Jackson College
Kelly A Crum is an accomplished education leader with extensive experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within K-12 and higher education settings. Currently serving as the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Curriculum at Jackson Public Schools, Kelly A Crum is dedicated to fostering positive change in learning environments. Prior roles include Chief Diversity Officer and Director of Diversity, Equity and Belonging at Jackson College, where significant organizational improvements were achieved, alongside teaching as an Adjunct Professor focused on empowering women in the Michigan Department of Corrections. Earlier experiences include coaching at Jackson High School and working as a School Based Health Educator at the Center for Family Health. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology, both from Spring Arbor University.
Jackson College
Jackson College was founded as Jackson Junior College in 1928 and operated as a division of the Jackson Union School District, sharing lab and library facilities with the high school. In 1962, Jackson County voters created Jackson Community College as a distinct entity; and in 1964, they passed a charter millage that still helps to fund the College today. Rapid enrollment and program growth in the 1960s spurred the College to build a new campus on its present site.