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Our Background
 Lake
Michigan College (LMC), founded in 1946, is a two-year comprehensive
community college located in the southwest corner of Michigan.
Serving 177,000 residents of Berrien County, Covert Township in
Van Buren County, and the South Haven School District, LMC is
the region's leader in higher education and serves as a cultural
center, regional economic partner, and a leader in diversity and
innovation.
As a multi-campus college, LMC puts student access to programs
and services at the forefront with classes offered at four campus
locations, at extension centers throughout the service area, online,
and through telecourses. In addition to associate degree and certificate
programs, LMC offers customized business training and continuing
education through its Community and Business Services division.
The Lake Michigan College Mendel Center for Arts and Technology,
which is located on the Napier Avenue Campus, is a cultural center
for the region. The 1,500-seat Mainstage theatre and full-service
conference and event facility hosts a lineup of world-class entertainment,
trade shows, and business meetings. The Mendel Center also houses
the music and theatre academic programs along with the College's
telecommunications center.
The College has a proven track record in attracting grant funds
and private support. Examples include the recently completed Phase
I of a fund raising campaign that brought in $5 million, four
TriO programs and a Special Populations program that serve the
unique needs of 2,500 individuals each year, and a recent $1.75
million Title III grant has allowed for all LMC classrooms to
be equipped with multimedia teaching and learning equipment.
 The
College has strong working relationships with other educational
institutions including Siena Heights University and Western Michigan
University-Southwest. Through these partnerships, area residents
have access to bachelors, masters, and doctoral degree programs
on the LMC campuses. LMC also works closely with the K-12 public,
private, and charter schools to provide dual enrollment/direct
credit programs, technical preparation programs, and career exploration
events.
This page was last modified :
August 17, 2007
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