional Community Foundation, Michelle Strasz, Director, Capital Area College Access Network and Scott Koenigsknecht, Superintendent of the Ingham Intermediate School District to discuss Operation 100% and the C3R. The meetings included discussion on what community business leaders are looking for in employees and reaching out to high school leadership to assess students’ needs before entering college which is key in LCC’s effort to prepare students for future employment.

Imbed Principles and Practices of Inclusivity and Diversity

Disability is a Non-issue for Aviation Students The beginning of Fall Semester finds a number of students excited to begin the Aviation Maintenance Program, but none more so than two of our students who are deaf. This summer a deaf student visited the program and decided aircraft maintenance is what he wanted to do. The Aviation staff worked with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to make provisions for hearing impaired students and to receive a waiver that will allow those students to gain their federal licenses in aviation maintenance. Shortly thereafter another deaf student joined the Aviation Maintenance Program. There are specific challenges in this field for a hearing impaired student and there are certain things that hearing impaired maintenance technicians cannot or should not do. But those things are very few compared with the myriad of things they can do.

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Hearing impaired technicians have every reason to expect to have a fulfilling career within this field. The Center for Student Access does an outstanding job of providing support and providing interpreters for our students. Jennifer Fenning, the Program Coordinator, worked with the Center as well as the FAA and the students themselves to enable their successful entry into the Aviation Maintenance Program.

TRiO LCC’s TRiO Program successfully retained a renewal grant for the next five years insuring that help can continue to be given to over 200 students that are served every year. TRiO helps first generation, low income and/or students with a disability through the educational process. Through direct academic support services, counseling, tutoring and a wide range of resources the TRiO program has had:

A record number of TRiO students (68) attended the 3 day TRiO Summer Institute at the University Center featuring keynote speaker Robert Proctor, LCC Chair of the Board of Trustees

14 TRiO students graduated and transferred to four-year universities to complete Bachelor degrees

5 TRiO students began Master degree programs at Western Michigan University, Michigan State University, Eastern Michigan University and Siena Heights University

Diversity Lansing Initiative Advisory Committee Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Paul Hernandez is a part of the Lansing Economic Area Partnerships’ Diversity Lansing Initiative Advisory Committee, representing LCC. Diversity Lansing focuses on assisting the Lansing region business community with recruiting and retaining world-class diverse talent. The work group encourages and leverages partnerships that celebrate and embrace the core values of a diverse welcoming and affirming region, which will strengthen our economy, and create opportunities in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties. The work group also focuses on why having a well-rounded diverse workforce is so important, as it helps attract top talent. Additionally, the work group will research case studies from other companies and cities that have successfully implemented diversity programs. Committing to Equity and Inclusive Excellence Dr. Prystowsky, Dr. Paul Hernandez, Matt Fall, Tanya McFadden, Kali Majumdar, Anne Heutsche, Danielle Barnes, Mecha Crockett and Christine Conner applied to be a part of the project Committing to Equity and Inclusive Excellence Campus-Based Strategies for Student Success with the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). LCC was chosen as one of twelve colleges and universities to participate. Focusing on building on AAC&U’s Centennial focus on equity and inclusive excellence, the project is designed both to develop useful evidence about existing campus efforts to track gaps in the achievement of key learning outcomes for all students and design ways to close these gaps. As a partner institution, LCC will have the opportunity to design, implement, and assess a campus action plan that can serve as a replicable, equity-focused model for improving student learning and success. The project is taking place over the course of 2 years.

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Center for Workforce Transition (CWT) The CWT recently participated in the City of Lansing Mayor’s Senior Activity Fair, the Plus 50 Job & Career Fair at the Capital Area Michigan Works! and in the Veteran Expo Fair at the Lansing Center. The Plus 50 Job & Career Fair assisted Plus 50 students with workshops on Job Connections, Networking, and Application-Know-How. Participants had the opportunity to see academic and career advisors as well as meet with 14 employers such as Peckham, MSUFCU, and the State of Michigan.

The CWT will also be providing workshops for the Lansing School District for their WIOA At-Risk Youth program of those students who graduate with their GED and desire to attend a post-secondary school. These workshops will include what every student should know about being a student at LCC from registration to applying for financial aid to enrolling at LCC.

CWT would like to bring awareness to the students at LCC of the WIOA program at the Capital Area Michigan Works! to assist with the goal of Operation 100% by making LCC students aware of tuition and book assistance to successfully complete their degree program if they are eligible for these services. The WIOA program will be able to assist students in their last year of their degree program.

Learning Assistance: One Book #OneLCC – Fall Kick-off Event On August 27, nearly 400 students and employees attended events in the Library and Centre for Engaged Inclusion to kick off One Book #OneLCC 2015-16. Attendees engaged with a panel of LCC student immigrants and participated in discussions and conversations surrounding The True American by Anand Giridharadas.

The True American is required reading in many LCC courses including all First Year Experience sections and numerous writing, English, and social science courses.

Additionally, the book serves as supplemental reading, or as a thematic source for many art, human services, and even some math courses. To further enhance the experience of the book, a robust series of events will continue throughout the year, including visits from both the book’s subject and author.

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Community Impact and Engagement

Student Leadership Academy Members of the LCC Student Leadership Academy volunteered at the Clinton County Back to School/Project Connect event in St. Johns. LCC students unloaded, sorted, stacked and packed gently used clothing and school supplies. Project Connect helped over 400 local families become equipped for the new school year. Children received clothes, backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, hygiene kits, food and Clinton County family services information.

LCC Students Tutor at Eastern High School Eastern High School in Lansing will be working with a number of LCC faculty members on a service-learning project focusing on tutoring high school students. The partnership will formally begin at the end September to bring LCC students to the high school during the day and after school to tutor students who are facing challenges with different subjects in school.

Small Business Development Center (SBDC) partners with Pure Michigan Micro Loan Program The SBDC office at LCC has been selected as a partner in the new Pure Michigan Micro Loan Program, along with Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Huntington Bank. The SBDC will provide technical assistance to local small business loan applicants with an emphasis on woman-owned and minority-owned businesses. A kickoff event will be held at LCC Washington Court Place on September 22 with area economic development partners.

High Customer Ratings for the Small Business Development Center A customer satisfaction survey was conducted in August for clients of the Small Business Development Center office at LCC. 96% of respondents rated their experience as “Satisfactory” or “Highly Satisfactory” which put our SBDC office at LCC above the statewide average.

Performing Arts Our region is considered festival-rich boasting an abundance of year-round arts and cultural celebrations. LCC Performing Arts is an important contributor to the festivities during the summer months. Our own Summer Stage Under the Stars festival drew over 2500 people to campus for five productions in June and July. LCC was also represented around town as the LCC Jazz Band, under Jon Gewirtz’s direction, was invited for a performance at the Old Town Jazz Festival in early August, entertaining more than 200 people. The annual Renegade Theatre Festival in mid-August provided numerous opportunities for LCC faculty (Chad Badgero, Paige Dunckel, Dedria Humphries, Kelly Stuible, and Karrie Waarala), staff (Melissa Kaplan, Jeff Wilson) and many students as performers, directors, and organizers. The festival brought close to 3,000 people to Old Town for 30 shows over three days including LCC’s presentation of CHICAGO MEMORIES, based on retired LCC professor Marc Van Wormer’s short stories, adapted for the stage and directed by LCC Theatre professor Andy Callis.

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LCC North Participates in 2015 Mint Festival in St. Johns

LCC North represented Lansing Community College at the 2015 Mint Festival in St. Johns by being a major sponsor of the festival. A booth with LCC materials were set up near the parade and staff accompanied the LCC decorated REO truck in the Mint Festival Parade cheering the crowds and receiving thank you’ s from the bystanders.

Business & Community Institute (BCI) Closing fiscal year 2014-15 strong, BCI delivered a comprehensive array of workforce development solutions to our regional employers, through a diverse product mix across various lines of business.

Results:

• Training Programs Delivered: 227 (13% over last year)

• Total Training Attendees: 2,435 (31% over last year)

• Total Training Hours Received: 31,000 (20% over last year)

Customer Satisfaction Measures:

• Trainer Satisfaction: 98%

• Course Content Satisfaction: 98%

• Learning Objective Demonstration: 98%

BCI is honored to help our regional employers improve productivity, reduce operational inefficiencies, and build healthy workplace environments on behalf of LCC.

LCC's updated BCI registered logo

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Higher Education & Leadership Symposium President Knight and the LCC Board of Trustees welcomed three esteemed guests to campus to present the Higher Education & Leadership Symposium. The panel-style Symposium was moderated by LCC Chairman of the Board Robert Proctor and focused on issues and trends in learning and leadership through an engaging dialogue among leaders in the field.

Making a Difference in Livingston County LCC staff volunteered at Howell Balloon fest to raise money for Genesis House, an organization in Livingston County that supports individuals with mental illness.

LCC is the monthly program sponsor of the Howell Chamber of Commerce. The LCC table will display promotional materials for the month of September, and LCC information will be included in Chamber communications. LCC representatives will present at the Kick Off meeting, which highlights what’s new in Livingston County.

LCC North celebrated its name change that was approved by the LCC leadership team in July. The LCC North name is more inclusive of the geographic diversity of students coming from northern regions, where, in Fall semester of 2014, 39% of LCC North students came from Shiawassee, Gratiot, Ionia, and Ingham counties. The LCC North name is easier to remember, simple to use, and provides a uniform branding for LCC extension centers. The LCC name change demonstrates to the northern region that LCC is committed to the students and communities. Luanne Bibbee, full-time Coordinator said, “The name change to LCC North reinforces LCC’s commitment to the northern regions and communicates that the College is investing in the community and the individuals it serves.”

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Community Champion Award

Trustee Robin Smith was awarded the Community Champion Award by the East Side Community Action Center in Lansing. Trustee Smith was recognized for her contributions to the Lansing community through her service as an LCC Board of Trustees Member; Chair of the Board of Directors of the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT); and her work with the Lansing School District as classroom teacher, Community Relations Assistant, Parent Student Coordinator and the 21st Century Program.

New HSDCI Graduate Celebration The High School Diploma Completion Initiative (HSDCI) celebrated at West Campus with students, families, faculty and community members in honor of the most recent group of five students that earned their diplomas from Ingham/Eaton county high schools. These graduates successfully earned a combined total of 132 college credits in tandem with their diplomas. Notably, all of these students improved their high school to now, college GPAs since enrolling with HSDCI. The keynote speaker for the event was Dr. Nicole Carter who serves as the Director of the Women's Center at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.

Career & Employment Services • Career & Employment Services (CES) hosted the Summer Student Employment Job Fair.

Over 135 students attended and 25 on campus hiring departments.

• CES completed the transition to a new Career Services Management System (lcc.edu/studentjoblink) for students to search and apply for on-campus positions, off-campus full-time and part-time positions, as well as internships and apprenticeships.

• Jackson National Life held an information session for students about careers at Jackson, attended by 21 LCC students.

• The State of Michigan held an employment information session for IT students; 29 LCC students attended.

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Marketing and Communications

Youth Summer Camps Facebook Targeted Facebook ads ran May-July and generated 323 website clicks at $.23 per click (total investment $75). Ads were supplemented with Facebook posts to generate interest in low enrollment classes. These posts helped avoid some class cancellations.

Facebook efforts combined with direct mail and boots on the ground for the Youth Summer Camp program resulted in 2,657 webpage visits.

Online Course Evaluations This summer, Course Evaluations moved to an online format. A communication plan which included emails, electronic message boards, TV monitors, homepage slide, social media posts, a website URL, vertical banners, myLCC posts, table tent cards, and faculty reminder cards were developed. Students can access the surveys on any mobile device including tablets and phones.

Home Page Slide

Stars Connect A new multi-channel social media hub was added to the microsite which includes the starpower blog. Named “Stars Connect,” the site allows for social media to live in one dynamic web page with movement and additional marketing components to promote LCC’s social media channels.

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Discover Your Starpower Branding/Enrollment Campaign The enrollment branding campaign “Discover Your Starpower” continues for Fall 2015 with online ads and videos on mlive.com, commercials on WLNS, print ads in Lansing Community Newspapers, City Pulse, and online ads on LSJ.com. A direct mail postcard was sent to over 16,000 adult households in the greater Lansing region. “Discover Your Starpower” – Tech Career Facebook ads and radio ads also aired on Midwest Communications stations. New Enrollment “Discover” Microsite was refaced with the new “Discover Your Starpower” branding/enrollment campaign.

Facebook Activity for Open Enrollment Days

Facebook Video Post

Student Job Fair Career and Employment Services hosted a job fair, with over 15 LCC departments interested in hiring students for fall and spring semesters. Communications included a home page slide, webpage, electronic message board, TV monitor messages, Facebook posts, and myLCC posts.

Billboards at 5 locations

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Degree Works This program is being re-marketed using the new term My Academic Pathway (MAP). Communications included a dedicated website, posts to myLCC and social media, a postcard, and email sent to current students.

TRiO Program Marketing The program received a marketing refresh with new photos and interviews of TRiO students showcasing the office and students from the program. A new video was produced, the website was updated, and three of the students were featured on the #starpower blog. One story was picked up by local media and received coverage in the Lansing State Journal and WLNS Channel 10 News. A brochure is also being developed. The webpage is lcc.edu/trio. To view video visit the website or https://youtu.be/g8boJQ98uKg.

2015 Common Ground Festival LCC Radio has been helped promote this year’s Common Ground Festival with ticket giveaways, in-studio guests and increased airplay of many artists playing the festival. Several of the radio staff will be joined by the Communications and Marketing team at the LCC sponsor booth. LCC Radio was on hand to provide stage announcements at the GM Pavilion Stage.

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Community and Continuing Education Fall Offerings CCE Fall booklets featuring classes available this semester were produced and mailed. Mailing was increased to include the Lansing Chamber of Commerce members. A total of 3,612 booklets were mailed.

Late Start Late start classes continue to be communicated to students using electronic message boards, TV monitors, Facebook targeted ads, online ads, a postcard to students who applied for fall but did not register and billboards around the Lansing area. The Discover commercial, radio, and online ads were updated to promote late-start classes. A dedicated home page slide and website will run until the last fall class stars on October 30.

Experience #starpower Appreciation

A new team formed to create year-long appreciation events for LCC employees. In addition to the lcc.edu/experience a webpage was added with a calendar of events for staff to participate in. An email, social media posts, a kick-off letter, appreciation card, T-shirts and magnets were created.

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Massage Clinic External Electronic Signage Messages about LCC’s Massage Clinic were displayed on external digital signage to build public awareness about the massage program.

Nominate a Veteran External Electronic Signage Communications to build awareness about LCC’s commitment to Veterans and to encourage entries for “Nominate a Veteran” were made on lcc.edu and on myLCC. In July, the website landing page received 491 unique page views.

ePathways Home Page Slide A home page banner slide was featured to promote the ePathways program. The page received 488 unique views during this time.

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H.O.P.E. Scholarship Brochure A brochure for the HOPE Scholarship Program was created to educate and guide students through the milestones of being a H.O.P.E. Scholar recipient. The piece explains the program and serves as an essential tool for becoming a college student.

M-CAM – Certified Production Technician (CPT)/Mechatonics Enrollment Marketing conducted a month long push of the M-CAM Program to build awareness and increase potential student participation in informational sessions. Sessions provided details about the tuition-free CPT and Mechatronics classes being offered at LCC West.

Marketing support for M-CAM included a flyer which was viewed on the LCC webpage. M-CAM Facebook posts and advertising reached 2,845 people with a total spend of $32.46 and received 30 likes and 63 shares. The press release sent out on behalf of M-CAM garnered interest of the media resulting in an interview on the Morning Show with Dave Akerly (WILS 1320 AM). Marketing efforts made a measurable impact on information session participation.

Parking Brochure A brochure to communicate parking information to students and staff was sent along with parking permits and contained information about campus parking options and CATA.

Parking permits were printed in house and set up utilizing data to tie back to the recipient. More than 16,200 permits were mailed. By producing this piece in-house, LCC saved a substantial amount of money over outsourcing.

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Emergency Procedure Manual The Emergency Procedure Manual was updated to include Rave Guardian and Emergency Messaging. These changes are also reflected on the website.

Rave Guardian Palm Card Palm cards were created to promote awareness of the new mobile app available to LCC students, staff, and faculty at the Downtown and West campuses. Palm cards are being distributed through orientation, Human Resources, the StarZone, University Center, and more.

Fall Kick-Off, Service Awards & Board of Trustees Luncheon Lansing Community College’s annual fall kick-off took place with over 500 employees from across campuses/extension centers in Dart and Gannon. Arrangements included catering, signage, setup, programs, and overall communications. Music in the Park continues in Grand Ledge This year’s “Music in the Park Concert Series,” a three-month event, is the longest running of its type in Mid-Michigan and was a phenomenal success. Attendance for the free shows continued to grow with estimated numbers ranging between 250 to 800 people per concert. Festival organizers estimated the July 30 performance featuring the blues of Root Doctor and the Americana sounds of Rob Kladja peaked at over 800 people in attendance.

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Physical Fitness Facilities Brochure A new brochure featuring LCC’s Physical Fitness Facilities was created to communicate Fitness and Wellness offerings including the fitness centers, weight room, and classes. New photography was required to support the brochure content. Fitness staff are using the pieces to encourage fitness memberships. Electronic indoor signage is also being utilized to promote awareness of the fitness facilities.

Day at the Zoo LCC Radio and LCC-TV joined the Alumni Association and several other LCC organizations for the Alumni Association’s “Day at the Zoo.” Attendance was approximately 2000.

Historical Society of Greater Lansing LCC hosted the annual meeting of the Historical Society of Greater Lansing. The group enjoyed a luncheon in the Arts & Sciences Building before a guided history tour of LCC’s downtown campus led by David Siwik. Logistical support included arrangements for location, setup, food, signage, media services, parking, and overall communication.

LCC Arts & Culture Reception Dr. and Mrs. Knight hosted an open-house style reception at the Herrmann House in conjunction with LCC’s faculty jazz quartet performance at the outdoor amphitheater and Lansing’s Concerts in the Park at Durant Park (adjacent to LCC’s campus). Logistical support included communication.

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Old Town Jazz Fest Returns to Lansing Every year thousands of festival-goers descend on Old Town Lansing to see some of the nation’s leading jazz artists perform. LCC Radio staff and volunteers were on hand to do stage announcements, offer assistance to festival organizers, and pass out station giveaways. The station worked closely with the Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art (MICA) and Marshall Music to give listeners and festival-goers the chance to win an autographed guitar. During the final night of Blues Fest,

the station gave away two Fender Stratocasters; one autographed by the artists of Jazz Fest and the other featuring the artists of Blues Fest.

Mason Sun Dried Fest LCC Radio returned to the annual Mason Sun Dried Fest which was attended by thousands of festival goers. WLNZ staff helped event organizers throughout the day with concert announcements, introductions and coordinating the live entertainment between three stages. It was an outstanding opportunity for student workers to gain experience and build confidence and a great way for the college to support the Mid-Michigan community.

Music in the Park Finishes Most Successful Year This year’s “Music in the Park Concert Series” was a phenomenal success. Attendance for the free concert series was at its highest with estimates ranging between 250 to 1000 people per concert. The final show on August 27 featured nationally recognized vocal group Three Men and a Tenor and drew an audience of 1000. At three months, the “Music in the Park Concert Series” is the longest running series of its kind in Mid-Michigan. This is the third year LCC Radio has participated in the series and the station has been invited to be a part of it again in 2016.

MI-ACE Women’s Network Annual Conference Lansing Community College hosted the annual conference of the American Council on Education - Michigan Women’s Network. Held at the MSU’s Kellogg Center, the conference was successful in attendance, quality of programming, and overall presentation. The LCC conference planning committee consisted of employees from several areas of campus. Logistical and programming support provided by the planning committee included setup, food, media services, printed materials, and communication.

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Common Ground Music Festival The annual Common Ground Music Festival took place at Adado Riverfront Park. LCC was a sponsor of the festival by allowing CGMF to utilize the Gannon Ramp. Logistical arrangements included revising and finalizing agreements/contracts, communicating with LEPFA (sponsoring organization), and executing the agreement. Annual Retirees Luncheon Lansing Community College hosted the Annual Retirees Luncheon in the Gannon Commons. Attendance was the highest it had been in several years (100 RSVPs), as many retirees expressed interested in exploring the newly renovated downtown campus. Logistical support included finalizing invitation copy, catering arrangements, setup, signage, and communications. American Association of Community Colleges Visit (Dinner & Symposium) Lansing Community College was fortunate to have the CEO (Dr. Walter Bumphus) and Past Board Chair (Dr. Ken Atwater) of the American Association of Community Colleges visit campus. A small, intimate dinner was held in the Gannon Commons on Thursday evening to welcome the esteemed guests. Friday morning, an open panel-style symposium on “Higher Education & Leadership” was held in the Gannon Commons with over 100 attendees from across campus and the community. Arrangements included catering, signage, setup, invitations, and communications. Support from Marketing also included:

• LCC Dental Hygiene Program CE Seminar • Degree Qualifications Profile Workshop • The Open Education Resources Summit • Welcome Week website redesign • Updates to University Center flyer • Web page and graphics developed for the Foundation’s “Community of Giving”

campaign. • Updates made to the Early LCC website. Early LCC had a few open slots for the summer

program. Two Facebook posts and a myLCC post were made, and within 24 hours, Early LCC received their first new applicant.

• Dr. Knight hosted the CASE Credit Union Executive/Membership Team at LCC for a meeting, brief presentation and tour of campus. Logistical support included catering, signage, setup, and communications.

• Updates were made to YouTube and new videos added • Event support for HOPE Leadership Academy and The Early College Orientation Days

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Asset Protection

Open Educational Resources (OER) Summit An OER Summit will be hosted by the LCC Academic Senate on September 18. It was the first of its kind in Michigan, bringing together prominent national speakers, experts, and advocates of open education. Attendees will learn about the growing OER movement, how OER initiatives have been implemented at community colleges across the country, and how to drive adoption of OERs. An afternoon workshop moderated by experts will guide attendees in finding relevant resources for their courses. Purchasing Award The National Procurement Institute has awarded the college with the 2015 Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award which measures state of the art in best practices. LCC is one of only two agencies in Michigan and one of only 22 higher education organizations in the U.S. and Canada to receive the award. The college has earned this award for 13 consecutive years. Financial Reporting and Budget Awards The Government Finance Officers Association has awarded LCC with a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. These awards are the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting, financial reporting and budgeting and represent significant accomplishments.

Upcoming Events Event Date / Time Location

College Night 10/8 5:30-7:00pm Gannon Building STEM fest- Free Community Activity Day

10/10 9:00am -1:00pm Arts & Sciences, Gannon, Dart

2015 Historically Black College and Universities (HBCU) Fair

10/20 9:00am-3:00pm Gannon Building

5th Annual IT Speed Networking Event

10/23 12:15-2:30 pm West Campus, room M119

Big Book Bash November 6-11 During regular library hours

Library