A Network for Michigan's Learning Center Professionals
The Michigan College Learning Center Association (MICLCA) connects learning support professionals at Michigan's colleges and universities through professional development, networking, and advocacy for student success. MICLCA is the Michigan affiliate of the International College Learning Center Association (ICLCA), part of a national network of learning center professionals.
Supporting the People Who Support Students
Our members work in tutoring centers, academic support programs, supplemental instruction, and learning assistance at community colleges and four-year institutions throughout Michigan. We provide a professional home for the people doing this work: a place to share evidence-based practices, develop professionally, and advocate for the resources our programs and students need.
What we do:
We support learning assistance professionals in developing and maintaining programs that enhance student learning. We promote professional standards in administration, curriculum design, evaluation, and research. We act on learning assistance issues at the local and state levels, and we provide opportunities for professional development, networking, and idea exchange through conferences, workshops, and publications.
Connected to ICLCA
MICLCA is the Michigan affiliate of the International College Learning Center Association (ICLCA), which has been promoting excellence among learning center professionals since 1986. ICLCA provides the national framework of professional standards, certifications, research, and professional development that MICLCA brings to Michigan.
Learn more at iclca.world ↗Certifications
Learning Center of Excellence (LCE) certification for programs and individual Leadership Certification for professionals.
Annual Conference
The ICLCA Annual Conference brings together learning center professionals from across the country and internationally each fall.
Publications
The Learning Assistance Review (TLAR) is ICLCA's peer-reviewed journal. ICLCA also publishes Best Practice Guides and a Glossary for Student Success.
Professional Development
Summer Institute, webinars, leadership roundtables, and a consulting service for learning center programs.
Founding Board of Directors
MICLCA's founding board was announced in October 2025 at the ICLCA national conference. The board serves from the time the organization was approved through the first annual meeting at which elections are held.
Joe Salvatore
Presides over board and membership meetings; serves as MICLCA's primary liaison to ICLCA and other professional associations.
Angela Zanardelli
Chairs the Professional Development Committee; coordinates the annual conference and other professional development programming.
Vacant
Records meeting minutes, maintains bylaws and organizational archives, manages the membership roster, and serves on the Professional Development Committee.
Sarah Clark
Manages organizational finances, prepares the annual budget, processes membership dues and fees, and files required tax and legal status reports.
Holly Christopher
Contributes to board governance, serves on committees, and helps ensure MICLCA's work reflects the full range of Michigan's learning support community.
Membership
Join a community of learning center professionals committed to evidence-based student support across Michigan. The membership year runs July 1 through June 30.
Professional
- Open to anyone actively involved in or interested in postsecondary learning centers in Michigan
- Full voting privileges in MICLCA governance
- Eligible to hold office and serve on committees
- Access to all events, workshops, and resources
- Discounted annual conference registration
Student
- Open to graduate or undergraduate students enrolled at least half-time in a Michigan institution
- Voting privileges and committee service
- Access to all events and resources
- Not eligible to hold office
- Proof of student status required
Emeritus
- Open to anyone retired from the learning center profession
- Full voting privileges
- Access to all events and resources
- Stay connected with the professional community
- Not eligible to hold office
Lifetime
- Awarded to individuals recognized by MICLCA for service to the profession
- Full voting privileges
- No dues, ever
- Access to all events and resources
- By recognition only
Membership payments are processed securely through Zeffy, a nonprofit payment platform. MICLCA does not store credit card or bank information. Zeffy may suggest an optional contribution to support their platform at checkout; this is entirely optional and can be set to $0. The membership year runs July 1 through June 30.
MICLCA is the Michigan affiliate of the International College Learning Center Association (ICLCA). MICLCA board members are required to be current, active ICLCA members, and all MICLCA members are strongly encouraged to join ICLCA as well. ICLCA membership provides access to national conferences, professional certifications, the TLAR peer-reviewed journal, and a network of affiliates across the country. Learn more and join at iclca.world/join ↗
Conferences & Professional Development
Connect, learn, and grow with colleagues from across Michigan's learning center community.
MICLCA Inaugural Annual Conference
Our first annual meeting will bring together learning center professionals from across Michigan for presentations, workshops, and networking focused on advancing student success. This meeting will also include MICLCA's first officer elections, marking the transition from the founding board to elected leadership.
Stay InformedOfficer Nominations Open
The Nomination Committee will solicit nominations from the membership at least 60 days before the annual meeting. Any member in good standing may nominate a candidate, including themselves. The slate of candidates will be presented at least 30 days before the election.
Virtual Professional Development Sessions
Webinars and workshops on topics including tutor training, assessment, program evaluation, and emerging practices in academic support.
2026 ICLCA Annual Conference
The International College Learning Center Association's annual conference brings together learning center professionals from across the country and internationally. MICLCA members are encouraged to attend. iclca.world/conference ↗
2026 ICLCA Summer Institute
An intensive two-week online professional development experience for learning center professionals at all career stages. iclca.world/Institute ↗
Learning Centers Across Michigan
The programs and people that make academic support work in this state.
Is your learning center doing interesting work? We'd like to feature it. Get in touch.
Tools & Resources for Learning Centers
Michigan-specific resources and connections to the national professional network. Open to everyone.
Michigan-Specific Resource
Michigan Learning Center Directory
A searchable directory of 70+ Michigan colleges and universities and their 180+ learning centers and academic support programs.
Michigan-Specific Resource
Michigan Learning Center Job Board
Open positions in learning centers, tutoring programs, and academic support offices at Michigan colleges and universities. Looking to hire? Post your open positions for free.
Contact MICLCA
Have questions about membership, events, or getting involved? We'd like to hear from you.
General Inquiries
For questions about MICLCA, membership, or events, use the contact form or email us directly.
Interested in Presenting?
We welcome proposals for conference presentations, webinars, and workshop sessions from learning center professionals at all career stages.
Connect with ICLCA
Learn more about our parent organization and the broader learning center community at iclca.world.