Author: Mark Rummel

SC4 announces winter 2020 health sciences program information sessions schedule

St. Clair County Community College is pleased to announce its winter semester information sessions for its health sciences programs.

Program information sessions are free and the first step for anyone interested in earning a health sciences degree from SC4. For those interested in nursing or radiologic technology programs, attending a session is mandatory.

In addition to program information sessions, SC4’s paramedic/EMT, respiratory therapy and medical assisting programs are teaming up for Q&A discussion panel events, which allow prospective students to meet with experts from all four programs at one time. They are included in the below list.

Program information sessions and Q&A discussion panels 

Date Day Time Room Program
Dec. 3, 2019 Tuesday 10 to 11 a.m. Health Sciences Building (HSB) 136 MRI
Jan. 15, 2020 Wednesday 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. HSB 106 Q&A discussion panel: Medical Assisting/Paramedic/Respiratory Therapy
Jan. 16, 2020 Thursday 6 to 7 p.m. HSB 136 Radiologic Technology
Jan. 27, 2020 Monday 1 to 2 p.m. HSB 107 Medical Assisting
Jan. 27, 2020 Monday 1 to 2 p.m. HSB 105 Respiratory Therapy
Feb. 5, 2020 Wednesday 2 to 3 p.m. HSB 203 Practical Nursing
Feb. 5, 2020 Wednesday 3 to 4 p.m. HSB 203 Associate Degree Nursing
Feb. 5, 2020 Wednesday 4 to 5 p.m. HSB 203 Transition Nursing
Feb. 6, 2020 Thursday 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. HSB 136 Radiologic Technology
Feb. 19, 2020 Wednesday 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. HSB 106 Q&A discussion panel: Medical Assisting/Paramedic/Respiratory Therapy
Feb. 24, 2020 Monday 1 to 2 p.m. HSB 107 Medical Assisting
Feb. 24, 2020 Monday 1 to 2 p.m. HSB 105 Respiratory Therapy
March 17, 2020CANCELLED Tuesday 4 to 5 p.m. HSB 203 Associate Degree Nursing
March 17, 2020CANCELLED Tuesday 5 to 6 p.m. HSB 203 Practical Nursing
March 17, 2020CANCELLED Tuesday 6 to 7 p.m. HSB 203 Transition Nursing
March 18, 2020CANCELLED Wednesday 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. HSB 106 Q&A discussion panel: Medical Assisting/Paramedic/Respiratory Therapy
March 30, 2020CANCELLED Monday 1 to 2 p.m. HSB 107 Medical Assisting
March 30, 2020CANCELLED Monday 1 to 2 p.m. HSB 105 Respiratory Therapy
April 16, 2020CANCELLED Thursday 6 to 7 p.m. HSB 136 Radiologic Technology
April 22, 2020CANCELLED Wednesday 9 to 10 a.m. HSB 138 Radiologic Technology
April 22, 2020CANCELLED Wednesday 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. HSB 106 Q&A discussion panel: Medical Assisting/Paramedic/Respiratory Therapy
April 27, 2020CANCELLED Monday 1 to 2 p.m. HSB 107 Medical Assisting
April 27, 2020CANCELLED Monday 1 to 2 p.m. HSB 105 Respiratory Therapy
May 11, 2020 Monday 1 to 2 p.m. HSB 107 Medical Assisting
May 11, 2020CANCELLED Monday 1 to 2 p.m. HSB 105 Respiratory Therapy
June 3, 2020 Wednesday 9 to 10 a.m. HSB 138 Radiologic Technology
June 4, 2020 Thursday 6 to 7 p.m. HSB 136 Radiologic Technology
June 8, 2020 Monday 10 to 11 a.m. HSB 138 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

For information about SC4 health sciences programs, visit sc4.edu/health. Contact the SC4 Admissions team directly at 810-989-5571 or starthere@sc4.edu with questions.

SC4 alumna writes future, drives change in region

St. Clair County Community College alumna Michelle Eberle is using her experience and expertise in marketing and communication to help drive change in her community.

Eberle currently works for the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce where she is responsible for social media efforts, email campaigns, event support and website management. She also published her first book, the “31 Day Wedding Prayer Journal,” under The Rebel Bride brand.

Prior to transitioning to the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce, she served as a communications specialist at Woman’s Life Insurance Society in Port Huron. There she managed email campaigns and did graphic design work on fundraising flyers for members. 

“I am a connector,” Eberle explains. “I connect people to resources or people to people to help them achieve their goals. I love introducing people with gifts and talents that I know will be mutually beneficial for both parties.” 

According to Eberle, she has been able to find success in her career due to the solid foundation and community she found at SC4. 

“I chose to go to SC4 because of my family’s connection and because it made the most financial sense,” said Eberle, a Marysville High School graduate and third-generation SC4 student. “Going to college in my local community allowed me to continue making money, save more money by not relocating, and feel a sense of comfort in knowing some familiar faces around campus.” 

With aspirations of becoming a writer and public speaker, Eberle started at SC4 in the fall of 2008. She graduated in 2010 as a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society with her associate degree in liberal arts transfer studies. 

Eberle then transferred to Taylor University in Upland, Ind., where she majored in professional writing and graduated with her bachelor’s degree in 2012. Still determined to best position herself professionally, she enrolled at Walsh College and earned a master’s degree in management in 2018.  

Now that she’s at the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce, she looks forward to making this new chapter the best it can be. Of course, she continues to look back fondly on her journey and her decision to attend SC4.

“I’m a huge proponent of financial responsibility and utilizing the community college in your backyard,” she said. “Students should consider the long-term benefits of enrolling at SC4 when considering education after high school.” 

Gov. Whitmer’s Task Force on Women in Sports to meet at St. Clair County Community College Nov. 20

St. Clair County Community College (SC4) will serve as the host site for the Nov. 20 meeting of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Task Force on Women in Sports. The meeting is open to the public and will take place from 1 to 4:30 p.m. in Room 150 of the college’s Welcome Center at 323 Erie St. in Port Huron.

Gov. Whitmer signed Executive Order 2019-16 in June 2019 establishing the Task Force on Women in Sports within the Department of State and naming Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson as chair. The task force – the first of its kind at a state government level – brings together local and national leaders to develop strategies that support and promote opportunities in Michigan for girls and women in sports.

SC4 continues to strengthen its commitment to equality and leadership in sports. The college recently announced the addition of women’s soccer and women’s golf to its athletic offerings. It also launched its SC4 Michigan Promoters of Women’s Equal Rights in Sports (SC4 MPOWERS) group and became the first community college member of WeCOACH, a national organization dedicated to the recruitment, advancement and retention of women coaches of all sports and levels.

“The Women in Sports Task Force brings together an extraordinary group of leaders to take on critical issues in our state,” said Benson. “I am proud Michigan is leading on this issue and grateful for the work of our hosts at St. Clair County Community College.”

Added SC4 President Dr. Deborah A. Snyder, “We’re thrilled to welcome Secretary Benson and the entire task force to campus and our region. We know sports provide camaraderie and support, build resilience, develop leadership skills and empower those involved in countless ways. Colleges and universities, working closely with their respective urban, suburban and rural communities, can take a lead role and do more to illustrate what’s possible for young women.”

This is the second full meeting of the Task Force. The task force will issue a preliminary report on its findings for the status of girls and women in sports in Michigan in the spring of 2020. They will then develop and issue a report of recommended solutions in early 2021. The task force will conclude its work in 2022, the fiftieth anniversary of Title IX.

For more information on the Task Force on Women in Sports, please visit the Secretary of State’s website at Michigan.gov/SOS.

Top D1 and D2 MHSAA volleyball teams heading to SC4 for state quarterfinals

St. Clair County Community College is pleased to host the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) state volleyball tournament quarterfinal beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in SC4 Fieldhouse. The Division 2 quarterfinal match is set for 6 p.m., followed by the Division 1 match at 7:30 p.m.

“Port Huron is the ideal setting for the MHSAA Division 1 and 2 volleyball quarterfinals for 2019,” said Michelle McCulloch, the SC4 volleyball coach. “The facilities are top notch, a testament to the commitment and devotion that our college has to athletics and our students here at SC4.”

McCulloch added, “We’re committed to providing a fun fan experience and competitive atmosphere. This event is an exciting addition to our already busy sports calendars, and is another example of how the college is helping bring more activity to downtown and growing our interest in athletics at SC4.”

The winner of the D1 quarterfinal will advance to the state semifinals at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Kellogg Center in Battle Creek. The D2 quarterfinal winner will head to Kellogg Center 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22. The four state title matches are set for Saturday, Nov. 23.