[ { "id": "lakemichigan-000125", "title": "Student Success Report", "section": "Academics", "summary": "Reports Student Right-to-Know Act data including graduation rates, transfer-out rates, and retention statistics for Lake Michigan College. Covers Fall 2022 cohort outcomes, athlete data, 4-year averages, fall-to-fall retention for Fall 2024, and links to program outcomes for health sciences programs.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "https://www.mischooldata.org/success-rates-report/", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/academics/imaging/diagnostic-medical-sonography-associate-applied-science", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/academics/medical-assisting/medical-assisting-advanced-certificate", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/academics/health-sciences/nursing/nursing-associate", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/academics/imaging/radiologic-technology-associate-applied-science", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/state-and-federal-reporting/student-success-report", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:16:11+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000315", "title": "LMC seeks artistic reflections, choirs for MLK Celebration Week", "section": "Community", "summary": "Lake Michigan College and the MLK Celebration Committee seek original artwork submissions and choral groups to participate in MLK Celebration Week (Jan. 14-20, 2023). The theme is \"Keep Moving Forward.\" Artists of all ages may submit various creative works by Dec. 16, 2022. Choirs are invited to a non-competitive festival on Jan. 14 at the Mendel Center.", "breadcrumb": [ "Community" ], "key_links": [ "/community/dei/artistic-expressions", "/form/mlk-art-submission", "/mlk" ], "contacts": [ "kzook@lakemichigancollege.edu", "269-927-6588", "(574) 261-3650", "(269) 927-8198" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2022-11/lmc-seeks-artistic-reflections-choirs-mlk-celebration-week", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:16:11+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000345", "title": "Board Of Trustees", "section": "About", "summary": "Overview of Lake Michigan College's Board of Trustees, consisting of seven elected volunteer members serving six-year staggered terms. Includes profiles of current board members, their roles and term end dates, meeting schedule information, and links to historical meeting agendas and minutes from 2012 to present.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/policies/board-governance", "/about", "/about/board-of-trustees/radde-award", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/mr-john-grover", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/vicki-burghdoff", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/brian-dissette", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/mr-mark-weber", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/ms-debra-johnson", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/ms-mary-jo-tomasini", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/board-of-trustees?page=15", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:16:11+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000329", "title": "Capital Plan", "section": "General", "summary": "Page presenting the college's five-year capital plans with a filter interface and a contact form link. Minimal content visible beyond the banner image and section heading.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/capital-plan?page=4", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:16:17+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000104", "title": "Alumni Service Award: Melissa Stolfo", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Melissa Stolfo, recipient of the 2009 LMC Alumni Service Award. She is director of workforce development at Goodwill Industries of Michiana, an adjunct English instructor at LMC, and community volunteer. She earned a certificate in Corrections and an Associate of Arts from LMC, then a BS from Western Michigan University.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment", "/news-events", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2009-06/alumni-service-award-melissa-stolfo", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:16:19+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000067", "title": "Alumni Achievement Award: Dr. Praise Matemavi", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Dr. Praise Matemavi, a Lake Michigan College alumna and transplant surgeon who is one of only 10 Black women transplant surgeons in the US. The page details her journey from Zimbabwe to LMC's nursing program and ultimately to the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where she performs kidney and liver transplants.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni", "Newsletter", "Winter 2020" ], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [ "(269) 927-8875" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2020-11/alumni-achievement-award-dr-praise-matemavi", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:16:19+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000238", "title": null, "section": "General", "summary": "404 error page indicating the requested page does not exist, with suggestions to use main navigation or search to find content.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2023-08/lmc-adds-new-accelerated-pre-nursing-pathway", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:16:24+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000343", "title": "Board Of Trustees", "section": "About", "summary": "Overview of Lake Michigan College's Board of Trustees, including seven elected members with their roles and term dates. Provides links to board policies, goals, meeting agendas, and minutes dating from 2012 to present. Regular meetings are held at 5:00 p.m. in the Todd Center Board Room.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/policies/board-governance", "/about", "/about/board-of-trustees/radde-award", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/board-of-trustees?page=13", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:16:25+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000044", "title": "Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award", "section": "About", "summary": "Archive of recipients of the Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award at Lake Michigan College, named for a 25-year Board of Trustees member. Lists annual honorees from 2009 through 2025 who have advanced the cause of Lake Michigan College and higher education.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2025-11/2025-bernard-c-radde-distinguished-service-award-philip-and-becky-laney", "/about/news-events/2025-11/2025-bernard-c-radde-distinguished-service-award-rick-blake", "/about/news-events/2022-05/lake-michigan-college-honors-dr-loren-b-hamel-2022-bernard-c-radde", "/about/news-events/2021-10/2021-bernard-c-radde-distinguished-service-award-paul-bergan", "/about/news-events/2020-11/bernard-c-radde-distinguished-service-award-edward-j-todd", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/home/discover-lmc/about-lake-michigan-college/board-of-trustees" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/board-of-trustees/radde-award", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:16:26+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000229", "title": "Faculty Jay Keeler, Kevin Kreitner and Nathan Kramb receive Outstanding Educator awards", "section": "About", "summary": "Lake Michigan College faculty members Jay Keeler, Kevin Kreitner, and Nathan Kramb received Outstanding Educator Awards at the 2022 Trends in Occupational Studies Conference in Grand Traverse, Michigan. Keeler received the Outstanding Individual Educator Award; Kreitner and Kramb received the Outstanding Team Educator Award.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2022-11/faculty-jay-keeler-kevin-kreitner-and-nathan-kramb-receive-outstanding", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:16:26+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000124", "title": "Enrollment Data", "section": "Enrollment Data", "summary": "Fall 2025 credit enrollment summary for Lake Michigan College showing 3,320 total students broken down by LMC vs Early/Middle College enrollment, full/part-time status, gender, campus location, residency, age, and ethnicity demographics.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/state-and-federal-reporting/student-consumer-information/enrollment", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:16:33+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000324", "title": "Diversity Initiative", "section": "Diversity Initiative", "summary": "Lake Michigan College's Diversity Initiative promotes an inclusive and innovative workforce and society. It covers the college's equal opportunity policy, diversity statement, Title IX coordination under Charmae Sanders, and ADA/Section 504 rights. The college received the ACCT Central Region 2003 Charles Kennedy Equity Award for outstanding leadership in expanding opportunities for minorities and women.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [ "csanders@lakemichigancollege.edu", "(269) 927-8704", "(269) 927-8752", "(269) 927-8866" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/state-and-federal-reporting/student-consumer-information/diversity", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:16:34+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000028", "title": "Campus Locations", "section": "Campus", "summary": "Overview of Lake Michigan College's four campus locations: Benton Harbor (main campus, 262 acres), Bertrand Innovation Center in Niles, South Haven Campus, and Allegan Tech Center. Each listing includes address, phone number, and highlights of facilities and programs offered at that location.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/campus-tours", "/live", "/bentonharbor", "https://www.themendelcenter.com/", "/bookstore", "/campus/benton-harbor/cafe", "/niles", "/southhaven", "/allegan", "http://www.alleganaesa.org/domain/36", "/contact-us", "https://lakemichigancollege.my.site.com/apply/", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [ "(269) 927-8626", "(269) 695-1391", "(269) 637-7500" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/student-life/campus", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:16:36+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000299", "title": "Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award: Janice Varney", "section": "About", "summary": "News article about Janice Varney receiving the 2015 Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award from Lake Michigan College. It highlights her role as the first Executive Dean of LMC's South Haven campus, her community leadership, and her contributions to scholarship endowments and local organizations.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2015-06/bernard-c-radde-distinguished-service-award-janice-varney", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:16:40+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000027", "title": "COVID-19 Self-Reporting Form", "section": "Health & Safety", "summary": "Lake Michigan College's COVID-19 self-reporting form for students, faculty, and staff who are sick, have been exposed to, or tested positive for COVID-19. Provides guidelines on when to stay home and when to return to campus based on situation, with submissions kept private and used only for safety protocols and support.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/safety-and-emergency/covid-19/self-report", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:16:43+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000076", "title": "Alumni Achievement Award: Cindy Reuss", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Cindy Reuss, recipient of Lake Michigan College's 2017 Alumni Achievement Award. Reuss began as a non-traditional student at LMC, later worked there for 11 years in Marketing, the LMC Foundation, and Student Services. She went on to serve as dean of enrollment at Muskegon Community College before retiring and returning to LMC as a volunteer and educational consultant.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment", "/news-events", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2017-06/alumni-achievement-award-cindy-reuss", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:16:44+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000059", "title": "LMC Alumni Association seeks nominations for 2022 awards", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Lake Michigan College Alumni Association seeks nominations for its 2022 Alumni Awards by June 8. Three award categories: Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award, Alumni Achievement Award, and Alumni Service Award. Alumni must have graduated from LMC or Benton Harbor Community College, or completed at least 30 semester hours. Recipients announced in September.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni", "Community", "Newsletter" ], "key_links": [ "https://editmain.lakemichigancollege.edu/form/alumni-award-nomination", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/alumni/alumni-awards", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2021-10/2021-clarence-beckwith-distinguished-alumni-award-kathy-effa", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2021-10/2021-alumni-achievement-award-megan-hendrix", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2021-10/2021-alumni-service-award-candi-gabrielse", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2021-10/2021-alumni-service-award-dorothy-moon" ], "contacts": [ "craig@lakemichigancollege.edu", "269-927-8147", "(574) 261-3650", "(269) 927-8198" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2022-05/lmc-alumni-association-seeks-nominations-2022-awards", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:16:50+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000115", "title": "Alumni Service Award: Gloria Ender", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Gloria Ender, 2006 LMC Alumni Service Award recipient. President of Freedom Finishing in Benton Harbor, she led her company through economic hardship post-9/11. Active community volunteer serving as a Spanish-English translator for hospitals and police, and supporting the Hispanic community. LMC Associate in Arts graduate (1990).", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2006-06/alumni-service-award-gloria-ender", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:16:50+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000339", "title": "Capital Plan", "section": "General", "summary": "Page presenting the college's Five-Year Capital Plans with a filter interface and a contact link. Minimal content visible beyond the banner image and section header.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/capital-plan?page=9", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:16:56+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000082", "title": "Alumni Achievement Award: Brittnee Carter", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Brittnee Carter, 2015 Alumni Achievement Award recipient from Lake Michigan College. She was the first South Haven student to earn an associate's degree through dual enrollment before high school graduation. She holds multiple degrees and is pursuing a Ph.D. in political science at the University of Kansas, researching ethics in political science and communist politics.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2015-06/alumni-achievement-award-brittnee-carter", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:16:58+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000338", "title": "Board Of Trustees", "section": "About", "summary": "Overview of Lake Michigan College's Board of Trustees, consisting of seven elected volunteer members serving six-year staggered terms. Includes member profiles with roles and term end dates, meeting schedule information (regular meetings at 5:00 p.m. in Todd Center Board Room TC-1301), and links to historical meeting agendas and minutes from 2012 to present.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/policies/board-governance", "/about", "/about/board-of-trustees/radde-award", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/mr-john-grover", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/vicki-burghdoff", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/brian-dissette", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/mr-mark-weber", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/ms-debra-johnson", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/ms-mary-jo-tomasini", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/board-of-trustees?page=9", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:16:59+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000239", "title": "LMC names LaToya Mason new Health Sciences Dean", "section": "Community", "summary": "Lake Michigan College has named LaToya Mason as its new Dean of Health Sciences, transitioning from her interim role. Mason has a long history with LMC, previously serving as Director of Health Sciences and part-time faculty. She will oversee nursing, medical assisting, pharmacy technician, and other health sciences programs.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/academics/health-sciences" ], "contacts": [ "(574) 261-3650", "(269) 927-8198" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2023-06/lmc-names-latoya-mason-new-health-sciences-dean", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:17:02+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000218", "title": "LMC partners with Rio Salado College to expand online classes", "section": "Newsletter", "summary": "Lake Michigan College announces a partnership with Rio Salado College to offer select online classes starting Spring 2022, including American Sign Language, French, and professional courses. Credits count toward LMC degrees and certificates, expanding course offerings in language, business, and information technology.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/admissions", "https://www.riosalado.edu/" ], "contacts": [ "admissions@lakemichigancollege.edu", "(269) 927-8626", "(269) 927-8875" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2021-12/lmc-partners-rio-salado-college-expand-online-classes", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:17:03+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000023", "title": "Tuition & Fees", "section": "Admissions", "summary": "Details Lake Michigan College's tuition rates by contact hour for 2026-2027, Cost of Attendance estimates, Flex Pay payment plan options through Nelnet, course and other fees, refund procedures, residency requirements, and credit hour limits. Domestic tuition is $192.50 per contact hour; international is $376.50; senior citizens receive free tuition.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "https://ssbprod.lakemichigancollege.edu/StudentRegistrationSsb/ssb/term/termSelection?mode=search", "/policies/tuition-and-fee-approval", "/policies/residency", "/policies/tuition-and-refund", "/mylmc/business-office", "/contact-us", "https://lakemichigancollege.my.site.com/apply/", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [ "(269) 927-8610" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/financial-aid/tuition-fees", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:17:10+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000024", "title": "Scholarships", "section": "Financial Aid", "summary": "Lake Michigan College offers over $600,000 in annual scholarships based on academic achievement, talent, major, or financial need. Students apply via the LMC scholarship portal using their LMC credentials. Priority deadlines are December 1 and March 1. Eligibility requires admission into a degree/certificate program and enrollment of at least six credit hours.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "https://lakemichigancollege.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/CMXAdmin/Cmx_Content.aspx?cpId=1657", "https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa", "https://www.berriencommunity.org/", "/portal", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [ "dschaffer@lakemichigancollege.edu" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/financial-aid/pay-college/scholarships", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:17:10+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000250", "title": "New Registered Behavior Technician Certificate designed to fill community need", "section": "News & Events", "summary": "Lake Michigan College launched a one-year Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certificate program in 2021-2022, partnering with Logan Autism Learning Center to provide hands-on practicum experience. The program addresses regional staffing shortages at autism services providers and prepares students for a nationally recognized BACB credential.", "breadcrumb": [ "Humanities and Social Science", "Newsletter" ], "key_links": [ "/academics/social-sciences-education/psychology", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [ "(574) 261-3650", "(269) 927-8198" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2022-11/new-registered-behavior-technician-certificate-designed-fill-community", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:17:17+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000097", "title": "Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award: Mary Fowler", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Mary Fowler, 2011 recipient of the Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award at Lake Michigan College. Highlights her volunteer work with the Winner's Circle Benefit Auction raising nearly $3 million for scholarships, her Outstanding Employee and Administrative Staff of the Year awards, and her academic and athletic history at LMC and the University of Toledo.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2011-06/bernard-c-radde-distinguished-service-award-mary-fowler", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:17:21+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000085", "title": "Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award: Valerie Dell Huber", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Valerie Dell Huber, 2014 recipient of Lake Michigan College's Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award. After studying social science at LMC, she earned degrees at Cedarville University and co-founded the National Abstinence Education Association in Washington D.C., advocating for youth risk-avoidance education.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2014-06/clarence-beckwith-distinguished-alumni-award-valerie-dell-huber", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:17:22+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000305", "title": "Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award: Jeff and Marcia Fettig", "section": "About", "summary": "Announcement of the 2008 Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award presented to Jeff and Marcia Fettig. They were recognized for co-chairing the LMC Foundation Fulfill the Dream fundraising campaign (2002–2004), which surpassed its $5 million goal, created new scholarships, and engaged nearly 600 donors.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2008-06/bernard-c-radde-distinguished-service-award-jeff-and-marcia-fettig", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:17:24+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000326", "title": "Board Of Trustees", "section": "About", "summary": "Overview of Lake Michigan College's Board of Trustees, including seven elected members with names, roles, and term dates. Includes links to board policies, goals, meeting agendas, and minutes from 2024 regular meetings held in the Todd Center Board Room.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/policies/board-governance", "/about", "/about/board-of-trustees/radde-award", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/board-of-trustees?page=3", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:17:26+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000101", "title": "Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award: Mamiella Chavis-Brown", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Mamiella Chavis-Brown, 2010 recipient of Lake Michigan College's Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award. She earned her AA from LMC in 1977, taught and counseled for the South Bend Community School Corporation, and is recognized for extensive community service including the Rosa Parks Award and the 2008 Humanitas Award.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2010-06/clarence-beckwith-distinguished-alumni-award-mamiella-chavis-brown", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:17:28+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000051", "title": "Madelyn Ostenson named LMC's 2023 Outstanding Musician of the Year", "section": "News & Events", "summary": "Lake Michigan College's Visual & Performing Arts Department named Madelyn Ostenson as its 2023 Outstanding Musician of the Year. A graduate with an AAS in Music, she was a SoundWaves choir member and Phi Theta Kappa honors student. She received a $10,000 scholarship and plans to pursue Music Therapy at Western Michigan University.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "https://editmain.lakemichigancollege.edu/academics/arts-humanities/visual-performing-arts", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [ "(574) 261-3650", "(269) 927-8198" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2023-07/madelyn-ostenson-named-lmcs-2023-outstanding-musician-year", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:17:28+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000119", "title": "Alumni Service Award: Mary Goff", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Mary Goff, 2005 recipient of Lake Michigan College's Alumni Service Award. Highlights her seven years as first female mayor of St. Joseph, career as speech therapist and registered nurse, and community involvement with various civic organizations.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment", "/news-events", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2005-06/alumni-service-award-mary-goff", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:17:29+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000031", "title": "Former Chief White House Photographer to open Lake Michigan College Speaker Series Sept. 19", "section": "Community", "summary": "Pete Souza, former Chief Official White House Photographer for President Obama and NYT best-selling author, will present 'What I Saw Inside the Presidency' at the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center on September 19, 2023. Tickets start at $45. High school and college students can attend a free noon Q&A session in Hanson Theatre.", "breadcrumb": [ "Community", "Performing and Visual Arts" ], "key_links": [ "https://www.themendelcenter.com/events/" ], "contacts": [ "boxoffice@lakemichigancollege.edu", "(574) 261-3650", "(269) 927-8198", "269-927-8700" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2023-08/former-chief-white-house-photographer-open-lake-michigan-college-speaker", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:17:30+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000086", "title": "Alumni Service Award: Susan Lentz", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Lake Michigan College alumna Dr. Susan Lentz, recipient of the 2014 Alumni Service Award. A first-generation student who worked as a lab assistant at LMC, she earned a doctorate in biology from WMU and completed an NIH postdoctoral fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center before returning to teach biology at LMC for over 10 years.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment", "/news-events", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2014-06/alumni-service-award-susan-lentz", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:17:36+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000302", "title": "Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award: Marian and Greg O'Niel", "section": "News & Events", "summary": "Announcement of Marian and Greg O'Niel receiving the 2012 Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award from Lake Michigan College for their leadership of the 2011 Winner's Circle Scholarship Benefit Auction, which raised over $300,000 — a new record. Greg serves on the LMC Foundation Board of Directors.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2012-06/bernard-c-radde-distinguished-service-award-marian-and-greg-oniel", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:17:37+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000266", "title": "Hawk's Nest Cafe", "section": "Student Life", "summary": "The Hawk's Nest Cafe serves students, employees, and community members with daily specials, grill and deli items, soup, salads, and healthy options. Located on the first floor next to the Hawk's Nest and across from the bookstore. Open Monday–Thursday 8am–2:30pm and Friday 8am–1:30pm.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Be2cYwqSFvh0l6mJczpfdgvQnGGNbb0azqG04Ypu4kk", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/campus/benton-harbor/cafe", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:17:45+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000336", "title": "Board Of Trustees", "section": "About", "summary": "Overview of Lake Michigan College's Board of Trustees, including seven elected volunteer members with their roles, terms, and locations. Also includes links to board policies, goals, meeting agendas, and minutes dating from 2012 to present. Regular meetings are held at 5:00 p.m. in the Todd Center Board Room.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/policies/board-governance", "/about", "/about/board-of-trustees/radde-award", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/mr-john-grover", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/vicki-burghdoff", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/brian-dissette", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/mr-mark-weber", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/ms-debra-johnson", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/ms-mary-jo-tomasini", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/board-of-trustees?page=8", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:17:45+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000319", "title": "New space offers a world of culinary possibilities at Lake Michigan College", "section": "News & Events", "summary": "A news article about the newly renovated culinary teaching and demonstration kitchens at Lake Michigan College's Benton Harbor campus. Features an interview with Chef Luis Amado about new equipment including cooking suites, a chocolate tempering machine, and a humidity/temperature control room for confections, and how these upgrades benefit students and the local community.", "breadcrumb": [ "Newsletter" ], "key_links": [ "/academics/culinary-wineviticulture", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [ "(269) 927-8875" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2021-10/new-space-offers-world-culinary-possibilities-lake-michigan-college", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:17:54+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000093", "title": "Alumni Service Award: Barbara Lane", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Barbara Lane, a 1973 Lake Michigan College nursing graduate who received the Alumni Service Award in 2012. Lane became executive director of Berrien County Cancer Service in 1988 and is credited with founding Pennies for Patients, a Cancer Support Group, and the BCCS Bike Ride fundraiser.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment", "/news-events", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2012-06/alumni-service-award-barbara-lane", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:17:59+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000263", "title": "Credit for Experiential Learning, Advanced Testing, and Workplace Experience", "section": "Admissions", "summary": "Explains how Lake Michigan College awards credit for prior learning including AP courses, CLEP exams, military service, experiential learning, high school articulation agreements, and transfer credit. Covers eligibility requirements, documentation needed, grade policies (N grade), and credit limits for each pathway.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "https://clep.collegeboard.org/", "/node/444", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [ "advisor@lakemichigancollege.edu", "(269) 927-6173" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/apply/credit-for-experiential-learning", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:17:59+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000068", "title": "Alumni Achievement Award: Rodrigo Abarca", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Rodrigo Abarca, recipient of Lake Michigan College's Alumni Achievement Award. After earning dual associate's degrees in Culinary and Hospitality Management in 2018, he opened Oaks Eatery in Three Oaks, Michigan — a breakfast and lunch restaurant known for Mexican-American fusion cuisine. The article highlights his LMC mentors, student leadership, and continued community involvement.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni", "Newsletter", "Winter 2020" ], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment", "/news-events", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins" ], "contacts": [ "(269) 927-8875" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2020-11/alumni-achievement-award-rodrigo-abarca", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:18:00+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000281", "title": "Public Transparency Information", "section": "About", "summary": "Lake Michigan College's public transparency page fulfilling Michigan State School Aid Act Section 217a requirements. Includes budget and performance reports, collective bargaining agreements, health care benefits summaries, financial audits, bi-annual use and finance reports, operational reporting documents, and district boundary information.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "https://legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=MCL-388-1817A", "https://www.mischooldata.org/community-college-data/", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/state-and-federal-reporting/student-consumer-information", "/policies/foia-policy-and-guidelines", "/policies/freedom-of-expression", "https://studentguide.hlcommission.org/", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [ "foia@lakemichigancollege.edu" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/state-and-federal-reporting/transparency", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:18:00+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000287", "title": "Allegan Tech Center", "section": "Locations", "summary": "Lake Michigan College offers associate degrees, certificates, and short-term training at the Allegan Tech Center in Allegan County. Programs include Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied Science in Business, and Early College Allegan County for high school students. LMC has partnered with Allegan Area Educational Service Agency since before 2015.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "https://www.alleganaesa.org/", "/schedule", "/cna", "/node/480", "/node/303", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/campus/allegan", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:18:07+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000118", "title": "Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award: Roger Kullenberg", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Roger Kullenberg, 2005 recipient of Lake Michigan College's Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award. A journalist who spent 34 years at the Kalamazoo Gazette and 5 years at the Muskegon Chronicle, Kullenberg began his career at age 18 and earned his AA from LMC's predecessor, Benton Harbor Junior College, before graduating in 1950.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2005-06/clarence-beckwith-distinguished-alumni-award-roger-kullenberg", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:18:07+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000087", "title": "Alumni Service Award: Brenda Kniebes", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Brenda Kniebes, recipient of the 2014 Alumni Service Award. A longtime elementary school teacher in Decatur, Michigan, she mentors children in music and arts, organizes Girls on the Run, sponsors 4-H horse programs, and founded Soup Suppers in Coloma raising $50,000 for the North Berrien Food Pantry.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment", "/news-events", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2014-06/alumni-service-award-brenda-kniebes", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:18:08+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000020", "title": "Placement Testing", "section": "Admissions", "summary": "Lake Michigan College placement testing page explaining when new students must demonstrate skills in writing, math, and reading before registering. 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The event features reserved seating starting at $45, with tickets available online, by phone, or in person.", "breadcrumb": [ "Community", "Performing and Visual Arts" ], "key_links": [ "https://www.themendelcenter.com/events/" ], "contacts": [ "(574) 261-3650", "(269) 927-8198", "(269) 927-8700" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2023-07/jonathan-dely-opens-lmcs-mendel-center-mainstage-season-sept-8", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:18:57+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000289", "title": "Student Benefit Auction", "section": "Support", "summary": "Annual Lake Michigan College Student Benefit Auction fundraiser event page for March 7, 2026 at The Mendel Center Grand Upton Hall. Details include ticket pricing ($150/ticket), evening agenda, raffle prizes up to $10,000, sponsorship opportunities, and item donation information. Since 1988, the auction has raised over $5 million in student scholarships.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWVFG76Mlzk", "/support/auction/sponsorships", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [ "dschaffer@lakemichigancollege.edu", "(269) 927-8120", "rwhise@lakemichigancollege.edu", "(269) 927-6278", "joflynn@lakemichigancollege.edu", "(269) 927-6590" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/support/auction", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:18:58+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000280", "title": "Student Consumer Information", "section": "About", "summary": "Lake Michigan College's notice of availability of institutional and financial aid information as required by the Higher Education Act. Covers enrollment data, general institutional info, student well-being, complaints, diversity, refund policies, faculty, transfer of credit, financial assistance, health and safety, athletic program disclosures, and voter registration resources.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/mylmc/financial-aid", "/mylmc/student-life-office", "/about/state-and-federal-reporting/student-consumer-information/enrollment", "/mylmc/records/ferpa", "/bookstore", "/academics/interest", "/accreditation", "/financial-aid/tuition-fees", "/NetPrice/npcalc.htm", "/about/safety-and-emergency", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [ "erdman@lakemichigancollege.edu", "(269) 927-5110", "(877) 557-2575", "269-927-6172" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/state-and-federal-reporting/student-consumer-information", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:19:01+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000007", "title": "State and Federal Reporting", "section": "About", "summary": "Lists state and federal reporting documents for Lake Michigan College, including budget transparency materials required by Michigan, healthcare pricing transparency, student consumer information required by the Higher Education Act, enrollment data, and student success reports.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/node/107", "https://www.priorityhealth.com/landing/transparency", "/About/State-and-Federal-Reporting/student-consumer-information", "/about/state-and-federal-reporting/student-consumer-information/enrollment", "/about/state-and-federal-reporting/student-success-report", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/state-and-federal-reporting", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:19:01+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000294", "title": "Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award: Edward J. Todd", "section": "News & Events", "summary": "A Winter 2020 newsletter article announcing Edward J. Todd as recipient of the Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award at Lake Michigan College. It details his background as an LMC alumnus, his philanthropic contributions including naming rights to the LMC Business Education Center and St. Joseph High School Innovation Center, and his support for various community organizations.", "breadcrumb": [ "Newsletter", "Winter 2020" ], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2021-06/alumni-service-award-edward-j-todd", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [ "(269) 927-8875" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2020-11/bernard-c-radde-distinguished-service-award-edward-j-todd", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:19:06+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000328", "title": "Board Of Trustees", "section": "About", "summary": "Overview of Lake Michigan College's Board of Trustees, including seven elected volunteer members serving six-year staggered terms. Lists current board members with roles (Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, Trustees), meeting schedule information, and links to agendas, public notices, and meeting minutes from 2023–2024.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/policies/board-governance", "/about", "/about/board-of-trustees/radde-award", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/mr-john-grover", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/vicki-burghdoff", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/brian-dissette", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/mr-mark-weber", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/ms-debra-johnson", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/ms-mary-jo-tomasini", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/board-of-trustees?page=4", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:19:08+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000091", "title": "Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award: James Turner", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of James Turner, 2012 recipient of the Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award from Lake Michigan College. Turner attended LMC in the late 1950s, earned his AA in 1960, and went on to become a pioneer in military civil rights education, establishing the first Military Human Relations Council in 1968 and advising on race relations for the Nixon administration.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2012-06/clarence-beckwith-distinguished-alumni-award-james-turner", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:19:09+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000327", "title": "Capital Plan", "section": "General", "summary": "Page presenting the college's Five-Year Capital Plans, with a filter option and a contact link. Minimal content visible beyond a banner image and section heading.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/capital-plan?page=3", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:19:09+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000340", "title": "Board Of Trustees", "section": "About", "summary": "Overview of Lake Michigan College's Board of Trustees, including seven elected volunteer members with their roles and term end dates. Lists board meeting policies, member profiles, and provides access to historical meeting agendas and minutes from 2012 to present. Meetings are held in the Todd Center Board Room TC-1301 at 5:00 p.m.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/policies/board-governance", "/about", "/about/board-of-trustees/radde-award", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/mr-john-grover", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/vicki-burghdoff", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/brian-dissette", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/mr-mark-weber", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/ms-debra-johnson", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/ms-mary-jo-tomasini", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/board-of-trustees?page=10", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:19:10+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000103", "title": "Alumni Service Award: Nancy Conybeare", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Nancy Conybeare, a 2010 LMC Alumni Service Award recipient. She earned two degrees from LMC (1959 and 1978), had a career at Lakeland Hospital as an oncology nurse and director of Quality Assurance, then returned to LMC in 2000 as director of Development, supporting a $5.2 million fundraising campaign that established 40 new scholarships.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2010-06/alumni-service-award-nancy-conybeare", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:19:14+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000342", "title": "Board Of Trustees", "section": "About", "summary": "Overview of Lake Michigan College's Board of Trustees, including seven elected volunteer members with their roles and term dates. Covers board meeting schedules held in Todd Center Board Room, and provides access to historical meeting agendas and minutes from 2012 to present.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/policies/board-governance", "/about", "/about/board-of-trustees/radde-award", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/board-of-trustees?page=12", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:19:16+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000072", "title": "Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award: Mike and Lisa Welch", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Mike and Lisa Welch, recipients of the 2018 Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award from Lake Michigan College. Highlights their 16+ years of involvement with the Winner's Circle Benefit Auction, Mike's service on the LMC Foundation board, establishment of a family endowed scholarship, and contributions to the Wine and Viticulture Center.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2018-06/bernard-c-radde-distinguished-service-award-mike-and-lisa-welch", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:19:17+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000089", "title": "Alumni Service Award: Colleen Cullitan", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Colleen Cullitan, recipient of the 2013 Alumni Service Award. Highlights her community leadership through board memberships with the Boys & Girls Club of Benton Harbor, First Tee of Benton Harbor, Berrien County Health Plan, and Berrien Community Foundation, including her role overseeing the opening of two new youth facilities.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2013-06/alumni-service-award-colleen-cullitan", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:19:17+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000121", "title": "Alumni Service Award: Barbara Peeples", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Barbara Peeples, a 1961 Lake Michigan College graduate who received the LMC Alumni Service Award in 2004. She had a 40-year teaching career in Benton Harbor Area Schools, was the first minority teacher in the Special Opportunities for Academic Realization program, and volunteered with numerous community organizations.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment", "/news-events", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2004-06/alumni-service-award-barbara-peeples", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:19:19+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000021", "title": "Lake Michigan College Reconnect Program", "section": "Admissions", "summary": "Information about the Michigan Reconnect scholarship at Lake Michigan College, which covers community college tuition and fees for adults 25+ seeking an associate degree or skills certificate. Explains eligibility requirements, steps to apply, what costs are covered, and contact information for getting started.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "https://www.michigan.gov/reconnect", "/admissions", "https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa", "/eoc", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [ "admissions@lakemichigancollege.edu", "(269) 927-8626" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/admissions/reconnect", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:19:24+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000047", "title": "LMC Alumni Association seeks nominations, names service award after late Dr. Gladys Peeples-Burks", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Lake Michigan College Alumni Association is seeking nominations for its 2023 Alumni Awards, including the newly renamed Dr. Gladys Peeples-Burks Alumni Service Award. The article details Dr. Peeples-Burks' legacy and describes the three award categories: Alumni Service, Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni, and Alumni Achievement. Nominations were due July 6, 2023.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni", "Community", "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion" ], "key_links": [ "lakemichigancollege.edu/alumni-awards" ], "contacts": [ "craig@lakemichigancollege.edu", "(574) 261-3650", "(269) 927-8198", "(269) 927-8147" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2023-06/lake-michigan-college-seeks-alumni-award-after-Peeples-Burks", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:19:24+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000290", "title": "34th Student Benefit Auction - Sponsorship Opportunities", "section": "Foundation / Giving", "summary": "Details sponsorship tiers for Lake Michigan College's 34th Student Benefit Auction, ranging from Presenting Sponsor to $1,000 Red Hawks Sponsor, each with varying benefits including reserved tables, digital banners, and logo placement. Also covers other participation options including item donations and raffle ticket purchases.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [ "(269) 927-8120", "dschaffer@lakemichigancollege.edu", "(269) 927-6590", "joflynn@lakemichigancollege.edu", "(269) 927-6579", "birk@lakemichigancollege.edu" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/support/auction/sponsorships", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:19:25+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000002", "title": "Board Of Trustees", "section": "About", "summary": "Overview of Lake Michigan College's Board of Trustees, including seven elected members with their roles, terms, and locations. Includes links to board policies, goals, meeting agendas, and minutes from 2025–2026.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/policies/policies-relating-to-board-of-trustees", "/about", "/about/board-of-trustees/radde-award", "/form/question-or-comment", "/sites/default/files/2026-06/LMCBOTPublicNoticeJune.pdf", "/sites/default/files/2026-05/LMCBOTPublicNoticeMay19.pdf", "/sites/default/files/2026-04/LMCBOTPublicNotice421.pdf", "/sites/default/files/2026-03/LMCBOTPublicNoticeMarch23.pdf" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/board-of-trustees", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:19:25+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000062", "title": "2021 Alumni Service Award: Candi Gabrielse", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Candi Gabrielse, 2021 Alumni Service Award recipient and Lake Michigan College nursing graduate (2000), who serves as Clinical and Community Health Nurse Manager at Berrien County Health Department. Highlights her COVID-19 pandemic response including testing, contact tracing, and vaccination clinics serving 1,200–2,000 people daily.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni", "Newsletter", "Fall 2021" ], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [ "(269) 927-8875" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2021-10/2021-alumni-service-award-candi-gabrielse", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:19:27+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000276", "title": "Policies", "section": "About", "summary": "Directory of Lake Michigan College policies reviewed and approved by the Board of Trustees. Lists policies alphabetically covering academic, administrative, financial, employee, and student affairs topics, with links to each individual policy page.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/about/board-of-trustees", "/policies/academic-calendar", "/policies/academic-forgiveness", "/policies/academic-honesty", "/policies/academic-intervention", "/policies/academic-recognition", "/policies/acceptable-use-for-technology-resources", "/policies/accessibility", "/policies/admission" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/policies", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:19:33+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000075", "title": "Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award: Gloria Ender", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Gloria Ender, 2017 recipient of Lake Michigan College's Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award. An LMC alumna who earned an associate degree with honors, she co-founded and now wholly owns Freedom Finishing, a certified minority- and woman-owned manufacturing company serving major corporations, while actively volunteering on multiple regional boards.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2021-06/alumni-service-award-gloria-ender", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2017-06/clarence-beckwith-distinguished-alumni-award-gloria-ender", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:19:36+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000040", "title": "By the Numbers - 2020-2021", "section": "News & Events", "summary": "A newsletter article presenting enrollment statistics for Lake Michigan College for the 2020-2021 academic year, including total student count (3,686), percentage receiving financial aid (64.6%), LMC Foundation scholarships ($350,708), and total aid awarded ($7,913,565).", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "https://nces.ed.gov/", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [ "(269) 927-8875" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2021-10/numbers-2020-21", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:19:39+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000003", "title": "Capital Plan", "section": "About", "summary": "Lists Lake Michigan College's Five-Year Capital Plans, providing downloadable PDFs for fiscal years FY24-28 through FY27-31, covering the college's capital outlay planning documents updated annually.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/sites/default/files/2025-10/FY2027-20315YrCapitalOutlay.pdf", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/sites/default/files/2025-10/FY26-30%205-Yr%20Capital%20Plan.pdf", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/sites/default/files/2023-10/FY25_29_5_YrCapPlan_sm-compressed.pdf", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/sites/default/files/2022-10/fy2024-capital-plan.pdf", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/capital-plan", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:19:41+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000249", "title": "Lake Michigan College named 'Voter Friendly Campus'", "section": "Community", "summary": "Lake Michigan College was named a Voter Friendly Campus for 2023-2024 by Fair Elections Center's Campus Vote Project and NASPA. LMC held seven voter registration drives across all three campuses, registering 125 new voters for the 2022 election. The designation recognizes LMC's ongoing civic engagement efforts, including collaboration with community organizations and significant growth in student voter turnout.", "breadcrumb": [ "Community", "Newsletter" ], "key_links": [ "https://www.fairelectionscenter.org/", "https://www.campusvoteproject.org/", "https://www.naspa.org/", "https://my.lwv.org/michigan/berrien-and-cass-counties", "https://www.aauw.org/", "https://votersnotpoliticians.com/", "https://www.voterfriendlycampus.org/" ], "contacts": [ "(574) 261-3650", "(269) 927-8198" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2023-06/lake-michigan-college-named-voter-friendly-campus", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:19:45+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000113", "title": "Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award: Theresa Orlaske-Rich", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Theresa Orlaske-Rich, 2006 recipient of Lake Michigan College's Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award. She is an attorney and HR professional at General Motors, expert in environmental tax law and organizational development, LMC alumna (ABA, 1980), and community volunteer in Farmington Hills, Michigan.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2006-06/clarence-beckwith-distinguished-alumni-award-theresa-orlaske-rich", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:19:48+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000018", "title": "Educational Goals", "section": "Academics", "summary": "Lake Michigan College outlines educational pathways based on time commitment: certificates (under 2 years), associate degrees (2 years), and transfer programs leading to bachelor's or higher. 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She earned her AA from LMC in 1967, built a career in high school education in Berrien County, and dedicated 42 years to 4-H leadership, focusing on youth development through horses, parliamentary procedure, and community service.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment", "/news-events", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2010-06/alumni-service-award-karen-kietzer", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:19:52+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000108", "title": "Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award: Gyl Kasewurm", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Gyl Kasewurm, 2008 recipient of the Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award from Lake Michigan College. She owns Professional Hearing Services, Ltd., developed the world's first virtual hearing center in 2003, and received the American Academy of Audiology's 2007 Distinguished Achievement Award. 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LMC athletics dates to 1946 and is a member of NJCAA and MCCAA.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "http://www.njcaa.org/", "http://www.mccaa.org/", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [ "(269) 927-6172" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/support/athletics", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:19:55+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000306", "title": "Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award: Judith Buchalski", "section": "About", "summary": "Profile of Judith Buchalski, recipient of the 2007 Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award at Lake Michigan College. Highlights her 30+ years inspiring psychology students, founding the LMC Journal of Psychology in 1992, establishing the Psi Beta chapter, and receiving multiple faculty excellence awards.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2007-06/bernard-c-radde-distinguished-service-award-judith-buchalski", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:19:57+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000019", "title": "Class Formats", "section": "Academics", "summary": "Overview of course delivery options at Lake Michigan College, including In-Person, Hyflex, Hybrid, Online, and Remote formats. 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Includes address, phone numbers, hours, available academic programs (Arts & Humanities, Health Sciences, Computer Sciences, Science/Engineering/Math), campus map, and staff directory with key contacts.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "https://ssbprod.lakemichigancollege.edu/StudentRegistrationSsb/ssb/registration/registration", "/form/south-haven-form", "/calendar", "/form/question-or-comment", "/staff/jeremy-burleson", "/staff/laura-henderson-whiteford" ], "contacts": [ "(269) 637-7500", "1-800-252-1562" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/campus/south-haven", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:20:04+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000065", "title": "Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award: Mary Klemm", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Mary Klemm, recipient of the Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award. 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Radde Distinguished Service Award: William Emery", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of William Emery, recipient of the 2011 Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award at Lake Michigan College. Highlights his lifelong learning, participation in LMC courses, service on the LMC Foundation Board from 1993–2005, and philanthropic contributions to community health focused on prevention and public health.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment", "/news-events", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2011-06/bernard-c-radde-distinguished-service-award-william-emery", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:20:07+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000347", "title": "Board Of Trustees", "section": "About", "summary": "Overview of Lake Michigan College's Board of Trustees, including seven elected volunteer members with their roles and term dates, plus information on regular meeting schedules and access to historical meeting agendas and minutes from 2012 to present.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/policies/board-governance", "/about", "/about/board-of-trustees/radde-award", "/form/question-or-comment", "/sites/default/files/documents/bot/2016-09-27-agenda.pdf", "/sites/default/files/documents/bot/2016-09-27-minutes.pdf" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/board-of-trustees?page=17", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:20:08+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000307", "title": "Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award: Merlin and Carolyn Hanson", "section": "About", "summary": "Announcement of Merlin and Carolyn Hanson receiving the 2006 Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award from Lake Michigan College, recognizing their contributions including Merlin's service on the LMC Board of Trustees, leadership in completing the Mendel Center, and Carolyn's role in founding the Winner's Circle Auction scholarship fundraiser.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2006-06/bernard-c-radde-distinguished-service-award-merlin-and-carolyn-hanson", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:20:13+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000045", "title": "Board Of Trustees", "section": "About", "summary": "Overview of Lake Michigan College's Board of Trustees, including seven elected volunteer members with their roles and term end dates. 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Directs users to browse via main navigation or search.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/financial-aid/cares/reporting", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:20:18+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000038", "title": null, "section": "General", "summary": "Access denied error page indicating the user does not have permission to view the requested content, with a link to contact the site.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/campus/benton-harbor/kidzone", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:20:19+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000333", "title": "Capital Plan", "section": "General", "summary": "Page about the college's five-year capital plans, featuring a construction-themed banner image and a filter interface. Minimal content visible beyond the title and a contact link.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/capital-plan?page=6", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:20:19+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000009", "title": "Arts and Humanities | Lake Michigan College", "section": "Academics", "summary": "Overview of LMC's Arts and Humanities programs covering Language, Philosophy, Visual Arts, and Performing Arts. Highlights facilities, transfer pathways, and career foundations in fine arts, graphic design, music, theatre, English, history, and foreign languages for southwest Michigan students.", "breadcrumb": [ "Academics", "Arts and Humanities" ], "key_links": [ "/academics/arts-humanities/language", "/academics/arts-humanities/philosophy", "/academics/arts-humanities/visual-arts", "/academics/arts-humanities/performing-arts", "https://secure.lakemichigancollege.edu/onlineapplication/OnlineApplication.aspx", "https://lakemichigancollege.my.site.com/apply/", "/admissions/apply", "/contact-us", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/academics/arts-humanities", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:20:25+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000099", "title": "Alumni Service Award: Patrick Lynch", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Patrick Lynch, a 2011 Alumni Service Award recipient from Lake Michigan College. Lynch is a registered pharmacist and operator of Hill's Prescription Shop in Paw Paw, MI. He graduated from LMC in 1967 with an Associate in Science, later earning a pharmacy degree from Ferris State College in 1971. He is active in community leadership and business.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2011-06/alumni-service-award-patrick-lynch", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:20:25+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000033", "title": "Benton Harbor Campus", "section": "Campus Locations", "summary": "Overview of Lake Michigan College's main Benton Harbor Campus, including address, hours, phone numbers, and descriptions of campus buildings: Main Building, Beckwith Hall (housing), Hanson Technology Center, The Mendel Center (performing arts/events), and Todd Center. Also notes Siena Heights University co-location and transportation services.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lake+Michigan+College/@42.0972721,-86.39505,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8810cf36b63aa6fb:0x132bb5f01b9fa9bd!8m2!3d42.0972721!4d-86.3928613", "/bookstore", "/library", "/mosaic", "/node/428", "http://www.mywaythere.org/tcata.asp", "/housing", "/academics/interest/manufacturing-energy-and-technology", "/community/fab-lab", "http://www.themendelcenter.com/", "http://sienaheights.edu/Locations/BentonHarbor.aspx", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [ "(269) 927-1000", "1-800-252-1562" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/campus/benton-harbor", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:20:27+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000283", "title": "2026 College Night", "section": "Admissions", "summary": "Lake Michigan College hosts College Night on September 14, 6–7:30 p.m. at the Mendel Center Grand Upton Hall. Over 60 college reps, military recruiters, and resource organizations attend. Open to high school students, parents, adult learners, and transfer students. Financial aid info sessions at 6:30 and 7 p.m. Registration barcode required.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [ "epaulson@lakemichigancollege.edu", "admissions@lakemichigancollege.edu", "(269) 927-8626" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/admissions/fair-schedule", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:20:32+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000256", "title": "Western's Bertman presents Spring Science Seminar at LMC", "section": "Community", "summary": "Professor Steve Bertman from Western Michigan University presented a Spring Science Seminar at Lake Michigan College's Benton Harbor Campus on April 25, 2023, discussing the impact of climate change on agriculture and the brewing industry, including sustainability efforts and resource management within breweries.", "breadcrumb": [ "Community", "Science and Mathematics" ], "key_links": [ "/academics/science-mathematics/physical-science", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [ "jbeck@lakemichigancollage.edu", "269-695-2986", "(574) 261-3650", "(269) 927-8198" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2023-04/westerns-bertman-presents-spring-science-seminar-lmc", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:20:33+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000046", "title": "Capital Plan", "section": "General", "summary": "Page about the college's five-year capital plans, featuring a construction-themed banner image and a filter interface. Minimal content visible beyond the title and a contact link.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/capital-plan?page=1", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:20:33+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000057", "title": "Alumni Achievement Award: Hannah Kusaka Gorenflo", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Hannah Kusaka Gorenflo, a 2015 Lake Michigan College graduate who earned the Alumni Achievement Award. After earning an Associate in Science from LMC and a BS from Grand Valley State University, she worked at Herman Miller and Exemplis before joining Apple in 2021 as a product design engineer on the input devices team.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni", "Newsletter" ], "key_links": [ "/academics/science-mathematics/mathematics", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [ "(574) 261-3650", "(269) 927-8198" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2022-11/alumni-achievement-award-hannah-kusaka-gorenflo", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:20:38+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000261", "title": "Admissions Events", "section": "Admissions", "summary": "A calendar page listing admissions events at LMC (Lake Michigan College), with options to view the full LMC calendar, learn steps to become a student, and contact the admissions office.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/calendar", "/admissions", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/admissions/calendar", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:20:39+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000039", "title": null, "section": "General", "summary": "404 error page indicating the requested page does not exist, with suggestions to use main navigation or search to find content.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/academics/interest", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:20:44+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000303", "title": "Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award: Stephen and Carol Sizer", "section": "News & Events", "summary": "Announcement of the 2010 Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award presented to Stephen and Carol Sizer. The Harbert couple are recognized for their support of the performing arts at Lake Michigan College, including a Steinway piano donation that earned LMC the All-Steinway School Designation, support of the Mendel Center Mainstage, and contributions to college scholarships.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2010-06/bernard-c-radde-distinguished-service-award-stephen-and-carol-sizer", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:20:48+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000105", "title": "Alumni Service Award: Paula Wygonik", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Paula Wygonik, recipient of the 2009 LMC Alumni Service Award. She is executive vice president and chief marketing officer at Competitive Edge in Stevensville. An LMC alumna who transferred to Western Michigan University, she is active in community organizations including the Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan and the St. Joseph Benton Harbor Rotary Club.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment", "/news-events", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2009-06/alumni-service-award-paula-wygonik", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:20:49+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000071", "title": "Alumni Service Award: Craig Stilwell", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Craig Stilwell, 2019 Alumni Service Award recipient from Lake Michigan College. After studying speech at LMC and earning degrees from WMU and MSU, he pursued careers in radio broadcasting, law, and academia, ultimately teaching business law at Michigan State University for 16 years. He credits LMC's public speaking instruction as foundational to his success.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment", "/news-events", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2019-06/alumni-service-award-craig-stilwell", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:20:51+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000066", "title": "Alumni Service Award: Larry Wozniak", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Larry Wozniak, recipient of Lake Michigan College's Alumni Service Award. Details his military service in Vietnam, career in hospitality management at Park Inn International, LMC education via GI Bill, and ongoing community contributions including leadership of Lest We Forget and various tourism and civic organizations.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni", "Newsletter", "Winter 2020" ], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [ "(269) 927-8875" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2020-11/alumni-service-award-larry-wozniak", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:20:54+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000330", "title": "Board Of Trustees", "section": "About", "summary": "Overview of Lake Michigan College's Board of Trustees, including seven elected volunteer members with their roles and term end dates, meeting schedule information, and links to current and historical board meeting agendas and minutes dating from 2012 to present.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/policies/board-governance", "/about", "/about/board-of-trustees/radde-award", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/board-of-trustees?page=5", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:20:57+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000314", "title": "Ashley A. Hines, Nicholas Gunn, African American History and Literature Gallery named Spirit of MLK Spotlight recipients", "section": "Community", "summary": "Lake Michigan College's MLK Celebration Week 2023 Community Breakfast announced three Spirit of MLK Spotlight recipients: Ashley A. Hines (Individual), Nicholas Gunn (Student), and the African American History and Literature Gallery (Organization). The event drew 450+ attendees and featured keynote speaker Jerry Price, musical performances, and remarks from local officials.", "breadcrumb": [ "Community" ], "key_links": [ "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D163710606", "https://volunteer.uwsm.org/need/index?q=&age=&agency_id=&county=&min_available_slots=&dateOn=&distance=&zip=&need_impact_area=&need_init_id=7966&qualification_id=&meta%5b%5d=&meta%5b%5d=&meta%5b%5d=&meta%5b%5d=&allowTeams=&ug_id=&s=1", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D163736461", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D163824862", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D163824881", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D163810754" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2023-01/ashley-hines-nicholas-gunn-african-american-history-and-literature", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:20:59+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000090", "title": "Alumni Achievement Award: Brian Doak", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Brian Doak, recipient of the 2013 Alumni Achievement Award from Lake Michigan College. Brian is a Certified Financial Planner and vice president at Legacy Wealth Group of David A. Noyes, recognized for client satisfaction and community leadership through the Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2013-06/alumni-achievement-award-brian-doak", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:21:00+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000077", "title": "Alumni Achievement Award: Melanie Owen", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Lake Michigan College alumna Melanie Owen, 2017 Alumni Achievement Award recipient, who co-owns Lazy Ballerina Winery, the only women-owned winery in southwest Michigan. Owen earned a hospitality management certificate and Associate in General Studies from LMC before becoming a flight attendant, then returning to Michigan to open the winery with her cousin.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment", "/news-events", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2017-06/alumni-achievement-award-melanie-owen", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:21:00+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000297", "title": "Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award: Al Pscholka", "section": "About", "summary": "Announcement of the 2017 Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award presented to Al Pscholka, recognizing his advocacy for Lake Michigan College and contributions to Michigan education and economic development through his roles in the Michigan State House and as State Budget Director.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2017-06/bernard-c-radde-distinguished-service-award-al-pscholka", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:21:02+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000341", "title": "Board Of Trustees", "section": "About", "summary": "Overview of Lake Michigan College's Board of Trustees — seven elected volunteer members serving staggered six-year terms. Includes member profiles with roles and term end dates, meeting schedule details (held in Todd Center Board Room TC-1301 at 5:00 p.m.), and links to current and historical meeting agendas and minutes from 2012 to present.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/policies/board-governance", "/about", "/about/board-of-trustees/radde-award", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/mr-john-grover", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/vicki-burghdoff", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/brian-dissette", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/mr-mark-weber", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/ms-debra-johnson", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/ms-mary-jo-tomasini", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/board-of-trustees?page=11", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:21:09+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000084", "title": "Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award: Mark Kuriata", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Dr. Mark A. Kuriata, 2014 recipient of the Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award. An osteopathic dermatologist and Lake Michigan College alumnus, he owns Advanced Dermatology in St. Joseph and serves as Clinical Assistant Professor at Michigan State University. LMC provided the foundation for his career in medicine.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2014-06/clarence-beckwith-distinguished-alumni-award-mark-kuriata", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:21:10+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000257", "title": "Founder & CEO of GoldieBlox to speak as part of The Economic Club of Southwestern Michigan Speaker Series", "section": "Community", "summary": "Lake Michigan College's Mendel Center hosts Debbie Sterling, founder and CEO of GoldieBlox, for an Economic Club speaker event on March 14, 2023. Sterling will discuss her entrepreneurial journey disrupting the toy industry to encourage girls in STEM. Reserved seats are $30–$60; free student Q&A available.", "breadcrumb": [ "Community", "Science and Mathematics" ], "key_links": [ "https://www.themendelcenter.com/events/detail.html?calendarid=135" ], "contacts": [ "(574) 261-3650", "(269) 927-8198", "(269) 927-8700" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2023-03/founder-ceo-goldieblox-speak-part-economic-club-southwestern-michigan", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:21:10+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000337", "title": "Capital Plan", "section": "Capital Plan", "summary": "Page presenting the college's Five-Year Capital Plans, with a filter option and a contact form link. Minimal content visible beyond the banner image and section heading.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/capital-plan?page=8", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:21:12+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000122", "title": "Alumni Service Award: Michael Bradley", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Lt. Michael Bradley, 2004 recipient of Lake Michigan College's Alumni Service Award. Bradley earned an AAS in Law Enforcement from LMC in 1995 and serves as Emergency Management Homeland Security Coordinator for Berrien County Sheriff's Department, recognized statewide for emergency management excellence.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment", "/news-events", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2004-06/alumni-service-award-michael-bradley", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:21:18+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000098", "title": "Alumni Achievement Award: Steve Fairbanks", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Steve Fairbanks, 2011 Alumni Achievement Award recipient from Lake Michigan College. He attended LMC on scholarship, graduated in 1979, and went on to lead Iowa Mold Tooling Co. as president and CEO, growing revenue from $49 million to $115 million in three years before its acquisition by Oshkosh Corporation.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2011-06/alumni-achievement-award-steve-fairbanks", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:21:18+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000049", "title": "Celebrate Diversity Month", "section": "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion", "summary": "An April 2023 article from Lake Michigan College encouraging readers to celebrate Diversity Month by challenging implicit biases, educating themselves about different cultures, asking questions, trying new things, connecting with others, and taking action to support diversity and inclusion.", "breadcrumb": [ "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion" ], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment", "/news-events", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2023-04/celebrate-diversity-month", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:21:21+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000035", "title": null, "section": "General", "summary": "A campus map page for Lake Michigan College showing a visual map of LMC campuses with options to print a PDF version or contact the college.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/sites/default/files/documents/student-life/lake-michigan-college-3d-map.pdf", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/campuses/map", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:21:24+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000012", "title": "Manufacturing & Industrial Technology", "section": "Academics", "summary": "Overview of Lake Michigan College's Manufacturing & Industrial Technology program, covering hands-on training in manufacturing equipment, robotics, and automation. Lists majors including Skilled Trades Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, and Welding. Highlights transfer and career pathways in industries like automotive and aerospace.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/academics/manufacturing-industrial-technology/skilled-trades-technology", "/academics/manufacturing-industrial-technology/engineering", "/academics/manufacturing-industrial-technology/manufacturing", "/academics/manufacturing-industrial-technology/mechatronics", "/academics/manufacturing-industrial-technology/welding", "/admissions/apply", "https://secure.lakemichigancollege.edu/onlineapplication/OnlineApplication.aspx", "https://lakemichigancollege.my.site.com/apply/", "/contact-us", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/academics/manufacturing-industrial-technology", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:21:24+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000011", "title": "Health Sciences", "section": "Academics", "summary": "Overview of Lake Michigan College's Health Sciences division, highlighting career paths in nursing, medical assisting, pharmacy technology, sonography, radiologic technology, phlebotomy, and more. Emphasizes hands-on lab training, high job placement rates (98%), and membership in the EPiC Consortium for collaborative programs like MRI, CT, and EEG.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/financial-aid/pay-college/scholarships", "/academics/health-sciences/exercise-science", "/academics/health-sciences/certified-nurse-aide", "/academics/health-sciences/medical-assisting", "/academics/health-sciences/nursing", "/academics/health-sciences/pharmacy-technician", "/academics/health-sciences/phlebotomy", "/academics/health-sciences/health", "/academics/health-sciences/radiologic-technology", "/academics/health-sciences/sonography", "/academics/health-sciences/pta", "/academics/health-sciences/cardiac-sonography", "https://secure.lakemichigancollege.edu/onlineapplication/OnlineApplication.aspx", "https://lakemichigancollege.my.site.com/apply/", "/contact-us", "/form/question-or-comment", "https://micollegesonline.org/", "https://www.mcca.org/about-collaborative-programs-initiative" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/academics/health-sciences", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:21:31+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000032", "title": "LMC Golf Outing raises nearly $18,000 for student-athletes", "section": "Community", "summary": "Lake Michigan College's annual Athletics Golf Outing at Point O' Woods Golf & Country Club raised $17,729 to support student-athletes. Organized by LMC's Foundation with presenting sponsor Whirlpool Corp., 94 golfers on 24 teams participated. The event was supported by numerous sponsors including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Honor Credit Union, and Sturgis Bank.", "breadcrumb": [ "Community", "Foundation" ], "key_links": [ "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/community/support-lmc/foundation", "/form/question-or-comment", "/news-events" ], "contacts": [ "dschaffer@lakemichigancollege.edu", "(574) 261-3650", "(269) 927-8198", "(269) 927-8120" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2023-08/lmc-golf-outing-raises-nearly-18000-student-athletes", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:21:34+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000069", "title": "Alumni Achievement Award: Lynne Christiano", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Lynne Christiano, 2019 recipient of Lake Michigan College's Alumni Achievement Award. She earned her associate of arts degree in 2014 while opening a retail business, later became a founding member of 100 Women Strong nonprofit, and is active in multiple Southwest Michigan community organizations.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment", "/news-events", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2019-06/alumni-achievement-award-lynne-christiano", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:21:37+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000006", "title": "Safety and Emergency Information", "section": "Safety", "summary": "Lake Michigan College's campus safety resource covering emergency contacts, procedures for medical, fire, and tornado situations, mental health resources, domestic/sexual violence support, alcohol and drug policies, and emergency call station locations across Benton Harbor, Niles, and South Haven campuses.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "https://www.uwsm.org/2-1-1", "http://www.riverwoodcenter.org/", "http://www.woodlandsbhn.org/", "https://vbcmh.com/", "http://www.centeredonwellness.info", "https://www.michigan.gov/documents/campussexualassault/Campus_Sexual_Assault_Book_613695_7.pdf", "http://www.thehotline.org/", "http://www.mcedsv.org/", "https://www.andrews.edu/sed/gpc/counseling/", "http://www.freedomcounselingusa.com/", "http://www.lakelandhealth.org/", "/policies/children-on-campus", "/policies/drug-free-workplace---code-of-conduct" ], "contacts": [ "safety@lakemichigancollege.edu", "grau@lakemichigancollege.edu", "memery@lakemichigancollege.edu", "269-470-6084", "269-925-7846", "269-927-6172", "269-927-6114", "269-983-3060", "866-630-7679", "269-657-2006", "269-657-3101", "269-683-4411", "269-925-1135", "269-925-3958", "269-683-1313", "269-695-6191", "269-637-5151", "800-968-0115", "269-683-5510", "269-687-0200", "269-926-7121", "269-621-3143", "1-844-875-9277", "269-925-0585", "269-684-4270", "800-323-0335", "269-445-2451", "800-922-1418", "269-657-5574", "269-683-7604", "269-637-6236", "269-926-6199", "269-927-8861", "269-927-7060", "269-927-8866", "269-925-9500", "269-927-1422", "888-237-1891", "888-655-9008", "800-799-7233", "517-347-7000", "269-471-6238", "269-926-6199", "269-982-7200", "800-336-0341", "269-429-7727" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/safety-and-emergency", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:21:42+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000008", "title": "Red Hawks Rise Summer Bridge Program", "section": "Student Life", "summary": "Red Hawks Rise is a free 12-day summer bridge program at Lake Michigan College's Benton Harbor Campus (June 15–July 2, 8:30am–12:30pm Mon–Thu) for qualifying incoming students with math/English deficiencies, 2026 graduates from Benton Harbor and Niles High Schools, or students who used specialized high school services. It offers college prep, advising, free gear, food, and transportation.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "https://forms.gle/cgmwQ5R7pQRs9swb8", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [ "ranthony@lakemichigancollege.edu" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/academics/red-hawks-rise", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:21:45+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000111", "title": "Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award: Richard Smart", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Richard H. Smart, 2007 recipient of the Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award. Smart worked 37 years at McDonnell Douglas, leading development of the Delta Launch Vehicle System for NASA. He holds degrees from University of Michigan and USC, and earned his associate's degree from Benton Harbor Junior College (now LMC) in 1950.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2007-06/clarence-beckwith-distinguished-alumni-award-richard-smart", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:21:46+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000308", "title": "Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award: Jim Krzyzewski", "section": "About", "summary": "Profile of Jim Krzyzewski, 2005 recipient of the Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award from Lake Michigan College. Highlights his role in raising $2.5 million for the Bertrand Crossing Campus, involvement in the Plastics program advisory committee, Nyloncraft's tuition reimbursement initiatives, and his service on the LMC Foundation board since 1997.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2005-06/bernard-c-radde-distinguished-service-award-jim-krzyzewski", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:21:47+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000286", "title": "Student Loans", "section": "Financial Aid", "summary": "Overview of student loan options at Lake Michigan College, including Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized, Parent PLUS, and Private/Alternative loans. Covers eligibility requirements, borrowing limits, processing fees, and steps to apply for federal student aid via FAFSA and the LMC WaveLink portal.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "http://www.fafsa.gov/", "https://fafsa.ed.gov/", "https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/sites/default/files/direct-loan-basics-students.pdf", "https://www.studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/index.action", "https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/launchPLUS.action?plusType=parentPlus&_ga=2.193651501.1049028944.1522330550-250904107.1522174841", "https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/sites/default/files/direct-loan-basics-parents.pdf", "https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm", "https://wl2.lakemichigancollege.edu/cp/home/displaylogin", "https://fa.financialavenue.org/" ], "contacts": [ "(269) 927-8112", "finaid@lakemichigancollege.edu" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/financial-aid/pay-college/loans", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:21:50+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000292", "title": "Lake Michigan College honors Dr. Loren B. Hamel with 2022 Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award", "section": "Community", "summary": "Lake Michigan College's Board of Trustees named BHSH Spectrum Health Lakeland President Dr. Loren B. Hamel as the 2022 Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award recipient at the 75th annual commencement. The award recognizes individuals who have advanced LMC and higher education. Dr. Hamel was honored for his long partnership supporting LMC's Health Sciences Department.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "https://editmain.lakemichigancollege.edu/form/alumni-award-nomination", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/alumni/alumni-awards" ], "contacts": [ "(574) 261-3650", "(269) 927-8198" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2022-05/lake-michigan-college-honors-dr-loren-b-hamel-2022-bernard-c-radde", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:21:54+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000074", "title": "Alumni Service Award: Joseph DeFrance", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Joseph DeFrance, Jr., recipient of the 2018 LMC Alumni Service Award. A 1949 Benton Harbor High School graduate and former LMC student, he served in the US Army, worked for the IRS for nearly 40 years, and volunteered extensively including 25 years as an usher at The Mendel Center and as a mentor in youth programs.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2018-06/alumni-service-award-joseph-defrance", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:21:56+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000311", "title": "Board Of Trustees", "section": "About", "summary": "Overview of Lake Michigan College's Board of Trustees, including seven elected volunteer members with their roles and term dates, meeting schedule information, and links to recent meeting minutes and agendas from 2024–2025.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/policies/board-governance", "/about", "/about/board-of-trustees/radde-award", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/board-of-trustees?page=2", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:21:59+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000092", "title": "Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award: Richard Schinkel", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Richard Schinkel, 2012 recipient of the Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award from Lake Michigan College. Highlights his 25 years on the Berrien County Parks and Recreation Commission, environmental conservation work, birding initiatives, and community leadership roles.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2012-06/clarence-beckwith-distinguished-alumni-award-richard-schinkel", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:22:01+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000331", "title": "Capital Plan", "section": "Capital Plan", "summary": "Page presenting the college's five-year capital plans, with a filter for browsing plans and a contact link for questions or comments.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/capital-plan?page=5", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:22:03+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000301", "title": "2013 Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award: Robert Schodorf", "section": "Community", "summary": "Profile of Robert Schodorf, a 40-year biology faculty member at Lake Michigan College, recipient of the 2013 Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award. Highlights his teaching career, environmental advocacy, establishment of the college's natural area, campus leadership roles, and community service including work with Grand Mere State Park and Sarett Nature Center.", "breadcrumb": [ "Community" ], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2013-05/2013-bernard-c-radde-distinguished-service-award-robert-schodorf", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:22:04+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000079", "title": "Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award: Marilyn Stolberg", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Dr. Marilyn Stolberg, 2016 recipient of Lake Michigan College's Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award. A Lake Michigan College alumna, she earned a dental degree from Northwestern University and devoted her career to public health dentistry, serving underserved populations through mobile dental services and public health clinics in Michigan.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2016-06/clarence-beckwith-distinguished-alumni-award-marilyn-stolberg", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:22:08+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000120", "title": "Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award: Leo Berger", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Leo 'Joe' Berger, 2004 recipient of Lake Michigan College's Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award. Berger co-founded Finite Filter Corporation in 1970, growing it to 155 employees and $7M in annual sales before selling to Parker Hannifin in 1986. He graduated from Benton Harbor Junior College (LMC's predecessor) in 1950 and earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue in 1953.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2004-06/clarence-beckwith-distinguished-alumni-award-leo-berger", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:22:10+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000004", "title": "Institutional Outcomes", "section": "Academics", "summary": "Describes Lake Michigan College's seven General Education Outcomes required for all associate degree graduates, covering quantitative literacy, scientific literacy, communication competence, culture and society, arts and humanities, critical thinking, and professional and life skills.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/mission-outcomes", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:22:10+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000312", "title": "Capital Plan", "section": "About", "summary": "Repository of Lake Michigan College's Five-Year Capital Plans, listing annual capital outlay documents from FY24-28 through FY27-31 with links to PDF downloads.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/sites/default/files/2025-10/FY2027-20315YrCapitalOutlay.pdf", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/sites/default/files/2025-10/FY26-30%205-Yr%20Capital%20Plan.pdf", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/sites/default/files/2023-10/FY25_29_5_YrCapPlan_sm-compressed.pdf", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/sites/default/files/2022-10/fy2024-capital-plan.pdf", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/capital-plan?page=0", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:22:12+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000346", "title": "Board Of Trustees", "section": "About", "summary": "Overview of Lake Michigan College's Board of Trustees, including seven elected volunteer members with their roles and term end dates, board meeting schedule information, and links to historical meeting agendas and minutes from 2016–2017.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/policies/board-governance", "/about", "/about/board-of-trustees/radde-award", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/mr-john-grover", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/vicki-burghdoff", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/brian-dissette", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/mr-mark-weber", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/ms-debra-johnson", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/ms-mary-jo-tomasini", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/board-of-trustees?page=16", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:22:13+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000284", "title": "CLEP Testing Instructions", "section": "Testing Services", "summary": "Step-by-step instructions for taking CLEP exams at Lake Michigan College, covering registration, ID requirements, scheduling appointments, transcript delivery, retesting policies, and special notes for homeschooled students.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "https://clep.collegeboard.org/clep-benefits-for-everyone", "https://clep.collegeboard.org/prepare-for-an-exam/practice-for-the-exam", "https://clep.collegeboard.org/about-remote-proctoring", "https://clep.collegeboard.org/started", "https://www.registerblast.com/lakemich-bh/Exam", "https://www.registerblast.com/Shibboleth.sso/Login?entityID=https%3A%2F%2Fidp.mylmc.org%2Fidp%2Fshibboleth&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.registerblast.com%2Flakemich-bh%2Fsso%2Fshibboleth", "https://clep.collegeboard.org/scores", "http://secure-media.collegeboard.org/digitalServices/pdf/clep/clep-student-id-form.pdf", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/apply/clep-information", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:22:17+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000025", "title": "Types of Financial Aid", "section": "Financial Aid", "summary": "Overview of financial aid options at Lake Michigan College, covering grants, loans, work-study programs, and flexible payment (Flex Pay). Explains eligibility requirements, FAFSA completion, repayment obligations, and how to enroll in each program.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/financial-aid", "http://www.fafsa.gov/", "/grants", "/node/399", "/loans", "https://fafsa.gov/", "/work-study", "/financial-aid/pay-college/flex-pay", "/contact-us", "https://lakemichigancollege.my.site.com/apply/", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [ "(269) 927-8112" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/financial-aid/pay-college", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:22:17+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000334", "title": "Board Of Trustees", "section": "About", "summary": "Overview of Lake Michigan College's Board of Trustees, including seven elected volunteer members with their roles and term dates. Includes links to board policies, goals, meeting agendas, and minutes from 2021–2022 regular meetings held in the Todd Center Board Room.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/policies/board-governance", "/about", "/about/board-of-trustees/radde-award", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/mr-john-grover", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/vicki-burghdoff", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/brian-dissette", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/mr-mark-weber", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/ms-debra-johnson", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/ms-mary-jo-tomasini", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/board-of-trustees?page=7", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:22:18+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000109", "title": "Alumni Achievement Award: Melissa Zmyslo", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Melissa Zmyslo, 2008 LMC Alumni Achievement Award recipient. She is an HIV prevention specialist at Berrien County Health Department, an LMC honors graduate with an Associate in Arts, and later earned a Bachelor of Applied Arts from Central Michigan University. 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Radde Distinguished Service Award: Danny Sledge", "section": "About", "summary": "Announcement of the 2019 Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award presented to Danny Sledge, a higher education administrator with 35+ years of experience at Lake Michigan College, Kalamazoo College, and Western Michigan University, recognized for his work in student development, diversity and inclusion, and mentoring programs.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2019-06/bernard-c-radde-distinguished-service-award-danny-sledge", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:22:31+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000304", "title": "Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award: Mabel Johnson Mayfield", "section": "About", "summary": "Announcement of Judge Mabel Johnson Mayfield receiving the 2009 Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award from Lake Michigan College, recognizing her commitment to literacy, scholarship, and diversity. 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Smith chaired LMC's Campaign for Tomorrow, raising over $7.5 million, and has served on the LMC Foundation Board since 2010. Co-founder of Smith Dahmer Associates, she holds degrees from Bowling Green State University and Nazareth College.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2016-06/bernard-c-radde-distinguished-service-award-joan-smith", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:22:39+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000114", "title": "Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award: Richard Bishop", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Richard L. Bishop, 2006 recipient of the Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award. Bishop is professor emeritus of Mathematics at the University of Illinois, known for co-authoring two standard graduate textbooks in differential geometry. 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Highlights her leadership in academic program development, facilities management, human resources, employee recognition, childcare, the WMU partnership, and five major national award-winning construction projects.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2004-06/bernard-c-radde-distinguished-service-award-anne-erdman", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:22:46+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000061", "title": "2021 Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award: Kathy Effa", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Kathy Effa, 2021 recipient of Lake Michigan College's Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award. A 1985 LMC nursing graduate, she has spent 36 years in nursing, including 16 years managing the emergency department at Spectrum Health Lakeland Medical Center. Notable for her COVID-19 response leadership, human trafficking advocacy, and medical missionary work.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni", "Newsletter", "Fall 2021" ], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [ "(269) 927-8875" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2021-10/2021-clarence-beckwith-distinguished-alumni-award-kathy-effa", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:22:47+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000318", "title": "For Love and Chocolate: New certificate offers culinary students a sweet opportunity to learn", "section": "News", "summary": "Lake Michigan College introduces a new Culinary and Confections Certificate, a one-year program focused on chocolate and confections led by Chef Luis Amado, a master chocolatier. The program covers chocolate industry, shop operations, baking fundamentals, and advanced pastry. Students completing 16 semester hours can also add the certificate to an existing Culinary Management Associate degree.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/academics/culinary-wineviticulture/culinary-management", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [ "(574) 261-3650", "(269) 927-8198" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2022-11/love-and-chocolate-new-certificate-offers-culinary-students-sweet", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:22:49+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000041", "title": "Nursing Program Outcomes", "section": "Nursing Program", "summary": "Presents 2018 graduate outcomes for Lake Michigan College's Nursing Program, including a 95% first-time NCLEX pass rate, 100% job placement within 3 months, graduate and employer satisfaction scores, 58% completion rate, and 57% of graduates enrolled in RN-BSN or RN-MSN programs.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/accreditation/nursing-program-outcomes", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:22:50+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000241", "title": "LMC launches Marine Maintenance Technician Program", "section": "Community", "summary": "Lake Michigan College announces a seven-week Marine Maintenance Technician certificate program based at its South Haven Campus, developed with the American Boat and Yacht Council and Michigan Boating Industries Association. The program prepares students for boat maintenance and repair careers, covering engine technology, hydraulics, electrical, and plumbing systems, with certifications including OSHA 10 and CPR/AED.", "breadcrumb": [ "Community", "Manufacturing, Energy, and Technology" ], "key_links": [ "https://abycinc.org/", "https://www.mbia.org/", "https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes493051.htm", "https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/us/", "https://abycinc.org/page/Certifications", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/academics/manufacturing-industrial-technology/marine-technology" ], "contacts": [ "jburleson@lakemichigancollege.edu", "269-637-7514", "(574) 261-3650", "(269) 927-8198" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2023-08/lmc-launches-marine-maintenance-technician-program", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:22:54+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000053", "title": "Students Alejandra Ramirez, Kalyah Watson, and Aalyah Watson to speak at LMC's 76th commencement", "section": "News & Events", "summary": "News article announcing three student speakers selected for Lake Michigan College's 76th annual commencement ceremonies on May 7, 2023. Covers Alejandra Ramirez (Criminal Justice), Kalyah Watson (General Studies), and Aalyah Watson (Arts), including their quotes, post-graduation plans, and ceremony details at The Mendel Center on the Benton Harbor Campus.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "http://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/commencement", "/form/question-or-comment", "/news-events" ], "contacts": [ "(574) 261-3650", "(269) 927-8198" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2023-05/students-alejandra-ramirez-kalyah-watson-and-aalyah-watson-speak-lmcs", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:22:56+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000064", "title": "2021 Alumni Achievement Award: Megan Hendrix", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Megan Hendrix, recipient of Lake Michigan College's 2021 Alumni Achievement Award. After earning an associate degree in business administration from LMC in 2013, she rose to become Chief Operations Officer at Honor Credit Union, receiving industry recognition and multiple promotions while overseeing major operational initiatives.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni", "Newsletter" ], "key_links": [ "/academics/business-communication", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [ "(269) 927-8875" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2021-10/2021-alumni-achievement-award-megan-hendrix", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:23:04+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000078", "title": "Alumni Service Award: Rick Smiedendorf", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Rick Smiedendorf, 2017 Alumni Service Award recipient at Lake Michigan College. A retired St. Joseph police officer with 30 years of service, he earned an AAS in criminal justice from LMC and continues working as a school/community resource officer, serving on boards including the LMC Alumni Association.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2017-06/alumni-service-award-rick-smiedendorf", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:23:07+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000300", "title": "Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award: Emily Foster", "section": "About", "summary": "Profile of Emily Foster, recipient of the 2014 Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award at Lake Michigan College. 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Covers Federal and Institutional Work-Study types, eligibility requirements (half-time enrollment, degree-seeking), application process via Handshake, hiring steps, and pay structure (max 20 hours/week, bi-weekly pay).", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "https://app.joinhandshake.com/", "https://app.joinhandshake.com/login", "https://fafsa.ed.gov/", "/sites/default/files/2018-06/Work%20Study%20Policies%20and%20Procedures%20for%20Hiring%20Managers%20and%20Student%20Employees%20Updated%20July%202017.pdf", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [ "269-927-8112", "finaid@lakemichigancollege.edu", "kszboda@lakemichigancollege.edu" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/financial-aid/pay-college/work-study", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:23:10+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000112", "title": "Alumni Achievement Award: Dana Slagle", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Dana Harris Slagle, 2007 LMC Alumni Achievement Award recipient. She earned an AA from Lake Michigan College in 1993, later becoming an associate editor at Jet magazine in Chicago, recognized for health journalism in the African-American community with multiple media awards.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2007-06/alumni-achievement-award-dana-slagle", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:23:11+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000073", "title": "Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award: Cynthia Joseph-Keller", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Cynthia Joseph-Keller, 2018 recipient of the Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award from Lake Michigan College. She studied business administration at LMC in 1973, later earned a finance degree from Ferris State University and an MBA from University of Dallas, and serves as Assistant Vice President at DexYP.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2018-06/clarence-beckwith-distinguished-alumni-award-cynthia-joseph-keller", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:23:14+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000088", "title": "Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award: Becky Kliss", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Becky Kliss, 2013 recipient of the Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award from Lake Michigan College. After graduating in 1996, she built a cleaning business then pivoted to environmental consulting through Green Connection, Inc., helping organizations implement recycling programs and achieve LEED certification.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment", "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2013-06/clarence-beckwith-distinguished-alumni-award-becky-kliss", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:23:16+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000055", "title": "Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award: Gregory Vaughn", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Gregory Vaughn, recipient of the Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award. A Lake Michigan College alumnus (1979), Vaughn spent 25 years at Cornerstone Alliance, retiring as COO and SVP of Business Development in 2019. 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Miller is tribal chairman of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and CEO of the Pokagon Band Gaming Authority, overseeing Four Winds Casino Resort. 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Bergan served 25 years on Lake Michigan College's Board of Trustees, championed dual-enrollment CTE programs for high school students, and had distinguished careers in education administration, football coaching, and competitive powerlifting.", "breadcrumb": [ "Newsletter", "Fall 2021" ], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [ "(269) 927-8875" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2021-10/2021-bernard-c-radde-distinguished-service-award-paul-bergan", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:23:36+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000052", "title": "76th Commencement: Lake Michigan College awards 472 degrees and certificates during May 7 ceremonies", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Lake Michigan College held its 76th annual commencement on May 7, 2023, at The Mendel Center Mainstage. 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Lists general eligibility requirements such as financial need, enrollment status, and academic progress.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/grants-scholarships/pell", "https://fafsa.gov/", "https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/grants-scholarships/fseog", "http://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/0,4613,7-138--240889--,00.html", "http://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/0,1607,7-138--240889--,00.html", "https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/0,4636,7-372--481212--,00.html", "https://explore.va.gov/education-training", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [ "osg@michigan.gov", "(888) 447-2687", "(269) 927-8100, ext. 6181" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/financial-aid/pay-college/grants", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:24:11+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000054", "title": "Lake Michigan College to award 472 degrees and certificates at May 7 commencement ceremonies", "section": "Community", "summary": "Announcement of Lake Michigan College's 76th annual commencement ceremonies on May 7, 2023, at The Mendel Center. Details include 472 degrees and certificates awarded to 456 students, ceremony times, presenters, award recipients, and a full list of graduates by location.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni", "Community" ], "key_links": [ "http://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/commencement" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2023-05/lake-michigan-college-award-472-degrees-and-certificates-may-7", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:24:15+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000037", "title": "Fitness Studio", "section": "Student Life", "summary": "Information about the LMC Fitness Studio located on the Benton Harbor Campus. Details include hours (Monday-Thursday 7am-7pm, Friday 9am-2pm, Saturday 8am-2pm), free access for students and employees, and available equipment including treadmills, ellipticals, spin bikes, free weights, and circuit machines.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [ "grau@lakemichigancollege.edu" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/campus/benton-harbor/wellness-center", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:24:17+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000288", "title": "Bertrand Innovation Center", "section": "Locations", "summary": "Overview of Lake Michigan College's Bertrand Innovation Center in Niles, MI, including location, contact info, temporary summer 2026 construction notice (staff relocated to Benton Harbor Campus May 18–Aug 3, 2026), campus map, schedule browsing, tour scheduling, and staff directory.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lake+Michigan+College+Bertrand+Crossing+Campus/@41.7989333,-86.3212409,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88112beba5fb81db:0xddece6cee2b416d6!8m2!3d41.7989333!4d-86.3190522", "https://ssbprod.lakemichigancollege.edu/StudentRegistrationSsb/ssb/registration/registration", "/form/niles-form", "/form/question-or-comment", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/kamala-chancellor", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/barbara-craig" ], "contacts": [ "(269) 695-1391", "1-800-252-1562" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/campus/niles", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:24:21+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000332", "title": "Board Of Trustees", "section": "About", "summary": "Overview of Lake Michigan College's Board of Trustees, including seven elected volunteer members with their roles and term dates. Lists board meeting schedules held in Todd Center Board Room TC-1301, and provides links to current and historical meeting agendas and minutes from 2012 to present.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "/policies/board-governance", "/about", "/about/board-of-trustees/radde-award", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/mr-john-grover", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/vicki-burghdoff", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/brian-dissette", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/mr-mark-weber", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/ms-debra-johnson", "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/staff/ms-mary-jo-tomasini", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/board-of-trustees?page=6", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:24:21+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000110", "title": "Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award: Clifton Turner", "section": "Alumni", "summary": "Profile of Clifton C. Turner, 2007 recipient of the Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award from Lake Michigan College. Turner was a teacher, coach, and school administrator in Flint for over 30 years, notable as the first African-American varsity head coach in Michigan outside Detroit in 1976. He earned his associate's degree from Benton Harbor Community College, LMC's predecessor.", "breadcrumb": [ "Alumni" ], "key_links": [ "/about/news-events/2026-06/illusionist-rick-thomas-coming-lmc-mendel-center", "/about/news-events/2026-06/hard-cider-release-marks-expanded-lake-michigan-college-wine-and", "/about/news-events/2026-06/get-ready-party-its-1979-disco-circus-heads-lmc-mendel-center-jenkins", "/news-events", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2007-06/clarence-beckwith-distinguished-alumni-award-clifton-turner", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:24:23+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000278", "title": "COVID-19 Infectious Disease Procedures", "section": "Human Resources", "summary": "Lake Michigan College's procedures for managing COVID-19 and infectious disease outbreaks on campus. Covers rules for staying home when ill or exposed, isolation areas by campus, return-to-campus clearance requirements, mask guidance, social distancing, hygiene practices, and references to external health authorities.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/procedures/covid-19-plan", "https://webdev.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/safety-and-emergency/covid-19/self-report", "https://lakemichigancollege.sharepoint.com/HR/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=%2FHR%2FShared%20Documents%2FCOVID%2D19%20Student%2DEmployee%20Guidance%20for%20Illness%20or%20Exposure%2Epdf&parent=%2FHR%2FShared%20Documents&p=true&originalPath=aHR0cHM6Ly9sYWtlbWljaGlnYW5jb2xsZWdlLnNoYXJlcG9pbnQuY29tLzpiOi9nL0hSL0Vic2lJRUk0ZmU1T3NJQXFjYUtQN2x3QnRtN0hBX1diQUMwLWhOVlpEcG91eEE_cnRpbWU9d1Z4NXlQOXIyVWc", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [ "(269) 927-8704" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/safety-and-emergency/covid-19/infectious-disease-measures", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:24:27+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000291", "title": "2020 Winner's Circle Benefit Auction — 6-Night Stay at Fairmont Orchid Hawaii with Airfare for 2", "section": "Auction / Events", "summary": "Auction item page for the 2020 Winner's Circle Benefit Auction offering a 6-night stay at the Fairmont Orchid Hawaii (Big Island) with daily breakfast for two and round-trip coach airfare for two from the contiguous U.S., plus Winspire booking and concierge service.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "https://www.fairmont.com/orchid-hawaii/", "/form/question-or-comment" ], "contacts": [], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/support/auction/hawaii", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:24:28+00:00" }, { "id": "lakemichigan-000264", "title": "LMC announces new free tuition program, LMC Promise", "section": "News & Events", "summary": "Lake Michigan College announced LMC Promise, a last-dollar free tuition program launching Fall 2022 for new and returning in-district students age 24 and under with household income at or below $75,000. It covers remaining tuition after grants/scholarships are applied, up to 80 credit hours or 6 years, bridging the gap between high school graduation and Michigan Reconnect eligibility at age 25.", "breadcrumb": [], "key_links": [ "lakemichigancollege.edu/promise", "lakemichigancollege.edu/apply" ], "contacts": [ "admissions@lakemichigancollege.edu", "269-927-8626", "(574) 261-3650", "(269) 927-8198" ], "source_url": "https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2022-02/lmc-announces-new-free-tuition-program-lmc-promise", "markdown_url": "/lakemichigan/llms-full.txt", "extracted_at": "2026-06-19T07:24:30+00:00" } ]