07/25/07

Lake Michigan College Board Gives High Marks to President

BENTON TOWNSHIP, MI - In its review of the College president's job performance, the Lake Michigan College Board of Trustees has given Dr. Randall Miller an excellent performance evaluation. During the review process, Miller was evaluated by each of the College's seven Board members in areas including leadership, communication and institutional performance.

According to LMC Board chairman, Steve Silcox, notable achievements during Miller's first 18 months include the opening of the Nursing Education Center last fall that has taken the College's nursing program to new levels of excellence; efforts to enhance academics; and a financial planning process that has resulted in a five-year capital needs assessment, analysis of health care benefits and energy costs, and a review of the physical plant needs of the College.

"Dr. Miller has brought dedication and passion to his role of president," stated Silcox. "It is clear that he is committed to making sure our students receive the very best education. He has worked hard to seek out new outreach avenues for the College as we strive to make a college education more accessible to residents of our region."

The Board also noted Miller's efforts to strengthen the College's position as the primary provider of workforce training in the region, his focus on keeping each Board member informed on issues, his advocacy for LMC and all community colleges in Michigan, and his restructuring of the LMC Foundation for improved effectiveness.

"We are working very hard as a team to continue to move Lake Michigan College forward and to position us as the primary provider of education and training in emerging technologies and as the school of choice for those students seeking to transfer to receive four-year and graduate degrees," stated Miller. "Our faculty and staff are excited about the many new initiatives we are pursuing that will take us to the next level. I am very pleased to be working with such an outstanding Board of Trustees that cares deeply about our students and that provides wise counsel and guidance in steering LMC."

The LMC Board of Trustees is comprised of seven members: Steven Silcox, chairman; Pat Moody, vice-chairman; Paul Bergan, treasurer; Dr. David Maysick, secretary; and trustees Barbara Hall, Judy Truesdell, and Renee Williams.