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Since 1969, more than400,000 students have enrolledat the College of Lake County toget the knowledge and skillsthey need for a better job anda better life.

That’s time-tested success.And it’s here for you, too, closeto home, on a schedule thatfits your life.

Attend part time, attend full-time.

It’s up to you.The important thing is to start!

Spring Semester classesstart Jan. 19, 2010.Registration beginsNov. 30, 2009.

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quality

“The college had humble origins—a congregation of temporary buildingsin a cow patch—yet provided richintellectual exploration thanks toa talented faculty and diversestudent population.”

Deborah Nelson, 1973 CLC graduate.Further Education:

Degrees from Northern Illinois

University and De Paul University’s

College of Law.

Current Professional Status:

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist

and professor of journalism at the

University of Maryland.

For more testimonials about

CLC’s time-tested quality, visit

www.clcillinois.edu/40years.

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What makes for an exceptional college experience?

Faculty who are excited about sharing

their knowledge.

Small classes where students are individuals,

not faces lost in a crowd.

Lots of academic choices and

affordable tuition.

In short: an environment where talents arediscovered and potentials developed.

The College of Lake County hasoffered that kind of educationalexperience over four decades,as our graduates attest:

“I found the professors

enthusiastic and caring, a

committed group ofprofessionals.

For me, there was nobetter place

to give me the startI needed.”

Kent Belasco, 1973 CLC graduate.

Further education:

Bachelor’s and master’s degrees from

Lake Forest College and a doctorate from

Northern Illinois University.


Executive vice president and chief

information officer at First Midwest Bank.

“If you go to CLC, it will prepareyou to do anything in the future,whether you go into the workworld, the military or continuecollege. You’ll be well-preparedat a reasonable price.”

Torrie Mark Newsome, 1980 CLC graduateFurther Education:

Degrees from Carthage College,

Chicago-Kent College of Law,

Illinois Institute of Technology


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1. Great preparationto transfer almost anywhere.CLC credits transfer easily. Our students have gone on tobachelor’s and graduate degree programs at major collegesand universities like Northwestern, the University of Chicagoand the University of Illinois, to name just a few.

And students who transfer from CLC succeed. One recent study,for example, found that, former CLC students who were enrolledat the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Fall 2006performed better than students who started there.

2. Outstanding facultyOur faculty have earned graduate degrees at premier institutionsand are excited about sharing their knowledge with you. Andthough many publish in their fields, they gain tenure based ontheir teaching skills rather than their publications.

3. Stronggraduate satisfaction ratings.In a recent survey of graduates, respondents gave us a 99 percentsatisfaction rating.

4. Lots ofacademic program choices.Prepare for university transfer or a rewarding career you can enterright after graduating. Transfer program students can choose fromalmost 50 majors in the liberal arts, sciences, engineering orfine arts. Career program students can choose from two-yeardegree or certificate options in almost 40 career fields.

5. Small classes and caring, personal attention.Our average class size is just 18 students.

6. Many scheduleoptions.Classes are offered days, evenings, weekends and onlineat our Grayslake, Waukegan and Vernon Hills locations.

7. Financial aid.Our counselors will work with you and your family to findaid opportunities to fit your circumstances. Find out moreby contacting the Financial Aid office at (847) 543-2062.Information is also available on the college’s Web site atwww.clcillinois.edu/depts/fao.asp.

8. The support to succeed.Need help in deciding on your career or educational goals?Assistance in planning for transfer? Academic coaching ortutoring? We offer all these services and more (includingchild care)!

9. A full campus life.CLC is a home away from home for students of all ages.With more than 40 clubs on campus (including the BlackStudent Union and Latino Student Alliance) there’s alwayssomething fun and intriguing going on.

10. A valuable educationthat’s also a real value.With tuition just $95 a credit hour, CLC is much moreaffordable than a private or even a public university. That’sa big plus since many college students change majorsseveral times before deciding what’s right for them.

College of Lake County:Closer Is the Smarter Choice.

For information, call (847) 543-2090.

Registration for Spring Semester starts Nov. 30.

Registration for Summer Session/Fall 2010 starts April 26, 2010.

Apply now at www.clcillinois.edu!


College of Lake County Curriculum Vitae

Opened: September 25, 1969

First Accreditation Granted: 1974 from the North Central Associationof Colleges and Secondary Schools

Students enrolled: 400,000 plus since 1969.

Graduates: 25,824 degree recipients; 9,298 certificates recipients.

Number of students currently enrolled: 18,092 (Fall 2009)

Degrees offered: Associate in Arts; Associate in Science; Associate in Engineering Science;Associate in Fine Arts in Art, Music Performance or Music Education;Associate in Arts in Teaching Secondary Mathematics, Special Educationor Early Childhood Education; Associate in Applied Science

Number of certificates offered: 119

Number of Academic Disciplines Offered: 102

Number of courses offered: 1,243 (2009-2010 academic year)

Number of course sections offered each semester: about 3,700

FY 2009 Operating Budget: $83.3 million

Impact on Lives: In a recent 10-year period, four out of 10 Lake County workers took a creditcourse at CLC, and eight out of 10 employers had hired a CLC student.

Completing a CLC program of study increases a 25-year-old graduate’s lifetimeearnings by 34 percent.

Cultural Enrichment Activities: Each year, more than 19,000 members of our communityattend a performance, lecture or event at CLC.

Community Support: Each year, more than 450 volunteers from local businesses and the communityserve on college advisory committees and the CLC Foundation.

Number of current employees: About 2,500 (includes full and part-time faculty and staff )

College of Lake County Campuses:

Grayslake Campus (847) 543-200019351 W. Washington Street, Grayslake, Illinoisthe college’s largest site, offers a convenient central location.

Lakeshore Campus (847) 623-868633 N. Genesee St., Waukegan, Illinoisis especially convenient to those in the northeast portion of Lake County.

Southlake Campus (847) 543-65011120 S. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, Illinoisserves residents in south Lake County.

CLC - Then and Now:

1969Student body

2,360

Full-timeInstructors

80

Tuition/fees$7 per credit hour

plus $10 registrationand activity fee

2009Student body

18,092

Full-timeInstructors

221

Tuition/fees$95 (per credit hour)

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GREAT CAREER

Vice President of Wealth ManagementWhen I graduated from Libertyville High School in

1976, I had no intention of going to college. My

three closest friends were all college-bound and

started at CLC. One of them asked me why I wasn’t

going to CLC, and talked me into starting with an

accounting class he was taking. I am glad I did. I

attended school part-time, while working full-time

for the next 10 years before eventually graduating

from the University of Wisconsin. Later I worked my

way through the University of Chicago part-time,

and today I am an adjunct instructor at CLC. My

undergraduate degree helped me land a great

career in the investment field that I still enjoy 23

years later. I often wonder how different my life

would have been without CLC.

John Whalen, Libertyville

Attended CLC 1977-1978

B.B.A., Finance, University of Wisconsin

M.B.A., University of Chicago

1969 ENROLLEE

AttorneyI knew, coming from a very poor background,

that I needed a college education to enhance my

prospects. I didn’t know what my career would be,

but I knew that without a college degree, I would

have no career. I enrolled at CLC in September

1969. The college was small, just four “temporary”

metal buildings, but to me, it was every bit as

educationally formative as any major university,

and I was challenged by my professors to achieve.

If not for CLC, I never would have become an

assistant public defender, chief deputy of the

Lake County Sheriff’s Office, judge and now for

many years a successful practicing criminal

defense attorney in Waukegan.

Albert Wysocki, Round Lake

1971 CLC Graduate

J.D., Chicago-Ken College of Law

OLDER STUDENT

PsychotherapistI loved being a 42-year-old woman starting college

at CLC. The mixture of ages was energizing for me.

I loved the enthusiasm of the younger students and

appreciated the seasoned wisdom of those older.

By the time I had my A.A. degree in hand, I knew

the sky was the limit. When I received my M.S.W.

in 1989, I knew a large part of that was the success

I’d had at CLC.

Jo Ann Hays, Glendale, Arizona

1985 CLC Graduate

B.A., Northeastern Illinois University

M.S.W., Jane Addams College of Social Work

FOUND CAREER PATH

Vice President of an Architectural FirmI had absolutely NO idea what kind of career might be good for me. Walt

Petersen, a CLC counselor, administered a career-interest test, and one of

my top scores was architecture. I took an architectural drafting class that I

really enjoyed, and after two years at CLC, I pursued architecture at Iowa

State. Eventually, I got a master’s degree in urban planning and became a

registered architect and a partner in a 30-person architecture/engineering

firm. I really enjoy my career and have Mr. Petersen and CLC to thank for

helping me get started.

Allen Varney, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

1971 CLC Graduate

B.A., Iowa State University

Master’s degree, California Polytechnical, Pomona

40 years of success stories

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A.Harold Andersonand Paul W. Brandel

donate181-acreparcel of landfor

GrayslakeCampus.

ReferendumpassesinOctober1967

establishing theCLC community

collegedistrict.

Dr. RichardG.Erzenisnamed

firstpresident; servesuntil1978.

September 25, 1969—first classesheld on Grayslake Campus, a pre-fabricated six building complex,costing approx. $1 million.

Enrollment 2,360 students,224 courses.

Tuition:$7per credit hour.

CLC has115employees,

including80full-time instructors.

1970Fall semesterenrollment

is4,268students. Actress and anti-war

activist Jane Fondaspeaks at CLC,

advocating an endto the Vietnam War.

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LakeshoreCampusisopened

inWaukegan.

The Student Senateadopts a ban on smoking

affecting nearly 80 percent ofcampus. Employees can stillsmoke in individual offices.

Naval Training School

agreementapproved.

An educationalservice center,

the forerunner of theSouthlake Campus,

is opened inHighland Park.

Fall 1982 semesterenrollment

reaches13,089 students.

CAD/CAMand

EconomicDevelopment

Centersopen.

Fall 2002 semesterenrollment:

15,457 students

Tuition andfees are$58

per credit hour.

88,025-square foot Technology Buildingopens on the Grayslake Campus.

2000: Ground broken forUniversity Center of Lake County

Dr. Russell O. Peterson is named

interimpresident; serves

untilJanuary2006.

Southlake Educational

Center isdesignated

asSouthlake Campus.

Dr. GretchenJ. Naffnamed

interimpresident; appointedpresident

in1996; servesuntil2005.

CLC purchases theGlobe Building in

downtown Waukegan to expand

Lakeshorecampus.

D Wingisopenedon

GrayslakeCampus.

Performing Arts Buildingopens with actorDudley Moore asheadline event.

Presidential CandidateBob Dole visits CLC.

1967 to 1979

1980 to 1989

1990 to 1999

2000 to 2009

1967 1968 1969 1970 1972

1981 1982 1983

1990 1994 1995 1996

2002 2005

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Students allowed to paytuition with a credit card.

CLC takes a leadership rolein promoting recyclingand enlightenedwaste managementpractices.

CLC became a

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The College of Lake County from 1969 - 2009

Tuition raised

to$10 per

credithour.

Fall semesterenrollment

is6,438students.

Comedian and social criticDick Gregory returns to CLC fora second speaking engagement.

Poet Gwendolyn Brooksspeaks at graduation.

C Wing is opened onthe Grayslake Campus.

Dr. DanielJ. LaVista is appointed

president; servesuntil1995.

Fall 1987 semesterenrollment is12,712.

Barack Obama visitsGrayslake campus.

Dr. RichardW.Fontéis

named president;

serves until 2007.

JamesD.Rockisnamed interim

president inSeptember;

serves until April 2009.

Tuition andfees are$95

per credit hour.

Fall 2009 semesterenrollment:

record-breaking 18,092.

New Southlake Campus classroombuilding opens with the

first green roofs on a publicbuilding in Lake County.

Dr. JerryW.Weber becomes

president inApril.

Firstbuildingisdedicated at theSouthlake

EducationalCenter inVernonHills.

Fall semesterenrollment is14,036 students;

tuition andfees are$54 percredithour.

Dr. JohnO.Hunter isappointedpresident;

serves until 1986.

Anthropologist Margaret Mead speaks at CLC.

CLC opens an outreach centerin Waukegan.

1973 1974 1977 1978

1984 1986 1987

1998 1999

2006 2007 2009

e-tested

72%Fall 1977 semesterenrollment

increases to 11,060.

Online classesdeveloped.


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EMMY AND PEABODY AWARD-WINNER

News Anchor, KRON Evening NewsWhen I attended CLC, it was relatively new, inti-

mate and full of possibilities. I wanted to write

news stories and work on air for the campus radio

station—so I did. I took yoga classes, wrote poetry,

got interested in news writing… loved every

minute. I clearly remember telling my friends about

just how good the teachers were—they were

absolutely second to none.

Catherine Heenan

1974 CLC Graduate

Bachelors degree, llinois State University

DREAM ACHIEVED

CPA, Sole Practioner FirmI started attending CLC in 1978 as a young mother with two children who wanted

to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Divorced in 1980, I had no job, no

education. I started as a full-time student but had to continue part-time.

Eventually, I completed all of my required accounting and business law courses

at CLC and graduated in 1986 with an associate degree in accounting. From there,

I attended National College of Education (now National Louis University) and

earned my B.A. in 1988. In 1994, I passed the CPA exam and started a CPA firm

in Waukegan that same year. CLC was the beginning of my successful career.

It provided me with the foundation to accomplish my goal.

Sheila January-Fort, CPA

1986 CLC Graduate

A BETTER LIFE

History InstructorI moved to Lake County in 1988 from Tennessee for

economic reasons. I was in my late 20s and thought my

dream of teaching history was out of reach. I worked at

a low-paying job while attending night classes at both

Grayslake and the Lakeshore Campus. Almost all instructors

at CLC were tremendous. I later went on to receive a B.A.

degree in history and secondary education and finally a

M.A. in American history. I currently teach American history

at the dual-credit, high-school level and for the University

of Tennesee at Martin. My family has a much better life

because of the opportunities I received from Washington

and Genesee streets.

Phillip Jones, Winthrop Harbor1992 CLC GraduateB.A. and M.A. degreesMiddle Tennessee State UniversityMurray State University

Over 400,000 students

FOUNDATIONFOR TWO CAREERS

Retired nurse and attorneyI attended CLC for the nursing program and worked as

a registered nurse for 19 years at Highland Park and

Condell hospitals. I previously obtained a B.A. from

Lake Forest College, and I decided to use the B.A. and

my medical background from CLC to go to law school.

I graduated from John Marshall Law School in 1993

and worked for eight years in the fields of workers’

compensation and negligence, using my both law

and medicine in my work.

Diane Matthews Curtis, Libertyville

1976 CLC A.A.S. in nursing

B.A., Lake Forest College

J.D., John Marshall Law School


People who get education beyond high school earnsignificantly more over their lifetimes, according toa College Board study.

In comparison to those with just a high school diploma,two-year degree graduates enjoy a median lifetimeincome that’s 28 percent greater, and bachelor’s degreegraduates earn 61 percent more. Still, college costs aregoing up. For the 2009-2010 academic year, for example:

• Average tuition and fees at a 4-yearpublic in-state university: $7,020.

• Average tuition and fees at a private4-year university: $26,273.

But tuition and fees for a full-time studentattending the College of Lake County areonly $2,850.

Cost is just another reason thatthe College of Lake County isthe smarter choice.

Over 40 years, CLC has helped more than 400,000

students achieve a more successful life. If you are one

of them, we’d like to hear from you.

Share your CLC story atwww.clcillinois.edu/40years

Education: a wise investment


Attending CLC can save your family money.Here’s how.

Many students attending other colleges and universities earnvaluable, money-saving transfer credits by including CLC intheir plans for earning a degree.

Option 1:Mid-Year Enrollment, January 2010.Is your son or daughter graduating from high school early? Carrying a lighterload in senior year?

Many high school students now graduate after the fall semester of their senior year.Other seniors have completed nearly all the requirements for graduation by theend of the fall semester and carry a light course load during the spring semester.

By enrolling at CLC, students can get a head start on college, whether they plan tocontinue at CLC or attend another college in the fall.

Starting college early has definite advantages. Students can acclimate to thegreater expectations of college study by taking just one or two courses. Additionally,they can earn valuable transfer credits, which combined with AP credits from highschool or a Summer Session at CLC, can really add up.

Interested in learning more? Speak to one of our enrollment services specialistsat (847) 543-2090. Our staff will guide you through all the steps needed to enroll.

Option 2: Summer Session 2010CLC’s Summer Session starts June 7, 2010. Have your student apply this springat www.clcillinois.edu.

Many students save money on tuition by enrolling at the College of Lake Countyduring the Summer Session, even if they will attend another college in the fall.

At CLC, students earn credits that easily transfer to four-year colleges anduniversities at a very affordable cost of $95 per credit hour.

CLC can help ensure that your student finishes college in four years or evensooner. (By attending two summer sessions, students can complete a fullsemester of college!)

CLC offers students, like yours, these benefits:• Small classes, outstanding professors and very affordable tuition.

• Hundreds of course sections, including very popular general education courseslike English composition, psychology, sociology, history and more!

• Flexible schedule of four-, six-, seven- and eight week course formats, includingmany online options and choice of Grayslake, Waukegan or Vernon Hills locations.

Questions? Call us at (847) 543-2090.

Our advanced schedule of summer classes will be posted atwww.clcillinois.edu in mid-March, 2010.

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Learn more at

www.clcillinois.edu/academics.(Also, see links on this site for upcoming informationsessions and online chats.)

Getting more education isstill one of the surest ways toimprove your career prospects.(Earnings and job security increase significantly with each levelof education, from high school to master’s degree, according tothe U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.)

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Wireless NetworkingSecurity Certificate:This new four-course certificate will providethe hands-on and theoretical experiencesthat a network administrator needs to beable to design, test and maintain securewireless and mixed media networks. Thisprogram also prepares students to pursueprofessional certifications in the fieldof wireless networking.

Photonics TechnicianCertificate:CLC is the first community collegein the Chicago area to offer acertificate program in the leading-edge field of optics and photonics.The Optics and Photonics certificatecan be completed in two semesters.Photonics technicians install andtroubleshoot lasers, opticalsystems, fiber optic devices,telecommunications equipment,and more.

Fiber Optic TechnicianCertificate:The two-course certificatewill prepareyou for industry certification andentry-level employment.

Nanoscience TechnologyDegree:The National Science Foundationestimates that by 2015, nanotechnologywill play a critical role in $1 trillionworth of products, requiring 2 millionworkers! (Many firms are currently usingnanotechnology in Lake and northernCook counties.) Prepare for this careerby enrolling in a new Associate degreeoption offered through a partnershipbetween CLC and Harper College.

More career preparation programsto consider:

• Computers: Computer technology positions arewell-paid and projected for strong growth.

• Service technologies: Even when the economytakes a downturn, we still need to repair ourcars and heating and air conditioning systems.

• Office skills: Have you been out of the workforce and want to return? Administrativeassistants are always necessary.

• Health care: Health care is one of the largestindustries in the U.S., and an aging populationhas created a huge demand for skilled healthcare workers. Two quick-preparation fields:nurse assisting and phlebotomy.

• Food service: The restaurant industry is ahuge employer, accounting for 13.1 million jobs.Prepare for a career in food service manage-ment or as a chef.

For information on CLC’s technology programs, contact Kim Gillespieat (847) 543-2482 or [email protected].

Emerging High Tech FieldsSome of the best employment opportunities are in emerging high-techfields like photonics, fiber optics, nanotechnology and wireless applica-tions. Many of these jobs require less than a bachelor’s degree, andthe College of Lake County has recently launched four new programs toprepare students for careers in these emerging fields:


See a career specialist or counselor in CLC's Career and Placement Services Center.Most services are free. Get help in assessing your job skills and interests. Learn what'shot in the job market and what skills are needed to qualify. Receive expert advice on sellingyourself through your resume and cover letter. Develop a job-search strategy.

Sign up for our job search database.This free service allows you to post your resume and search for jobs.

Attend our job search workshops and mini-job fairs.Perfect your resume and cover letter. Explore different career fields.Learn strategies for conducting an electronic job search. Practice interviewskills. These are just some of the many topics covered in our monthly seriesof job search workshops.

Join our Job Hunters' Support Group.Rally your spirits and increase your job-hunting skills by joining ourJob Hunters' Support Group. This group is a great forum for sharingjob search strategies, managing stress and staying motivated.

Put CLC's educational programs to work for you.Getting more education may give your career the biggest boost.(Earnings and job security increase with each level of education,from high school to master’s degree.) Explore the educational optionsat CLC. Call (847) 543-2090 to talk to one of our enrollment servicesrepresentatives about how to get started.

Or visit www.clcillinois.edu.

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