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SMC Concert Features Living Composers, Low Brass

Southwestern Michigan College’s winter band concert Feb. 27 spotlighted living composers and lower brass provided by 14 musicians visiting from area high schools. Guest artist Dr. Paul Carlson of Grand Valley State University performed “American Muscle” on tuba by Inez McComas (born 1977).

SMC Hosts Five High School Bands for Clinic Day

Southwestern Michigan College’s sixth annual Clinic Day Feb. 20 featured five area high school bands and 200 musicians critiqued by Oakland University Assistant Professor of Music Dr. Pam Klena. The critiques polish March Southwestern Michigan Band and Orchestra Association (SWMBOA) festival programs.

Social Work Strides Include Technician Credential, Olivet Partnership

Southwestern Michigan College is pleased to announce that graduates of the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Social Work program will be eligible to apply for the Social Service Technician (SST) license through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

SMC Board Approves Dr. Klint Pleasant’s Contract

At its regular meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 11, the Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees unanimously approved the contract of Dr. Klint Pleasant, incoming ninth president of SMC.

SMC Second in State in Enrollment Growth

Southwestern Michigan College finished second statewide for spring enrollment growth percentage among Michigan’s 28 community colleges. Spring marks SMC’s eighth consecutive semester for enrollment growth, Interim President Brent Brewer told the Board of Trustees at its Feb. 11 meeting.

SMC Narrows Presidential Search to Four Finalists

In the search for its ninth president, Southwestern Michigan College has narrowed the field to four finalists.

12 Moving Forward in SMC Presidential Search

The search for Southwestern Michigan College’s ninth president continues on schedule, the College reported today.

Search Progresses for Next SMC President

Southwestern Michigan College provided an update today on the search for its ninth president. Director of Human Resources Nicole Lehman noted that the position was promoted on nine different professional job boards and attracted 128 applications over a six-week period which ended on Aug. 17.

SMC Begins Fundraising Effort to Name New Wrestling Facility

Southwestern Michigan College has launched a new fundraising campaign called “Room to Grapple” with a goal of $200,000 to potentially name its new wrestling room after Hall of Fame Coach James J. Judd.

SMC Board of Trustees Adds Five Programs

At its regular meeting on Jan. 14, the Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees approved five new programs. They include: a one-year certificate in criminal justice; an associate degree in respiratory therapy; a certificate in dental assisting, which will have a home on the upper floor of the Dale A. Lyons Building; a credential in child development associate; and a certificate in practical nursing.