Teola Lutsker is a 2026 candidate for the Mid Michigan College Board of Trustees. Learn what the Board does, who elects it, and why Teola believes strong pathways, community partnerships and transparent governance matter.
Mid Michigan College states that it is governed by a Board of Trustees elected by citizens who reside in the public school districts of Beaverton, Clare, Farwell, Gladwin, Harrison and Mt. Pleasant. The Board establishes policies governing College operations and serves as a link between the College and the community.
For Teola, that makes listening, accountability and community connection central to the work of a trustee.
Helping every prospective student across rural mid-Michigan, not just our three home counties, see Mid Michigan College as a valuable next step, whether through dual enrollment, a career change, a transfer, or returning to school. With satellite locations and online classes, the college is often closer to home than people realize.
Building strong, direct relationships with local employers, businesses, and community organizations across all three counties, so college programs align with the jobs and opportunities that actually exist here.
Bringing accountability to how the college manages its budget, priorities, and decisions, so students and taxpayers alike can trust where resources are going.
Trustee elections, including this one, are nonpartisan under Michigan law. No party appears on the ballot. Here's how the Board itself is structured, as described by Mid Michigan College.
Mid Michigan College's Board of Trustees is made up of seven members, elected at large across the six-district service area.
This seat carries a four-year term. Michigan community college trustee terms are staggered by election cycle, so length varies by seat, some run four years and others six.
The Board generally meets the first Tuesday of every month on the Harrison Campus. Meetings are open to the public and include time for public comment.
This campaign site describes Teola's candidacy. For the College's official governance information, meeting materials and current trustee information, visit Mid Michigan College's Board of Trustees page.