A Network for Michigan's Learning Center Professionals
MICLCA is Michigan's professional association for learning assistance and peer tutoring professionals. We connect writing center directors, math and science learning center staff, tutoring and Supplemental Instruction coordinators, academic coaches, TRIO and student success professionals, and testing center staff at Michigan colleges and universities.
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.
Our Network
ICLCA
International College Learning Center Association, our parent organization. All MICLCA members are encouraged to join ICLCA.
Peer Affiliates
Connected with ICLCA affiliates in Florida, Heartland, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, New York, Southeastern, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin
Membership Year
July 1 through June 30
Upcoming Events
Connect, learn, and grow with colleagues from across Michigan's learning center community.
12:00–1:00 PM ET • Online
Beyond the Content: Elevating Peer Educator Training with the Science of Learning
A members-only webinar with Angela Zanardelli for anyone who trains peer tutors and other peer educators. Evidence-based strategies and ready-to-use training activities.
MICLCA Inaugural Annual Conference
One full day at Wayne State University in Detroit: concurrent sessions, a keynote, a learning center visit, and the 2027-28 board election results. Full agenda coming soon.
See conference details → All events →Membership
35 founding members from 14 Michigan institutions have joined so far. Founding Professional membership is $35 a year and is open through December 31, 2026. Student and emeritus memberships are $10. The membership year runs July 1 through June 30.
Michigan Resources
Across Michigan
The colleges and universities in our directory, each one home to students who could benefit from learning center support.
67 colleges and universities in our directory.
163 learning centers and programs statewide.
Michigan Learning Center Job Board
Open positions in learning centers, tutoring programs, and academic support offices at Michigan colleges and universities.
17 open positions across Michigan
- Student Achievement Navigator (Central Campus) · Jackson College · Jackson
- Student Achievement Navigator (Hillsdale) · Jackson College · Hillsdale
- Student Success Coach · Baker College · Owosso
- Medical Education Learning Specialist, College of Human Medicine · Michigan State University · Grand Rapids
- Special Populations Liaison · Jackson College · Jackson
Founding Board of Directors
MICLCA's founding board was announced in October 2025 at the ICLCA national conference and serves until the first officer elections on May 17, 2027.
Michigan Learning Center Spotlight
Every few months we feature one Michigan learning center, told by someone who works there.
Does your center do work worth sharing? A few photographs and two or three paragraphs is all it takes. Centers at any Michigan institution are welcome, and you do not need to be a MICLCA member.
Tell us about your center →Looking for a specific program? Browse all 163 learning centers in the directory.
MICLCA History and Timeline
- October 2025 Founding board announced at ICLCA
- March 2026 Bylaws adopted by the founding board
- May 2026 IRS 501(c)(3) determination received, exemption effective April 8, 2026
- July 2026 miclca.org and directory launch
- August 2026 Job board and membership open
- October 2026 First member gathering, Building a Collective Vision
- May 17, 2027 First conference and elections
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.worldCertifications
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.
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.