Iowa Lakes Community College
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1966 |
| President | Valerie Newhouse |
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Academic staff
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165 (87 full-time, 78 part-time) |
| Students | 2,315 |
| Location |
Estherville, Iowa, United States Coordinates: 43°23′49″N 94°49′04″W / 43.3970°N 94.8177°W |
| Campus | Rural |
| Colors | Blue and Gold |
| Nickname | Lakers |
| Affiliations | American Association of Community Colleges, National Junior College Athletic Association, Iowa Community College Athletic Conference |
| Website | www |
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. It serves Iowa Community College District III, which encompasses an area roughly contiguous with Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Kossuth and Palo Alto counties. 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.
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.
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.
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