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Mid Michigan College: 60 Years of Opportunity, Connection, & Impact
Community Impact Series
For more than 60 years, Mid Michigan College has been part of the communities it serves.
Generations of students have walked through Mid’s doors to begin careers, continue their education, gain new skills, and pursue opportunities that have shaped their futures. Employers have partnered with the College to strengthen the workforce. Community members have gathered in Mid’s spaces, participated in programs, and connected through shared experiences.
Today, Mid continues that mission by preparing students for high-demand careers, creating pathways to higher education, supporting local employers, and providing opportunities for learning and connection throughout the region.
Each year, thousands of students choose Mid to begin their educational journey, prepare for careers in healthcare or skilled trades, earn college credit while still in high school, transfer to a university, or gain new skills through workforce training and Lifelong Learning opportunities.
The College’s impact extends far beyond the classroom. Mid graduates become nurses, technicians, trades professionals, educators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. Students and alumni contribute to the communities where they live, work, and raise their families.
“Mid is built on relationships,” said Dr. Scott Mertes, President of Mid Michigan College. “Our students, employees, employers, schools, and community partners are all part of what makes this institution meaningful. We are committed to continuing to provide opportunities that help people and communities move forward.”
For more than 60 years, Mid has been shaped by the people and partnerships that define the College—students who pursue their goals, employers who invest in the future workforce, schools and organizations that create opportunities, and community members who continue to make this region stronger.
Understanding the Headlee Override
This November, Mid Michigan College is asking voters to consider restoring its originally voter-approved millage rate of 1.5 mills. Over time, the Headlee Amendment has reduced the College's millage rate to 1.2071 mills. Restoring the millage would add 0.2929 mills, or approximately $0.29 per $1,000 of taxable property value, resulting in more than $1.3 million in annual funding to support the College's mission and the communities it serves.
The proposal will appear on ballots in the Beaverton, Clare, Farwell, Gladwin, Harrison, and Mt. Pleasant school districts, which together make up Mid Michigan College's in-district service area. Residents of the district benefit from Mid's lower in-district tuition rate and are eligible to serve on the College's Board of Trustees.
This funding supports educational programs, workforce training, student services, and community resources—including over 60 years of opportunity, connection, and impact.
Without this vital funding, program growth, service expansion, and the College's long-term stability are at risk. For most homeowners, the Headlee Override would cost approximately $2 per month and provide funding that supports the education of thousands of students, workforce training for regional employers, and programs and services that strengthen the communities Mid serves.
