CONTINUING EDUCATION & RECREATION

Montcalm Community College is dedicated to providing educational experiences for all residents in our community. Our conveniently scheduled noncredit courses, workshops, and seminars will help you prepare for the 21st century, both personally and professionally.

Noncredit courses for professional and personal development are offered throughout the year. These change as the needs of the community change. Courses have included computer instruction, hospice training, management training, time management, and financial planning. Noncredit courses are available at MCC’s campus and throughout the community. Registration for noncredit and recreation courses is accepted by mail, fax, in person, and by phone (if paying by credit card). The tuition waiver for senior citizens is not available for noncredit and recreation courses.

Recreation courses are popular with all ages. Swimming courses, which are held in MCC’s NCAA-sized swimming pool, are offered for infants through senior citizens. Lifeguard training and water safety instructor training courses are held in cooperation with the physical education department and are offered for credit and noncredit. Other health courses--such as weight training, aerobics, personalized body conditioning, and dance--are offered in the MCC gym and fitness center. The MCC Fitness Center is a self-directed exercise center with state-of-the-art fitness equipment, stationary bicycles, a free weight area, and treadmills. MCC also has the only indoor rock climbing wall in Montcalm County. After instruction in the basic techniques of climbing, successful students are issued authorization cards that permit use of the wall during open climbing sessions. MCC’s gym, swimming pool, and fitness center are also open to the public during designated hours.

Continuing education and professional development courses are offered through the Continuing Education office. The office works closely with the nursing faculty to provide continuing education units that fulfill requirements for license renewal in the State of Michigan. Other professional development courses are available upon request.

Summer Camps for children offer a learning experience in a fun environment.  The college hosts week-long science, arts, and sports camps.

Special events are available to the community throughout the year. Santa’s Super Sunday is a college-wide seasonal open house held usually on the first Sunday of December. Many family activities are planned for the day.

For information about current courses and recreation opportunities, go to the online schedule or contact the Continuing Education Office at (989) 328-1260.

The Staff:

Susan Hatto
Director of Continuing Education
(989) 328-1254
susanf@montcalm.edu

Chris Stander
Recreation Program Coordinator
(989) 328-1209
chriss@montcalm.edu

Carol Hopkins
Instructional Services Assistant
(989) 328-1260
carolh@montcalm.edu

Jean Barker
Ionia Center Administrative Assistant
(616) 527-3319
jbarker@montcalm.edu

New courses and programs are continuously being developed.  Call or e-mail one of the above people and share your ideas for seminars, workshops, and continuing education courses.