[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 98 (Thursday, June 8, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E791]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF JAMES JACOBS FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CAREER WITH MACOMB 
                           COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 8, 2017

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. James Jacobs 
for his work on behalf of Macomb Community College. Mr. Jacobs has been 
a tireless advocate for the college and higher education during his 
presidency and career with MCC.
  After graduating from Princeton with a degree in politics, Dr. Jacobs 
began his career with MCC as a professor in economics, where he 
specialized in occupational education and suburban economic 
development. After several decades of teaching, Dr. Jacobs moved into 
MCC's administration in 1994. During his time, he also worked with the 
Community College Research Center at Columbia University, where he 
directed efforts on addressing issues facing community colleges 
throughout the country. In 2008, Dr. Jacobs was named President of MCC 
and served in this position until this year. During his tenure, Dr. 
Jacobs spearheaded a number of initiatives to grow and modernize the 
college, including expanding its training and vocational education 
programs to provide students in the community with in demand skillsets. 
These efforts have helped solidify MCC as a leader in workforce 
development and training.
  Dr. Jacobs' decades of service with MCC has helped create a 
nationally renowned institution that effectively serves the needs of 
the Southeast Michigan community. Throughout his time as President, Dr. 
Jacobs has grown and expanded the college's workforce development and 
entrepreneurship offering, including the Innovation Fund Macomb 
Community College, which provides assistance to early-stage companies 
and entrepreneurs. His long-term planning has led to national 
recognition for MCC, including visits by President Obama and other 
state leaders. This legacy of excellence has helped drive economic 
development and provide a quality education to countless students, and 
Dr. Jacobs' leadership will be missed as he moves on from his current 
position.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Dr. James 
Jacobs for his distinguished career with Macomb Community College. Dr. 
Jacobs' work with MCC has been critical to the development of southeast 
Michigan and the education of its workforce.

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