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.

Alumni Spotlight: Elizabeth King

Current or most recent title and employer?
Director – Health Officer

How did SC4 help prepare you?
It allowed me to find nursing as a profession while being close to home and my family. I was a mother of two when I graduated with my ADN. I continue to be an advocate for the nursing profession, emphasizing how broad this path is. Passing my NCLEX was a breeze with the preparation I had both academically and clinically at SC4, allowing me to secure a full-time job quickly after graduation.

What do you like most about what you do professionally?
Prevention and wellness as it relates to not just the science of health but to our community and social determinants of health.

Did you transfer on and earn other degrees? If so, what degrees and from where?
Yes. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from U-M Flint.

Alumni Spotlight: Avery Hoffman

Current or most recent title and employer?
Merchandise Coordinator at Neiman Marcus Group

How did SC4 help prepare you?
I was in Middle College while I was also still in high school. I also stayed home a year to attend SC4 and graduate from the Middle College program, earning two associate degrees. I then transferred to the University of Alabama. I had already completed all of my prerequisites, so I was able to jump right into my core curriculum for my major.

What do you like most about what you do professionally?
I am able to travel while I work from home.

Did you transfer on and earn other degrees? If so, what degrees and from where?
A bachelor’s degree in human environmental sciences at the University of Alabama.