Join Jennifer Kluge as she welcomes Dr. Richard Pappas, President of Davenport University. With over 40 years of leadership experience, Dr. Pappas will discuss how Davenport is transforming higher education through agile degree programs, strong corporate partnerships, a bold affordability plan, and student outcomes that lead to real jobs. He’ll share personal stories of resilience, lessons from the pandemic, and why happiness and purpose are core to leadership and life.
Nomination Deadline: August 1st, 2025
Join us for the Salute to Civility & Inclusion in the Workplace Awards and Conference — a powerful gathering that honors organizations and individuals who champion respect and belonging in professional environments. This event brings together thought leaders, changemakers, and advocates to celebrate the impact of inclusive workplace cultures and to explore innovative strategies that foster civility and collaboration.
Shown is Mr. Marc’s Dog House concession trailer before and after the rebranding by Baker College students in the digital media design and autobody technician programs. “The students exceeded my expectations,” Marc Schillinger said. “It’s obvious the faculty provides quality training and creates an atmosphere of collaboration. We were able to debut the reimagined trailer this summer as planned at the Port Austin Farmer’s Market, marking it the ninth year we have participated.”
Baker College digital media design students demonstrated their professionalism and honed skills though a real-world class project, thanks to Port Austin Insurance agency owner Marc Schillinger. He turned to the college for help in redesigning a concession trailer that benefits a charity.
Shown is Mr. Marc’s Dog House concession trailer before and after the rebranding by Baker College students in the digital media design and autobody technician programs. “The students exceeded my expectations,” Marc Schillinger said. “It’s obvious the faculty provides quality training and creates an atmosphere of collaboration. We were able to debut the reimagined trailer this summer as planned at the Port Austin Farmer’s Market, marking it the ninth year we have participated.”
Baker College student Stephanie Brown applies one of the vinyl transfer signs to Mr. Marc’s Dog House concession trailer. Baker College of Auburn Hills President Peter Karsten said, “An opportunity like this builds confidence as well as student portfolios and shows what it’s like to accomplish something tangible in a student’s chosen trade – something that will benefit a charity for years to come.”
Baker College students Hannah Burns, Royal Oak; Emily Carpenter, Lapeer; Stephanie Brown, Oxford; and Colin Morey, Lake Orion, pause for a photo after completing the rebranding of Mr. Marc’s Dog House concession trailer.
