Six Macomb Community College faculty members are recipients of the 2026 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award, which recognizes community and technical college educators who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment and contribution to their students and colleagues, affirming the vital role they play in student success. The college has participated in the NISOD Excellence Awards since 1992.

Macomb faculty who received the 2026 award are Shaun Sarcona of Shelby Township, media and communication arts program professor; Delena Austin of Yale, medical assistant program professor; Monique Beauchamp-Doll of Harrison Township, marketing program professor; Erin Fortuna of Mount Clemens, career development instructor and career and academic counselor; Abbey Jacobsen of Canton, music and humanities instructor; and Elizabeth Bosilkovski of Shelby Township, court reporting program instructor.

The six long-time adjunct and full-time faculty members represent a combined 122 years of teaching at Macomb.

About NISOD

The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development, based in Austin, Texas, empowers faculty, staff and administrators at community colleges to support the needs of diverse students in the face of ever-present resource constraints.

About Macomb Community College
Macomb Community College (www.macomb.edu) is about transforming lives and communities through the power of education, enrichment and economic development. Macomb grants the largest number of associate degrees in Michigan and is the largest community college in the state. The college provides programming for youth through seniors, including early college for high school students, university transfer and career preparation programs, workforce education, continuing education and certification, and a wide range of enrichment opportunities encompassing arts, culture and lifelong learning.

Media contact: Rachel LePoudre, APR, 586.445.7271, lepoudrer417@macomb.edu