According to Paul Rozycki, Ed Pac Chair of the MCCEA, "The three endorsed candidates expressed a  commitment to quality education and a concern for the faculty, students, and staff that is critical  for Mott Community College. All candidates showed a willingness to work with and listen to the faculty, the students, and the staff of the college in solving problems."

Michael Freeman currently serves as Program Director for Capacity Building at the Center for Community Progress in Flint, Michigan. He also currently serves as the President of the Genesee County Historical Society. Michael has worked in community development at the local, state and national level for over 15 years and will bring this knowledge to MCC to ensure it remains a vital force for Flint.

Pamela Faris was appointed to the Board of Trustees in 2010 to fill the rest of the term of Fr. James Bettendorf. Trustee Faris, a graduate of MCC, has long been involved in local politics working to better the surrounding communities. She is retired from the Genesee County Circuit Court, where she served as the Jury Board Coordinator.

Andy Everman has served on the MCC Board of Trustees since 2005 and is a former MCC student. Trustee Everman knows the college’s programs first-hand and will fight to keep them both open and affordable, an important asset in this bchanging economy. He is currently the owner of Impression Printing in Clio.

In addition to the endorsed candidates, the MCCEA also gave a favorable rating to Rob Widigan and Kyle Cawood.

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Contact: Kim Owens

1401 E. Court

Flint, MI 48503

810.232.2506

kim.owens@mcc.edu

The following Board of Education candidates have been endorsed by the teachers unions of that same school district:

United Teachers of Flint (MEA) for Flint Board of Education (3 seats): Johnnie Sue Petrich, Charles Tutt, Isaiah Oliver

Swartz Creek Education Association (MEA) for Swartz Creek Board of Education (3 seats): Lorraine Ahearne, Kenneth Engel, William Hembruch

Grand Blanc Education Association (MEA) for Grand Blanc Board of Education (1 seat): Larry Polzin (incumbent)

Lake Fenton Education Association (MEA) for Lake Fenton Board of Education (2 seats): Chris Fletcher, Mary Galuski

Kearsley Education Association (MEA) for Kearsley Board of Education (1 seat): Michael Skidmore

Since May of 1969, the MCCEA has been the collective bargaining unit for faculty at Mott Community College in Flint, Michigan. The MCCEA is affiliated with the Michigan Education Association (MEA) and the National Education Association (NEA).

Our web site contains important information about our union. Here you will find a current listing of the MCCEA Board of Directors, on-line editions of our union newsletter and Faculty Master Contract, as well as member services and important union activities. We hope you find these pages helpful and informative. For further information or member services, please contact us at mccea.office@mcc.edu