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Hollie BensonFaculty-Department Chair
Academic Support
Academic Support
Office Hours
Mon : By appointment until Winter semester beginsOffice Location
3081FMY BACKGROUND
- Hometown: Grant, Michigan
- Professional Experience: I enrolled at The University of Michigan intending to become a genetic engineer. My work study job at a campus preschool changed everything; I quickly realized that education was my calling and changed my major. Over the past 20 years I have worked with students of all ages from toddler to adult and can easily say that college is a great fit. I love working with students at MCC.
- Academic Degrees: BA-Spanish- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, BA-Elementary Education- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, M. Ed.- Reading- Grand Valley State University-Allendale, MI
- Classes Taught: CSS 100A-College Success Seminar, ENG 101-English Composition, Reading 090-Integrated Reading and Writing,
MORE ABOUT ME
- I love to read anything that I can get my hands on, but fiction is my favorite.
- I live in the country and enjoy spending time outdoors with my family and animals.
- My parents are artists and taught me to be creative. I like to work with wood, metal, paper, and fabric.
- We didn’t have electricity until I was 13 years old. Books and an active imagination were my T.V. Thank you, Mom and Dad!
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Irene ChurchFaculty - Department Chair
Business
Business
Office Hours
Mon, Wed : 12:30 pm - 3:00 pmOffice Location
Room 1010CMY BACKGROUND
- Hometown: Big Rapids, Michigan
- Professional Experience: I began my career in retailing, prospering in the field for almost 20 years: I began as a Management Trainee and was promoted within one year to Merchandise Manager. Two years later I was promoted to Senior Merchandise Manager and increased Dress Department sales 30% in the first year to $1 million dollars. Four years later I was promoted to Senior Divisional Manager where I trained and developed 25-50 associates annually in selling techniques and skills while managing 5 departments valued at $5 million dollars in inventory. Three years later I was promoted to Senior Sales Management Trainer where my track record of profitable sales growth continued. I also managed seven departments and 25-50 associates. In addition, I created and led a Girl’s Empowerment Club for middle school students for 3 years.
- Academic Degrees: Bachelors of Business Administration – Central Michigan University, Master of Arts-Business Communication – Central Michigan University,
- Classes Taught: I came to Muskegon Community College in January, 2007 as an adjunct instructor in the Business Department. Since my arrival I have taught: •BUS 162 (Introduction to Retailing), •BUS 125 (Supervision), •BUS 161 (Effective Selling), •BCOM 101 (Business and Technical Communication) •BCOM 102 (Advanced Technical and Business Communication) CSS 100 (College Success Seminar) •Served as a Career Advisor and Workshop Presenter at MCC •Developed the Internship Coordinator position in the Business Department •Served as a Regional Judge for Business Professionals of America I was hired as Full time Faculty and Lead Instructor of Business and Technical Communication (BCOM) Curriculum in June, 2010.
MORE ABOUT ME
- Quote: “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” Elenor Roosevelt
- Passionate about gardening, especially flowers
- Love walking my dog, Oakley.
Ismael EnriquezFaculty
Foreign Language
J'Nai WallerDegree Audit Specialist
Student Records
Jack MuellerAdjunct Faculty
Life Sciences
Jag SilwalAdjunct Faculty
Math & Physical Sciences
Math & Physical Sciences
Jalen SmithAdmissions Representative
Admissions
Admissions
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1048BMY BACKGROUND
- Hometown: Muskegon, MI
- High School: Muskegon High School
- Academic Degrees: Bachelor of Business Management, Robert Morris University, Chicago, Associate of Paralegal Studies, Robert Morris University, Chicago
- Schools I Recruit: Allendale, Baldwin, Black River, Byron Center, Calvary Schools of Holland, Calvary Christian, Careerline Tech Center, Coopersville, Fruitport, Fruitport Alt., Hamilton, Holland, Holland Alt, Holland Christian, Holton, Hudsonville, Jenison, Kent City, Ludington, Mason County Central, Montague, Muskegon, Muskegon Community Ed Center, Muskegon Catholic, Muskegon Heights, Orchard View, Orchard View Adult Ed, Pentwater, Reeths Puffer, Rockford, Sparta, Walkerville, West Ottawa, Western Michigan Christian, Whitehall, White Lake Community Ed, and Zeeland OTHER SCHOOLS I RECRUIT: Other High Schools Not Listed
MORE ABOUT ME
- I went to college in Downtown Chicago
- I was a collegiate athlete
- I enjoy anything sport related
- Some of my hobbies include traveling, eating, and spending time with family and friends.
- “No Dreams, JUST GOALS” – William Burrell
Jamar RaglandMentor
