Academic Deans
Academic Technologies | Academic Technology Group
Kayla LeBlanc
Dean of Distance Education
Campus location: Auburn Hills Campus
Phone: 248.232.4826
Email: ksleblan@oaklandcc.edu
- Departments: Academic Technology Media Studio, Distance Learning, Instructional Design, Online Learning Readiness
- Area of Expertise: Teaching and Learning with Technology, Academic Technology Media Studio, Distance Learning, Instructional Design, Online Learning Readiness, Faculty Training
- What I love about OCC: The OCC community is truly comprised of talented and caring people who are dedicated to the helping our students reach their goals.
- Hidden talent: I enjoy taking on large home remodel and landscaping projects.
Business & Information Technologies
Thomas Hendricks
Dean of Business & Information Technologies
Campus location: Auburn Hills Campus
Phone:248.232.4544
Email: tmhendri@oaklandcc.edu
- Disciplines: Accounting, Business, Computer Information Systems (CIS classes), Economics, Marketing and Paralegal
- What I love about OCC: OCC has very talented faculty. I love OCC for the family type of camaraderie and collaboration
- Hidden talent: Dog Rescuer. Have a poodle mix named Rufus and a Terrier mix named Artie. Both rescued and they are the best dogs we have ever had.
College Readiness
Beverly Stanbrough
Dean of Counseling and Student Success
Campus location: Orchard Ridge Campus
Phone: 248.522.3811
Email: bjstanbr@oaklandcc.edu
- Departments: Counseling
- Area of Expertise: New Student Orientation, Counseling Resources, College Placement, Community Partnerships, College Readiness, Guided Pathways Mentoring for Community Colleges, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
- What I love about OCC: Providing “HOPE” for the students and staff who enter our doors to meet their educational goals. My most favorite part of what we do is attending graduation ceremonies. The excitement and accomplishments of those students warm my heart.
- Hidden talent: Being the BEST Grandmother ever!! Home and gardening DIY projects; gathering with family and friends.
Communication Arts & Humanities
Dean Cindy Carbone
Dean of Communication, Arts & Humanities
Campus location: Orchard Ridge Campus
Phone: 248.522.3506
Email: clcarbon@oaklandcc.edu
- Area of Expertise: Faculty Academy and Development, Assessment, HLC Argument Writer, Student Success, Broad knowledge of higher education institutions in the Midwest; Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.
- What I love about OCC: Working with expert faculty and colleagues who love to teach and mentor students, developing new faculty to stretch themselves, and encouraging students to seek new opportunities for success.
- Hidden talent: Avid crafter and gardener
Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial Technologies
Beau Everitt
Dean of Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial Technologies
Campus location: Auburn Hills Campus
Phone: 248.232.4053
Email: bleverit@oaklandcc.edu
- Area of Expertise: Machine Tool Technology
- What I love about OCC: I love the opportunity that OCC has provided to me and to everyone in Oakland County. The diversity and professionalism of the staff is second to none and everyone wants to see students be successful. I got into education to inspire people and we do that every day at OCC
- Hidden talent: I love to do woodworking and carpentry in my free time
Health Professions
Zenet L. Patten
Associate Dean, Nursing and Health Professions
Campus Location: Highland Lakes and Southfield Campuses
Phone: 248.942.3337
Email: zlpatten@oaklandcc.edu
Learning Resources
Mary Ann Sheble
Dean of Learning Resources
Campus location: Auburn Hills Campus
Phone: 248.232.4512
Email: masheble@oaklandcc.edu
- Departments: Academic Support Centers, Libraries
- Area of Expertise: Disability services, tutoring, testing, library processes and technology
- What I love about OCC: Managers, and staff who find innovative ways of helping students reach their full academic potential
- Hidden talent: Old house renovation (semi) expert, avid reader, gardener
Mathematics & Sciences
Kenneth Williams
Dean of Mathematics & Sciences
Campus location: Auburn Hills Campus
Phone: 248.232.4210
Email: kmwillia@oaklandcc.edu
- Area of Expertise: Mathematics Education, Mathematical Problem Solving, Curriculum and Assessment, Higher Education Leadership
- What I love about OCC: I love the diverse backgrounds that students, faculty, and staff bring to OCC, and I enjoy hearing all of their stories. I believe that OCC is a jewel in Oakland County, offering excellent instruction and opportunities for students to begin and pursue any educational path they choose.
- Hidden talent: I enjoy playing team sports (softball and basketball), reading mysteries and nonfiction, and traveling with my family.
Public Services
David Ceci
Dean of Public Services & Director of Law Enforcement Training
Campus location: Auburn Hills Campus
Phone: 248.232.4224
Email: dfceci@oaklandcc.edu
- Area of Expertise: Law Enforcement, Use of Force, Interviewing and Interrogation Skills, De-escalation skills, Title IX Investigations
- What I love about OCC: Working with the students to help them achieve their dreams of a career in public service
Social Sciences
Kevin Bratton
Dean of Social Sciences
Campus location: Highland Lakes Campus
Phone: 248.341.2053
Email: kmbratto@oaklandcc.edu
- Disciplines: Math, Anthropology, Geography, Global Studies, Mental Health & Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology
- Area of Expertise: Scheduling, Problem Solving, Team Building, and Conflict Resolution
- What I love about OCC: Working with expert faculty who love to teach and engage with students
- Hidden talent: Dog Rescuer, Avid Reader of Historic Fiction
Teaching Excellence
Dean Marc Thomas
Dean of Teaching Excellence
Campus location: Orchard Ridge Campus
Phone: 248.522.3834
Email: mothomas@oaklandcc.edu
- Area of Expertise: Experiential Learning, High-Impact Teaching Practices, Global Education
- What I love about OCC: The creative energy and commitment to continuous improvement from OCC students and faculty
- Hidden talent: Photography
Student Services Deans
Stacey Crews
Dean of Student Engagement
Phone: 248.246.2612, 248.233.2712
Email: sncrews@oaklandcc.edu
Location: Royal Oak
- Area of Expertise: Student Development/Student Engagement, Mentorship, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- What I love about OCC: I love to watch the growth progression of students as they achieve their educational and professional goals while at OCC and beyond.
- Hidden talent: I am filled with Black Girl Magic.
Jahquan Hawkins
Dean of Students
Phone: 248.522.3512
Email: jchawkin@oaklandcc.edu
Location: Southfield
- Area of Expertise: Student Onboarding, Behavioral Intervention, Title IX
- What I love about OCC: I love working alongside my colleagues to help acculturate students to the higher education environment; unlocking the potential within our future leaders.
- Hidden talent: Author, Community Activism, Billiards
Robert Spann
Dean of Enrollment Services
Phone: 248.522.3512
Email: rtspann@oaklandcc.edu
Location: Orchard Ridge
- Area of Expertise: Serving others and finding solutions to problems
- What I love about OCC: Is the vertical and horizontal passion so many employees have for supporting students and each other.
- Hidden talent: I was a mediator for many years.