Human Resources

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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."
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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.
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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.
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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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HFC welcomes Sarah Kigar, who comes from a family of educators

Working as Assistant to the Associate Dean of STEM is a good fit for Sarah Kigar because it allows her to support both educators and students.
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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.
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Elevate your career at HFC with “Learn” module in NEOED

Learn is a cutting-edge training and development program you can access through NEOED for various training courses and learning plans.
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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.
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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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HFC welcomes new Women’s Basketball Coach Rashaun Hankins

New women's basketball coach wants to build the program to its fullest potential.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Get to Know HFC: Jessica Shamberger’s enthusiasm for teaching is contagious

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