![]() She loves that she can have an impact on students’ lives and enjoys being part of their growth and development. She commented that the most rewarding part of the MMA community is that they are a family. She has spent the last eleven years in education and is in her second year at MMA. Paull obtained her bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and two master’s degrees from Marygrove College. Their amazing leadership has provided an environment where students thrive and where education is held to the highest standard. ![]() Paull like to describe their conjoining school. “One in the same with a different name” is how Mrs. We want to give you every reason to be BakerProud, and to share your pride with the world.Today we celebrate Cheryl Paull, principal at Macomb Montessori Academy, and Michelle Nighbert, Director of Second Home Child Development Center and Vice Principal of Macomb Montessori Academy. I appreciate your taking the time to read and understand our realities. I want to thank you for your dedication and diligence in your pursuit of achievement and excellence. We all take pride in our students, alumni, and the work that we perform to help change the lives of the individuals that pass through our doors. We continue to be in good standing with the federal and state government and our accreditations. Additionally, all students are federally required to complete entrance loan counseling where they learn about student loans and debt management. We also do not encourage borrowing in the manner that was outlined in the article. We follow strict guidelines and are audited to ensure that we adhere to federal, state, and local guidelines. ![]() It is important to note that approximately 60% of students receive some form of scholarship or aid.įinancial Aid and Student Debt: Although we cannot comment on the three students quoted in the article, we can affirm that in some cases the loan amounts quoted were either inaccurate or exceeded the Department of Education’s (DoE) financial aid borrowing limit. As an example, according to Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) for the last reporting year, 2019-2020, the following are the annual tuition rates: Baker College $11,070 State of Michigan Average is $23,481 and the National Average is $22,284. Our tuition is low when compared to the state and national average, hence scholarships are proportional to tuition. ![]() In other words, our graduates are employed at a higher rate than peer institutions and have a mean salary of $52,000 annually, which is aligned with the region.Īffordability, Scholarships, and Marketing: Just like any college, there is a cost to market degree offerings, and although the article made it sound significant when compared to scholarships, the true correlation should take into account the cost of tuition, not how much an institution spends on marketing. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), an agency that is used to benchmark employment rates, data indicates that our graduate employment rate is 6.1% higher than the average in the Great Lakes Region. Additionally, the article states that past presidents were highly compensated for being on the board, which is inaccurate past presidents elected to have a portion of their salary deferred and be paid after retiring from the role of system president.Ĭareer Services and Employment Rate: The college continues to provide lifetime employment assistance and counseling. Governance Structure and Board of Directors: The governance structure has been in place for several decades and is regularly reviewed by the Department of Education, State of Michigan, Higher Learning Commission, and specialized accreditation entities. I believe that it is important for you to understand the facts related to specific aspects of the story, which I’ve highlighted for you: ![]() Over the last several months, we answered the questions posed to us and worked to provide as many facts as possible unfortunately, the story lacks those facts and is intentionally unbalanced. I understand that it may be difficult to read and some parts of it, while not presenting an accurate picture, are disheartening as we all take pride in Baker College. Overall, the story is grounded in misinformation. I want to make you aware of a news article about our College that appears in the Detroit Free Press. This was a response sent to everyone on the Baker College list from its President, Bart Daig: ![]()
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