This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointments to several boards and commissions, including the Dual Enrollment Task Force.
Appointments:
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- Brandy Johnson – President of the Michigan Community College Association (an MLC client). She previously worked as executive director of the Michigan College Access Network and as a policy advisor to Governor Whitmer and Governor Granholm. Johnson holds a Bachelor of Science in political science from Arizona State University and a Master of Public Policy from the University of Michigan.
- She is appointed as a member of the public for a term commencing December 4, 2025, and expiring September 30, 2026.
- Vanessa Keesler – President and CEO of Launch Michigan. She previously served as deputy superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education and as senior project director at AEM Corporation. Keesler holds a Bachelor of Arts in sociology and education from Harvard University and a Doctor of Philosophy in education policy from Michigan State University.
- She is appointed as a member of the public for a term commencing December 4, 2025, and expiring September 30, 2026.
- Brandy Johnson – President of the Michigan Community College Association (an MLC client). She previously worked as executive director of the Michigan College Access Network and as a policy advisor to Governor Whitmer and Governor Granholm. Johnson holds a Bachelor of Science in political science from Arizona State University and a Master of Public Policy from the University of Michigan.
Dual Enrollment Task Force:
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- It was established by the Michigan Legislature in the FY25-26 state budget.
- It’s housed within the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential.
- The purpose is to study, develop, and recommend policies to improve dual enrollment access, oversight, and alignment across this state’s K-12 and postsecondary education institutions.
