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Lake Michigan College, also known as LMC, is a regional two-year community college located in Berrien County, Michigan. It was founded in 1946 within the city of Benton Harbor. The campus is home to the Mendel Center for Arts and Technology, which is a multipurpose theater and facility. The college offers several degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
Lake Michigan College fields a variety of men’s and women’s sports teams and is a member of the NJCAA Region 12 and the MCCAA Western Division. The sports teams participate in several sports which include basketball, baseball, softball, and volleyball. The teams are nicknamed as the Indians.
Lake Michigan College is found in Benton Harbor, MI. Benton Harbor is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Lake Michigan College.
The school is known for its programs in music and science.
Lake Michigan College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 3,740 in 2007-2008 at Lake Michigan College.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The philosophy of Lake Michigan College, an institution of higher education, is founded on the belief that education is for all who wish to develop their potential. It is fundamental that a community college assist in meeting the educational, career, cultural, wellness and recreational needs of the community it serves. This involves a five-fold obligation:
1. To provide for the educational aspirations, needs and learning expectations of the individual and the community;
2. To provide for the occupational needs and desires of the learner and the community;
3. To provide for the cultural interests and the wellness and recreational needs of the individual, and thus contribute to the development of effective citizens;
4. To provide an assurance of quality in programs and in people;
5. To develop an international perspective that prepares students, and develops employees and community members for a world economy and global citizenship."
More complete details are provided below.
Lake Michigan College
2755 E Napier Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-1899
General Phone: (269) 927-3571
http://www.lakemichigancollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 89 | liberal arts and humanities, general studies, sociology, foreign language and literature, history, speech and rhetoric, liberal arts and sciences, geography, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 74 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Business and Management | 39 | business management, marketing, accounting, MIS |
| Science | 25 | biological and physical sciences, physical sciences, biology, physics, geology, chemistry |
| Medical Support and Technology | 23 | radiographer, dental assistant, cardiovascular tech, medical assistant, dental hygienist, health service and sciences |
| Production Trades | 18 | precision production, machinist |
| Education and Teaching | 13 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Office and Administration | 12 | administrative assistant, office data entry, executive secretary |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 7 | information technology, computer networking, computer programming |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | plastics engineering tech, CAD and design, architectural drafting, electronics tech |
| Medical Administration | 6 | medical office assistant |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 5 | commercial art |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 3 | corrections, fire-fighting, criminal justice and police |
| Hospitality | 3 | hospitality management, tourism and travel |
| Law | 1 | legal secretary |
| Mechanics and Repair | 1 | industrial mechanics, appliance repair |
| Therapy and Counseling | 0 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 0 | nuclear tech |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | health and physical education |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
| Religion and Philosophy | 0 | philosophy |
| Medicine | 0 | medical preparatory |
Number of programs and degrees for Lake Michigan College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 302 | 56 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 27 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 11 |
In 2007-2008, Lake Michigan College had a total enrollment of 3,740 students (2,203 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Benton Harbor, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,170 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,190 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid:
Lake Michigan College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 227700)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 30 | 26 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 30 | $75,468 | 26 | $74,460 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $75,468 | 26 | $74,460 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 23 | 24 | 47 |
| Basketball | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Baseball | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 14 | 14 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
Geography
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Precision Production, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lake Michigan College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers athletic scholarships
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