Gregory takes on new position

Michelle Gregory has been assigned the former duties of the vice president of the Office of College Advancement under a different title.

Cassie McVeety previously was the vice president but left MHCC for a position at Pacific University. Gregory had previously served as executive coordinator for Strategic Initiatives and Board Relations and is now the director of Board Relations and Community Development.

In The Advocate’s June issue, it was reported that there was a reorganization of administrative staff including vice presidents and dean that went into effect July 1.

At the start of the fiscal year, Gregory took on leadership of the College Advancement Office. Another change that occurred during the same time is the involvement of the IP department now working within the college advancement department to refresh the website and make it more useable for students and more accessible by the community.

In the future, Gregory said she hopes to develop a capital campaign to address challenges with the facility. Gregory said that since the college was established in 1966, it has seen considerable wear and tear and she desires to work with the college foundation toward physical plant improvement. In 2016, the college will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the facility, which Gregory said is a huge landmark.

Asked about her thoughts on her new position, Gregory said, “It’s challenging and it’s interesting — and I’m learning lot.”