NEWS RELEASE - June 21, 2007

 

North Central Michigan College reports strong enrollment numbers for the
Summer 2007 semester. Naomi DeWinter, North Central's dean of student
services, told the college's board of trustees this week that 860 students
were registered for the summer semester that began on June 4, an increase of
122 students, or 16.5 percent, over the 2006 summer semester. Total
credit-hours were up 25.6 percent over a year ago.

The increase was attributed, in part, to local plant closings that have
prompted laid-off workers to register for college classes. Forty-five
students enrolled for the summer semester are receiving state and federal
benefits coordinated by Michigan Works!, a public-private partnership that
fosters employment and training programs for employers and workers. Spikes
in enrollment have occurred in several previous years following local plant
closings.

Of the 860 students enrolled this summer, 523 are from Emmet County, 120
are from Charlevoix County, 78 are from Cheboygan County and 69 are from
Otsego County. Fifteen are from out of state. The remainder are from
Antrim, Mackinaw, Montmorency, Presque Isle and other Michigan counties.
Summer semester ends on July 27.

North Central experienced an all-time record for enrollment during the
winter semester just ended when 2,876 students registered for classes.

North Central Michigan College is an open-door community college based in
Petoskey. Through its University Center partnerships, students can take
courses leading to certificates, bachelor's and master's degrees from
participating universities. North Central's Institute for Business &
Industry Training offers non-credit job skills training tailored to meet
individual needs. In addition to its main campus in Petoskey, North Central
offers classes, academic advising, testing and other services in Cheboygan,
Gaylord and East Jordan.

 

For more information:
Charles MacInnis
231-348-6839