Unsung Heroes of MHCC: Christy Weigel

As Orientation Center Coordinator, Christy Weigel has the opportunity to interact with students, and be one of the first faces they see on campus.

The center opened at the beginning of Fall Term, and provides students a place to obtain help with any online forms not required for homework.

Weigel said one her highlights at the Orientation center is “getting to know all of the students that I work with and all the students who are coming in. It’s kind of fun to be one of the first people that they get to talk to,” she said of the latter.

The Hero award came as a “very big surprise” and it “brought a little tear to my eye.” she said.

“It’s one thing to be noticed for your hard work by your supervisor or your co-workers. But when it comes from the student side, it (is) really nice and really sweet.”

Weigel said she has received “pretty good” feedback on the center’s work so far.

“It’s not just because of me. It’s largely because we have so many great students working in here. It makes people come in and feel a little more comfortable, knowing there’s a fellow student who’s gone through what they’re going through,” she said.

Open registration for Spring Term opens Monday, so Weigel said the center is ramping up.

It’s often new students’ first stop after they take placement tests. Weigel and center workers discuss students’ unique situations so they are not overloaded and can succeed in college.

“We aim to keep it friendly and exciting… but with a little dose of reality,” she said of the initial college experience, for many.

The center offers help navigating the MyMHCC portal, registering for classes, applying for graduation and other assistance.

It is in Room AC 1002, at the far south end of the Main Mall.