Current or most recent title and employer?
Director of Communications, Woman’s Life Insurance Society
How did SC4 help prepare you?
I was working full-time when I first enrolled at SC4, and initially only planned to take a few classes to improve my graphic design skills. An SC4 advisor helped me create a path to complete my associate degree in business by combining the required/core classes with electives that helped me build the design skills I needed for the job I had then. It was a lot of hard work, taking classes in person and online while working full-time, but it was definitely worth it in the end. The classes I took at SC4 prepared me well for the next level of classes when I transferred to Walsh College. Even today, the combination of my degree(s) and those creative skills helps set me apart from others and has enabled me to continue to grow in my career.
What do you like most about what you do professionally?
I’m fortunate to work for an organization that has a mission I care about deeply. In my role, I get to work on a wide variety of communications and marketing-related projects and campaigns from developing corporate messaging and ad campaigns to graphic design, video production to social media and website content. I love that I get to apply the skills I gained at SC4 and continue to learn new things every day while helping my organization and the people we serve as we pursue our mission.
Did you transfer on and earn other degrees? If so, what degrees and from where?
After graduating from SC4, I transferred to Walsh College where I earned my bachelor’s degree in business and marketing.
Category: Beyond the classroom
Alumni Spotlight: Bill Thrash
Current or most recent title and employer?
Senior Vice President, Customer Operations at Critical Start
How did SC4 help prepare you?
SC4 provided an educational foundation based in critical thinking, strong interpersonal communication, and the value of community engagement. SC4 gave me the tools to build and nurture a network of individuals that would go on to support my growth and development long beyond my time at SC4.
What do you like most about what you do professionally?
Cyber security is a thrilling field. I am grateful I get to build teams of engineers, customer success managers, support analysts, and program managers that solve unique security problems and prove value long-term to our customers. I love the community that exists in cyber security. We’re all facing big problems and we all rally to help one another. I am fortunate that I can lead such an amazing group of people and help maximize their potential each and every day.
Did you transfer on and earn other degrees? If so, what degrees and from where?
No, I obtained my 60 hours and went on to law enforcement. I’ve never returned to finish my degree.
SC4 Softball team to be featured on ESPN+
St. Clair County Community College (SC4) Skippers Softball games against Macomb Community College and Henry Ford College will be featured on ESPN+ this month as part of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Game of the Week streaming broadcast.
The Skippers will take on Macomb at 3 and 5 p.m. on Friday, April 21, and Henry Ford at 1 and 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 22—both at the SC4 Softball Field in Marysville, Mich.
“This is an incredible opportunity to shine a light on our athletes and community, as well as allow for more Skippers, Monarchs and Hawks fans to watch the games from both near and far,” said Dale Vos, SC4 athletics director. “We’re thrilled to have been chosen and are proud to represent our College and community in this national broadcast.”
To learn more about SC4 Skippers Softball players and additional upcoming games, visit sc4skippers.com/sports/sball/index.
To watch the streamed games on ESPN+, visit plus.espn.com/ and click “Subscribe to ESPN+ only.” Please note there is a subscription fee for the ESPN+ service.
SC4 announces 2023 summer camps
St. Clair County Community College (SC4) will host a variety of athletics and STEM-based camps this summer.
Camp offerings include:
- Galaxy Quest STEM Summer Camp for learners in grades 3-8
- Basketball Camp for learners in grades 5-12
- Basketball Shooting Camp for learners in grades 5-12
- Cross Country Camp for learners in grades 5-12
- Esports Camp for learners in grades 5-12
- Soccer Camp for learners in grades 5-12
- Softball Camp for learners in grades 5-12
- Volleyball Camp – Advanced for learners in grades 8-12
- Volleyball Camp – Beginners for learners in grades 4-7
- Volleyball Camp – Defensive Specialist for learners in grades 7-12
- Volleyball Camp – Hitters and Setters for learners in grades 7-12
- Wrestling One-Day Clinic for learners in grades 5-12
- Additional camps may be offered!
The Galaxy Quest STEM Summer Camp will incorporate hands-on science and nature fun. Campers will engage in experiments, nature exploration, immersive space simulations in the Challenger Learning Center at SC4 and more.
All athletic camps take place in the SC4 Fieldhouse, except for softball at Marysville Park, soccer at Morton Park in Marysville and the Esports in SC4’s Fine Arts Building. Camps are led by SC4 coaches and student-athletes.
“These camps provide a wonderful opportunity to learn from collegiate coaches, athletes and experts,” said SC4 Athletic Director Dale Vos. “We expect these camps to fill fast and look forward to welcoming youths to camp this summer.”
For more information regarding dates, times and to register, visit sc4.edu/camps. Email experiencecenter@sc4.edu with questions related to the STEM camp. Send questions regarding the athletics camps to athletics@sc4.edu or (810) 989-5662.
