AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (WXYZ) — Five a long time is a very long time for something. Think about it, simply over 50 years in the past Lyndon B. Johnson was President. There have been 11 presidents between then and now.

So, for one individual to be in a single place that lengthy, particularly within the subject of upper training. Well, that’s one thing.

Loads adjustments in simply over 50 years however via that change, some issues nonetheless maintain their that means.

“This is my first real job,” mentioned Gerald Kelley.

The even greater issues, the issues that make a life actually particular, by no means change.

“I think if I was waking up and I wasn’t coming here, there would be something wrong with my life,” mentioned Kelley.

Oakland Community College and Gerald Kelley, each are establishments.

“Switchboard operator, OK? Library technician, AV technician, Secretary. First Male Secretary here at the college,” mentioned Kelley describing all his jobs he has completed.

The campus would not likely run the identical as a result of he’s just about been right here so long as the faculty. A member of the primary graduating class again in 1967.

“There are very few people that stay in one career that make it as far as you have the 50 years, why? How?” requested WXYZ’s Brian Abel.

“It was convenient, and it produced a life for me that when I’m away from the college. I’m looking for a college type, things I can use,” mentioned Kelley.

He by no means stopped being a scholar of life. Learning the growing applied sciences on the school through the years.

His data and infectious persona enchantment to college students or perhaps it is simply the espresso and donuts he places out.

Either manner, he’s been a relentless right here whereas the faces round him modified.

“It’s scary because 50 years ago when I walked through this door and not this door, but in the buildings, we had at that time. And I walked out, it seems like 50 minutes. You know, it doesn’t seem like 50 years at all. Just seems like I turned around and here I am,” mentioned Kelley.

But in the event you suppose he’s able to be one of many issues that change. You’d be improper. Fifty years of change, Gerald Kelley plans on staying the identical, staying at Oakland Community College and within the classroom.

We even pressed him as a result of 50 years is a very long time to maintain working.

“When you finally rest your hat, what are you going to miss most?” requested Abel.

“The students and talking about finally being done. If I retire, I still want to teach after I retire,” mentioned Kelley.

“That’s not retirement, Jerry,” mentioned Abel.

“That’s right. You’re right. You’re exactly right there. I do. I really don’t want to retire. That’s the sum total of it,” mentioned Kelley.

He’s simply not prepared for that change to return. Congratulations in your profession to date Jerry.