Lake Erie College

Lake Erie College provides an excellent, inclusive, and highly personalized education grounded in the liberal arts tradition. Guided by hope and care, our students are empowered to lead lives of personal significance and professional success as global citizens.

Lake Erie College will empower students by successfully integrating the following elements into the learning experience:

• Self-discovery.
• The development of strong personal attributes.
• Creative problem solving.
• The balance of personal and professional goals with the needs of others.

The College is committed to being mission-driven, fostering strong partnerships and collaboration in the region, service to the community, embracing diversity and inclusion, and helping students successfully reach their academic goals.

For 160 years, Lake Erie College has been educating students for the world after college. We combine a liberal arts education with practical "real-life" experiences. We promote study abroad, offer opportunities for internships both in the U.S. and internationally and, through our curriculum, we address the needs of students who will work in a world that is increasingly interdependent. Our students learn to communicate effectively, think critically and creatively and make informed decisions. The size of the College allows students to develop leadership skills and take an active role in various student organizations and in the development of new student programs.

Lake Erie College emphasizes the individual, not the "masses." Our classes are taught by professors, not graduate students. Classes are small, allowing students and professors to know one another. We can honestly say that everyone "will know your name." Not only will the faculty and majority of the Lake Erie staff recognize you, but we care deeply about the success, development and happiness of our students.

Academic Affairs embodies and celebrates the mission of the college, and provides "an environment that stimulates intellectual curiosity, personal development and community involvement to prepare students to succeed as practitioners, professionals and responsible citizens in a contemporary world." We do so by unique and challenging programs such as our Learning Communities and Honors program, in addition to our diverse course offerings. Our Pathways to Success initiative, an important part of our Empowerment philosophy, is designed to support skill development and understanding in communication, critical thinking, conflict resolution, networking, planning, and community engagement. These skills are vital to experiential learning, career development, and post-college success.

At Lake Erie College, we pride ourselves in giving every student personal, one-on-one attention and service. We will help guide you every step of the way - from application to graduation. The search for the right college is an important process, and at Lake Erie College, we take that process personally.

Lake Erie College seeks to identify, recruit, retain and graduate a diverse student population from local, regional, national and international communities. Admissions decisions are based on the total student portfolio and each student's probability for success as a part of the LEC community. In the application review process, LEC strives to discover students who will bring academic and creative achievements, elements of diversity, proven commitments to community service and the potential to make significant contributions to our campus community. Furthermore, LEC seeks talented students who show the capacity to develop analytical minds, uphold civic and global responsibilities, contribute to our athletic programs, adhere to sound ethical principles, respect human diversity and individuality, effectively write, speak and research, and maintain active and healthy lifestyles.

Lake Erie College seeks to be an institution where individuals of all backgrounds feel welcomed. We also strive to ensure that all within the campus community hold themselves accountable for contributing positively to a culture of inclusion and empowerment. We are committed to an institution that respects the breadth of diversity, which includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, age, disability, background, or socioeconomic status. With the understanding that diversity must align with inclusiveness, the College seeks to support an environment that is welcoming, supportive, and dignified with regard to programming, support, and services. We recognize that we must have an environment where stakeholders may express opinions, thoughts, or ideas freely and openly, and in such a way, that embraces differences with acceptance and respect as part of our growth and sustainability strategy.

Lake Erie College seeks to emblemize a culture that projects our diversity and inclusion values into the communities that surround us. As part of our mission states that we will provide “an environment that stimulates intellectual curiosity, personal development and community involvement,” we recognize that inclusion should be a campus ideology. Without diversity and inclusion, in its broadest sense, our ability to accomplish our mission fully is hindered.

Lake Erie College sets you up for every meaningful aspect of life. Comfortable living quarters, healthy dining, 24/7 security, and personalized career services are more than essential. Our team of considerate culinary professionals, education specialists, and responsive residence life staff dedicate themselves to fulfilling your day-to-day needs. To develop successful and responsible citizens, we also provide opportunities for every student to excel. Make Lake Erie College your home: the place where curiosity, intellect, personality and community grow.

Our students know when to set books aside—to share their enthusiasm! Find your best friends among our active and diverse cultural, interest-based, service and pre-professional clubs and organizations. If there is no club or organization that suits you, Lake Erie encourages you to establish a new group of peers.

Student life never takes a break. Hear the moving, transformative stories of an expert lecturer, then bring your friends to tears at the hysterical Lip Sync Battle. Your world here is real life.