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The Learning Commons tutoring program at Central Lakes College successfully recertified its program after a vigorous process through The College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). The process involved many hours of compiling data to confirm the validity of the program. This 5-year, Level 1 Program Certification allows the Learning Commons …
Read More »CLC’s SBDC named Minnesota’s SBDC Excellence and Innovation Center of the Year
The North Central Regional Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Central Lakes College was chosen as Minnesota’s SBDC Excellence and Innovation Center of the Year for 2017. In 2016 the center helped 24 new businesses open and assisted businesses in the north central part of Minnesota in raising nearly $24 …
Read More »Public invited to piano workshop featuring George Winston
Internationally renowned solo piano artist George Winston will conduct a lecture/demonstration workshop at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 30 in the Music Rehearsal room of Central Lakes College’s Brainerd campus. Winston will perform a concert on Friday, March 31 in the Chalberg Theatre as part of the Central Lakes Community …
Read More »Verndale students visit CLC’s Graphic Design Program
Students of Verndale High School got a hands-on lesson in using Adobe software and a UV printer during a recent visit to Central Lakes College in Brainerd. Each student brought a design idea for printing on 3-dimensional objects, such as box covers, wood slabs and business cards. All the students were …
Read More »CLC Nursing Program ranked among best in state
Central Lakes College’s Nursing Program has been ranked as one of the top 20 RN programs in the state by RegisteredNursing.org. According to RegisteredNursing.org, CLC was ranked No. 19. Nursing programs were assessed on several factors, which represent how well a program supports students towards licensure and beyond. “With over 175 …
Read More »CLC’s Ag and Energy Center awarded $36,000 grant to explore increasing efficiency in edible bean production
Central Lakes College’s Ag and Energy Center will lead a study that will explore increasing efficiency in edible bean production. The Ag and Energy Center was recently awarded a $36,000 Specialty Crop Block Grant from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to complete the study. “Edible beans are an expensive crop to …
Read More »CLC’s Verse Like Water to host former Los Angeles poet laureate
Verse Like Water, the visiting poet program of Central Lakes College, will host former Los Angeles Poet Laureate poet Luis J. Rodriguez on Wednesday, March 29. The first reading will be held at Long Prairie-Grey Eagle High School at 8:45 a.m. and the second reading will be at noon in …
Read More »International Women’s Day events at CLC Wednesday
Chalberg Theater in the morning 8:30-noon: Chalk board activity outside of the Chalberg Theatre. 9:00: “Understanding and Dis-engaging from Patriarchy in the Systems around Us: What it means to be a Man.” – Scott Foster and CLC employee panel. 10:00: “Shattering the Glass Ceiling” a Women’s Leadership Panel. …
Read More »CLC honored for best practices in military, veteran education
Military Advanced Education & Transition (MAE&T) has awarded Central Lakes College the designation of a Top School in its 2017 Guide to Colleges & Universities, measuring best practices in military and veteran education. The Guide is to be released this December, and will be available online at www.mae-kmi.com. The Guide …
Read More »CLC named to Victory Media’s 2017 Military Friendly Schools list
Central Lakes College announced today that it has again earned the 2017 Military Friendly School designation by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs, STEM JobsSM, and Military Spouse. First published in 2009, Military Friendly Schools is the most comprehensive, powerful resource for veterans today. Each year, the list of Military …
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