Human Resources

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HFC Welcomes Emad Hani Abdulaziz

Early College alumnus starts his career with HFC, after graduating from the national award-winning Henry Ford Early College.
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HFC welcomes Dr. Carolyn Casale to lead the Pre-Education program

Dr. Carolyn Casale has a global background and a vision for student success through HFC's Pre-Education program.
Megan Akkari

HFC welcomes Megan Akkari

Megan Akkari supports students through the HFC School of STEM, and will soon be an HFC student herself.
Donovan Shaffer

Get to Know HFC: Donovan Shaffer

Meet the guy who unexpectedly delivered his own son on a snowy day, and who loves his “perfect fit” IT job at HFC.
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Assistant Coach Priebe completes national CEO Leadership Academy

HFC coach can't wait to implement what he learned at the 2021 Summer CEO Leadership Academy in the upcoming season.
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CRRSA Grant deadline is September 15

HFC offers employee CRSSA Remote Work/Essential On-Campus Work Grants to help defer the costs of working remotely during the pandemic.
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HFC’s Shai James-Boyd publishes article on the empathy mindset of an exceptional leader

Shai James-Boyd describes some of the differences between good and exceptional leaders, and the importance of empathy as a value and skill.
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Larry Smyrski will continue as Liberal Arts Interim Dean

Larry Smyrski will continue serving as Interim Dean of the HFC School of Liberal Arts through at least the end of 2021.
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Henry Ford College paid holidays schedule, 2021-2022

The HFC employee holiday schedule includes 15 paid holidays throughout the year.
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HFC leaders write about pandemic stress in latest issue of “Perspectives”

Dr. Lori Gonko and Chardin Claybourne write about the effects of post-pandemic psychological stress.
HFC Director of Student Activities Cassandra Fluker.

Cassandra Fluker addresses the impact of underrepresented faculty in new article

HFC Director of Student Activities Cassandra Fluker publishes an article on the “League for Innovation in the Community College” website.
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Spread the word: HFC is hiring!

Henry Ford College is hiring for positions in multiple departments. Tell your family and friends that HFC is a great place to work!
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HFC’s Dr. Patricia Lanzon retires, takes new position at UConn Health

Dr. Patricia Lanzon uses her 30 years of educational experience to pivot in her career.
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HFC’s Adam Jaber promoted to HR-IS Analyst

HFC Human Resources Customer Service Leader gets promoted.
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2021 Annual Retirement Benefits Guide and Meaningful Notice Plan information – 403(b) and 457(b)

The 2021 Annual Retirement Benefits Guide and Meaningful Notice Plan information brochure are now available. We encourage all employees to review them.
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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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April / May HR update: new hires, retirements, resignations

News about your HFC colleagues for April and May 2021
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College summer holiday schedule and time reporting

With staff working different schedules, we are providing guidance on time reporting for summer 2021 holidays.
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HFC welcomes Assistant Director of Performance, Development, and Engagement Tracye Y. Davis

Tracye Y. Davis is focused on helping build and sustain a high-performance culture where employees are engaged and supported.
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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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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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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?