Lake Michigan College is a 2-year community college offering
associate degrees, certificates, and a wide range of continuing
education and business and industry training.
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Students receive $6 in higher future earnings over the next
30 years for every dollar they invest in their LMC education.*
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LMC contributes $242 million to the economy of Berrien and
Van Buren Counties through College operations and past student
productivity effects.*
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The LMC Mendel Center serves over 100,000 patrons each year
through Mainstage performances, trade shows, business meetings,
and social events.
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Over 7,000 credit and non-credit students are served annually
by the College.
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In 2005-2006, 1,100 high school students earned college credit
through Early College programs.
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Each year, approximately one-third of LMC students received
some type of financial aid.
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100% of LMC classrooms are multimedia equipped.
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A 50-acre natural area of the Napier Avenue Campus serves
as a science learning lab and as a wildlife sanctuary.
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682 student computers are available at the four campuses.
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Over 20 LMC courses are offered in an online format.
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An Honors Program provides additional challenge to students
who excel academically.
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Partnerships with Siena Heights University and Western Michigan
University - Southwest provide access to over 20 bachelor
and master degree programs on the LMC campuses.
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Annually, LMC's Community & Business Services division
serves more than 50 companies and 2,000 non-credit students.
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LMC conducts Homeland Security training that, to date, has
benefited 20 municipalities.
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LMC works with over 30 high schools to provide Early College
direct credit and dual enrollment classes that allow students
to earn college credit while still in high school.
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Five intercollegiate athletic teams fielded by LMC provide
over 70 students each year the opportunity to pursue their
academic and athletic talents at the college level.
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