Open to high school juniors and seniors, LMC’s Early College programming allows students to earn true college credit at a reduced cost while they finish high school. LMC’s Direct Credit program continues to operate at Hopkins, Plainwell and Wayland High Schools. Students at these schools enroll in variety of college courses including Calculus, Public Speaking, Literature, and Economics. Through the Dual Enrollment program, Fennville High hosts LMC instructor Susanna Lankheet who teaches the first year of college level composition. LMC Early College
New for the 2010/2011 school year, the Allegan County Technical & Education Center will be the home of Lake Michigan College’s Early College Academy; a pilot program designed to jumpstart the college careers of a group of the area’s college-ready students. Lake Michigan College instructors will be coming to the Tech Center each morning Monday –Friday to provide instruction in college math, English, and social science, and also to help prepare the students for long term success in college and beyond.
Who is Lake Michigan College?
Lake Michigan College is a two-year, comprehensive community college located in the southwest corner of Michigan. The college is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. LMC offers more than 100 associate degree and certificate programs.
What is Early College?
Lake Michigan College’s Early College programs provide opportunities for high school students to earn college credit and build an official transcript while they are still in high school. The Early College program includes direct credit courses, dual enrollment and articulated credit.
What is the Difference between Direct Credit & Dual Enrollment?
Direct Credit courses are Lake Michigan College courses that are taught at local high schools by high school teachers whose credentials have earned them the right to become Adjunct Instructors for LMC. LMC’s strict adherence to quality standards guarantees that these instructors are fully capable of teaching at the college level.
Students successfully completing the Academy program will have earned 16 college credits- roughly ½ year of college education – all before they graduate high school.
Membership in the Early College Academy will be comprised of students recommended by counselors from their local high schools.
Early College FAQ.
Adult Classes at the Allegan Tech Center
Building upon the success of a pilot welding course at the Allegan Tech Center last year, Lake Michigan College is expanding their class offerings for adults this fall. Adult students can enroll in a variety of classes from both the Technical Education and the General Education departments. Whether building technical abilities to increase job skills or working toward a certificate or degree from Lake Michigan College, adults can find college closer to home than ever. The Allegan County Area Technical & Education Center is proud to host these new classes and is working closely with LMC to expand these opportunities even further. Lake Michigan Fall Class List
For more information about this unique partnership between LMC and AAESA and the growing educational opportunities it is creating here in Allegan County, please contact-
Gordon Wickens
AAESA Postsecondary Facilitator
ACATEC
2891 116th Avenue
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-3121 ext. 4765
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