The Canadian students contributed to an overall fall enrollment increase of more than 11 percent over 1999 figures at the Port Huron campus. Fall enrollment for the Baker College System was up more than 10 percent over last year. According to Dr. Gary L. Sullenger, president, Baker College of Port Huron, the changes implemented in 2000 are proving popular with students on the other side of the border. The authorization by the Baker College Board of Regents allowing Canadian students to enroll at Baker College of Port Huron and pay their tuition with Canadian dollars 'at par' has allowed a number of students the opportunity to pursue their bachelor's degree locally. In addition, a cooperative agreement between Lambton College and Baker College of Port Huron allows individuals to transfer credits to Baker College from Lambton College, or other Canadian colleges, and apply the credits toward an accelerated bachelor's degree program.
Students then can pursue their degree without leaving Canada.
Baker College of Port Huron is part of the largest private college system in Michigan, and is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Baker College system, which serves over 18,500 students on 11 campuses and six satellite locations, grants certificates and associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees in business, health and human service, and technical fields. It also boasts one of the largest on-line enrollments in the country.