The 2021-22 Muskegon Community College President’s Speakers Series: Lessons in Leadership, which concluded on May 10, 2022, featured individuals selected by MCC President Dale K. Nesbary for their impact on the growth of his professional career. Dr. Nesbary is retiring this summer after 44 years in higher education, research, and public policy work, including 13 years as the college president.
“The Lessons in Leadership series is intended to allow colleagues from education, the public sector, business, and the community to share their ideas on the state of higher education, offering solutions to issues that we face daily,” explained Nesbary, when creating the series. “Their solutions will take the COVID-19 pandemic into account as well as other pressing issues with which they are familiar.”
Featured Speakers
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Dr. Scott Behrens Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Success, Monroe County Community College |
“Using Data to Inform Growth and Student Success” |
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Sean P. Welsh PNC Bank Regional President, Western Michigan & Executive Vice President |
“Leadership in Changing Times” |
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David Lingholm Social Media Team Lead, Consumer’s Energy |
“The Myth of the Social Media Guru: Seven Things All Social Media Managers Want You to Know”
Click here to view a recording of David Lingholm’s presentation |
![]() Dr. David L. Eisler |
Dr. David Eisler President, Ferris State University |
“Life Lessons: Leadership with a small ‘l’” |
![]() Dr. Donald Weatherspoon |
Dr. Donald Weatherspoon Interim Superintendent of Romulus Community Schools |
“The Benefits of Paying It Forward”
Click here to view a recording of Dr. Weatherspoon’s presentation |
![]() Bill Bowerman ![]() Ellen Jeffries |
Ellen Jeffries and Bill Bowerman Former Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency administrators |
“The Michigan Legislature and the Appropriations Process”
Click here to view a recording of the presentation by Bill Bowerman and Ellen Jeffries |