lmc millage presentation 9-6-16

LMC Update

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OUR CAMPUSES:

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High School Students

(Early College) 30%

Traditional Age (18-25)

45%

Adults (Age 25+)

25%

OUR STUDENTS: 7,000+ Students Annually

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OUR EMPLOYER SERVICES:

Custom Workforce Training

Apprenticeships

Internships

Job Postings & Career Fairs

Advisory Committees

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Problem Our workforce is under- prepared for tomorrow’s jobs By 2020, 70% of Michigan’s jobs will require college or training after high school* Working age residents with at least an associate degree in**

Berrien County: 37% Van Buren County: 29% *Georgetown University Center on Education & the Workforce **Lumina Foundation

2013 Industry Summit Outcomes

LMC’s Solutions Modernize programs & facilities

to draw students

Expand Early / Middle College

Train a skilled workforce

Keep college affordable & accessible

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Our Progress: 2013-2016 ✓ Bachelor Degree in Energy Production ✓ LMC’s first residence hall ✓ Wine Program (Enology & Viticulture) ✓ Hanson Technology Center ✓ Early / Middle College….

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A Little More on Early / Middle College Opportunities

8,834 students since 2009 – and growing

$12 million saved by families – and growing

50+ high school partnerships

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Next Steps:

1. Safety & Security Improvements

2. Modernize Classrooms & Teaching Equipment

3. Student Success Centers & Facility Upgrades

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1. Safety & Security Improvements (All Campuses)

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Edward Todd Business Education Center

Wine & Culinary Education Center Midwest’s only commercial teaching winery

Supports Hospitality & Tourism

50+ classrooms

Lecture halls

Technology & equipment upgrades

2. Modernize Classrooms & Teaching Equipment Classroom Modernization (All Campuses)

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Critical Facility Upgrades Save money through energy efficiency

Replace 50-year-old HVAC

Extend life of existing facilities

Preserve Mendel Center experience

100,000 annual visitors

Music & Theatre education programs

3. Student Success Centers & Facility Upgrades

Student Success Centers Creating spaces for 21st century learning:

Career, academic, and financial aid advising

Bringing students and faculty together

Collaboration space for group work and projects

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How Can We Support These Projects?

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Capital Millage Proposal November 8 election 0.48 mills for 10 years Cost to property owner with a $50,000 taxable value

($100,000 market value) =

$2 per month, or $24 per year

LMC’s Current Millage 1.78 mills – 24th lowest of 28 Michigan community colleges LMC has never had a capital millage Last increase was in 1996 (0.25 mills)

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Why Now? Needs are immediate

Construction costs continue to rise

Interest rates are near historic lows

General election turnout gives more voters a voice

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For more information: • Online: lakemichigancollege.edu/millage • Email: growinglmc@gmail.com

In Summary:

.48 mills for 10 years to support:

1. Safety & Security Improvements

2. Modernize Classrooms & Teaching Equipment

3. Student Success Centers & Facility Upgrades

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