Michigan Colleges Alliance

“Due to oversight in past years, the organization was listed as an organization on a non-stock membership basis on form 990 part vi, line 6. An amendment was made to their articles of incorporation to change their organization from a non-stock membership basis organization to a non-stock directorship basis organization in july of 1985 that was not reflected on past 990's. This change has been reflected on the 2023 990.”

“Michigan colleges alliance is organized on a non-stock directorship basis.”

“The form 990 will be reviewed by the executive board. Following the review, the executive board makes a formal recommendation to approve the filing of the form 990.”

“Members of the board of trustees are required annually to complete a conflict of interest disclosure statement identifying any family and business relationships with officers, directors, trustees, and key employees. These statements are reviewed by the executive board in accordance with the mca conflict of interest policy.”

“Executive compensation is reviewed annually by the executive board or a compensation committee designated by the executive board. The compensation package is compared with that paid by similarly situated organizations. Documentation of decisions regarding compensation include date of approval, committee members, and a description of the comparability data used to assess reasonableness of compensation.”

“The top management official, the president, is the only officer on the board. Therefore, the compensation process is the same as listed in part part vi, section b, line 15a.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request.”

“Michigan colleges alliance is a collection of michigan's top private universities and colleges, the state's "third largest university," with 15 campuses representing some 41,000 students. Our work is dedicated to promoting college choice in michigan, financially supporting mca students and member institutions, and leading nationally in creating talent development pathways for the 21st century workforce.”

“College access and success - mca conducts a number of programs to facilitate college choice in michigan. Examples include: 1) a unique collective promotional campaign, "we are the independents", is at the center of this work. The campaign reaches students, parents, counselors and educators to create a greater awareness of the value, affordability, and educational opportunities at mca institutions 2) targeted college fairs and college preparation programs for high school students and families 3) the kalamazoo math and science institute provides opportunities for 8th grade students to participate directly (alongside mca faculty and students) in hands-on field and lab work in algebra and biology. The program introduces students to stem fields in an engaging format and prepares them for high school and college success. Held new initiatives for targeted enrollment markets, early middle college students, michigan hispanic collaborative and kalamazoo public schools. Conducted kalamazoo math and science institute and battle creek math and science summer program. Continued exclusive college fairs in key recruiting markets. Continued direct outreach to community college transfer students. Developed recruitment pathways and programming content for an international student access and success program.”

“Scholarships and member services - private scholarship funds represent the area of greatest impact for our campuses, as they allow students to fulfill their education aspirations in small, teaching-oriented settings surrounded by fields of study at the center of our emerging knowledge based economy. Scholarships include michigan scholarship fund, named scholarships, college community challenge scholarships, folds of honor scholarships, have faith haiti scholarship fund and others. Exclusive partnerships with the kalamazoo promise and the sage scholars consortium represent major college affordability initiatives. Other member services include collective purchasing and collective higher education legal services program. Mca awarded 4,220,741 to students at the 15 mca institutions studying a wide range of fields and provided additional operational and programmatic funds to member campuses. Continued work in identifying opportunities for collaboration in shared business-related services and collective purchasing to achieve substantial savings and operational efficiencies.”

“Talent development - mca develops and manages programs to prepare and retain graduates for the michigan workforce. Examples include: 1) a signature concierge corporate recruiting initiative provides customized access for michigan business to possible interns and employees 2) an annual roundtable on talent is held at the grand hotel on mackinac island, bringing corporate executives together with nationwide college and university presidents to collaborate on workforce development and student success 3)student/faculty project work with michigan companies also highlights mca's talent focus 4) mca also facilitates cross-campus classroom learning opportunities for its members. Held the twelvth consecutive mackinac roundtable on talent with record college president participation and attendees from more than thirty states. Lauched a collective talent development hub for employers to develop and ttract rising talent from member institutions, michigan career connect. Maintained and expanded partnerships with signature michigan companies though the concierge career connection program to secure employment and internship opportunities for students. Continued student entreprenuership competition, the mca college community challenge, with a focus on community impact and social entrepreneurship, including a dedicated pitch session to statewide corporate leaders. Continued collective-wide, multi-disciplinary co-op program with students participating in internships, fall project work and professional development sessions with corporate and community leaders. Began work to develop a framework for a collective-wide model for a new technical distinction(micro-credential)program.”

“Investment fees -24,252 contribution remitted to member institutions -4,220,741 investment fees 24,252 contribution remitted to member institutions 4,220,741 restated py 0”