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Dr. Paine has been teaching history at LMC since August 2002. He received a B. A. and M. A. in history from Michigan State University in 1990 and 1993, respectively, and a Ph. D. in American history from the University of Kentucky in 1998. His dissertation was titled, “‘Kentucky will be the last to give up the Union’: Kentucky Politics, 1844-1861,” explaining why Kentucky did not secede and join the Confederate States of America. Before arriving at LMC. Dr. Paine taught at Northern Kentucky University, Lexington Community College (now Bluegrass Community and Technical College), Indiana University Southeast, the University of Kentucky, and Middle Tennessee State University.

Education: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Molecular Biology University of Michigan M.S. Biological Chemistry

Master of Science, Biological Chemistry; Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology

Elaina joined LMC in June 2012. Her focus is helping high school seniors navigate the enrollment process. Her primary recruitment territory includes Bridgman, Coloma, Eau Claire, Lakeshore, St. Joseph, and Watervliet high schools. She also works with early college (direct credit) students, coordinates group campus visits, and co-chairs the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. Elaina loves working with students and sharing all LMC has to offer throughout the community. She graduated from St. Joseph High School and completed her bachelor's in international business at Alma College. In her spare time, she coaches girls and boys high school diving at Bridgman High School. She also a hardcore rock/metal enthusiast and a world traveler.

Meghan is a Lake Michigan College alumni. After she graduated, she was fortunate enough to have the wonderful opportunity to serve LMC students in the Records and Registration Department as a Records Generalist. Within the department, Meghan evaluates transcripts, processes verifications and other various forms for students, answers inquiries via phone and email, and maintains student records. She also assists with registration at the One Stop.

Dr. Cara Peterman is a fluvial geomorphologist. She has a wide range of fluvial geomorphological interests with an emphasis on understanding the effects that natural and or human-induced perturbations have on water-resources and soils, in addition to how global climate change are impacting water availability and quality.

- Ph.D. in Geology with focus in Fluvial Geomorphology – University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky. Dissertation: “Tracing source contributions to assess spatial patterns of erosion in a mixed land use environment: Otter Creek Catchment, Fort Knox, Kentucky,” 2013-2020.
- M.S. in Environmental Science - University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, Michigan. Thesis: “Heavy Metal Contamination in an Urban Neighborhood, Detroit, Michigan,” 2011 – 2013.
- B.S. in Earth Science, minor in Geology – University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, Michigan. 2008 – 2011.
- Certificate: Geographical Information Systems (GIS), ArcGIS, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, Michigan. 2008-2011.
- A.S. in Science (Chemistry) – Monroe County College, Monroe, Michigan, 2005-2008.

Master of Science (in progress), Physical Ed: Sports Studies; Bachelor of Science, Health Education: School

Master of Fine Arts, Studio Arts; Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fine Arts