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Programs and Services - Fast Facts

Academic Fast Facts

  • 35 arts and science areas of study
  • Degrees granted include:
      Associate in Arts
    Associate in Science
    Associate in Business Administration
    Associate in Applied Science
    Associate in Applied Business
    Associate in Industrial Technology
    Associate in Skilled Trade Technologies
    Associate in General Studies
  • 20 online classes
  • Over 900 class sections are offered for the fall 2005 semester
  • A newly developed Honors Program serves the needs of student who excel academically
  • 200 direct credit/dual enrollment sections are offered for the fall 2005 semester
  • 100% of classrooms are multimedia equipped
  • 91% of full-time faculty use multimedia in their teaching
  • A 50-acre natural area on the Napier Avenue Campus serves as an outdoor classroom for science classes and as a wildlife sanctuary
  • 682 student computers stations at the four campuses

Student Service Fast Facts

  • 5 Student-focused grant programs serve over 2,500 students annually
     

    Educational Opportunity Center
    Educational Talent Search
    Special Populations
    Student Support Services
    Upward Bound

  • On-campus childcare is available at Napier Avenue and South Haven campuses
  • 33% of all students received $4.6 million in financial aid during 2004/2005
  • A vibrant student life program allows students to explore their leadership potential
  • Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction is available to all students
  • Transitional Studies prepares students who need additional assistance for college-level coursework
  • Online application for admission and class registration is available through WaveLink on the web site
  • The intercollegiate athletics program includes 5 sports: volleyball, men's and women's basketball, baseball, and softball

Business and Industry Training
In 2003/2004, the Community & Business Services division:

  • conducted 36,075 hours of customized, contract training with 16 area companies
  • administered Economic Develop Job Training Grants from the State of Michigan that provided 195,346 hours of employee training
  • served 633 individuals through continuing education courses

Partnerships
The College has strong working relationships with other educational institutions, businesses, and organizations throughout the region.

Through a partnership with Siena Heights University, and the recent addition of Western Michigan University-Southwest to two of LMC's campuses, area residents have access to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs on the Napier Avenue Campus and the South Haven Campus.

LMC also works closely with the K-12 public, private, and charter schools as well as the Berrien County and Van Buren Intermediate School districts to provide dual enrollment/direct credit programs, technical preparation programs, and career exploration events.

A unique program that Lake Michigan College has partnered with Whirlpool Corporation is Best Ticket in Town through which Whirlpool employees earn their Associate in Business Administration degree through LMC classes offered at Whirlpool facilities in Berrien County.

 

This page was last modified : August 17, 2007


Lake Michigan College - 2755 E. Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 927-8100
LMC at South Haven - 125 Veterans Boulevard, South Haven, MI 49090 (269) 637-7500
LMC at Bertrand Crossing - 1905 Foundation Drive, Niles, MI 49120 (269) 695-1391
M-TEC at LMC - 400 Klock Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 926-6832