Please call (269) 927-1000 before visiting campus to make sure your needs will be met. Spring classes begin Tuesday, Jan. 19 and most will be conducted remotely - students should check Canvas for information from their instructors. Student services are also available remotely. The Library opens Jan. 11.
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Programs
What is Distance Education?
Distance Education is any course in which at least 75% of the course is delivered online. Below are the five types of course delivery methods:
1. Flexible Learning Environment (FLE)
These offer the most flexibility for students. Students may choose to interact with their instructor and classmates by webcam during regularly scheduled class sessions or watch recorded class sessions online.
2. Online
All instruction will be delivered online. There are no scheduled class sessions.
3. Hybrid/Remote
A significant portion of instruction will be delivered online with some remote class sessions by webcam required on scheduled days and times.
4. Remote
All class session will be held remotely by webcam on scheduled days and times.
5. Hybrid/Face-to-Face
A significant portion of instruction will be delivered online. There will also be some on campus, face-to-face class sessions required for hands-on learning that cannot be completed online. On campus class sessions will be scheduled in small groups following safety protocols that minimize risks to the greatest degree possible. Programs and disciplines requiring some hands-on learning include: Advanced Manufacturing, Culinary, Criminal Justice, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Networking, Visual and Performing Arts, and Wine and Viticulture Technology.
Lake Michigan College has been approved by the state of Michigan to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education.
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Class Schedule: Choose the schedule for the semester you want. Classes marked "WEB" are available online
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Advising Services: For help with advising
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Success Tips for Online Learning: Take our advice. These tips make online learning easy.
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Information Technology Support Center; From email to Canvas, help for all LMC technology is here.
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Academic Complaint Process: Did we let you down? If you have a complaint regarding your instructor or grades, let us know so we can make it right. You may submit a Complaint Form and someone will reach out to you as soon as possible.
- Complaint Resolution for distance education and out-of-state students
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Lake Michigan College strives to resolve all student complaints in a fair and expedient manner. LMC distance education students wishing to file a formal complaint must first seek resolution through LMC’s institutional appeals and grievance procedures. LMC participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) through the state of Michigan. If a student's complaint cannot be resolved internally at LMC, the student may also file a complaint with the state of Michigan – Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Department. LMC is also accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
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- Complaint Resolution for distance education and out-of-state students
For questions about Distance Education, call the Teaching & Learning Center at (269) 926-4296.
The Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) requires institutions offering distance education courses or programs have processes in place to ensure that the student registering for a course is the same student who participants in the course or receives course credit.
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