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--Volume 6/ Issue I Al ena Comrnuni Colle e September 30, 2003 Millage Threate ACC's Survival KARAEUBANK JONAS BODA Managing Editors tuition makes up around 35%. If the millage does not pass, then the institution has to cut the losses somehow. This may include the elimination of extracurricular programs, classes, or staff. It's anyone's guess as to what could go due to lack of funds "everything is fair game," according to the ACC President Dr. Newport. There are ways to counteract the potential loss of funds. table for review," Dr. Newport said about the issue of program cuts. " .. . everything would be on the table ... " -ACC President, Donald Newport ACC's future is at stake. Come November 4111, a general election will be held to decide whether or not to renew the $838,000 millage for ACC's budget. One way the school would have to cover the deficit would be to cut some programs here at ACC. important thing the community should know about this millage is, it is a renewal. The millage has been in place for around 15 years and we' re just asking for the people to renew it. We' re not asking the community to pay more a small community, every person's vote counts." Dr. Newport commented. The last day for voter registration is October 6th • You can get more information on registering from the Student Senate or you can call the Alpena County Clerk office at (989) 354-2196. Included in this issue (page 3) is a list of every precinct and where to vote within each precinct. To find out if you are able to vote on this issue, consult the list, and voice your opinion accordingly. This millage has supported ACC for 17 years. The decision being placed in voter's hands is whether or not to maintain that current amount in the A CC funding. Another possibility is to increase tuition costs. To cover the deficit, a $ l increase per credit ho r would have to be made. money. We're asking for their--------------------~ Property taxes make up roughly 18-20% of the total ACC budget. State Aide makes up around 44% and. No programs have been singled out as of now. "When you lose $838,000, something has to happen. If it had to come down to this, everything would be on the "The people of Alpe know how much th institution gives to t community, so we'rehopin for a positive outcome," J Walterreit , head of publi relations said when aske about the millage. 'Them ACC's New Vice President Ta VANESSA LINDLE Staff Writer ACC's new Vice President, Dr. Mary Anne Carlson,beli-eves community colleges provide an important service to their community. "I love working in the community college sector," she said. "I believe strongly in the community college mission and the services we provide." Dr. Carlson did research on ACC before moving here and was impressed by the number of local students that come here to get their degree or before transferring to a University. " It shows wonderful support from the ACC'.s New Vice President, Dr. Mary Anne Carlson community," she said. established and I want to communities that comes She is slowly becoming work with the ACC with relocating. . involved in community faculty and staff to define Her education activities and she looks a future in these changing background includes a forward to meeting new times." Baccalaureate Degree people here. Dr. Carlson was raised from Colorado. State She moved from Idaho in Illinois but often University, a Masters from and started her new job vacationed in the the University of hereonthe2l st ofMay. southeastern part of ColoradoatDenveranda When asked what her Michigan to visit Doctorate from the goals at ACC were, she relatives. Her career has University of Texas at replied, "I want to required her to move Austin. continue the quality several times and she has Dr. Carlson's career traditions that are already enjoyed the diversity of includes her most recent continued support." Walterreit also added. The last time ACC asked for a renewal was back in 1999, and it was passed. "This is a chance for the students to have a direct effect on this election. Because this is such es Office position as the Dean of Instruction at Eastern Idaho Technical College. She has also served as th e Division Dean of Business and Information Systems at Chattanooga tat Technical College, the Director of inuing Education at dad State Jr. College lorado. anted to return to a rehensive community ge from a technical college." Dr. Carlson stated. As vice president of ACC, Dr. Carlson is responsible for the Academi c area of the college and the operations of student services. She monitors the new and existing programs by attending meetings with other community colleges to see if what they offer might also be useful here . She also checks with receiving institutions to see if shifts need to be made in ACC programs to prepare students for a possible transfer to a different secondary school. "My responsibility is to support instruction in any way that I can," said Dr. Carlson. News .. .......................... ................ .... pages 1 & 2 Features ................ ..... ....................... page 3 Sports ................. ....... ....................... pages 4 & 5 Entertainment/ Point ofView .............. pages 6 & 7 Showcase .......... ..... ..... ...................... page 8 University Center Creates New Programs MATTHEW GIBBONS Northern Michigan Staff Writer University as well. A Bachelor of Science and The Alpena Community College University Center, in partnership with Michigan Universities, began new programs for fall, along with plans for new programs in the future and the exploration of other programs to be integrated into the center. The University Center has become a crucial alternative for those people who do not have an option of moving closer to a four year college. Charles Wiesen, Dean from the Center For Economic and Human Resource Development, explains that the college "wants to improve the choices people have after they have completed an associate's degree, while at the same time helping ACC improve its mission in improving the community." The proven success of the Spring Arbor programs and others like it shows that the University Center is a great alternative to students' learning processes, and a great asset to the community. New programs being offered this fall through the University Center include a Masters of Arts in nursing from Central Michigan University. A bachelor and master's degree program in nursing administration is being offered by Madonna University and a bachelor's in nursing is being offered by Bach~lor of Arts degree is also being offered by Central Michigan University, for those who have finished an Associates Degree in Accounting ofBusiness. New for this spring is hands-on Masters of Science Educating program from Lawrence Technological University, which is designed for teachers who want to better their teaching skills and to provide better teaching knowledge. The University Center is working with Ferris State University to offer bachelors degrees in Accounting, Computer Information Systems and Industrial Management Occupations. "This would be a great addition for Concrete Technology majors," said Wiesen. Also in the process of coming to the University Center is a master's degree program in Individualized Studies from Oakland University. This program targets people with a journalism, English or Public Relations background. Any questions about these or any other programs being offered through the University Center should be directed to Charles Wiesen at 358-7235.