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Kevin Wagenmaker was recently appointed Montcalm Community College’s interim leader for Academic Affairs.

MCC President Dr. Bradley J. Barrick said he is pleased that Wagenmaker will lead all aspects of the college’s instructional services department in this role.

“Kevin brings tremendous experience to this position,” Dr. Barrick said. “He is highly respected by his peers and has strong relationships with our faculty, employees, and in our community and is excited to build on those connections. We are glad to have his leadership during this transition.”

Wagenmaker joined MCC as a part-time instructor in 2013, teaching computer courses. In February 2016, he was hired as the college’s Instructional Technology Consultant while still teaching courses part-time and served in this role until being appointed the college’s Director of Instructional Innovation in October 2021.

In his most recent position, he has been responsible for facilitating teaching and learning, planning space utilization, and providing leadership for academic technology with communication, training and support.

In 2021, Wagenmaker received the college’s Leadership Award for excellence in leadership, professional achievement and service to MCC.

Wagenmaker’s career began at Central Montcalm Public Schools in 2005, where he served as a business and technology instructor and department chair, online learning advisor, as president of the Central Montcalm Education Association and as a coach until becoming part of MCC’s family.

He attended Muskegon Community College and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education in Business with a minor in Political Science from Western Michigan University and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Grand Valley State University.

“As we move forward, this is an opportunity for the college to look at its overall structure and to assess how we can continue to most effectively deliver services to our students,” Dr. Barrick said.

Wagenmaker said in the coming weeks he will work on building relationships, listening and learning.

“During this time, I will be emphasizing three C’s: Communication, Collaboration, and Consistency,” Wagenmaker said. “These are core principles to fostering a strong sense of connection both inside and outside of MCC. By working together, sharing ideas, and maintaining a steady course, we can continue to provide the hands-on, inclusive, and engaging learning experience that our students deserve to meet their needs.”

Wagenmaker resides in Rockford with his wife, Breanna, and their two daughters, Ella and Brynn. In his spare time, he enjoys following his children’s athletics and spending time on Drummond Island.

Media inquiries, please contact:

Shelly Springborn
Director of Communications and Public Relations
shellys@montcalm.edu
989-560-0833