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What you need to succeed in your online classes

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By Michael Balsamo, Dean of Learning Resources

Macomb’s campuses may be closed for the time being thanks to COVID-19, but the college is virtually open for learning. Our new Virtual Campus on www.macomb.edu is your one-stop-shop for everything we offer online!

Get information on what tech requirements you need for online classes, how to get your textbooks and what online classes will be offered in the fall. You will also find information on how we’re virtually delivering  Student Support Resources to students.

Did you know that our Reading and Writing Studios are currently providing live tutoring online from 10 am to 4 pm, Monday through Thursday? And you can meet “face-to-face” with staff from both Career Services and the Office of Veteran and Military Services using Microsoft Teams on Office 365 – available free to students!

And after COVID-19, the Virtual Campus will still serve as your resource for online learning at Macomb.

If you have any questions about the Virtual Campus or online Student Support Resources, please email askanadvisor@macomb.edu.

 

Experience real college life through Northwood at the University Center

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By Amanda Schaal, Northwood University alumna

Coming from different colleges in the past, I knew that I wanted to be able to earn my associate degree as well as my bachelor’s degree. Macomb made this incredibly easy through their University Center. Northwood University was one of the universities offering programs at Macomb’s Center Campus. I knew I needed to apply so I could obtain my degree in Entertainment, Sports and Promotions Management.

Throughout my time with both educational institutions, I was able to work and get a jump start on my career through practicums, internships and real business leaders as my professors. They made it easy to work and attend school by offering online courses and in-person classes one day a week. I even saved on tuition by being able to still attend Macomb and Northwood at the same time!

If you think you will miss out on “college life,” you are wrong. I made friends and memories that will last a lifetime. I was even given a Northwood advisor on campus who helped create a personalized degree plan for me. When I was ready to take an even bigger leap into my career, they made it easy to switch my major to be able to have all online courses and still earn my degree on time! I am now part of two fantastic alumni networks, and I could not be happier or more successful in my current endeavors.

Learn more about Northwood University at the Macomb University Center: https://www.macomb.edu/future-students/choose-program/university-center/northwood-university.html

Business coaching for entrepreneurs free and online

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By Ellen Lux, Director, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

With all the time we’ve spent at home lately, I wouldn’t be surprised if more than a few students and staff have come up with some pretty great ideas for starting a new business. 

Don’t lose that momentum!  Attend one of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s (CIE) drop-in-days – via Zoom, led by our faculty.

Bob James, The CIE’s faculty-in-residence for entrepreneurship, will conduct sessions every other Monday, 7/6/20 to 8/3/20, from 1 to 3 pm.

Tanya Balcom, the CIE’s faculty-in-residence for business will conduct sessions every other Wednesday, 7/1/20 to 8/5/20, from 10 am to noon. 

Both James and Balcom are full-time Macomb professors and business owners in their own right. Zoom into one of their sessions for free coaching and mentoring on how to turn your great idea into a profitable one. No appointment necessary! Just “visit” the drop-in session (above) of your choice on the appropriate date and time, or access the Zoom session you want through the college’s calendar.

Online courses for health careers and healthier lives

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By Michelle Valin, Director of Macomb’s Center for Health Careers

Here at Macomb’s Center for Health Careers, we are continually looking for new and better ways to bring career and personal interest opportunities to the community and our alumni. With our new Healthy Macomb, we do both.

Healthy Macomb offers many short-term (six-week) certification courses for health care professionals, a great way to enhance your value on a health care team. There are also courses for individuals interested in making or maintaining healthier lifestyle choices.  And every class is offered online, with both instructor-led and self-paced options available.

For your career:

  • Complementary and Integrative Health
  • End-of-Life Care
  • Energy Medicine
  • Gerontology
  • And much more

For your health:

  • Meditation
  • Wellness and the Environment
  • Mindfulness
  • Natural Health and Healing
  • And much more!

Healthy Macomb is a convenient way to broaden your health-related knowledge, whether it’s to improve the quality of your patients’ lives or your own.  Learn more now or contact Macomb’s Center for Health Careers at 586.226.4807 or healthcareers@macomb.edu.

Macomb’s Learning Centers now offering online tutoring!

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By Ann Chirco
Manager, Center Campus Learning Center

Here at the Learning Centers, we want to help you get the most out of your education. However, the Coronavirus pandemic continues to challenge the campus community in ways never seen before, and the Learning Centers are no exception. But those difficulties also offer us unique opportunities to learn, grow and adapt to your needs

Today, I’m excited to announce that we have brought the Learning Centers’ services online! Tutors are available to provide live virtual support in several subject areas, including accounting, biology, chemistry and math.

Services offered through the Learning Centers


Ready to schedule an appointment? Here’s what you need to know:

• Online tutoring services are available M-Th, 10am-8pm
• Register for tutoring and create an appointment at http://mywco.com/MCCLearningCenters
• Have a question? Contact us at tutor@macomb.edu

In addition to online tutoring, we’re always adding new resources to support you in your coursework. Check us out on Canvas to access handouts, videos and more!

We hope you have a happy, healthy and academically enriching summer!

Career Services @ Macomb (from a distance)

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By Robert Penkala, director of Macomb’s Career Services

Even with our campuses temporarily closed, Career Services continues to be laser-focused on our students’ professional development, our campus community and the economic development needs of Macomb County.

Career Services has transitioned our services to on-line delivery and are working hard to deliver a high level of support even while working from home.

  • MacombCareerLink provides an opportunity to post updated job search documents such as your resume, cover letter or references sheet and have those reviewed by our staff; as well as look at up-to-date listings of open positions that employers are looking to fill with Macomb students and alumni
  • Our CANVAS page has 20+ resource pages with helpful information on topics from study skills to interview success, and our YouTube channel features new videos as well
  • Student Success Seminars have transitioned online and are continuing to be offered for our students and alumni – upcoming topics include Memory Skills, Research, Presentations, Stress Management and many more
  • Our Resume Guide and Interview Guide are both available online
  • Our Community Resource Guide offers suggestions for off-campus support

And, just for recent high school graduates, a free College Prep Week will be held online Aug. 3-7, providing first-time college students with strategies for succeeding in their Macomb classes this fall.

An online Job Club is also being introduced to replace on-campus visits by company recruiters, look for dates on the college calendar during the fall semester. 

All of us in Career Services hope that everyone is staying safe out there. But don’t let these challenging times challenge your plans for the future. You can do it, and Career Services can help!

Access the Reading and Writing Studios from the comfort of your own home!

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By Brett Griffiths
Director, Reading and Writing Studios

I am so excited to let you know that the Reading and Writing Studios are here to help you during COVID-19! We continue to offer personalized support to readers and writers in digital environments. And we’ve made it easy and simple for students to access our services.

We have expanded our online tutoring. In addition to live one-on-one appointments, we have added a “draft review” option. Now you can upload your work and questions, and you’ll receive a response by the end of the scheduled day! Through Canvas, we’re also providing expanded video tutorials, handouts, citations and other useful links.

Expanded resources are available through Canvas.

And we have great news for Macomb students! We’re providing all Macomb students a FREE license to PowerNotes, an app and browser add-on that will help with the transition to digital reading, writing and citation. Getting started is easy! Go to the PowerNotes website and create an account using your @macomb.edu email (video tutorial).

Many students have already benefited from our expanded online services. We recently heard from Suzan Shamoon, who started using the RWS to help her write a research paper prior to the campus closure. Throughout the semester, she continued to receive online tutoring on a regular basis: “I was drawing blanks until meeting Kate Lutes at the RWS. She gave me helpful advice [and] good ideas.”

Ready to schedule an online appointment? We’re ready to help you!

  • Here’s how you can reach us:
    Spring/summer hours: M-Th, 10am-4pm through Aug. 5 (closed May 25)
  • Schedule online: Visit mywco.com/macomb and log in or create an account
  • Special appointments: Contact rwstudio@macomb.edu for tutoring outside the normal hours of operation
How to schedule an online appointment with the Reading and Writing Studios

These baristas are sweet on Macomb

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By Mary Smith
Manager of Communications

I love a good hot mocha grande and I love to enjoy it alone in the ambience of a cozy cafe. But rarely do I get the chance to see my sweet and solitary indulgence pay it forward. 

If you are near Center Campus on Saturday, March 14, drop into Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea on Garfield for a chai tea or cappuccino and feel a little extra warmth steaming up from your cup.             

Ten percent of the proceeds of every purchase (croissant or scone anyone?) made between noon and 5 pm on March 14 will benefit Macomb’s general scholarship fund!

More funds mean more scholarships to help Macomb students stay in college! That, my friends, is a very sweet deal.

Make your voice heard in Michigan’s Primary on March 10

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By Endi Piovesana, Macomb student and Campus Vote Project Democracy Fellow

On Tuesday, March 10, Michigan voters will make their voices heard on who they believe should run for president in November, and I am hoping that you plan on including your voice in the mix! Haven’t registered to vote yet? Don’t worry! You can still register at your county clerk’s office up until as well as on the day of the Michigan Primary Election.

To prepare for March 10, I encourage you to visit michigan.gov/vote to:

● Confirm you are registered to vote
● Locate your county clerk’s office – if you still need to register
● Locate your precinct – where you will go to vote
● View a sample ballot for your community
● Request an absentee ballot if you can’t make it to the polls

And finally, before you head to the polls, make sure you’re casting an informed vote by doing your research. View a sample ballot so you know what the candidates and issues are. Unsure of where the candidates stand on certain issues? Vote411.org is a fantastic resource to find information on every candidate’s platform. It will also provide you with information on any proposals that may be appearing on the ballot in your community so you can knowledgeably vote for or against them.

Ensure that your voice is heard!  Register to vote today, if you haven’t already, and head to the polls on March 10.

Students impressed by “friendly vibe” at local company

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Textbooks and lectures provide the facts about a profession, but a field trip provides the experience. That’s why Macomb’s Career Services works with professors to schedule tours for students at local companies, like the recent one to Suburban Bolt.    

Tyler Giza, a Macomb Global Supply Chain Management student, has been working at the industrial supply company’s Roseville facility since January. When fellow classmates arrived for their tour on Feb. 21, he was proud to help show them around.   

“I’m very happy here, it’s great. We train in the office and the warehouse,” said Giza, a second-year student who intends to transfer to Wayne State University after he graduates in December. “We get to see the interaction between the two, which gives us a better idea of how the supply chain works. And everybody here is approachable.”

On the tour, Ben Dack was impressed by the modern, organized office and relaxed environment. Chelsey Quinn liked that it was family owned and employees were willing to mentor students and answer their questions. Julia Pesci appreciated that it “gave off a friendly vibe” and there didn’t appear to be a dress code.

Giza’s part-time job at Suburban was arranged by Macomb’s Career Services, which also assisted Patrick Greek, business professor, in organizing the recent tour. Students were also treated to lunch and heard from Suburban Bolt staffers like Frank Woch, who started sweeping floors at the 49-year-old company and is now part of its sales team. He explained how Suburban Bolt began as a distributor of bolts and fasteners, and is now a supplier of entire assembly lines, as well as the hard hats and protective goggles that go with them.

“We’re a small company and we have to fend for ourselves,” said Woch. “We are cross-training the (Macomb) students because it’s part of our long-term strategy. We’d love to keep them here.”  

If you want to experience what a company is really like, contact Career Services at 586.445.7321 or careerservices@macomb.edu and ask them about the other Friday Field Trips they are offering this semester.