LMC partners with Rio Salado College to expand online classes
Â黨ÐÇ¿Õmv is creating more opportunities for students to advance their education through a new partnership with Rio Salado College.Ìý
Starting in Spring 2022, students can register for selectÌýonlineÌýclasses offered byÌýthe Tempe, Arizona-based community college through LMC. These course credits will count toward LMC degree and certificate programs.Ìý
The classes offered for the Spring 2022 semester are American Sign Language I, Elementary French I, and Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Issues. Additional course offeringsÌýavailable for the 2022-2023 academic yearÌýmay includeÌýAmerican Sign Language II, III and IV, Elementary French II, Intermediate French I and II, Insurance Industry Profession, Principles of Property and Liability Insurance, Personal Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Claim Handling Principles and Practices, and Ethical Hacking and Network Defense.ÌýÌý
“We strive to provide our students with the best possible educational opportunities available,†LMC President Trevor A.ÌýKubatzkeÌýsaid. “Through this partnership, our students can now add these specialized classes in Language, Business, Information Technology, and more to bolster our robust course offerings and better prepare them for careers in their chosen fields.â€Ìý
"Rio Salado College’s National Division is proud to work alongside Â黨ÐÇ¿Õmv to increase their online offerings and keep students on track to degree completion with their home institution,"ÌýaddedÌýJanelle Elias,ÌýRio Salado’sÌýInterim Vice President Strategy, Advancement, and National Division.Ìý
 is one of the largest online public community colleges in the nation, serving nearly 40,000 students annually, with more than 28,000 online in 50 states and internationally. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, Rio Salado offers 600-plus online classes, 135-plus , and general education courses. The college also supports , , and  students and serves as the largest provider of  in Arizona. Ìý
“We are very excited about our new partnership with Rio Salado, which willÌýallow us to offerÌýcourses that we would otherwise not be able toÌýoffer to our students,â€ÌýLMC Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Leslie KelloggÌýsaid. “In addition,ÌýthisÌýcollaborationÌýprovides great opportunities for both colleges to learn from one another and improveÌýteaching and learning.â€Ìý
The deadline for new students to apply for admission to LMC for the Spring 2022 semester is Thursday, Dec. 23. Students must register for classes by Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. Spring classes begin on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022.Ìý
For more information or to register, visitÌýlakemichigancollege.edu/admissions, emailÌýadmissions@lakemichigancollege.edu or call/text (269) 927-8626.Ìý