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Central Lake College–Brainerd campus is located in Brainerd, Minnesota, United States. It was founded in the year 1995 with the merger of Brainerd Community College and Brainerd Staples Technical Colleges. The college has another campus located in Staples, Minnesota, United States. It is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. Students of Central Lake College are offered associate degrees and certificate programs. There are numerous areas of study to choose from including biology, mass communications, computer information technology, nursing, inland underwater diving, and sociology.
Central Lake College's athletic teams are nicknamed the Raiders. The male students, at the Brainerd campus, participate in sports such as baseball, basketball, football, and golf. The female students compete in volleyball, softball, basketbal, and golf.
Central Lakes College is in Brainerd, MN. Brainerd is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Central Lakes College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include conservation and resource management and production trades.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The Central Lakes College teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 3,343 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Central Lakes College Brainerd
501 West College Drive
Brainerd, MN 56401-3900
General Phone: (218) 855-8000
http://WWW.CLCMN.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 230 | liberal arts and sciences, American Sign Language, Latin American studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 135 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT ambulance attendant |
| Transportation | 57 | construction equipment operation |
| Business and Management | 43 | business management, accounting, accounting technology |
| Mechanics and Repair | 36 | diesel mechanics, marine mechanic, automobile mechanics |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 34 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police |
| Media | 31 | photo and film tech |
| Medical Support and Technology | 28 | dental assistant |
| Production Trades | 26 | welding, machinist |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 24 | landscaping, applied horticulture, floristry, greenhouse operations |
| Medical Administration | 20 | medical secretary |
| Engineering Technician | 17 | robotics tech, mechanical drafting |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 13 | conservation, environmental studies |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 13 | commercial art |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 9 | computer networking |
| Family and Social Work | 9 | child care management, child care provider |
| Engineering | 8 | engineering |
| Office and Administration | 4 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Education and Teaching | 3 | kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 1 | farm management |
Number of programs and degrees for Central Lakes College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 422 | 22 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 274 | 17 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 43 | 9 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 2 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Central Lakes College had a total enrollment of 3,343 students (2,645 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 23% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Brainerd, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,843 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,843 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid:
Central Lakes College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 233900)
Central Lakes College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 43 | 28 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 54 | $62,822 | 33 | $63,242 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 54 | $62,822 | 33 | $63,242 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Robotics Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
Greenhouse Operations and Management
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LIBERAL ARTS
American Sign Language (ASL)
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Central Lakes College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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