SC4 Retirees 100th Anniversary Commemorative Tree

Proud SC4 First Lady (1990 -1996)

President Dr. Ernie Dear-born leader; champion of SC4

Gordon was born in Hyderabad, India. As a student, his competitive spirit brought medals in sports and scholarship. He was the youngest boy scout to represent India at the World Jamboree in Budapest, Hungary. He lived his entire life under the principle that through education one can experience individual fulfillment, true success and enduring happiness. 

Dr. Dacosta received a Bachelor of Science Degree in agriculture from Agra University, Compur, India; and a Master of Science Degree in mycology and plant pathology from the Imperial Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India. He immigrated to the United States In 1948, attending the University of Michigan where he received a Master of Science Degree in botany. He graduated from Michigan State University in 1952 with a PH.D. in horticulture. He became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1959. He worked for the Michigan Department of Agriculture before joining the faculty at Port Huron Junior College/ St. Clair County Community College where he taught botany, general biology, and anatomy and physiology and served as chairman of the biology department. His effective teaching was legendary, influencing the lives of his students by making them aware of their individual worth, guiding them to expand their minds to meet the challenges of higher education, and inspiring them to excel in their chosen professions. 

After teaching 27 years at St. Clair County Community College, he retired in 1983 to volunteer work at the Senior Wellness Place at Port Huron Hospital and the Port Huron Museum. He served as president of the St. Clair County Chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel. An avid traveler, he enjoyed visiting all areas of his adopted country as well as extensive world travel. His interest in peoples and customs of other nations and cultures led him to be a founding member of the Port Huron International Club. He was an active member of the All Saints Episcopal Church as a lay reader and member of the vestry and choir. 

Professor, Computer Information Systems

Del James Blessenger Excellence in Teaching Award

Distinguished Faculty Award

Co-Authored:

• New Perspectives on Microsoft Excel 2013 – Brief 978-1285169392
• New Perspectives on Microsoft Excel 2013 – Introductory 978-1285169361
• New Perspectives on Microsoft Excel 2013 – Enhanced 978-1305501126
• New Perspectives on Microsoft Excel 2013 – Comprehensive 978-1285169330 with June Jamrich Parsons, Dan Oja, Roy Ageloff, Patrick Carey, Carol DesJardins, Cengage Learning, May 13, 2013

Department Chair, Computer and Office Technology

Discipline Coordinator, Computer Information Systems

Discipline Coordinator, Office Administration

Academic Review Committee, Chair

Assessment Committee, member

Bonnie began working in the Continuing Education Department and then worked in various other departments over her career at SC4. The majority of her experience was in the Workforce Training Department and then other areas such as student outreach, recruitment, testing, ID Card, advising and career specialist. After 34 years of service, Bonnie retired in July 2023 and was the Executive Director of Community and Public Relations. Bonnie started in the ESP union, promoted to Career Plan and then to the Leadership Association.

For over 13 years, Bonnie was an Office Administration (OA), Computer Information System (CIS) adjunct faculty member and taught many non-credit kids in college classes and customized contract training classes for businesses.

Bonnie received her Master's Degree in Business from Central Michigan University.