Campus News

Central Lakes College language instructor Tracey Kloeckl-Jiménez was awarded the Goethe Institute Scholarship from The Board of Directors for the Central States Language Teachers. This award, which allows Kloeckl-Jiménez to study in Germany and live with a German family, was in recognition of her professional commitment and significant involvement in the teaching …

By Cheryl Norman, Ed.D., Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs At Central Lakes College, we are committed to building futures, and we believe that this is best achieved when we work together. Every five years, we undertake a New Program Initiative to identify programs that meet the evolving needs …

Little Falls resident Mike LeMieur was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Rosenmeier Center for State and Local Government at Central Lakes College. LeMieur replaces Kate Adornetto, who accepted a new position out of state.  LeMieur has served in elected positions at both the state and local …

Central Lakes College student Marsha Culbreth has been awarded the prestigious Dr. Nathie Marbury American Sign Language Honor Society scholarship.   Culbreth, of Little Falls, is finishing her second year at CLC and will be graduating in May with her Deaf Studies Certificate.  The American Sign Language Honor Society and the American …

Dr. Hara Charlier, President, Central Lakes College Big things are on the horizon as we introduce the North Star Promise (NSP) Scholarship program, set to launch in fall 2024. This marks a significant stride towards our commitment to providing an accessible, affordable, and transformative education at Central Lakes College. The …

Central Lakes College, Brainerd and Staples, has announced its 2023 fall semester honors lists. The President’s List includes 369 students who earned a grade-point average of 3.75 to 4.0 while enrolled for at least 12 credits. The Dean’s List includes 341 students who earned a grade-point average of 3.25 to …

The Gordon Rosenmeier Center for State and Local Government at Central Lakes College has appointed a new president and board member. Jim Russell was elected its new president. He replaces outgoing president Mike O’Rourke. Jeff Meyer, from Avon, was appointed to the board.  Steve Wenzel, Executive Director of the Gordon …

The Aspen Institute has recognized Central Lakes College as one of the nation’s top 150 community colleges. CLC is now eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges.   The institutions selected for …

Central Lakes College’s Bent Bine Journal has won the 2nd place National Award for Best Magazine, hosted by Community College Humanities Association.   The Bent Pine is a full color, hardcopy journal that seeks to illuminate the creative talents of students, staff and faculty across CLC. It was first published …

Instructor Dr. Nick Heisserer has been named the 2023-24 Central Lakes College Board of Trustees Outstanding Educator. Heisserer teaches Business Management at the college. This honor includes nominations by students and peers, as well as a recommendation from a committee of CLC employees.  “Nick’s dedication to students and outstanding instruction …