Human Resources

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Get to Know HFC: Alisha Burmeister’s heart belongs in higher education

Her nearly 10 years of experience in higher ed at Baker College make Alisha Burmeister a perfect fit for HFC.
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May Course of the Month: “How to Be a Considerate Coworker”

In recognition of National Decency Day, the NEOED course of the month teaches you "How to Be a Considerate Coworker."
Sara Gonzalez Herrera

Get to Know HFC: Sara Gonzalez Herrera knows firsthand the challenges international students face

Gonzalez Herrera’s varied life experiences allow her to support and empower international students at HFC.
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Get to Know HFC: Dr. Joel Geffen helps students navigate differences

Dr. Joel Geffen helps students think and learn at the college level by building rapport through respectful listening, interaction, and questions about some of life's core challenges and values.
Beth Michel

Get to Know HFC: a wide-ranging career brought her back to help students find their way HFC

Beth Michel, a lifelong learner working on her fifth college degree, has had a wide-ranging career in human services, consulting, fundraising, technology, teaching, and now advising.
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April HR Course of the Month: “Whole Health: Techniques to Manage Stress”

April is National Stress Awareness Month. Take the new "Whole Health" course to learn how to manage your stress level.
Amy Clark

HFC General Counsel honored as one of Crain’s Notable Women in Law

Vice President Amy Clark is one of 30 attorneys in Metro Detroit named to the Crain’s Notable Women in Law for 2024.
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Accessibility training is required for all HFC employees

All HFC employees who create any form of digital content (including email) are required by the federal government to undergo accessibility training each year.
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March HR courses of the month: “Master Microsoft Outlook in 30 Minutes”

Does your inbox have you stressed out? Do you need to streamline your use of email? You are invited to take any of three short online courses on mastering Outlook.
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Get to Know HFC: Leslie S. Thompson moonlights as an author

Thompson has been a published author for several years, starting with a three-novel series about the NYC public libraries. He's completing his fourth novel, this time a standalone story.
Chardin Claybourne

HFC names Chardin Claybourne Director of the Henry Ford II Honors Program

As the Henry Ford II Honors Program Director, Chardin Claybourne's goal is to make it the premier community college honors program in Michigan.
Candance Niemer

Get to Know HFC: Dr. Candance Niemer earns doctorate in her journey to educate future nurses

Teaching at HFC allows Dr. Candance Niemer to foster the growth of her students, preparing them to become future nurses.
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HR streamlines processes: direct deposit

The first in the series of significant enhancements to HR processes: Learn how to streamline HFC's direct deposit change request procedure.
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Get to Know HFC: For 30 years, Gina D’Alessio has taught music from the heart

Being able to pass on her musical knowledge to students and seeing them succeed has been the center of Gina D’Alessio’s teaching career at HFC.
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Electronic W-2 forms for 2023 are available through Self-Service

Your W-2 forms are online now via Self Service. If you want to receive your 2023 HFC W-2 form in an electronic format, login to sign up.
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Get to Know HFC: Bob Burnham brings forty years of experience to WHFR

Bob Burnham, who built a functioning radio station as a teenager, brings long expertise in broadcasting and his love of old radio shows to WHFR.
Courtney Spivak

Get to Know HFC: Courtney Spivak makes complex ideas fun and relatable

The small classes at HFC allow Courtney Spivak to really get to know her students.
Brenda Hildreth

Get to Know HFC: Dr. Brenda Hildreth counsels students in life skills

Projecting an aura of peace and calm, Dr. Brenda Hildreth uses her clinical counseling skills to help HFC students achieve their full potential.
Rachael Chatfield

Get to Know HFC: Rachael Chatfield combines academic and travel interests into higher ed career

A chance enrollment in a Spanish class led to a love of travel and a decision to help others pursue their dreams through education.
Samer Atris

Get to Know HFC: Samer Atris helps students stay on the path to success

Samer Atris completed his counseling internship at HFC eight years ago and decided to stay at the College.
Julie Fountain

Get to Know HFC: Program Advisor Julie Fountain is nurses’ go-to advisor

Julie Fountain’s background as a community college alumna, licensed counselor, and teacher makes her well suited to helping HFC students find their future path.
Jessica Shamberger

Get to Know HFC: Jessica Shamberger’s enthusiasm for teaching is contagious

ESL instructor Jessica Shamberger's colleagues and students motivate her to excel.
Michael Ball

Get to Know HFC: Michael Ball enjoys being part of the Dearborn community

Michael Ball applies his experiences as a Marine, police officer, and attorney to his duties as HFC Campus Safety Supervisor.
Jesse Mason

HFC’s Jesse Mason wins YouTube Silver Creator Award for his physics videos

HFC instructor's video series surpassed 100,000 subscribers (and more than 11 million views) on YouTube. He is also the creator of the first YouTube-based virtual experiment in physics.