CLC Community Impact Report 2021

COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORT [ 202 1 ]

College of Lake County is committed to equitable high-quality education, cultural enrichment and partnerships to advance the diverse communities it serves.

College of Lake County is all about student success. Driven by delivering excellent and affordable learning opportunities and teaching standards, CLC’s core purpose is social and economic mobility for all through degree attainment.

Quality education and holistic support help provide clear paths for students’ lives.

As an Illinois community college serving nearly 700,000 county residents, College of Lake County is proud to be part of building strategic collaborative partnerships to establish innovative solutions to meet the diverse skilled talent workforce needs in our community.

“Our strategic efforts ensure equity in access and success for students, so every individual completes their credential and engages in a rewarding family sustaining career or transfers to the university of their choice.”

— CLC President Dr. Lori Suddick Discover the many ways CLC impacts the economic well-being of the Lake County community.

COLLEGE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED IN NINE FIELDS OF INTEREST:

Arts, Digital Media and Communications

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Business, Hospitality and Information Technology

Humanities, Culture and Global Studies

Education and Social Sciences

Legal Studies and Public Safety

Manufacturing, Engineering and Advanced Technologies

Science and Math

Sustainability and Horticulture

Wellness and Health Sciences

STRATEGIC PLANNING In pursuit of being a leader in providing innovative education and workforce solutions, CLC developed its 2024 Strategic Plan after consulting with the communities it serves.

You spoke. We listened.

After 50 years of service to the community, College of Lake County centers its purpose around six pillars in the strategic plan, an ambitious and aspirational body of work.

Access and Success for Students

Community and Workforce Partnerships

Equity and Inclusion

Collaborative Culture

Teaching and Learning Excellence

Strategic Use of Resources

Grayslake Campus 4.

Southlake Campus

Lakeshore Campus

EQUITABLE, HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION CLC is here to serve students as an open access institution. The college creates valuable experiences that provide clear paths for student success. Our degree and stackable certificate programs help students pursue a personalized path to achieve their goal. CLC offers short- and long-term certificate programs and associate degrees for careers in high demand or associate degree transfer to bachelor’s degree programs. College prep classes and noncredit continuing education are another important resource for the community. Faculty intentionally design learning experiences for students that engage and prepare them for their next opportunity.

“CLC takes the word ‘community’ very seriously. What we do here is very community focused. We are going to do whatever our students need if the need is there.”

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Fields of Interest offering 170+ degrees and certificates

30+ 6.

Guaranteed Transfer Admission colleges and universities

— John Tenuto, CLC Sociology Instructor

23,000 students enrolled

26

35

age of average student

countries represented by international students

15:1

13

student to faculty ratio

Teaching and Learning Excellence

average class size

23 1,800+

Access and Success for Students

dual credit partnerships with area high schools in 40 academic fields high school students enrolled in dual credit classes reducing time and cost to degree completion

“So many of the professors at CLC create a classroom environment, even online, that allows students to comfortably struggle, learn and succeed.”

– Annie Ahern

19%

of local high school graduates attended CLC last year

2,627

graduates earned 3,022 credentials last year

33% vs 67%

full time versus part time students

45%

CLC STUDENT ETHNICITY:

of all Illinois

undergraduates are enrolled in a community college

ASIAN 6%

84%

of graduates are employed within 1 year of graduating

BLACK 6% LATINX 39% WHITE 41% OTHER 9%

Community colleges serve the most diverse group of students and communities of any post-secondary option in Illinois.

Illinois is #1 in the nation in terms of its community college students earning bachelor’s degrees

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AFFORDABILITY Keeping costs down and being resourceful are keys to CLC’s affordability.

That’s why the college froze tuition rates and fees for students in the 2021-2022 academic year. The strategic plan ensures nimble and prudent use of college resources with a focus on updating policies to support student affordability and good stewardship of taxpayer resources.

• Approximate credit hour costs for Illinois institutions: $125 $400

College of Lake County Public 4-year institution

$1,277 Private 4-year institution

• $14M+ aid awarded in grants and scholarships last year • 27% of students awarded financial aid last year • $3,958,882 in grant funds CLC received last year • $3,597,118 funds raised by the CLC Foundation • Students saved nearly $1.5M in textbook costs last year from college initiatives • Start at CLC. Finish at University Center of Lake County and access bachelor’s degrees locally.

“It is crucial we keep providing a quality education that is both affordable and accessible to our students.”

– Dr. William M. Griffin, Trustee Emeritus 8.

Strategic Use of Resources

ECONOMIC IMPACT CLC returns the community’s investment with high impact to support the local economy: • College operations contributed $150.2 million in economic output in the community • Local access to affordable career and transfer educational pathways for economic and social mobility of families • Creating a skilled talent pipeline for Lake County businesses • Strategic community and workforce partnerships that leverage shared resources to optimize outcomes

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WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS Community colleges are the largest provider of public workforce training in the state. Today’s careers require some post-secondary education. However, in 2020 only 52.2 percent of Illinois residents had a college degree or post-secondary credential. CLC ramps up and re-engineers workforce development programs quickly, helping businesses and government stay ahead of the curve.

“Our career pathways train students to get into the workforce quickly, then allow them to come back to CLC and continue to advance their knowledge, skills and ultimately value to companies.”

– Dr. Ali O’Brien, Vice President of Community and Workforce Partnerships

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CLC AT A GLANCE: FISCAL YEAR 2021

Community and Workforce Partnerships

Interacted with nearly 300 unique employers, developing curriculum and apprenticeships, contract training, internships, professional development and job placement for graduating students.

Launched 20+ apprentices across six programs in the first year.

Contributed as a partner to the Lake County Workforce Ecosystem that helps students get jobs and businesses find employees.

Partnered with local employers to create industry-relevant curriculum to upskill their employees, meeting ever-changing business needs.

Supported local business needs, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, with award-winning Small Business Development and International Trade Centers.

Engaged 538 advisory committee members who represented 266 businesses and institutions to develop curriculum and enhance programs.

Master Plan capital projects underway to meet specialized workforce and community needs: Advanced Technology Center, Brae Loch Restaurant, Lakeshore Campus Expansion and Urban Farm

“I’m passionate about helping my community. CLC’s expert faculty taught me what I needed to learn to be a valuable Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor.

We have an ever-growing need for these workers here in Lake County.”

– Martin Clancy

CULTURAL ENRICHMENT CLC feels like home with a window to the world.

FINE ARTS • Music, theatre and dance - Student performances - Professional performances - James Lumber Center for Performing Arts is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

• Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art • Ceramics fairs • International films SPECIAL EVENTS & PROGRAMS • Salute to Gospel Music Program • Lectures and expert speakers, student readings such as Willow Review and Prairie Voices • Celebration Months - Black History Month - Women’s History Month - PRIDE Month - Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month - Latinx Heritage Month

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Equity and Inclusion

COMMUNITY RESOURCES CLC supports the community by providing resources and services open to the public across three campuses in Grayslake, Waukegan and Vernon Hills.

• Convenient affordable childcare • Youth summer camps and youth leadership events • Library lending services • Conference and large event spaces • Fitness center • Affordable massage therapy and Dental Hygiene Clinic • Bike-share program • Prairie Restaurant culinary experiences • Sustainability and Living Lab Trail - CLC is ranked among the top 10 green community colleges in the country.

• Farm market and plant sales • Maker Faire Lake County and Baxter Innovation Lab

GRAYSLAKE CAMPUS 19351 W. Washington St. WAUKEGAN CAMPUS (LAKESHORE) 33 N. Genesee St.

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VERNON HILLS CAMPUS (SOUTHLAKE) 1120 S. Milwaukee Ave.

LAKE COUNTY

Community and Workforce Partnerships

STUDENT SUPPORT We serve students with personalized, culturally relevant experiences.

College of Lake County provides holistic student supports that help students achieve academic, career and personal growth. Resources are available to guide students through whatever obstacles they face in or out of the classroom.

Personalized support is provided from initial student onboarding through graduation. A robust array of co-curricular opportunities are available for a rewarding college experience.

ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL • Financial aid • Emergency funds • Advising • Internships • Career and job placement assistance • Veteran student services • Women and family support • SHARE Market food pantry • Affordable childcare • Free tutoring • Free technology including laptops, hotspots and calculators • Free physical and mental health services • Accessibility support for students with disabilities CO-CURRICULAR • 12 intercollegiate sports teams • International study abroad • 40 student clubs and organizations 16.

“I turned my life around in a very serious way at CLC. The support and resources are there if you just go for it.”

- Ryan Haass

Student Access and Success Equity and Inclusion

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FINANCES College of Lake County operates with a fiscally responsible balanced budget.

The college’s Aaa Bond Rating from Moody’s demonstrates CLC’s long-term fiscal viability. A demonstration of CLC’s commitment to rise to the challenge and meet the needs of Lake County at this historic moment, the budget purposefully leveraged existing resources to close a projected $8.7M gap and invest over $1.4M in capacity-building to achieve strategic priorities. Amid the pandemic, CLC did the difficult and right work to live within its means and commit to affordability for students with no tuition or fee increases.

Annual Budget Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Funds Revenue $115,770,964

2.40%

$2,776,534 Federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds

1.13%

$1,308,342 All Other Revenue including interest income and building rentals

7.23%

$8,365,660 State Funding

64.79% 24.45%

$28,309,930 Student Tuition and Fees

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$75,010,498 Local Funding Lake County homes valued at $300K paid approximately $282 in property taxes to the college in 2021.

MISSION College of Lake County is a comprehensive community college committed to equitable high-quality education, cultural enrichment and partnerships to advance the diverse communities it serves.

VISION College of Lake County is a leader in providing innovative education and workforce solutions.

VALUES Excellence | Integrity | Unity | Purpose | Compassion | Inclusion STRATEGIC PILLARS Access & Success | Equity & Inclusion | Teaching & Learning Excellence Community and Workforce Partnerships | Collaborative Culture | Strategic Use of Resources

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

TRUSTEES EMERITI

Amanda D. Howland, J.D. Chair

Richard A. Anderson, J.D.

Julie B. Shroka, M.A. Vice Chair

Patricia Jones, M.Ed.

Torrie Mark Newsome, J.D. Secretary Gerri Songer, M.A. Matthew J. Stanton, J.D. Robert J. Tomei, Jr., J.D. Paul G. Virgilio, B.S., S.E., P.E.

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Sept. 30, 2021

Daniel Blaine Student Trustee Lori Suddick, Ed.D. President

William M. Griffin, Ed.D. Barbara D. Oilschlager, M.Ed.