Established in 1998 by the Michigan governor John Engler and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation,[1] MVU is governed by an independent Board of Directors composed of individuals representing business, industry, higher education, K-12 education and state government.
MVU began to serve Michigan's K-12 community with online instructional services as a result of Public Act 230 of 2000.
MVS works in cooperation with individual school districts to grant course credit and diplomas.
Hosting a broad catalog of courses and collaborative tools, Michigan LearnPort provides online learning resources and solutions for educators.
Most of the courses in Michigan LearnPort are available for SCECHs (State Continuing Education Clock Hours), while some provide the opportunity to earn graduate credit.