Lake Michigan College has suspended its president, who was just hired this past January.

The Lake Michigan College Board of Trustees held a special meeting on April 8 and suspended President Dr Jennifer Spielvogel.

School officials say Dr Spielvogel was suspended pending a final resolution to an ongoing personnel matter.

All factors of the matter are confidential.

Mary Jo Tomasini, Chair of the Lake Michigan College Board of Trustees, released the following statement:

LMC has a strong and dedicated team, and a phenomenal community support. We are confident in our ability to continue growing, innovating, and serving our students without compromise.