Pat Visser, a long-time professor at Jackson College, is retiring after more than 20 years. Originally from western Michigan, Pat completed her undergraduate degree at Hope College and earned her graduate degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.     She began her teaching career with an 11-year tenure at Albion College […]

  Jen Fiero is Jackson College’s Library/Information Commons Director. She was awarded Michigan Librarian of the Year from the Michigan Academic Library Association.    “I was honestly really astonished,” she said. “I know how many amazing librarians there are in the state of Michigan. So, for them to choose me to be recognized was really […]

Erinne Sisk isn’t a traditional student. While studying to be a nurse, she works a full-time job and serves as a part-time probability and statistics instructor. Jackson College recognized Erinne’s contributions by awarding her the first-ever Supplemental Instructor of the Year. “I was shocked. I wasn’t expecting this at all,” she said. “This wasn’t even […]

Become a part of a vibrant learning community where you are at the center of everything! Jackson College Student Housing welcomes all prospective students interested in living on campus. We have room for you!  Take advantage of everything campus life has to offer: No commute Close to everything Reasonable rates & meal plan Lots of […]

Marcus Patton is a standout in the classroom and on the baseball diamond. The Ypsilanti native from Ypsilanti Lincoln High School chose Jackson College after hearing the team needed a first baseman. “I knew people coming here and knew that I would play a lot and come be an impact guy,” he said. Two years […]

Aurora Stankiewicz recently completed her studies at Jackson Preparatory & Early College and is dual enrolled at Jackson College to earn a degree early. “Right now, I’m on track to graduate with an associate degree at the same time I’m graduating high school,” she said. Her experience has been very positive. “I love their class […]

Charity Smith works full-time but wanted to go back to school for something she enjoys – graphic design.   “It’s a great outlet for me,” she said. “I started painting probably about five years ago and I never thought that it would be something that I would go into. I kind of branched out into learning […]

Taking dreams and making them reality: Jacob Weldon’s Journey to Center Stage Embracing the Craft He has also done improv exercises including monologues and a mock audition.   He credits Tomczak, English Faculty Michael Marra and Math Instructor Erik Brown as influential members that helped him achieve success here.   “Michael has the most charisma and is […]