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Representatives from Baker College Center for Graduate Studies recently traveled to Beijing, China. According to Scott P. Overmyer, Ph.D., Baker College Center for Graduate Studies MSIS program director, the initial purpose of the trip was to recruit one or two cohorts of 12 students each for Baker's Master of Science in Information (MSIS) program. While there, Overmyer and Dr. Na Li, a full-time Baker instructor originally from mainland China, also introduced students to Baker's other graduate, undergraduate and online programs. More»

Baker College of "Auburn Hills":/campus/auburn-hills students from various on-campus groups invite the general public to participate in "Donation Days," December 2 and 3, 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., in the atrium at Baker College of Auburn Hills, 1500 University Drive. All donations will benefit Grace Centers of Hope in Pontiac and the Michigan Humane Society. More»

During the recent Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) 2009 Business Awards ceremony, Baker College of Flint was the recipient of one of the top honors: the Robert P. Gerholz Business of the Year Award. More»

Baker College of Cadillac officials report that eight of its nine 2009 surgical technology associate degree program graduates have passed the rigorous national Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination. Additionally, the category scores achieved by those students ranged 3-18 percent over the national average. All eight students to pass the test are currently employed in Michigan; the remaining student who will retake the exam has a job pending her successful completion. More»

The Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) have approved and granted initial accreditation status to the respiratory care associate degree program at Baker College of Auburn Hills. Initial accreditation is valid for five years. More»

Baker College of "Cadillac":/campus/cadillac officials today announced that its therapeutic massage certificate degree program has been granted certification by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). The organization also designated Baker’s Cadillac campus as an Assigned School for Nationally Certified Massage Therapists and Bodyworkers. This means that graduates of Baker’s therapeutic massage program are automatically entitled to take the NCBTMB’s national certification exam without having to first go through a lengthy approval process. More»

Baker College of Fremont, a satellite campus of Baker College of Muskegon, today announced a 30 percent increase in student enrollment for fall quarter 2009 over fall quarter 2008. A total of 485 students are attending Baker’s Fremont campus this fall. Attendance has been growing steadily since the satellite campus was opened in 1995, but this is the largest one-year gain yet, bringing enrollment to nearly double 2003 levels. More»

Baker College of Jackson officials recently broke ground for its new Welcome Center. The 25,000 square foot facility will house new admissions offices, the learning center and eight additional classrooms. More»

Baker College officials have announced HireQualified™, a free service to assist employers in identifying qualified job candidates. The program offers employers full support throughout the recruiting process and covers full-time, part-time and intern positions. The Web site HireQualified.com is the centerpiece of the initiative. More»

Baker College of Clinton Township will host a blood drive on Monday, October 26, from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m., 34950 Little Mack, Clinton Township. More»