Get to Know HFC

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Get to know HFC: Rick Hatala and Hannah Hatala

Rick Hatala and his daughter Hannah both work in HFC's Information Technology Services department.
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HFC welcomes e-Instructional Designer Sarah Maier

New e-Instructional Designer joins HFC's Office of Academic Services.
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Get to Know HFC: Coach Kirk Bradley

HFC assistant basketball coach has a strong desire to help student athletes attain their goals.
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HFC welcomes Campus Safety Associate Rick Wyka

Former Wayne County Sheriff's Deputy Rick Wyka joins the HFC Campus Safety team.
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Get to Know HFC: Eric Pate, the voice of the Hawks

Announcing HFC athletics allows former journalist and current assistant school principal Eric Pate to stay connected to sports.
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HFC welcomes new accountant Melissa Kurtz

New HFC team member brings more than 35 years of accounting experience to the College.
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Get to Know HFC: Rachel Ford

Web Accessibly Manager Rachel Ford advocates for connections between accessibility, student success, and universal design.
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HFC welcomes new Construction and Project Coordinator

A native of India, Tanusree Coomar brings her skills and enthusiasm to a diverse role in helping the College grow.
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Get to Know HFC: “Jeremy, why does my printer hate me?”

How did a guy who once hated computers end up becoming a computer tech guru with an ever-present smile on his face?
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Instructor supports indie musicians by performing covers of their songs

HFC music instructor Anthony Lai's renditions of three indie songs met with acclaim.
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Eisterhold promoted to Director of Financial Accounting at HFC

Long-time HFC employee Barb Eisterhold has been promoted to Director of Financial Accounting.
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Get to Know HFC: Chad Austin, Career Services

Chad Austin has been connecting HFC students to careers since 2009. Learn more about how he sees the future of the field and student opportunities.
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New IEMP coordinator finds a job with global impact

The innovative and difference-making IEMP coordinator job at HFC was one of the most appealing in the nation, says Pasiero. It is also the first time he has seen trees without their leaves.
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HFC welcomes Mark Tade as Assistant Director of Employee and Labor Relations

Former nuclear submarine officer and lawyer Mark Tade joins the College as Assistant Director of Employee and Labor Relations
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Retired HFC professor publishes a “memoir in essays”

"Get Thee to a Bakery" chronicles retired HFC English professor's traveling and culinary adventures.
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HFC welcomes new admissions recruiter Britney Underwood

Underwood's experiences at other institutions, combined with insights from her teammates, will inform and inspire her work at HFC.
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Instructor with Appalachian roots enjoys his work with HFC students

Dr. Adam R. Hazlett has a unique career story.

Smyrski appointed interim dean of HFC’s School of Liberal Arts

Larry Smyrski will serve as the interim dean of Liberal Arts until June.

Trustee Dr. Michael Meade reflects on 40 years of College service as he retires from the Board

Dr. Michael Meade confident HFC is in good hands as he retires from the Board of Trustees.

Longest-serving Trustee Mary Lane reflects on 20 years as she retires from the Board

Mary Lane looks back at her 20 years on the HFC Board of Trustees.

Governor Whitmer appoints HFC professor to Commission on Middle Eastern American Affairs

HFC's Abdulhakem Alsadah was recently appointed to the statewide commission, which advises the Governor.
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HFC Talent Acquisition Coordinator passes SHRM-CP exam

Terri Hagen took advantage of quiet evenings and weekends during the lockdown studying for the SHRM-CP exam, which she recently passed.
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Harvell accepted into U-M’s Diversity Scholars Network

Harvell plans to enhance scholarship due to recent acceptance into U-M's Diversity Scholars Network.

John McDonald elected to 22nd consecutive term as union president

McDonald discusses his goals as he enters his 42nd year as president of the HFC Federation of Teachers, Local 1650.