Southwestern Michigan College
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| Southwestern Michigan College | |
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| Motto | Smart. Close. Affordable. |
| Established | 1964 |
| Type | Community College |
| Chairman | Dr. Fred L. Mathews |
| President | Dr. David Mathews |
| Vice-president | Dr. Diane Chaddock |
| Students | 3,262 in Fall 2010 |
| Location | Dowagiac, Michigan, USA |
| Campus | Dowagiac with one satellite campus (Niles) |
| Athletics | Intramural Sports |
| Sports | None |
| Nickname | SMC |
| Mascot | Roadrunner |
| Website | swmich.edu |
Southwestern Michigan College is a public community college. The Main campus is near Dowagiac, Michigan and The Niles Area Campus (NAC) is located outside the city limits of Niles, Michigan
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[edit] Academics
Southwestern Michigan College offers certificate programs in Automotive Technology, Computer Aided Drafting and Design Technology, Construction Trades Technology, Digital Home Technology Integration, Electrical Systems Technology, Electrocardiogram (ECG) Technician, Electrical Systems Technology, Emergency Medical Technician, English Proficiency, Fire Science, General Education, Home Health Aide, Information Technology Help Desk, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical First Responder, Nursing Assistant (CNA), Practical Nursing LPN, Occupational Technology, Office Assistant/Specialist, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, Precision Production Technology, Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship, Special Event Planning and Welding Technology.
Southwestern Michigan College offers Associates degrees in Accounting, Automotive Technology, Business, Computer Aided Drafting and Design Technology, Early Childhood Education, Educational Paraprofessional, Electrical System Technology, Engineering Technology, Fire Science, Graphic Design Technology, Health Information Technology, Industrial Technology, Information Technology (Application Development, Networking and Support), Medical Assisting, Music, Nursing (LPN to RN), Nursing (Paramedic to RN), Occupational Technology, Paramedic, Precision Production Technology, Professional Communication (Communication, Creative Writing and Professional Writing tracks), Social Work and Theatre Technology.
[edit] History
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Southwestern Michigan College was founded on November 19, 1964 after the voters of Cass County, Michigan approved a 1.5 million dollar tax levy to fund a Cass County Community College. On September 12, 1965 ground was broken for the main campus in Dowagiac, Michigan. Classes began at Southwestern Michigan College in September 1966. The college is located three miles (5 km) outside of Dowagiac, Michigan city limits.
[edit] Main campus
Currently the Main Campus houses 10 buildings:
- Jan and A.C Kairis Building
- Barbara Wood Building
- Charles O. Zollar Sports Complex (Student Activity Center)
- Dale A. Lyons Building
- Foster W. Daugherty Building
- Fred L. Mathews Library and Conference Center
- Keith H. McKenzie Hall (Student Housing)
- East Hall (Student Housing)
- College Services Building
- William P.D. O'Leary Building
The Museum at Southwestern Michigan College is located within the Dale A. Lyons Building. The Museum started collecting local artifices in 1968 and is home to a large collection of Round Oak Stoves. The Museum opened to the public in May, 1993.
[edit] Satellite campus
In July 1992 the Niles Area Campus (NAC) opened with a new 25,000-square-foot (2,300 m2) facility, located just outside the city limits of Niles, Michigan. In 1999 a 22,000-square-foot (2,000 m2) addition was completed which came close to doubling the size of the Niles Area Campus. In 2001 a 14,000-square-foot (1,300 m2) Michigan Technology Center was add to the Niles Area Campus. This building is known as the Harry T. Gast Building, named for the former Michigan state senator.
[edit] Accreditations
Southwestern Michigan College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Southwestern Michigan College is also a member of the American Association of Community Colleges.
[edit] On-Campus Student Housing
In fall 2009, Southwestern Michigan College opened an on-campus living option with the opening of the first residential housing facility on campus with a 130-bed student housing unit. On August 16, 2009 the student housing was dedicated and named in Honor of Keith H. McKenzie. Southwestern Michigan College's second housing unit on the College's Dowagiac campus opened for the fall 2010 semester.
[edit] Board of Trustees
Southwestern Michigan College is governed by a 7 member locally-elected Board of Trustees.[1]
| Name | Position |
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| Dr. Fred L. Mathews | Chairman |
| Keith McKenzie | Vice-Chairman |
| William White | Secretary |
| Thomas Jerdon | Treasurer |
| Beth J. Cripe | Trustee |
| Paul D. File | Trustee |
| Jan Kairis | Trustee |
[edit] References
- ^ "Board of Trustees". Southwestern Michigan College. http://www.swmich.edu/about/board.php/. Retrieved November 10, 2011.
[edit] External links
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