Governance

College Governance

Mid Michigan College is one of 28 public two-year colleges chartered by the State of Michigan through the Michigan Constitution and the Community College Act of 1966, as amended.

The College was established in 1965 by community leaders in Clare and Gladwin counties. Shortly thereafter, Mid began serving students in Isabella County. Today, the College serves students throughout our state and beyond. Our campus community includes two primary locations—the original campus in Harrison, Michigan, and our campus in Mt. Pleasant. Courses are offered in numerous locations and online.

Our college community is strengthened by the involvement of all members. We are wiser collectively than we are individually.
We believe all members of our community have a fundamental right to an advanced education—we welcome all learners.
We are mission-centered and goal-focused. Our work together is action-oriented.
We are organized through a representative system that requires our members to effectively communicate with each other and with constituents.
As members of a college community, we interact with collegiality and mutual respect. Communication is open and honest with respect for all voices, including those who dissent and those who prevail.
The actions of governance groups such as committees, departments, and councils are decision-driven. Responsibilities and recommendations are to be fulfilled in a timely way to promote effective institutional planning.
As leaders in our community, we seek to identify and respond to both emerging and existing needs. We are proactive and responsive.
In service to our students and our communities, we seek continuous quality improvement in all activities. Decisions are evidence-based, data-informed, and rooted in best practices.
We operate through transparent, consistently fair processes for all concerned.
We recognize that Mid is a dynamic organization. Each day brings new opportunities and challenges. While we are committed to doing what is best for our students and communities, we also recognize that there will always be room for improvement in our interactions with each other.

Our Governance Structure

Board of Trustees	Mid Michigan College is governed by a Board of Trustees elected by citizens who reside in the public school districts of Beaverton, Clare, Farwell, Gladwin, Harrison, and Mt. Pleasant. The Board of Trustees establishes policies that govern the College's operations and serves as a vital link between the College and the community.
President	The President administers the College's affairs in accordance with the policies set by the Board and the rules and regulations of the federal government and the State of Michigan. The President also develops administrative principles and procedures to implement and align Board-approved policies with the College's mission, values, and goals. Mid's current President is Tim Hood.
College Council	College Council is comprised of campus leaders who both lead and represent constituents from across Mid. The Council's function is to assist the President in planning for the future of the College, working collectively toward the achievement of the College's goals, advising the President on matters of administrative policy and practice, and ensuring institutional effectiveness in all of the College's endeavors.
Committees & Councils	The College uses a shared governance system of committees organized to specifically address each of the College's four enduring goals. A standing charge guides each group's work year to year, with specific tasks and priorities identified annually. The composition of each committee is determined in advance to ensure representation from across campus and from all levels of team members. All committees retain the ability to solicit input from particular individuals or from the campus community as a whole.
Advisory Boards	Many community members from a wide range of businesses and organizations, and from a variety of professions, serve on advisory boards that assist the College in developing new courses, programs, and credentials. The input from these individuals is of great value and equips students with real-world readiness for the opportunities Mid makes available throughout the mid-Michigan region.