Presidential News Archive

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Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Building and Site Committee

The Building and Site Committee of the Board of Trustees will meet Dec. 1 at 5:00 p.m.
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“Mix and Mingle: Open House and Celebration” at Fifty-One O One

Cabinet invites all employees to the “Mix and Mingle: Open House and Celebration” at Fifty-One O One on Dec. 4.
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Henry Ford College Board of Trustees selects Academic Search to assist with presidential search

The Board of Trustees selected Academic Search due to its expertise, approachability, and solid history of working with community colleges in hiring their leaders.
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Board of Trustees Ad Hoc Committee meeting, October 10

The Board of Trustees will hold an Ad Hoc Committee meeting in the Cabinet Conference Room.
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HFC prepares for the Higher Learning Commission site visit

The Higher Learning Commission will conduct a site visit of HFC Oct. 27-28.
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HFC’s Nahla Haidar selected for MCCA Leadership Academy

Nahla Haidar will represent HFC in joining 44 fellows statewide who are expanding their leadership skills through a year-long professional development journey.
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Board of Trustees special meeting, Sept. 15

The HFC Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss candidates for the Board vacancy.
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Board of Trustees meeting, September 15

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting in the Rosenau Board Room at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be preceded by a Policy Committee meeting (5:30 p.m.) and then a Special Meeting (6:30 p.m.).
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Board of Trustees regular meeting and special meeting (policy committee), August 25

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting in the Rosenau Board Room. Earlier in the evening, the Policy Committee will meet.
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Board of Trustees Study Session, August 27

The Board of Trustees will hold a study session regarding the SEMSSC project in the Rosenau Board Room.
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Board of Trustees Building and Site Committee meeting, August 5

The Board of Trustees will hold a Building and Site Committee meeting in the Cabinet Conference Room.
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Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees, August 5

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting in the Rosenau Board Room to discuss the presidential search process.
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Dr. Lori Gonko takes the helm at HFC

Dr. Lori M. Gonko is the new Interim President at Henry Ford College as of July 1. She spent much of her first day working with teammates to keep the College's focus on our student success mission.
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Juneteenth: President’s video

President Kavalhuna, HFC graduate Kalimah Gardner, and HFC Admissions Recruiter La Mar Harris share the history and personal meaning of the Juneteenth holiday.
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Board of Trustees Building and Site Committee meeting, June 17

The Board of Trustees will hold a Building and Site Committee meeting in the Cabinet Conference Room.
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Board of Trustees meeting, June 16

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting in the Rosenau Board Room.
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Farewell open house for President Russ Kavalhuna

President Kavalhuna will leave HFC at the end of June. We invite you to join us to wish him a grateful farewell on Monday, June 16.
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Memorial Day: President’s video

President Kavalhuna and HFC staff member Juanita Van Raden talk about the history and meaning of Memorial Day.
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Board of Trustees meeting, May 19

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting in the Rosenau Board Room.
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Board of Trustees appoints Dr. Lori M. Gonko as Interim President of the College

In a unanimous vote, the Board of Trustees appointed Lori M. Gonko, Ed.D., as interim president of the College. Dr. Gonko is expected to start her new role on July 1.
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Board of Trustees special meeting May 12

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting following the Dearborn Public Schools meeting on May 12.
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Commencement is May 10. All info is here!

All the information you need to attend Commencement this Saturday, or watch our live stream, is on our Commencement website.
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Board of Trustees appoints Kevin Howley as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Kevin R. Howley will join the College as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on May 27, 2025. He succeeds Vice President John Satkowski, who is retiring.
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Board of Trustees meeting, April 28

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting in the Rosenau Board Room.