In September 1968, part-time faculty members were hired to teach evening courses at local high schools.

[1] The first permanent structure was the Campus Center (now the Administrative Building), which was dedicated in the spring of 1970;[2] prior to this, classes were held in six relocatable classrooms the college had purchased.

Afterward in 2001, Governor John Engler appointed Anderson the founding director of the Michigan Department of History, Arts and Libraries.

[8] Governor Jennifer Granholm reappointed Dr. Anderson to her cabinet, where he continued to serve as the director of HAL until 2009.

[10] West Shore Community College offers a variety of degree programs, one and two year certificates, as well as non-credit course options.

This AQIP model is based on the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Program and incorporates a review process designed to deliver clear, concrete and efficient feedback to participating institutions.

West Shore Community Ice Arena provides hockey and open skating opportunities for area citizens.

[15] In addition to offering instructional programs, the college serves the area with lectures, theater productions, dance and musical performances in the Center Stage Theater, art exhibits in the Manierre Dawson Gallery, and other types of entertainment for both student and community members.