Diversity of Central Lakes College

Our commitment to diversity at Central Lakes College is embedded in our mission statement and values.

At Central Lakes College we are committed to a supportive environment for the growth and development of students from diverse cultural, ethnic, economic and educational backgrounds.

Student Services

Disability Services
CLC is committed to providing access, opportunity and reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities and those with intellectual disabilities. CLC is one of the few two-year colleges with a designated Disability Services Coordinator, only one of three colleges in the State that offers an Occupational Skills Program and one of two colleges which offers a Check and Connect; Engaging and Retaining Students with Intellectual Disabilities in Higher education program.

Check and Connect (pdf)
The Check & Connect (C&C) Program at Central Lakes College is an inclusive and comprehensive model for engaging and retaining students with intellectual disabilities in our higher education programs. The C&C Coach promotes positive outcomes by routinely meeting with the students and offering support.

Academic Programs

Ojibwe Studies Certificate
Ojibwe Studies focuses on the language, history and culture of the Ojibwe within the context of the American Indian experience.

Latin American Studies Certificate
This program is appropriate for citizens in an increasingly diverse society and for individuals entering or currently employed in positions in education, business, criminal justice, and other occupations where an understanding of Hispanic culture enhances their abilities in the workplace.

Deaf Studies Certificate
This program will not prepare students to become interpreters, but covers the basics about ASL and deaf culture. This certificate is appropriate for students who are planning to enter, or are currently employed in, all areas of customer relations, including but not limited to business, education, criminal justice, interpreting or the medical field.

Occupational Skills Diploma
The Occupational Skills Program (OSP) is a technical college program that offers work-based training and classroom instruction for persons with disabilities with the outcome of competitive entry-level employment

Connections

Student Clubs & Organizations
CLC is committed to a diverse student, faculty and staff environment where our differences are accepted and embraced. Leading this charge are student clubs: The Diversity of Leadership Council (DLC), The Equality Coalition, and The International Club, the ASL Club, and the Spanish Club..

Cultural Thursdays
Cultural Thursday presentations on the First Thursday of the month. Presentations are given by students, faculty or community on countries from Argentina to Zambia, with Cuba, Thailand, Vietnam, Poland, Israel, Peru and Palestine in between.

Diversity Resource Links
Central Lakes College Diversity Plan (pdf)
OCR Voluntary Compliance Plan (pdf)
Map IT Survey (pdf)
Affirmative Action Report (pdf)
Diversity and Multiculturalism at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
International Students

 

Mary Sam, Director of Intercultural Services, Diversity & Tribal Relations
218-855-8159 or msam@clcmn.edu