With growth in all student categories, enrollment set a new record this fall with 4,697 students. The number of contact hours in which students enrolled increased by 21 percent over last fall. 

Dr. John Selmon, executive dean of Student Services at LMC explained that new and expanded academic programs, outreach efforts to all age groups, an economy driving more students to learn new skills and careers, and more have all contributed to the increase.  However, Selmon noted that at the foundation of the increase in enrollment is that the College has an outstanding faculty and staff providing excellent instruction and services dedicated to student success.
See an overview of Fall enrollment facts.

President Harrison will host a series of meetings to discuss key initiatives residents believe the College should address to help the community and students meet their educational needs. Persons interested in attending are asked to RSVP to Kim Cobb by email or calling (269) 927-8172. View a schedule of event times, dates and locations.

Eric Gorenflo, of St. Joseph was one of only two students nationwide to present research projects at the 4th Annual National Psychology Synergy Conference in Venice, Florida, on November 6 and 7. This is the second time he has received national recognition for his work. This past summer Gorenflo was named the 2009 second prize winner in the prestigious Pearson Education/PSI BETA national research competition. Eric's research was conducted while he was a member of an Introduction to Social Science Research class, taught by LMC instructor Judith Buchalski.

More than $4,000 was raised for the Rich Wohlfert Memorial Scholarship for Hospitality Management students at the 6th golf outing named in Wolfert's memory. Wolfert was a former Pump House Grill manager. The outing was held at Hawkshead Links in South Haven. See the following links for more information on the Rich Wohlfert Memorial Scholarship or the Hospitality Management program.

Watervliet South Elementary School has asked each of their classes to adopt a college or university as they work toward getting their students to think about college at an early age. The school's first grade class has adopted Lake Michigan College. LMC is working with the teacher and LMC alumnae, Tiffany Wendt, in providing LMC items for the children as well as posters and pennants to hang in the classroom. The College is also working with Ms. Wendt to plan other activities.

Hundreds of new and unique items on the Auction block, the $10,000 Raffle, and more make this one of the premiere social and fund-raising event of the year.  And all for a good cause...scholarships for Lake Michigan College students. If you would like to support the Auction either by donating an item for the auction block, or as a table host, sponsor, volunteer or participant contact Charmaine Kibler at 927-8155. See the people who are leading this year's Auction.