Campaign For Tomorrow

CAMPAIGN FOR

TOMORROW

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Creating our

Dr. Robert Harrison President

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Ms. Joan Smith Chair, Campaign for Tomorrow

Economic Advantage Sometimes we see the value of education through a narrow lens.

We understand the difference it makes in the lives of students.

Yet, the power of education reaches well beyond the student in the classroom.

The Lake Michigan College Campaign for Tomorrow is as much about you and the place you call home as it is about our students. An educated community is vibrant and adaptive. Its residents are willing to volunteer and be part of the democratic process. An educated community is a place where strong, healthy families come together to make life better for everyone.

This vision fuels the Campaign for Tomorrow through projects that deliver fresh approaches to education. Excited students will explore opportunities that exist at our region’s front door. Our commitment to innovation, responsiveness, and active participation in our region’s future is at the core of each part of our plan.

We can’t expect our citizens to meet the demands of a 21st century economy without a 21st century education.

Jamie P. Merisotis, president & CEO, Lumina Foundation

We hope you will join us in this important effort. Your support will help our students and our communities achieve greatness.

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Hanson Technology Center

the face of manufacturing training 5

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Reflecting the future of manufacturing and the region Manufacturing drives innovation. With innovation comes new opportunities, new growth, and a stronger local economy. The Hanson Technology Center will support manufacturing as the economic cornerstone of this region.

Named in honor of Merlin and Carolyn Hanson, the Hanson Technology Center will help create a world-class workforce critical to the future of manufacturing and our region’s economy.

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MANUFACTURING IS GOOD BUSINESS FOR THE REGION According to the Economic Policy Institute, each job in manufacturing creates three other jobs in the wider economy. With a larger instructional center, the College expects to increase enrollment in technical programs by at least 10% in two years.

More highly trained individuals in the workforce will help fill the region’s need for skilled employees.

“The Hanson Technology Center will be our region’s economic development centerpiece and the envy of the state and beyond.”

Dr. Robert Harrison

FOCUS ON EMPLOYER NEEDS AND STUDENT SUCCESS Programs offered at the Hanson Technology Center will evolve with the changing needs of manufacturers. Flexible program development and learning spaces will empower students to develop the skills our region’s employers require to gain a competitive advantage in a global marketplace.

INNOVATION AT WORK The Hanson Technology Center is designed to ignite creativity within students and the community.

• In the Fab Lab, students will bring projects to life – from idea through 3-D prototyping – while collaborating in an environment that fosters teamwork, critical thinking, project management, and problem solving.

• New programs in the latest high-tech production fields will give students training opportunities never before available within our region.

• The Center will be the home of the College’s new baccalaureate program in Energy Production and Distribution Management.

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Uncorking the potential of 8

Viticulture and Enology Education Center

the region’s wine and tourism industries 9

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The coming-of-age for Michigan wines through education Southwest Michigan has the right ingredients for a dynamic wine industry. As demonstrated in other communities, if this blossoming tourism and consumer product industry is to realize its potential, a professional training program must be in place; a program that develops the specialized workforce capable of launching the next phase of industry growth.

The marriage of passion and skill for the wine industry creates the perfect blend of quality and opportunity.

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Wine regions that have had a meteoric rise in wine cluster activity and related tourism have the support of a local community college training program.

THE FUTURE FOR REGIONAL WINES SPARKLES Michigan wine industry leaders agree there is great potential for more wineries, new varieties of grapes, advances in the quality of the product, and a larger impact on tourism. Wine industry growth adds more economic diversity, and leads to greater economic strength within our region.

A sign of the coming-of-age for wine regions has been the emergence of a local community college training program.

A NEW PROGRAM TO MEET THE NEED The planned Viticulture and Enology program is the next step of growth for the wine, hospitality, and tourism industries in Southwest Michigan. It will increase the number of knowledgable, experienced specialists who will advance the quality of Michigan wines.

MULTI-FACETED TEACHING AND LEARNING FACILITY The Viticulture and Enology Education Center on the Napier Avenue Campus will be a state-of-theart educational facility emphasizing hands-on experiences in all aspects of winemaking and vineyard management. The College’s historic barn on Empire Avenue will be renovated and expanded to include: • Classrooms, wine storage, crush pad, and bottling and labeling rooms • Community Education classes to raise the profile of Michigan wines • Tasting room for visitors to learn about wine making, tasting, and food pairings

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Classroom and Student Space Modernization

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Dynamic spaces will challenge traditional ideas of teaching and learning Environments with increased collaboration add to student confidence, retention and graduation rates, and overall student learning.

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The College has a unique opportunity to leverage state funding that will improve classroom and facility infrastructure. Together, with matching funds from private support, we will transform classrooms into flexible learning and support service environments that inspire students to reach new levels of success.

NAPIER AVENUE CAMPUS Three lecture halls and nearly four dozen traditional, 40-year-old classrooms on the Napier Avenue Campus will be transformed into active classrooms where students can collaborate, improve teamwork skills, and solve problems – the soft skills employers tell us they look for when hiring. The new Lake Michigan College classrooms will be flexible, allowing students to work in teams and blend the use of technology in ways that challenge the traditional ideas of teaching and learning.

BERTRAND CROSSING CAMPUS STUDENT SERVICES CENTER

Lobby view of the Bertrand Crossing Student Engagement Center

Skills for success in today’s economy are critical thinking skills – abstract reasoning, problem solving, team work, and communication.

As the College’s presence grows in the Niles and greater south county region, there is a demand for expanded services that support student success. The Bertrand Crossing Campus Student Services Center will redevelop existing space for assessment, tutoring, advising, student engagement, and other key services.

SOUTH HAVEN CAMPUS SCIENCE LABS AND STUDENT SERVICES CENTER Science labs reconfigured with flexible, modular workstations and outfitted with current instrumentation will make full use of the College’s recently revised curriculum that prepares students for careers. Also, an expansion and redesign of the South Haven Campus Student Services Center will increase access to assessment and tutoring.

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Student and Community Recreation Space

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Recreation and healthy lifestyles propel thriving communities forward People want to be where the fun is. Young professionals, families, seniors, and students seek affordable, easy access to sporting events and recreation when they choose where to live, work, and go to school. To raise its profile among communities considered to be lifestyle centers, southwest Michigan must continue to establish new recreation options that contribute to a healthy, outdoor way of life.

The community athletic field will link learning, connection, and recreation to create a campus and regional resource.

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AMPLE SPACE, CONVENIENT LOCATION – A NATURAL FIT The College’s centrally located, 263-acre Napier Avenue Campus is already home to seven intercollegiate athletic teams, baseball and softball fields, and a 50-acre natural area with walking trails.

By building on these natural assets, the College can provide a new, versatile recreation space currently missing in the region.

A WINNING COMBINATION OF AMENITIES TO SERVE THOUSANDS The multi-use soccer field will have capacity to serve thousands in the area. It is being designed with extensive use in mind. The plan calls for a FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) regulation field with a safety boundary. The lighted field will have synthetic turf for greater seasonal use, a concession stand, bleachers, and restroom facilities. It will replace the grass field being used by the College’s intercollegiate soccer teams.

Access to recreation, healthy lifestyles, and sporting options are characteristics of progressive, energized, growing communities.

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The Mendel Center

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On the cusp of a new era as the center for engagement Strong communities rely on centers of engagement to influence a way of life that attracts people to live and work there. Since the completion of the first phase of the Mendel Center nearly 40 years ago, it has reshaped the landscape in southwest Michigan.

The Mendel Center has changed our perception of ourselves as a community. It has become the focal point for professional collaboration, a destination for speakers from throughout the world, and a place where we come together to celebrate.

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Now it is time to begin the next chapter as the center for community engagement.

THE HUB OF MICHIGAN’S GREAT SOUTHWEST From being the stage for world leaders to being the place where families choose to celebrate their most cherished moments, the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center brings our region together. The multifaceted uses of the facility include business meetings, trade shows, speaking engagements, training sessions, youth events, weddings, and celebrations of every type and size. Not only do people from throughout our region gather here, visitors from outside our community attend events held at the Mendel Center, contributing to our region’s $750 million annual tourism industry.

The Mendel Center – a symbol of the quality and vitality of the College and Michigan’s Great Southwest.

MODERNIZING THE MENDEL To enhance the region’s level of connection and engagement, the College is embarking on the first phase of modernizing the Mendel Center. The Mendel Center lobby will be updated to improve guest service and amenities. Adjacent to the lobby is the Grand Upton Hall. The space will be refurbished to reflect current audio and visual technology, meet event and trade show standards, and accommodate the collaborative nature of the 21st century meeting environment.

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Message

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The Campaign for Tomorrow

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How You Can Help

Be part of defining our community’s future 25

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A critical time in our region.

An extraordinary opportunity to build for our future.

Together we will venture beyond the barriers, beyond the boundaries, and build a better tomorrow.

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Strong manufacturing. Thriving tourism. Students who excel.

Communities finding new and exciting ways to come together.

And Lake Michigan College is part of it all!

Few community colleges rival our breadth of curriculum, depth of excellence, or our commitment to accessibility. The Campaign for Tomorrow will bring $19.44 million in critical investments to build on our strengths and capitalize on our potential.

Now is the time to invest in the future of our region and the people who make southwest Michigan great. Please join in this effort as we strengthen our ability to cultivate the region’s intellectual capital for 21st century challenges.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN GOALS Student Success

$2,500,000

Modernize 50 classrooms and 3 lecture halls in the Napier Avenue Campus $1,250,000 Renovate the South Haven Campus science labs $ 250,000 Expand student assessment and tutoring space at the Bertrand and South Haven campuses $ 500,000 Create outdoor student recreation space $ 500,000

Emerging Careers

“The Campaign for Tomorrow will change students’ lives and our region – the place we call home.”

Joan Smith, Chair

$4,000,000

Hanson Technology Center $3,000,000 Viticulture and Enology Education Center $1,000,000

Community Engagement

$1,000,000

Modernize Mendel Center lobby and Grand Upton Hall

$1,000,000

FUNDING NEEDS Student Success Initiatives $ 2,500,000 Hanson Technology Center $10,000,000 Viticulture and Enology Education Center $ 4,400,000 Mendel Center Modernization $ 2,540,000 Total $19,440,000

FUNDING SOURCES

• Naming opportunities are available for gifts of $10,000 or more. Contact a Lake Michigan College Foundation staff member to learn more about the naming options for each element of the Campaign for Tomorrow.

• Gifts to the Campaign for Tomorrow can be pledged over multiple years. The maximum period for a pledge payment is typically three years.

• Donors of $500 and above will, with their permission, have their name included on donor recognition materials.

Lake Michigan College Contribution* $11,940,000 Campaign For Tomorrow $ 7,500,000 Total $19,440,000 *The Lake Michigan College contribution includes a combination of planned savings, institutional reserves, bank financing, bond issue, grants, and proceeds from the sale of the M-TEC facility. The College will also seek funding from the state through a capital outlay grant request.

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Campaign for Tomorrow Campaign Cabinet Ms. Joan Smith, Chair Mr. David Whitwam, Honorary Chair Major Gifts Co-Chairs Mr. Jeff Curry Mr. Mike Welch

Business Gifts Co-Chairs Mr. Rick Blake Mr. Matt Tyler

Communications Chair Mr. Jim Marohn

Community Gifts Chair Ms. Carol Sizer

Family Gifts Co-Chairs Mr. Jim Larson Mr. Doug Schaffer

Members-At-Large Dr. Robert Harrison Dr. Michael Lindley

Campaign Advisors Mr. Merlin Hanson Mr. Greg O’Niel

Lake Michigan College Foundation Board of Directors Mr. Jeff Curry Foundation Board President United Federal Credit Union

Hon. Alfred (Al) M. Butzbaugh Retired, Berrien County

Mr. Scott Geik 1st Source Bank

Mr. John Janick PNC Bank

Mr. Scott McFarland Honor Credit Union

Mr. David Schaffer Schaffer & Layher

Mr. Michael Carlson American Electric Power

Dr. Steven Hadaway Perfect Pet Products, LLC

Mr. Mike Knytych Kmc Enterprises

Mr. Greg O’Niel Retired Businessman

Mr. Doug Schaffer Lake Michigan College

Ms. Kristi Clark LMC Alumni Association Board of Directors

Ms. Kelli Hahn Lake Michigan College

Mr. Ken Kozminski The Buck Burgers and Brew

Mr. Tim Passaro Passaro & Kahne Law Office

Ms. Joan Smith Smith Dahmer & Associates

Dr. Robert Harrison Lake Michigan College

Mr. James (Jim) Krzyzewski Nyloncraft, Inc.

Ms. Mary Ann Pater Lakeland HealthCare

Ms. Mary Jo Tomasini Competitive Edge

Ms. Patsy Hartzell Berrien County Friend of the Court

Dr. Michael Lindley Niles Community Schools

Mr. Randy Reimers Fifth Third Bank

Ms. Judy Truesdell Cupcaketree.com

Mr. Brian Maynard Whirlpool Corporation

Mr. Peter W. Rossow Ernst & Young

Mr. Mike Welch Magnate Capital, LLC

Mr. Jim Marohn Foundation Vice President Doubleday Office Products, Inc. Mr. Rick Blake Edgewater Automation

Ms. Gloria Ender Freedom Finishing

Mr. Robert Burch Chemical Bank

Mr. Craig Erikson Michigan Pizza Hut, Inc.

Ms. Nancy Butler Coldwell Banker RE Specialists

Staff Ms. Mary Klemm, Interim Executive Director Lake Michigan College Foundation (269) 927-6849 klemm@lakemichigancollege.edu

Mr. Christopher Moffat, Director Major Gifts and Estate Planning (269) 927-8752 cmoffat@lakemichigancollege.edu

www.lakemichigancollege.edu Napier Avenue Campus 2755 E. Napier Avenue Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 927-1000

Bertrand Crossing Campus 1905 Foundation Drive Niles, MI 49120 (269) 695-1391

South Haven Campus 125 Veterans Boulevard South Haven, MI 49090 (269) 637-7500

LAKE MICHIGAN COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dr. David Maysick, Chair • Mr. Paul Bergan, Vice-chair • Ms. Mary Jo Tomasini, Secretary • Dr. Michael Lindley, Treasurer Mr. Stephen Small, Trustee • Ms. Judy Truesdell, Trustee • Ms. Debra Johnson, Trustee Dr. Robert Harrison, President

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