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Washtenaw Community College

Number of employees in region: 559

Workplace Strengths

Website: www.wccnet.edu
Careers: Jobs.wccnet.edu

About Washtenaw Community College

Higher Education. We serve the community by providing affordable education for those seeking classes for fun to those wishing to earn an associate's degree and transfer to a four year university.

What the employees say:

What impresses you most about senior management's understanding of what is happening in this organization?

The fact that it runs so well.

I love my job because...

I just love it, that's all. I always have.

What formal training have you found most valuable?

The ability to share experiences with my co-workers.

What does your manager do well?

He is an amazing visionary with realistic expectations.

I love my job because...

Vacation: I get Fridays off (= 3 day weekends) AND 4 months off in the summer AND another 4 weeks off during holidays throughout the year. Retirement: I put in 3% of salary, they put in 12% = 15%. I…

I love my job because...

I'm provided with the tools I need to be creative about teaching and I'm encouraged to try new things. I have a great amount of autonomy. My co-workers are bar none the best in the field of…

What formal training have you found most valuable?

The opportunity to take the classes I want for free.

I love my job because...

The academic environment can transform people's lives. WCC is an excellent place to work, learn and grow. I've had many jobs here in 30 years but this is the best. Best boss, best work, best…

I love my job because...

It's my career. I don't come to "work" here; I thoroughly enjoy what I do.

I love my job because...

I learn something new everyday, I am encouraged to improve both personally and professionally.

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Interesting facts

WCC serves over 14,000 credit students each fall and winter semester, and employs over 3,000 full- and part-time faculty and staff; students from over 100 countries study at the College. Degree and certificate programs in Computer Security/Forensic, Custom Cars and Concepts, 3D Animation, Digital Video Production and Advanced Manufacturing make Washtenaw Community College a standout among two-year institutions across the country. Online, blended and weekend classes provide expanded access to WCC's comprehensive list of technical and liberal arts transfer programs. Youth studies and mentorship programs at the WCC Harriet Street and Parkridge Community Centers in Ypsilanti serve struggling youth and young adults, and the Washtenaw Technical Middle College is has been honored repeatedly for its innovative approach in merging high school and college studies. The Health & Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College is a Gold LEED facility and national model for green building practices.