Message from CLC President Dr. Lori Suddick

The power of story is a fundamental part of education. Faculty members tell stories to bring curriculum to life, staff members create opportunities for students’ stories to be enriched through campus activities and our students embody stories that transform themselves as well as their community and the world.

For the College of Lake County, the stories of our students, faculty, staff and community and workforce partners truly make our mission come alive.

As I read the stories featured in this issue of CLC Connects, I see examples of students who are bringing their best to CLC and progressing toward their goals, taking their education from CLC into the workforce or into their journey for more learning.

I see inspiring examples of faculty and staff members who are committed to equitable high-quality education, meeting students where they are and connecting them with new opportunities for success.

I see community members and workforce partners engaging with CLC in collaborative work that is making dreams become reality – in terms of cultural enrichment and beneficial partnerships that advance the diverse communities that make up Lake County.

I encourage you to explore these stories of the College of Lake County and make 2022 the year you find a way to create a CLC story of your own.

QUOTE ME!

“I’m grateful to CLC for offering such a wide range of classes, opportunities and amenities, so people in unique situations like mine can still benefit from higher education. From history to philosophy to legal studies, I really felt like I was able to explore whatever interested me. Community college courses are truly a public service: the offerings are diverse and open to people in all kinds of situations.” – Laura Zeng