Baker College names admissions director for Jackson, Coldwater

Baker College of Jackson has promoted Daniel Smith to director of admissions. In this position he is responsible for new student enrollment, marketing efforts and leading the admissions departments at the Jackson and Coldwater campuses.

“Dan is a proven leader and has the experience to help guide students toward the academic goals and achievements that will lead them to successful careers,” said Steve Simpson, Ed.D., Baker College of Jackson president. “We are fortunate that he is taking the helm of our admissions department.”

Smith has served seven years in admissions at Baker College of Jackson, the last two as assistant director. He is a Jackson County native and resident and graduated from Spring Arbor University with a bachelor’s in psychology.

The largest private college in Michigan, Baker College is a not-for-profit higher education institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It serves more than 23,000 students on multiple campuses and online. Baker College grants certificates and associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in more than 100 programs across diverse academic fields, including business, health sciences, engineering, information technology, education and human services. An impressive 97 percent of available graduates are employed. Every Baker College graduate receives Lifetime Employment Assistance—free and forever. Baker College is a pioneer in distance education and offers students the option of completing a degree 100 percent online, without ever visiting a campus. For information, visit www.baker.edu or follow Baker College on Twitter, @bakercollege, or on Facebook, www.facebook.com/bakercollege.