St. Clair County Community College began as Port Huron Junior College, which was the Junior College Department of the Port Huron School District. The college was established by act of the Board of Education of the Port Huron School District under Michigan State Law in 1923 and began operation in the same year. It has continued without interruption since that time.

The St. Clair County Community College District was established by a vote of the people on June 12, 1967, which transformed the former Port Huron Junior College to a county-wide community college. Final approval of the transfer was given by the Michigan State Board of Education, which authorized an effective day of January 1, 1968.

The parent institution, Port Huron Junior College, had developed a tradition of academic excellence beginning with its establishment in 1923. The college first received its accreditation from the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org, (312) 263-0456) in 1931, and at the same time, from universities throughout the United States and foreign countries. A transfer of this accreditation was made by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org, (312) 263-0456) during the 1968-69 school year to the community college.

During its early years, the college program was largely academic. Since 1954 a variety of programs of a vocational-technical nature have been established at the college.

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The Higher Learning Commission; Member-North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org (312) 263-0456)

More than 55 Associate degree and Certificate programs; seamless transfer programs to four-year institutions

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Lifetime job assistance is available to all SC4 students.

The Workforce Training Institute delivers specialized training programs to meet the needs of local business and industry. It also offers entry-level job training and professional development for employees and job seekers. The college also promotes lifelong learning with enrichment programs for all ages and continuing education credits (CEUs) for nurses, educators and others.

Port Huron, Algonac, Bad Axe, Croswell, Peck and Yale.
The 25-acre riverfront campus in downtown Port Huron is a full-service college facility.
Off-campus Centers bring college credit opportunities to students throughout the Thumb. SC4 classes are also taught at Algonac High School, Bad Axe Nursing Education Center, Geiger College Center, Sanilac Career Center and Yale Junior High School.

A variety of bachelor's and master's degree programs are offered on the SC4 campus through partnerships with many universities and four-year colleges.

• SC4 is making environmentally friendly changes to its Port Huron campus. Technology includes four green roofs, a wind turbine and solar panels. A green initiatives committee of faculty, staff and students is pursuing energy conservation, environmental education and recycling initiatives.

• SC4’s Lambda Mu chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society consistently ranks among the top national chapters.

• Online education continues to grow, with more than 60 credit courses developed. Sixteen percent of our credit students took at least one online class in fall 2009.

• Online services to support student success include online career services and the SC4 WAVE, which lets students register and pay for classes, access grades and check financial aid information via the Internet.

• Nearlly 100% of the graduates of SC4’s highly regarded nursing program typically have job offers before commencement. Success rates for our RN and LPN graduates on state licensure exams range from 95% to 98% – well ahead of state and national averages.

• SC4 is a vital resource for professional development. The Workforce Training Institute and its fire and emergency services training program and other continuing education opportunities help keep the area work force strong.

• SC4 serves as the cultural headquarters for Blue Water Area residents, providing world-class concerts, dynamic art exhibits, student theatre productions and a wealth of special programs and events.

• The SC4 Foundation continues to expand its fundraising efforts and has more than $3 million in assets.

• The active SC4 Alumni Association funds scholarships, sponsors trips and events, and serves as a lively network to promote the college and its thousands of alumni.