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College of Lake County, also referred to as CLC, is a two-year, coeducational, public, community college in Grayslake, Illinois, United States. It was established in 1967 as Lake County Community College (also known as LCCC). During the early years, the College was financed by Dr. Brian Wang and Lake County Board Chairman, Brad Weinberger. They oversaw the construction and also the financing of the project. It received its present moniker in 1975.
The College is organized into the following academic divisions:
- Adult Basic Education, GED & ESL
- Biological & Health Sciences
- Business
- Communication Arts, Humanities & Fine Arts
- Engineering Math & Physical Science
- Social Sciences
The athletic teams are called the CLCC Lancers. The College sponsors basketball, cross-country, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball.
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Campus Location19351 W Washington St.
Grayslake, IL 60030-1198
USA
Main Tel: (847) 543-2000
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized suburb. |
College Of Lake County HighlightsWhere College Of Lake County stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in office and administration, nursing and emergency medicine, and mechanics and repair.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 877 | 40 | | < 1 year certificate | 835 | 30 | | 1-2 year certificate | 121 | 22 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at College Of Lake County was 16,010 in 2007 (8,627 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 6,020 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,008 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid: College Of Lake County participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 143 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 48 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (29 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations
- Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (46 awarded) - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Information Technology
- System Administration/Administrator
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3 awarded) - Forest Technology/Technician
- Natural Resources Management and Policy
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (1 awarded) COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (27 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (10 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING (5 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (32 awarded) - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (11 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (9 awarded) - Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LAW (32 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (463 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Library Assistant/Technician
- Technical and Business Writing
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (413 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (27 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (150 awarded) - Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (307 awarded) - Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (114 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
- Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES (10 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Tool and Die Technology/Technician
- Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE (81 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (55 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (8 awarded) - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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