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Keith M. Campbell

"The education that I received at Lake Superior State University has opened many doors for me. I have worked with Firefighters and Paramedics for over thirty years as a co-worker, educator, and student. I have been very blessed in my life to have these opportunities. I truly believe that education is the cornerstone of everyone’s career and LSSU provides the best.

My future goals are to become the Director of a Fire Science program and follow in the footsteps of the great educators that I have had the privilege of learning from. This will not be easy, but I believe that these Professors have prepared me to be successful. My achievements will be a direct result of the knowledge that they have bestowed upon me. It will then be my obligation to share this knowledge with others. ”

Keith M. Campbell '07

Firefighter/Paramedic

Fire and hazardous materials response coordinator for the U.S. Navy based in Bahrain

Charter Schools

What is a Charter School?

Charter schools are public schools. They operate in much the same way as traditional public schools. They are free, open to all, and operate under the direction of a publically-appointed board of directors. Charter schools are constituent districts of Michigan’s intermediate school districts (ISDs) and operate under the leadership of the State Board of Education. They must comply with essentially the same statutory and regulatory requirements as other k-12 public schools, including No Child Left Behind and Education Yes! accountability programs and special education laws. While each charter school is unique based on location, teaching staff, student population, educational program and curricula, each is legally organized as a Michigan, not-for-profit, public school academy corporation, governed by a board of directors.

LSSU Charter Applications

Lake Superior State University will accept applications for a charter from January 1, 2012 through January 31, 2012. The application shall be submitted in electronic format. Applicants will be notified by March 30, 2012 if they will be invited to participate in phase two of the application process. Click here to download the Phase One Application (.doc).

Here is a list of Charter Schools for LSSU.

Advanced Technology Academy
American International Academy
Bay City Academy
Concord Montessori & Community School
Concord Academy-Boyne
Concord Academy-Petoskey - a School of Excellence
Grand Traverse Academy
Regent Park Scholars Academy
Ridge Park Charter Academy - a School of Excellence
Detroit Service Learning Academy - a School of Excellence

For more information about LSSU Charter Schools, contact Bruce Harger , Director Charter School Operations

For an application to apply for the Board of Directors of one of the charter schools listed above, click here.

Fire Science with Honors...

SavannahSue Rondeau
Fire Science

"I love the fast pace environment, the people in the profession, and the adrenaline rush of running into a burning building or saving someone’s life," she says.

Rondeau chose Lake Superior State University because it offers the first accredited four-year fire science degree in the United States. She also jumped at the challenge of LSSU's Honors program, which requires her to complete 21 Honors credits, including 10 credits for an Honors seminar/thesis project.

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