Dale K. Nesbary,
Ph.D., serves as the 10th President of Muskegon
Community College. A Muskegon area native, he assumed office with over 30
years of leadership and professional experience, including nearly two
decades at institutions of higher learning. His emphasis as president is to
share the story of MCC with the broader community while advancing the
College’s mission to meet evolving individual, community,
and global educational needs.
As he completes his first year as President, his abiding commitment
to program development, building strategic partnerships, and increasing
access to education has already resulted in:
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New academic and technical programs including instrumental music,
alternative/renewable energy, autism, social coaching, and many others |
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Expanded athletic programs, including men’s and women’s cross country,
bowling, and soccer |
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Fortified strategic relationships with many school districts,
universities, business, and civic organizations |
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Selection of MCC as an Achieving the Dream college, a competitive,
multi-year national initiative to help increase student success
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Continued record enrollments and continued growth |
Dr. Nesbary’s ability to continue to grow MCC’s academic excellence is
evidenced by his successes at other institutions. He has held academic
appointments with Adrian College and Oakland University. Additionally,
he served as Research Director and Technical Services Director with the
Boston Police Department, and held the positions of Assistant Budget
Director and Director of Contract Management with the City of Boston. He
also held administrative appointments with the National Conference of State
Legislatures, and with the Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency.
Dr. Nesbary has published numerous books and papers primarily in the areas
of finance, technology and policing. He is published in many journals
including The Journal of Public Affairs Education, The Journal of
Contemporary Criminology, Social Science Computer Review, The British
Journal of Educational Technology, The International Journal of MS Care, and
State Legislatures.
Currently, Dr. Nesbary is leading a Strategic and Master Planning process
that will help the College determine the action steps needed to respond to
the changes brought about by both the local and national economies as well
as the changing needs experienced by our diverse student and constituent
populations.
Dr. Nesbary completed his Ph.D. in Law, Policy and Society at Northeastern
University in Boston. He also holds a Master of Public Administration degree
from Western Michigan University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political
Science and Anthropology from Michigan State University. He is proud to be a
graduate of graduate of Reeths-Puffer High School in Muskegon.
He serves as a trustee on several boards, including Blue Lake Fine Arts
Camp, West Michigan Symphony, Muskegon Promise Zone Authority, West Michigan
Strategic Alliance and is active in many community service organizations.
Originally from Twin Lake, Michigan, he currently resides in Muskegon,
Michigan with his wife of 30 years, Connie. He is the father of two
adult children, Nicole and Matthew. His interests include baking bread,
making jams, and trombone performance.
