Human Resources

Mary Kosmalski

Get to Know HFC: Mary Kosmalski’s journey from legal counselor to college counselor

Mary Kosmalski has studied Russian, been a practicing attorney, and is now a counselor at HFC, where she helps students.
A photo of Dr. Ali Hariri and family.

Get to Know HFC: Math instructor Dr. Ali Hariri’s family has deep HFC ties

Since 2000, Dr. Ali Hariri has taught engineering and math classes at HFC on a regular basis. He, along with his wife and four daughters, have taken classes at HFC too.
Beth Gierada

Get to Know HFC: Beth Gierada has a student-advocacy mindset

HFC Assistant Registrar Beth Gierada has worked at HFC since 2014. She loves the students, the teamwork, and the work itself.
D. Mark Hall, lab technician at HFC for the Telecommunication program.

Get to Know HFC: D. Mark Hall is a Marine, producer, and teacher

As a lab technician at HFC, D. Mark Hall enjoys mentoring students. He hopes to return to his alma mater to teach in the telecommunication program, which he believes is his calling.
Adriza Caesar

HFC welcomes ALS Counselor Adriza Caesar

Adriza Caesar brings more than 17 years of experience in the counseling field -- and personal motivation -- to her new role at HFC.
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HFC offers Weight Watchers discount and free activity kit to eligible employees

As one option to promote health and wellness, HFC is partnering with Weight Watchers. Benefits-eligible employees will receive an exclusive membership discount.
Reginald Vaughn

Get to Know HFC: Campus Safety’s Reggie Vaughn is a people person

To Reginald Vaughn, being in Campus Safety isn't about policing people. It's making sure they're safe and comfortable.
Delphine Davis

Get to Know HFC: Delphine Davis brings compassion and mentoring to students

Delphine Davis has a passion for helping students, no matter what it takes to support their success.
Dr. Kathy Campbell

Get to Know HFC: Dr. Kathy Campbell leads program with 100% employment rate

Under the leadership of Dr. Kathy Campbell, HFC's Certified Ophthalmic Technician Program has a 100% employment rate. It is only Michigan's only accredited COT program.
An image of Randall Eiermann.

Tree planting ceremony June 3, in memory of Randall Eiermann

Come share warm memories of Randall Eiermann at a tree planting and commemoration event on the main HFC campus on Friday, June 3, 2022.
Image of a teacher standing, teaching a class, students seated in the class, interacting

Adjunct Hiring Fair: HFC is seeking great instructors

HFC welcomes part-time faculty to join our team, teaching HFC's wonderful students in a variety of fields.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. If you are experiencing stress or other factors that are having an impact on your mental health, consider these resources (compiled with lots of help from Tiffany Webster).
Sarah Sullivan

Get to Know HFC: Sarah Sullivan was born to sparkle

Campus Safety Division Secretary Sarah Sullivan always has a cheerful demeanor, which helps with the many responsibilities of her job.
Rama Chidambaram portrait.

Get to Know HFC: Dr. Rama Chidambaram helps students love math

Dr. Rama Chidambaram is a "math-magician." She understands the key to helping students learn difficult subjects is a skilled teacher who cares about them as people.
Ruth Ann Schmitt

Get to Know HFC: Ruth Ann Schmitt believes knowledge is not just learned but created

Ruth Ann Schmitt owes her long career in English to a love of the short story, and to digging deeply into students' learning process.
A picture of Dr. Sommer Sterud.

Get to Know HFC: Dr. Sommer Sterud embraces the joys of diversity in student learning

English professor Dr. Sommer Sterud focuses on the individual differences of her students while bringing critical topics to the classroom.
Gail Bock

Get to Know HFC: Gail Bock has a passion for helping veterans

For Gail Bock, it's an honor and privilege to help HFC's military-connected students with all their college-related needs, connect them with support networks, and provide a kind listening ear.
A picture of a computer keyboard with an accessibility key.

Mandatory 2022 accessibility training for HFC employees

All HFC employees who create any form of digital content (including email) need to undergo accessibility training by Nov. 1.
Connie Holland

Get to Know HFC: Connie Holland personifies our Welcoming College

Connie Holland takes initiative to provide personalized service to students and employees at the Welcome Center.
Dr. Deborah Zopf

Get to Know HFC: Dr. Deborah Zopf helps students overcome fear of math

Using applied techniques and caring teaching, Math instructor Dr. Deborah Zopf helps students learn to love math (or, at least like it well enough to be successful!).
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HFC SSA hosts Easter Egg Hunt April 9

Employees and their families can join us for an Easter Egg Hunt on April 9. The Hawkster and the Easter Bunny will be available for photos.
Dr. Mary Ann Cherenzia

HFC welcomes Dr. Mary Ann Cherenzia: educating tomorrow’s nurses

Dr. Mary Ann Cherenzia is eager to extend her 28 years of experience as a nurse to help aspiring nurses succeed in the profession.
Al Betancourt

HFC welcomes Al Betancourt: Print Shop technician, historian, teacher, and one-time aspiring archaeologist

Graphics technician Al Betancourt, a man of many interests and experiences, is now a full-time member of HFC's welcoming community.
Dr. Sarah Plecha

HFC welcomes Dr. Sarah Plecha, biology instructor

With a love of research and mentoring students, teaching biology at HFC is a natural fit for Dr. Sarah Plecha.