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(Archive March 2017) Decrease in Student Enrollment Increases the Role of Grants in MWCC Department Budgeting

By Kelly Cacciolfi | Observer Contributor

With decreased enrollment, the demographic of students that is ever changing and budget restrictions, both Robert LaBonte, Vice President of Finance and Administration and Jason Zelesky, Dean of Students said that they have tough jobs of doing the best for the overall student and retention of those students here at MWCC.

 LaBonte has been at MWCC for 22 years. Raised in the Gardner area, LaBonte said, “I feel this is the best place for me; my position is challenging as I am responsible for running the Finance and Administration Office, Cafe, Fitness Center, Theater, and the Facilities Department.” LaBonte said, “It’s like running a large company with a lot of separate businesses within, and MWCC is the parent company.” read more