Human Resources

A head shot of 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.
Biology professor 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.
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Alumna Sulian Larmond officially becomes an American citizen

HFC International Admissions Associate becomes an American citizen after nearly 10 years in the USA.
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Get to Know HFC: Dr. Ruth Haller and what it means to live a Good Life

English professor Dr. Ruth Haller helps students learn about writing and life at the same time.
Keambra Pierson

Associate Dean publishes article in Inside Higher Ed

Associate Dean Keambra Pierson’s “Inside Higher Ed” article focuses on the role of associate deans in higher education.
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Required online Title IX Sexual Misconduct Training deadline is March 8

The federal government is requiring everyone at HFC -- employees and students -- to undergo basic Title IX online training by March 8.
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Get to Know HFC: Dr. Wanda Chukwu, teaching healthcare heroes

Dr. Wanda Chukwu's aunt was a “healthcare hero,” and young Wanda was inspired to become a nurse herself.
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Electronic W-2 forms for 2021 are available through Self-Service

If you want to receive your 2021 HFC W-2 form in an electronic format, sign up in Self-Service.
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HFC implements NEOED, a new HR Information System (HRIS)

HFC will transition from Cornerstone to NEOED to better serve our community's human resources needs.
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Get to Know HFC: Beth Preston, a true student advocate

Beth Preston believes deeply in community college mission. She sees herself as a surrogate “mom” for some students, and a patient mentor for others.
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Get to Know HFC: Dr. Mike Hill on language, writing, rebellion, The Walking Dead, and Buffy

Only in Dr. Mike Hill's class (we think!) can students learn about Socrates, Hobbes, Aristotle, “The Walking Dead,“ and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.”
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Get to Know HFC: Anne Dinnan and an international approach to religious studies

Anne Dinnan has applied her unique real world experiences to enrich her teaching in her religious studies classes.
Dr. John Rietz

Get to Know HFC: Dr. John Rietz and a lifetime passion of teaching English

Dr. John Rietz loves digging into topics with students such as, why do people use metaphors? What makes something a poem? How you do you communicate effectively?
A headshot of Karen Sadanowicz.

Get to Know HFC: Karen Sadanowicz

Interim Registrar works to make sure the enrollment processes for students go smoothly.

Remembering John McDonald

John McDonald served the College community for more than 50 years, until his passing in December 2021.
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HFC offers Calm app as its newest employee benefit

Take advantage of the Calm app to de-stress and learn new coping skills.
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Get to Know HFC: Kelly Baratono

Kelly Baratono has spent her entire career at HFC, beginning a month after she graduated from high school.
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Get to Know HFC: Lisa Fillip

Lisa Fillip is the first-ever CRM Manager at HFC.
Jodi Kenney and her husband Scott

Get to Know HFC: Jodi Kenney

One of the original frontline Welcome Center staff, HFC alumna Jodi Kenney loves giving back to the community.
Dr. Eric W. Rader

Get to Know HFC: Dr. Eric Rader

A first-generation student himself with a wide-ranging educational background, Eric Rader enjoys helping HFC students reach their goals.
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Get to Know HFC: Cynthia Smith

Smith learned what it means to support student success when she was enrolled at HFC. She brings that spirit to her role in Enrollment Services.
HFC Hawk and Jamie Henne pose together.

Get to Know HFC: Jamie Henne

Jamie Henne, who once thought he would become a teacher and coach, has taken on the new position of Testing Manager - Enrollment Services.
Scott Barnett

HFC’s Scott Barnett wins Teaching Excellence Award

Math professor/faculty chair's colleagues nominated him for Teaching Excellence Award of the MichMATYC.
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Pet Insurance is a new benefit option for 2022

HFC now offers pet insurance through Nationwide, with discounts for HFC employees.