Students benefit from Grand Valley/Lake Michigan College partnership

ALLENDALE, Mich. — Students will find greater flexibility and may graduate sooner because of a new partnership being developed between Grand Valley State University and Lake Michigan College.

Lake Michigan College has four campuses: two in Benton Harbor, one in Niles and one in South Haven.

The collaboration will provide students with access to all curriculum at both schools without a disruption in financial aid. The agreement is similar to those Grand Valley has already established with Grand Rapids Community College, Muskegon Community College and Northwestern Michigan College.

“Grand Valley values its partnerships with Michigan’s community colleges and continues to provide opportunities and access to higher education for individuals in West Michigan by collaborating and maximizing resources with our community college partners,” said Thomas J. Haas, president of Grand Valley.

Lynn Blue, vice provost and dean of Academic Services and Information Technology at Grand Valley, said: “In this economy, a lot of people are looking to improve their academic credentials to find a new job or keep the one they have. This partnership allows students to add a major, finish a degree, or learn additional skills. This can also help shorten the amount of time it takes to graduate.”

For more information, contact Grand Valley News and Information Services at (616) 331-2221.