07/24/07

Lake Michigan College Foundation Establishes Director Emeritus Recognition

BENTON TOWNSHIP, MI - The Lake Michigan College Foundation Board of Directors has named six former members as emeritus directors in recognition of their exceptional service and leadership in support of the College. Along with the director emeritus title, the Foundation will award scholarships in honor of each director emeritus named.

Past LMC Foundation Board members receiving director emeritus honors were Richard Dougherty, Niles, who served from 1986 - 2005; James Keenan, South Bend, 1998 - 2007; William Marohn, St. Joseph, 1986 - 2007; Dan Smith, St. Joseph, 1997 - 2003; Stephen Upton, St. Joseph, 1992 - 2001, and Warren Gast, St. Joseph, posthumously honored for his service from 1986 - 2007. For the 2007-08 academic year, six $500 scholarships will be awarded to LMC students in their names.

"The emeritus designation is a high honor for those individuals who have distinguished themselves through meritorious service to Lake Michigan College," said LMC President Dr. Randall R. Miller. "The director emeritus scholarship is another way in which we can express gratitude to our past members and remember the impact that they have had on the College."

Recognizing the need for private support of the College to maintain premier programs and services in the pursuit of academic excellence, the Lake Michigan College Foundation was established in 1986.

The Foundation members share the Lake Michigan College story with businesses and friends throughout the region and seek private support for student scholarships, as well as enhancements to the College's academic programs, services and facilities. Through their partnership-building efforts, they are ensuring that the College can achieve its mission and support the development of our region's residents and businesses now and for generations to come.