Michigan Community College Biologists 

Welcome Letter from the President

Heather Wesp

MCCB President, 2026-2028

Biology and Environmental Science Instructor

Montcalm Community College 

Welcome!

Whether you are a long-time member or finding us for the first time, we are excited that you are here.  MCCB provides a state-wide forum for sharing instructional techniques and information and resources for teaching college-level biology concepts.

Who is MCCB?  The Michigan Community College Biologists organization is made up of talented and dedicated individuals who teach biology and are committed to student success at one of the 29 community colleges in the state of Michigan.  I have been a member for over 20 years and this is just one of two organizations that I return to year after year for content, discussions, and the friendships I have made along the way.

This is an exciting time for MCCB.  We have multiple professional development opportunities lined up for you, including our Fall 2026 conference at St. Clair Community College, Spring 2027 Conference on Beaver Island, Fall 2027 Conference at Henry Ford College, and Spring 2028 Conference at Alpena Community.  We have also begun to incorporate experiential learning, with a trip to Costa Rica this past Spring, Belle Isle MI this past summer, and a goal to have at least one trip per year as we move forward.

I encourage you to attend one of our events and get to know us better.  There are also Campus Reps at all 29 schools whom you can reach out to for more information. Membership is a real deal at $40 for full-time instructors or just $15 for part-time instructors.  And if you are ready to jump in feet first, we’d love to have you present at a conference or consider participating as an officer, chair, or committee member.  You can let us know your interest at Service Opportunities! You can also share what you learned here with your colleagues and spread the word about this wonderful organization.

Sincerely,

Heather