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Wrestling and Music Facilities Capital Campaign

SMC is expanding its wrestling and music facilities! Wrestling will be getting a new state-of-the-art home, and music programs will have modern rehearsal spaces with top acoustics. The upgrades will enhance student experiences and take our programs to the next level.

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SMC's Room To Grow Campaign for wrestling and music programs

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About the Foundation

The SMC Foundation exists to ensure that all eligible students have financial access to Southwestern Michigan College. It also supports the college in areas not funded through taxes, tuition, and grants like campus beautification projects.

The foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation that was established in 1970. It is governed by a board of directors made up of local community members who volunteer their time.

Foundation Values

  • Invest in Students
  • Stewardship of Fiduciary Resources
  • Enhance Educational Opportunities
  • Enrich Our Communities through Access to Higher Education

Meeting Information

Foundation Officers

Dr. Carole Schmidt, President

Tom Ellspermann, Vice President

Diana Bosch, Secretary

Michelle Kite, Treasurer

Emily Schrock, Executive Director

Foundation Directors

Jan Barkell

Hon. Susan Dobrich

Julie Dye

Terry Groth

Ron Gunn

Deborah Hackworth

Tom Jerdon

Richard "Dick" Judd Jr.

Krin Jurgensen

Greg Lozeau

Becky Moore

Patricia "Patty" Patano

David Tate

George Wehrle

William White

Honorary Directors

Ada Springsteen

Arthur "Bruce" Springsteen

Emeritus Directors

Wellington "Duke" Jones III

By the Numbers

$1 Million

In Scholarships Each Year

14,000+

SMC Graduates

60%

Students Financially Needy

$8,166

Avg. Grants and Scholarships