[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20017]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING BAKER COLLEGE'S 100TH YEAR OF EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 13, 2011

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Baker College as it 
celebrates 100 years of educational success.
  Baker Business University, as it was known then, was founded by Eldon 
E. Baker of Flint, Michigan in 1911. Mr. Baker focused on creating a 
school that provided higher education and training that would enable 
graduates to have a successful business career. Eldon Baker's vision 
remains a guiding light for Baker College and its students.
  After years of success Baker Business University received regional 
accreditation from the North Central Association of Colleges and 
Schools, its three campuses merged to form the Baker College System. 
The following year Baker Junior College was authorized to grant a 
Bachelor of Business Administration degree and became what is known 
today as Baker College of Flint. Following the accreditation, Baker 
College of Flint made an $11 million investment to renovate the former 
Mandeville School property. Today, that is the foundation for the state 
of the art campus that resides in Flint.
  Presently, Baker College serves more than 40,000 students on 12 
campuses, including Baker College Online, and in four satellite 
locations; grants certificates and associate, bachelor's and master's 
degrees in business, health sciences, education, human services, and 
various technical fields, as well as a doctorate of business 
administration. Baker College is a principal in the Greater Flint 
economy and tool for thousands to better themselves and their families.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Baker College on 100 
years of growth and success. I wish continued prosperity for the 
college, its employees, and most importantly the students.

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