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Overview
Iowa Lakes Community College is a community college located in Estherville, Iowa,
United States, with satellite campuses in Algona, Emmetsburg, Spirit Lake and Spencer, Iowa.[2]
It serves Iowa Community College District III, which encompasses an
area roughly contiguous with Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Kossuth and Palo Alto counties.[3]
The predominantly rural district encompasses and area of
approximately 2,900 square miles (7,500 square kilometers) and a
population of just over 73,000. Iowa Lakes Community College was
officially established in October 1966 by the Iowa Department of
Education under provision of Chapters 260C and 260D, Code of
Iowa.[4]
Iowa Lakes has developed a unique and respected role as a
comprehensive community college ("Iowa College Student Aid
Commission", 2016). The picturesque Iowa Great Lakes Region
provides the setting for Iowa Lakes Community College. The College
is located in the heart of the northwest quadrant of the state of
Iowa ("Iowa College Student Aid Commission", 2016). The college
offers a variety of academic and career training programs,
including customized training specifically designed for area
business and industry.
| Program Name |
Degree |
Online |
| Accounting Specialist |
A.A.S., Diploma, Certificate |
100% |
| Administrative Assistant |
A.A.S. |
|
| Agribusiness Technology |
A.A.S. |
|
| Agriculture Production Technology |
A.A.S. |
|
| Auto Collision & Paint Repair Technology |
A.A.S., Diploma |
|
| Automotive Technology |
A.A.S. |
|
| Aviation/Airport Management |
A.A.S. |
|
| Business Administration & Management |
A.A.S. |
100% |
| Business Specialist |
Diploma |
100% |
| Computer Programming |
A.A.S. |
|
| Construction Technology |
A.A.S., Diploma |
|
| Criminal Justice |
A.A.S. |
|
| Digital, Social & Broadcast Productions |
A.A.S. |
|
| Early Childhood Education |
A.A.S., Diploma |
|
| Electrical Technology |
A.A.S. |
|
| Engineering Technology |
A.A.S. |
|
| Environmental Studies |
A.A.S. |
|
| Farm Equipment & Diesel Technology |
A.A.S. |
|
| Game Design & Development |
A.A.S. |
|
| Graphic Design |
A.A.S., Diploma |
|
| Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology |
A.A.S. |
|
| Hotel & Restaurant Management |
A.A.S., Diploma |
|
| Human Services/Disability Studies |
A.A.S. |
100% |
| Landscape & Turfgrass Technology |
A.A.S., Diploma |
|
| Marine Service Technology |
A.A.S., Diploma |
|
| Massage Therapy |
Diploma |
|
| Medical Assistant |
Diploma |
|
| Medical Office Technology |
Diploma |
|
| Nursing: Associate Degree Nursing (path to RN) |
A.A.S. |
|
| Nursing: Practical Nursing (path to LPN) |
Diploma |
|
| Office Specialist |
Diploma |
50%+ |
| Paralegal/Legal Studies |
A.A.S. |
75%+ |
| Parts Sales & Inventory Control |
Diploma |
|
| Photography |
Diploma |
|
| Powersports & Power Equipment Technology |
A.A.S., Diploma |
|
| Sales & Marketing Management |
A.A.S., Diploma |
75%+ |
| Substance Abuse Counseling |
A.A.S. |
75%+ |
| Surgical Technology |
A.A.S., Diploma |
|
| Veterinary Technician |
A.A.S. |
|
| Water Quality & Sustainable Aquatic Resources |
A.A.S., Diploma |
|
| Web Development & Design |
A.A.S. |
|
| Welding |
Diploma, Certificate |
|
| Wind Energy & Turbine Technology |
A.A.S., Diploma |
Iowa Lakes also offers continuing education and general interest
courses to adults and older learners. In addition to traditional
courses, some programs have an online option available. Depending
upon the program of study, Iowa Lakes awards certificates,
diplomas, or the degree of Associate in
Applied Science (A.A.S.). Iowa Lakes is accredited by the
North
Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the Iowa Department of Education,
the Department of
Veterans Affairs, and the Higher Learning
Commission.[2]
Wind-Energy
and Turbine Program with Experiential Learning
Iowa Lakes Community College was involved in finding methods to
reduce overhead costs which in turn resulted in “a state of
the art Wind-Energy and Turbine Technology Program” (Mohni,
Rogers, & Zeitz, 2007). Iowa Lakes managed to reduce energy
costs as well as respond to the vast industry demand for trained
renewable energy specialists. The college launched a two-year
degree program in 2004 with the title Wind-Energy and Turbine
Technology (associate in applied science). Mohni, Rogers, &
Zietz (2007) writes “Iowa Lakes integrates industry-driven,
education-based curriculum through both theory and practical
applications. The wind-energy students utilize a 1.65 megawatt wind
turbine as a laboratory. Students observe first-hand energy
generation and understand both the physical and academic rigor a
career in wind energy demand.” In completion, students of
this course are trained and career-ready for the renewable energy
industry.
Continuing Education
Programs
Iowa Lakes Community College offers a variety of programs for
students wanting to continue their education or for those who want
to return to college to learn or to achieve accreditations. These
programs include,
· English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
ESL classes are for any adult learners in the Iowa Lakes’
five county area trying to improve their English speaking,
listening, and writing skills. ESL classes take place at the
Estherville and Spencer Campuses (“English as a Second
Language”, 2016).
· Industry Training
The 260E and 260F programs serve as funding mechanisms and
incentives for companies to expand, hire, and train more workers
(“Industry Training”, 2016).
· Re-licensure
These workshops and courses are designed to fill the
requirements for maintaining your license. The college serves
several occupational groups.
• Cosmetology -
• Nursing - Rosemary Coleman
• EMS - Steve Dobbins
• Occupational & Physical Therapy - Rosemary
Coleman
• Firefighter - Steve Dobbins
• Radiography - Rosemary Coleman
• Foster Parents -
• Real Estate - Teresa Ball
• Funeral Directors - Rosemary Coleman
• Respiratory Therapy - Rosemary Coleman
• Insurance - Teresa Ball
• School Bus Drivers -
• Long Term Care - Rosemary Coleman
• Social Workers - Rosemary Coleman
(“Relicensure”, 2016)
· RSVP (Volunteer Opportunities)
These volunteer opportunities involve the following units.
· Nursing Home Visitor Program
· Companionship
· Transportation
· School Volunteers
· Volunteer Jobs from Your Home
· Seniors Against Investment Fraud
(“RSVP”, 2016)
· Short-term Vocational Training
These short-term vocational training accreditations include:
• Activity Director Training (60 Hours)
• Adult Vocational Supplemental Courses
• Emergency Medical Technician - (EMT-B) Basic (150 Hours)
- Steve Dobbins
• Emergency Medical Technician - (EMT-I) Intermediate (170
Hours) - Steve Dobbins
• Home Care Aide (13 Hours)
• Nurse Assistant II
• Real Estate Prelicense
• Supervision in Health Care
• 50 Hour Medication Aide
(“Short-Term Vocational”, 2016)
Athletics
Iowa Lakes Community College's athletic teams are nicknamed the
Lakers. Iowa Lakes is a member of the National
Junior College Athletic Association and the Iowa Community
College Athletic Conference. There are men's teams in baseball,
basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, and
wrestling, and women's teams in basketball, competitive dance,
cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, and
volleyball.[5]
All Laker athletic teams are based out of the Estherville campus
except for men's and women's soccer, which is based out of the
Spencer campus.[6]