UPS Management and CERC Committee Resource Page
This webpage is for UPS Management and CERC Committee members. The purpose of this webpage is to deliver MC updates and provide guidance on directing students to the appropriate resources for assistance.
UPS Supporter Spotlight
UPS Supporter Spotlight §
At Metro College, student success is a team effort, and our partners at UPS play a vital role in making that success possible. This spotlight series celebrates the outstanding UPS supervisors and staff who go above and beyond to support Metro College participants. From mentorship and encouragement to hands-on guidance, these individuals help create a workplace culture where students feel empowered to thrive both academically and professionally.
We’re proud to recognize these champions for their dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to student achievement.
✨Metro College would like to shine a spotlight on Brandon Fortson! A UPS Supervisor whose support for Metro College and participants hasn’t gone unnoticed! Thanks, Brandon, for your encouragement, leadership, and support for student success!
Metro College (MC) News and Updates
MC News and Updates §
Stay up to date with the latest MC news and updates!
- 2025 Benefits update
- We are welcoming two new Student Success Counselors to the Metro College Team! Faith Miller and Andrew Hovekamp!
- The signing deadline for students taking fall 2025 classes is July 25th! Let students know to check their MyMC pages for their agreements.
- Class registration for JCTC has started! Registration for UofL will begin March 24th. Students must be registered for classes before they sign their next agreement.
- Students can now add their MyMC page as a widget on their phones for easier access to their MyMC pages! (Instructions for adding to Android and iPhone can be found here)
- Metro College has officially launched our new social media pages! Follow us @metrocollegeky on Instagram and Facebook!
Fast Facts 2024
Fast Facts and Important Dates 2025 §
Attached are links to the Fast Facts sheets for the current and upcoming semesters. The Fast Facts sheets provide important dates, contacts, and updated institutional information for both UofL and JCTC.
Metro College Midnights
Fall 2025 Schedule §
Metro College Midnights are monthly pop-up events designed to meet students where they are—right at work! These informal gatherings offer a chance to connect with Metro College staff, ask questions, and learn more about upcoming programs, events, and benefits.
Whether it's current students or UPS employees curious about what Metro College has to offer, anyone can stop by to get personalized support and stay informed. UPS management and CERC members are also encouraged to join the conversation, ask questions, and engage with the Metro College community.
It’s all about making support accessible, building connections, and helping students succeed.
Below is a schedule of Metro College Midnight dates, time ranges, and service focuses for the Fall 2025 semester.
| Date | Time Range | MC Staff | Service Focus |
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September 25th | 10:00pm-1:30pm | All Staff | UPS Managment and CERC, Financial aid completion, Priority Registration, Long & Short Term Stop Outs |
October 23rd | 10:00pm-1:30pm | All Staff | Student Appreciation, Professional Pathway Advertising, |
November 13th | 10:00pm-1:30pm | Kim/Andrew- | CAPP Completion, Advising & Registration, UPS IT Professionals |
December 4th | 10:00pm-1:30pm | George/Sarah/Rennie | Graduation Celebration |
Assisting New and Returning Students
Assisting New and Returning Students §
New Students
Onboarding checklist
New students can access the "Get Started Onboarding Checklist" for step-by-step instructions on how to become a Metro Student. The checklist gives detailed steps for students attending UofL or JCTC.
Current UPS employees who are interested in Metro College can use the "Onboarding Checklist for Prospective MC Participants Working at UPS" for instructions on how to become a Metro participant.
Completing the STP
All new Metro College participants will need to complete the Metro College on-line orientation (STP) before meeting with a Student Success Counselor and signing their first agreement.
The links to STP are available for UPS leadership to view. These on-line modules will help you become familiar with key policies, procedures, and essential resources that can help you support your MC UPS employees
Welcome to the first STP module. In this module we will provide an overview of Metropolitan College; review the eligibility requirements to sign an MC agreement; demonstrate how Metro College benefits are applied to your student account; and review how to learn about additional program benefits.
This module will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.
Welcome to the Metropolitan College Student Success module. In this module, you will learn the ten steps to achieve success as a Metropolitan College student. You will also learn about important MC policies that impact your program benefits.
This module will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
Welcome to the Financial Success module of the Student Transition Program. This module was designed to give you an overview of the MC High 5 program, identify your Money Personality, assessing your financial wellness through the financial empowerment program and how to ensure financial success through goal setting and financial planning.
This module will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete.
Welcome to the Career Resources module. In this module, you will learn why Metro College requires a career assessment and learn about the career assessment tool, TypeFocus.
This module will take approximately 45-55 minutes to complete.
Welcome to the Metropolitan College Program Agreement module. During this module we will review the MyMC page as well as highlight terms and conditions of the MC Agreement. At the conclusion of the module, we will walk you through how to set up your appointment to sign your first Metro College agreement.
Please read carefully! There will be a learning check at the end of the module before you are able to schedule an appointment.
This module will take approximately 12 minutes to complete.
The High 5 Budgeting CAPP requirement will provide you with an opportunity to learn the purpose of a budget and why it is important to pay yourself first in savings. At the end of the module, you will create two budgets (1) A monthly budget and (2) A semester tuition/fee budget for costs not covered by MC. The goal is to not only graduate from the MC program debt free, but to also understand how to be financially successful for your future beyond college.
Returning Students
If it has been more than 12 months since a returning student has signed a Metro College agreement, they can access the Returning Metropolitan College Participants Checklist.
Returning participants will need to complete the Employment Verification Form located on the Metro College website home page.
Students returning from Leave
Metro College participants who are returning from leave will need to contact their full-time supervisor to have their participation status changed to "active".
Contacts
Student Success Counselor Contacts §
Students can be directed to their assigned counselor if they need assistance or have questions. Students are assigned alphabetically by last names. Students can also find their assigned counselor on their MyMC page and email them directly from there.
| Students with last names | Student Success Counselor | Student Success counselor emails (UofL /JCTC) |
| A-B | Rennie Davis - Temp | reno.davis@louisville.edu/rdavis0171@kctcs.edu |
| C-D | Faith Miller | fnande01@louisville.edu/faith.miller@kctcs.edu |
| E-G | George Scott III | george.scott.1@louisville.edu/george.scott@kctcs.edu |
| H-J | Andrew Hovekamp | a0hove01@louisville.edu/ahovekamp0003@kctcs.edu |
| K-Mc | Sarah Schladand | sarah.priddy.1@louisville.edu/sarah.schladand@kctcs.edu |
| Md-P | Alex Johnson | a0warn03@louisville.edu/awarner0047@kctcs.edu |
| Q-S | Kimberly Patterson | kimberly.patterson@louisville.edu/kpatterson0024@kctcs.edu |
| T-Z | Ashley Batliner | ashley.batliner@louisville.edu/abatliner0001@kctcs.edu |
UPSer Contacts
| Title | UPSer | Email / Phone |
| UPS UofL Recruiter | Lee Moody | lamoody@ups.com/502-565-9387 |
| UPS JCTC Recruiter | Paxton Gordon | pgordon@ups.com / 502-781-0261 |
| UPS Education Program Specialist | Sara Heun | saraheun@ups.com / 502-416-3868 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
FAQs §
The following frequently asked questions can be answered by following the attached links:
- When/how are bonuses distributed to students?
- How do I prepare to sign my MC agreement?
- Are graduate level classes MC eligible?
Employment Termination
Who can answer questions about when a student can terminate employment and still be eligible for MC benefits?
-Please direct students to Sara Heun for information on when they can terminate employment and still be eligible for MC benefits:
Sara Heun - saraheun@ups.com / 502-416-3868
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