Connections That Count
Each week during the school year, Connections That Count (CTC) provides a safe place for area youth impacted by disabilities and families in the surrounding Mt. Pleasant community to connect with CMU student leaders and participate in fun activities such as craft making, exercise, talent shows, healthy snacks, and meal preparation. Here the youth are able to make friends and build social skills that they may not otherwise have the opportunity to do. Caring and compassionate CMU students gain valuable experience working hands-on with those with disabilities.
CTC has been in existence since 2002, started by Joan Hogan from Counseling and Special Education and some of her students majoring in various programs in the College of Education and Human Services. Now, over 20 years later, CTC still provides a valuable resource to the surrounding community through positive relationships, activities, and more.
Human Development and Family Studies Professor Holly Hoffman and two-time CMU alumnus, local businessman, and Mt. Pleasant resident Joe Wentworth are currently leading the initiative.
Become a student leader
Are you a CMU student ready to mentor youth impacted by disability and have fun? Fill out the CMU Student mentor application.
Apply to participate
Know a youth impacted by disability who is ready to join a fun group? Fill out the participant application form and the participant interest profile.
Spring 2025 Activity Schedule
Date | Activity | Location | Time |
January 27 | Winter Welcome | EHS 118 (French Auditorium) | 5-7 PM |
February 3 | Tennis & Togetherness Night! | Finch Fieldhouse Gym | 5-6:30 PM |
February 8 | Polar Plunge | O'Kelly's/Wayside Central | 11 AM |
February 10 | Snow Tubing Spectacular! | Snow Snake | 5-7 PM |
February 17 | Reach New Heights with Inclusive Rec | Finch Fieldhouse Gym | 5-6:30 PM |
February 24 | Cozy Connections Night | EHS 118 (French Auditorium) | 5-7 PM |
March 3 | Obstacle Fun Frenzy | Finch Fieldhouse | 5-6:30 PM |
March 17 | St. Patricks's Day Party! | EHS 118 (French Auditorium) | 5-7 PM |
March 24 | Inclusive Sports Spectacular | Finch Fieldhouse | 5-6:30 PM |
March 31 | CMU Teams Day | IAC (300 E Broomfield St., Mt. Pleasant) | 5-7 PM |
April 7 | Sensory Scavenger Hunt | Finch Fieldhouse | 5-6:30 PM |
April 14 | Nature Night | Island Park | 5-7 PM |
April 21 | CTC and Inclusive Rec Field Day | Finch Fieldhouse | 5-6:30 PM |
April 28 | End of Year Banquet | Bovee University Center | 5-8 PM |