Current or most recent title and employer?
Sheriff, St. Clair County
How did SC4 help prepare you?
Earning my associate degree in criminal justice helped prepare me for my job as a Police Officer and later a Sheriff’s Deputy.
What do you like most about what you do professionally?
I like being able to positively impact the community that I live in.
Did you transfer on and earn other degrees? If so, what degrees and from where?
No
Category: Beyond the classroom
Alumni Spotlight: Justin Rich
Current or most recent title and employer?
Mechanical Designer – KUKA A&T
How did SC4 help prepare you?
SC4 gave me a solid working knowledge of multiple CAD softwares, as well as design principles and basic controls design.
What do you like most about what you do professionally?
It’s rewarding being trusted to come up with unique and creative designs.
Did you transfer on and earn other degrees? If so, what degrees and from where?
I did not. My associate degree in engineering graphics has served me well.
Alumni Spotlight: Joe Burgett Rachwal
Current or most recent title and employer?
District Community Leader/WomenHeart Champion at WomenHeart the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease
How did SC4 help prepare you?
The Communications program helped me hone my writing skills in print media, confidence in public speaking, and a strong skill set in fund development and events planning.
What do you like most about what you do professionally?
Sharing my personal story nationally and participating as a peer support educator annually at the WomenHeart Science and Leadership Symposium at Mayo Clinic.
Did you transfer on and earn other degrees? If so, what degrees and from where?
I transferred to UM-Flint to continue my pursuit of a degree in communications, journalism and women’s studies.
Alumni Spotlight: Abigail Davis
Current or most recent title and employer?
Human Resources Intern at BorgWarner
How did SC4 help prepare you?
SC4 helped prepare me for University by offering affordable classes. I was able to get an associate degree before becoming a transfer student.
What do you like most about what you do professionally?
I love helping other employees.
Did you transfer on and earn other degrees? If so, what degrees and from where?
I graduate from Oakland University in April 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources and Development.
