Lake Michigan College (LMC, LMC) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

Founded in 1946 as Benton Harbor Junior College, Lake Michigan College (LMC) received its current name in 1964. It is a regional two-year community college located in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The college’s mission is to meet the educational aspirations, needs and learning expectations of the individual and the community. It also aims to develop a global perspective that prepares students and develop employees and community members for a worldwide economy and international citizenship.

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Overall Score (about)	Insufficient Data
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$17,880
Admission Success rate	N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	17 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	N/A / N/A
Enrollment Total (all students)	3,202

Academics

Degrees and Certificates

LMC offers associate’s degrees and certificates in diverse areas of study including business administration, arts, accounting, biology, humanities, law, liberal arts, philosophy, literature, history, communication, environmental science and more. Some of the degree programs offered at LMC are the Associate in Arts, Associate in Applied Business, Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Business Administration, Associate in General Studies, and Associate in Skilled Trades Technology. The college has also partnered with Western Michigan University – Southwest and Siena Heights University to provide bachelor’s and master’s degrees in elementary education, business administration, engineering, and nursing.

Apart from academic degrees, Lake Michigan College also offers a variety of professional certificates in areas including Administrative Office Systems, Cisco, Dental Assisting, Drafting & Design, Early Childhood Education, Graphic Design, Hospitality Management, Legal Office Systems, Machine Tool Technology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Medical Office Systems, Practical Nursing, Paramedic, and Skilled Trades Technology.

LMC Online

Lake Michigan College offers a variety of online courses for students who are unable to attend a traditional college. Despite their hectic schedules and responsibilities, these students can still take college classes by enrolling in the online courses offered by LMC. The flexibility and 24/7 accessibility of online classes make them highly sought after. The instructor-facilitated non-credit online courses offered at LMC are fun, convenient, informative, and highly interactive.

Accreditation

Lake Michigan College is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The institute also holds several discipline-based accreditations from agencies such as the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC); the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology; the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association and by the Michigan State Board of Dentistry.

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Admissions

Freshman students seeking admission to LMC must send the completed application form along with the official transcripts and ACT/ SAT scores. Those who have already taken the ACT/ SAT, will be exempted from taking the LMC Assessment test. Applicants wanting to apply for financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Getting a transfer to LMC is easy. However, the applicant must send the completed application form along with all the official transcripts from previously attended institutes.

Financial Aid

Lake Michigan College offers financial aid to its students to enable them to meet their educational expenses. The college offers financial assistance through different mediums such as grants and waivers, scholarships, loans, and work study/student employment programs.

Grants and Waivers

Grants and waivers are gift aid that do not require any repayment. Some of the grants and waivers are Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Indian Tuition Waiver, Michigan Tuition Incentive Program (TIP), and Children of Veterans Tuition Grant.

Scholarships

Students may also be eligible for the private and state scholarships offered at LMC. These include the Academic Mathematics Scholarship, Lake Michigan College Community Scholarship, Lakeland Choral Vocal Music Scholarship, LMC Club Scholarship, Lory A. Schults Memorial Scholarship, Bud Timothy Rohm Memorial Scholarship, Cornerstone Alliance Scholarship, and Rich Wohlfert Memorial Scholarship.

Student Loans and Work Study

Lake Michigan College also offers a variety of loan programs; however, this type of financial aid must be returned with interest. Loans include the Federal Direct Loan, Federal Direct unsubsidized loan, Federal Direct subsidized Loan, Federal Direct Parent Loan, and National Student Loan. The institute also offers work study and student employment programs to help students pay for college while adding work experience to their resume.

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Students

Lake Michigan College provides an active and vibrant campus life that is conducive to the overall development of its students. Apart from academic education, the college offers the opportunity to meet new people, explore interests, and have lots of fun.

Student Clubs and Organizations

The campus hosts a variety of registered clubs and organizations. Students are encouraged to join a club or create a new one. Some of the most popular student organizations are the Anime Club, Creationist Club, Drama Club, Fine Arts Club, Hospitality Management Club, LMC Cheer Team, LMC Gamers Guild, LMC Literacy Society, Student Nurses Association, Student Senate, and True Real Unique T.R.U.

Community Service and Volunteering

LMC clubs are known to sponsor community service activities throughout the academic year to help give something back to the community. Students are encouraged to participate in various volunteering opportunities in diverse programs such as blood drives, the LMC Volunteer Service Program, United Way of Southwest Michigan, and the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

Campus Facilities

The Career and Transfer Center at LMC provides a wide range of support in all aspects of workforce development. The center helps offer a smooth transition for students who are either transferring to LMC or transferring from LMC to a four-year college or university. Career exploration, transfer information, local job postings, and other support services are offered.

Richard J. Pappas Student Services Center offers a variety of services for the students to help them throughout their college years. It also offers special services for students with documented disabilities. The center provides guidance in documentation of the disability, coordination of required accommodation, counseling, referrals, and information regarding civil rights. Other services include tutoring, note takers, readers, electronic textbooks, individualized assessment of needs, vocational testing, counseling, vocational guidance and career development activities.

The Student Support Services (SSS) assists students stay in college, graduate and transfer to four-year colleges or universities. The services include academic/transfer advising, study skills workshops, educational development plan, early alert progress reports, assistance with financial aid, social/cultural activities, career connection, and services learning.

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Athletics

Lake Michigan College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 12 and the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) Western Division. LMC’s athletic department sponsors men’s and women’s teams in diverse sports such as baseball, basketball, softball, and volleyball. Sports teams are nicknamed the Indians and school colors are red and gray.

Additional School Information

The Mendel Center for Arts and Technology at LMC features a spacious performing arts auditorium offering a season of Mainstage entertainment; the Hanson Theatre, the Louis and Frederick Upton Telecommunications Center, Executive Training Center, and additional space for workshops, seminars, meetings, tradeshows, and other events.

Bibliography

Lake Michigan College. 2011.

Schwartz, Jill. Two-Year Colleges 2011. Peterson’s, 2010. Print.

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