From the President: WCC degrees strengthen Washtenaw County
Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - May 22, 2026
Graduation day is a reminder of what a community college returns to the community that supports it.
View Post : From the President: WCC degrees strengthen Washtenaw Countytags: Graduation, Workforce Development, On The Record, President's Column, Class of 2026, June 2026, Commencement
From the President: Training students for 'new collar' careers
Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - April 21, 2026
For generations, the workforce has been divided into two categories: “white-collar” and “blue-collar.” But today’s economy is rewriting that script.
View Post : From the President: Training students for 'new collar' careerstags: May 2026, On The Record, President's Column
From the President: Why I believe in 'Going for Two'
Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - March 01, 2026
The first time I heard the phrase "Going for Two," my immediate thought was this: What a fitting message for a community college.
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From the President: Preparing the workforce of tomorrow starts today
Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - November 17, 2025
At WCC, our mission has always been rooted in the future — preparing students not only for today’s jobs, but for the opportunities that will define tomorrow.
View Post : From the President: Preparing the workforce of tomorrow starts todaytags: Electric Vehicles, November 2025, President's Column, Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, On The Record, Transportation Technologies, Advanced Transportation Center
From the President: Thank you for 60 years of support!
Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - September 10, 2025
WCC exists because of our supportive community. Because of you!
View Post : From the President: Thank you for 60 years of support!tags: 60th Anniversary, September 2025, President's Column, On The Record
From the President: Leading students where they want to go
Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - June 15, 2025
What do you call someone who attended WCC? Employed. That’s our promise at Washtenaw Community College, one that we work hard to fulfill every single day.
View Post : From the President: Leading students where they want to gotags: Graduation, August 2025, President's Column, Class of 2025, On The Record
From the President: Serving the veterans who served our country
Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - November 22, 2024
Every year, I look forward to our Veterans Day celebration. It’s a time when we come together as a community to honor the dedication, courage, and sacrifices of those who have served our country.
View Post : From the President: Serving the veterans who served our countrytags: President's Column, On The Record, Student Veterans, December 2024, Wadhams Veterans Center, Veteran-Friendly School
From the President: Addressing the 'value' debate
Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - October 10, 2024
Starting higher education pursuits at WCC changes the value proposition equation.
View Post : From the President: Addressing the 'value' debatetags: On The Record, October 2024, Dr. Rose B. Bellanca, Value, President's Column
From the President: Filling skills gap key to economic prosperity
Dr. Rose B. Bellanca - May 30, 2024
We’re fortunate to live and work in Washtenaw County, where job growth and other economic indicators are expected to continue to outpace the state average over the next three years. That message was clear when University of Michigan economists recently presented their Washtenaw County Economic Outlook report at an event I hosted at Washtenaw Community College.
View Post : From the President: Filling skills gap key to economic prosperitytags: Economic Outlook, Student Success, President's Column, Washtenaw County, On The Record, May 2024, Dr. Rose B. Bellanca