Category: Academics

Alumni Spotlight: R. Daniel Murray, Ph.D.

Current or most recent title and employer?
Senior Medical Scientist – Johnson and Johnson Pharmaceuticals

How did SC4 help prepare you?
SC4 courses in biology were the catalyst for my love of life sciences and a career in cardiovascular medicine. Reflecting on my two years at SC4, the quality of instruction was excellent and prepared me for further study.

What do you like most about what you do professionally?
My greatest reward professionally is the recognition that my involvement in medical research is helping others live longer and healthier lives.

Did you transfer on and earn other degrees? If so, what degrees and from where?
B.S. – University of Oregon
M.A. – Western Michigan University
Ph.D. – Ohio State University

Alumni Spotlight: Derrick Wise

Current or most recent title and employer?
ICU RN, Ascension Warren Campus

How did SC4 help prepare you?
The nursing degree prepared me to deliver holistic care, providing the best possible outcomes for my patients. Also, earning my associate degree from SC4 prepared me to go on for my BSN.

What do you like most about what you do professionally?
I enjoy bedside nursing. The challenges I experience every day I go to work and the teamwork my unit has.

Did you transfer on and earn other degrees? If so, what degrees and from where?
I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), graduating Suma Cum Laude from Arizona State University.

Alumni Spotlight: Lukas Bugajski

Current or most recent title and employer?
Marketing Coordinator at Ideal Contracting

How did SC4 help prepare you?
SC4 was a phenomenal starting place for me. I was able to take my time and figure out exactly what I wanted to pursue as a career, all while learning from some extremely talented professors. The small class sizes made my experience much more meaningful because I was able to truly connect with the faculty. Additionally, I took advantage of the 3+1 program that SC4 has with Northwood University, transferring most of my SC4 credits directly to Northwood. That program served as an efficient way for me to earn a great education while heavily saving on costs!

What do you like most about what you do professionally?
I enjoy being a part of a great company that positively impacts the world around it. As a marketer, I have the opportunity to show all of the great things we do as an organization.

Did you transfer on and earn other degrees? If so, what degrees and from where?
Once I heard about the 3+1 programs that SC4 had with many colleges/universities in the state of Michigan, I began to dig deeper to find out how this could benefit me. I eventually landed upon Northwood University and decided that it was the right choice for my education and future career. I graduated from SC4 with my associate degree in business, and I then went on to graduate from Northwood University with my B.B.A., majoring in marketing.

Alumni Spotlight: Janice Fritz

Current or most recent title and employer?
Professor at St. Clair County Community College

How did SC4 help prepare you?
SC4 provided opportunities that my small rural high school could not. I took 17 credits as a dual-enrolled student. My SC4 credits gave me an advantage on scholarship applications and helped me prepare to be a full-time college student.

What do you like most about what you do professionally?
I get to help students on their path to their dream job.

Did you transfer on and earn other degrees? If so, what degrees and from where?
I transferred my credits to Western Michigan University where I got a B.S. with a double major in biomedical sciences and health chemistry. I went on to get a Ph.D. from Wayne State University. Much later I took more SC4 classes and reverse transferred some of my University credit to get an SC4 associate degree.