2024: Onboarding Week at New Job in Waco, TX
Although I officially began my role at McLennan Community College in April 2024, I was invited to come early in March for a week of onboarding—and I’m so glad I did. This was the first institution I’ve worked at that provided such a thoughtful and structured welcome, and it gave me a meaningful introduction to both the college and the wider Waco community. It’s hard to believe that was already a year ago.
I genuinely love working at MCC, so here comes a shameless plug: McLennan Community College (MCC), located in Waco, Texas, is a vibrant two-year institution focused on student success, academic excellence, and community engagement. Nestled along the Brazos River, MCC offers a wide range of associate degrees, workforce certificates, and transfer pathways. With a supportive environment, innovative programs, and strong partnerships with local universities and employers, MCC is a place where students can truly thrive.
On the right-hand scrapbook page, you’ll find photos from our Fire Academy, along with a shot of my office building and a view of my window on the second floor. The standout feature is a custom graphic of our Highlander mascot – Mac. I downloaded a photo of him, had ChatGPT turn it into a cartoon version, then uploaded it into Cricut Design Space, which layered the design into three colors and I cut it out using my Cricut machine – and I have to say, I’m thrilled with how it turned out. I chose red-orange hues for the layout to reflect MCC’s bold colors and Highlander pride.
During my time in Waco, I also had a little free time to explore, so I visited the stunning Cameron Park. I walked to the Emmons Cliffs, which overlook the river and offer sweeping views of the less-developed side of Waco. This area, likely part of a floodplain, remains untouched, which adds to its natural beauty. The large “W” you see on the right layout is the logo of the city of Waco. Cameron Park is truly a gem—one of the largest municipal parks in Texas, with over 400 acres of scenic trails, rugged cliffs, and riverfront views, as you can see from the photos on the page.
Want to see how the layout came together? Click the video below to watch the process unfold!
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