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Nursing
Nursing
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3055EMY BACKGROUND
- Professional Experience: I was a previous adjunct instructor at MCC and began as a full-time instructor in January 2005. I have over 35 years of clinical experience in many areas of nursing practice and concurrently work one day a week as an FNP in the community. I hold a current Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) License and have been certified through the National League for Nursing as a Nurse Educator (CNE) since 2011. I am also certified as an FNP through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
- Academic Degrees: I obtained my BSN from Grand Valley State University in 1987 and MSN from Michigan State University in 2001. In 2021 I successfully completed my DNP from Indiana Wesleyan University with a research project identifying methods to increase opioid treatment retention rates
- Classes Taught: I have familiarity with teaching all courses in the program and currently teach advanced medical surgical.
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Faculty Reference
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Life Sciences
Life Sciences
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1401BMY BACKGROUND
- Hometown: Troy, MI
- Professional Experience: 2006- Muskegon Community College – Full Time Life Science Instructor
2005-2006 Grand Valley State University – Adjunct Biology Professor
1992-2005 Chelsea High School -Science & Math Teacher - Academic Degrees: Bachelor of Science; Oakland Univeristy, Rochester, MI, Master of Science; Michigan State University, Lansing, MI, Master of Educational Technology; Michigan State University, Lansing, MI
- Classes Taught: Introductory Biology I (BIOL 113), General Biology (BIOL 130)
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- I enjoy interacting with students and figuring out how to take a complex concept and break it down for easier understanding.
- Besides teaching, my other passions are graphic design and photography, taking hikes and playing frisbee catch with my dog.
- I take pride in my children and cheering for them in sports competitions.
- I believe in sustainable living. I try to contribute to local sustainability through growing fresh vegetables and donating them to local food pantries.
- My passion for exploring the great outdoors extends to the underground….I like to go caving.
Applied Technology
Applied Technology
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Sturrus Technology Center 220MY BACKGROUND
- Hometown: Muskegon, MI
- High School: Mona Shores
- Professional Experience: Before beginning my college teaching career I spent twenty years working in industry as a manufacturing engineer for Sealed Power/Dana/Mahle in Muskegon Heights. Over the years, I worked in machine/tool design, project engineering and process development.
- Academic Degrees: Bachelor of Science/Mechanical Engineering (Michigan State University), Master of Science/Engineering Management (Western Michigan University),
- Classes Taught: AMT129 (Introduction to Technology), CAD110 (Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting), CAD210 (Parametric Design I), CAD250 (Introduction to SolidWorks), CAD260 (CAD Capstone) & TMAT101A/102A/201 (Technical Math I, II, III), , II, III)
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- I love to travel. I like to go anywhere where I can see beautiful country: mountains, rivers, waterfalls, oceans, etc…
- I enjoy most outdoor activities like hiking, biking, pickleball & golf.
- I also like to read & listen to music.
Respiratory Therapy
Respiratory Therapy
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2090DMY BACKGROUND
- Hometown: Spring Lake, MI
- High School: Spring Lake High School
- Professional Experience: Spent 12 years working at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and ECMO coordinator
- Academic Degrees: Bachelor of Science – Grand Valley State University, Master of Business Administration – Southern New Hampshire University
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- I have a seven year-old dog, Rocky
English & Communications
Office of the President
Office of the President
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2109FABOUT
James was director of management learning and development at Hackley Hospital for a year before becoming assistant vice president for affirmative action in 2008 at his alma mater, Grand Valley State University. He subsequently worked as an independent consultant with Meijer, Inc. as a general training specialist and part of a team that developed, implemented, and piloted comprehensive regional ethics training initiative that was adopted organization-wide in 2012.
“Over my professional career I have striven for and continually supported the betterment of organizations by initiating and maintaining dialogue of underserved and mainstream populations in whatever role I was in. The experience I have gained from my time working with the business community, municipal governments, healthcare systems, nonprofits and higher education have allowed me to see multiple facets on approaches to building consensus while providing me with the knowledge to navigate any barriers to teamwork.”
He joined Spectrum Health University in 2012 as a senior learning advisor and was a key contributor to a corporate university team that garnered two national awards for Best Corporate University and Excellence in Leadership Development. In 2015, he became a senior recruiter for Spectrum Heath Talent Acquisition and led a team that developed and implemented an organization-wide, paid internship program for 100-plus summer interns annually.
A native of San Diego, CA, James earned a bachelor’s degree in public administration from Kentucky State University and a master’s degree in public administration from Grand Valley State University.
“MCC is a huge part of my professional foundation,” added James. “I served as director of the Intercultural Community Leadership Academy, a community program that operated out of MCC. I was honored to be a recipient of the Love in Action award in 2007, presented by MCC. Also, as past chair of the Muskegon County Diversity Committee, I was part of numerous Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Day Breakfasts held in Collegiate Hall.”
Named to the Grand Rapids Business Journal 40 Under 40 in 2007, James has been active with Leadership Muskegon, Leadership West Michigan, and Leadership Grand Rapids. He has been an adjunct professor at Grand Valley State University and serves as a deacon and board member with Renaissance Church in Grand Rapids. He serves on the boards of Home Repair Services and Cascade Community Foundation. He is the African American Heritage Fund Chair for the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, the diversity chair for the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, and co-chair of the Grand Rapids African American Health Institute Advisory Council. A Legacy Lunch Committee member, he is a Diversity Council member with the Grand Rapids Young Professionals.
He and his wife, Tamasha, are the parents of three teenage daughters.
