Author: Wesley Whetstone

SC4 Hosts NJCAA Region XII and MCCAA XC Championships

This year, SC4 is hosting the NJCAA Region XII and MCCAA XC Championships. This event serves as a qualifying meet for Region XII cross country teams from Michigan, Indiana and Ohio for the NJCAA Cross County National Championships in Richmond, Virginia. The Skippers are ranked nationally with the SC4 women’s team at 14th and the men’s team at 13th.

The event is open to the public and begins at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 25 at Goodells County Park, North Entrance, Lapeer Rd, Goodells, MI 48027. Spectator parking is located off County Park Dr. and is ten dollars per vehicle.

The women’s 5k race begins at noon and the men’s 8k race at 1 p.m. An awards ceremony will follow the races at 1:45 p.m.

Competing colleges include:

Alpena Community College

Bay College

Cuyahoga Community College

Grand Rapids Community College

Hocking Community College

Jackson Community College

Kellogg Community College

Kirtland Community College

Lake Michigan College

Lansing Community College

Lorain County Community College

Macomb Community College

Marian University Ancilla

Mid Michigan College

Montcalm Community College

Mott Community College

Muskegon Community College

North Central Michigan College

Oakland Community College

Schoolcraft College

Southwestern Michigan College

Wayne County Community College

For more information about SC4 athletics, please visit SC4skippers.com.

For media inquiries, please contact Sarah Rutallie, Chief of Staff/ Senior Vice President, at srutallie@sc4.edu

Winter Semester Schedule

Plan now for winter classes at St. Clair County Community College.

Classes are offered in 40 disciplines, with subjects ranging from literature to criminal justice. Students can choose from classes that meet on-campus or online. Browse the schedule of classes at sc4.edu/schedule.

Carrie Bearss, SC4’s Registrar, encourages everyone to consider enrolling. “The winter semester schedule offers engaging courses for all, from current students who are working to complete their transfer or occupational programs to community members looking for enrichment. Join us at SC4 in 2025!”

Current students can register via their Service Center accounts starting Monday, November 4. New and returning students should submit a free application for admission at sc4.edu/apply. Advising assistance is available, and appointments can be scheduled at sc4.edu/advising.

Winter classes have varied start dates; the winter semester begins on Monday, January 13, 2025.

Contact SC4’s Enrollment Services Office at (810) 989-5500 or enrollment@sc4.edu for information and registration assistance.

For media inquiries, please contact Sarah Rutallie, Chief of Staff/Senior Vice President, at srutallie@sc4.edu

SC4 Hosts Indigenous People Celebration

SC4 is proud to partner with the North American Indigenous Council to present the Indigenous People Celebration. The celebration will be held on Thursday, November 7, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the SC4 Fine Arts Theatre. Entry is free and open to all.

This event provides the opportunity to gather to celebrate and learn more about the culture of indigenous people. Festivities include cultural dancers, a water ceremony, an outdoor Teepee tour, drummers, smudging and a tribe and land acknowledgment. Additionally, artwork will be displayed in the SC4 Fine Arts Building lobby, and vendors will be on-site selling cultural items.

“I am thrilled to celebrate the traditional culture of our Indigenous people, honoring their historical stewardship and presence in our community is a tradition we plan to offer years to come,” said Jessica Brown, SC4 chief diversity officer and senior advisor. “The celebration aims to raise awareness about history and the importance of honoring our indigenous sovereignty.”

For more information on the event please visit https://sc4.edu/event/native-indigenous-american-celebration/

For media inquiries, please contact Sarah Rutallie, Chief of Staff/ Senior Vice President, at srutallie@sc4.edu

Dale Vos Inducted into the BCAM Hall of Fame

Dale Vos with his family following his induction into the BCAM Hall of Fame. Left to Right: Beth Vos, Dane Vos, Dale Vos, Zoey Vos and Erin Vos.

Longtime St. Clair County Community College (SC4) men’s basketball coach, Dale Vos, has been inducted into the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan (BCAM) Hall of Fame. Vos accepted this prestigious award at the 39th Annual BCAM Hall of Fame Banquet, which was held Sunday, October 13 at the Auburn Hills Marriott in Pontiac.

Kirk Kramer, President of SC4, said, “Dale Vos deserves to be recognized for his years of success and dedication to student-athletes. SC4 is pleased to have others recognize Dale for what we benefit from on a daily basis which is his commitment and work in higher education and athletics. SC4 congratulates coach Vos on this well-deserved honor.”

Vos was recognized for his remarkable 30-year career leading the Skippers basketball teams to 504 wins between 1991 and 2021. He led the team to 3 district championships, 3 regional titles and 3 appearances in the NJCAA National Championships, with two of his teams reaching the Final Four.

“Dale has dedicated his career to serving others, positively impacting thousands of young adults during his time at SC4. He is highly respected for his contributions to the game of basketball and very deserving of this prestigious award,” said Pete Lacey, Chief Partnership Officer/Senior Vice President at SC4.

Prior to the BCAM Hall of Fame recognition, Vos collected a variety of other awards for his basketball coaching success, including being honored as the NJCAA Region 12 Coach of the Year and the BCAM Junior College Coach of the Year on three occasions. In 2021, Vos was named the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) Coach of the Year. He was also awarded the MCCAA Eastern Conference Coach of the Year four times during his career.

St Clair County Community College (SC4) was founded in 1923 and is the only public higher education institution in the thumb of Michigan. SC4 is a comprehensive community college that provides certificates and degrees for employable skills and college credits that can be transferred to a four-year college or university. The college provides collegiate arts and athletics for the area and has been an asset for students and the Port Huron community for over one hundred years.

For media inquiries, please contact Sarah Rutallie, Chief of Staff/Senior Vice President, srutallie@sc4.edu