Undergraduate Catalog - Lake Erie College

Citations and Towing
Parking on the grass, in a fire lane, on the sidewalk or in a reserved space may result in vehicle being towed at the
owner’s expense or having a boot applied making it impossible to operate the vehicle until the violation is addressed
with Security and a boot fee paid . This includes College-leased apartment areas. Citations and fines are issued for
violations; repeat violations, during the current academic year, will result in an increased fine. Parking fines are $10.00
for the first violation, $25.00 for the second violation and $50.00 for the third and each subsequent parking violation.
Fines are automatically billed to the student’s account and can be paid at the Accounting window in College Hall.
Driveways in front of the residence halls are fire lanes and should not be treated as parking areas. This also includes the
gravel or grass areas located along the residential drives. Student vehicles may be stopped along the residential drive
for loading and unloading of the vehicle but only for a short period of time not to exceed fifteen minutes. Vehicles may
be left in the drive area for a period longer than 15 minutes, such as during move in or out day, as long as someone is
constantly moving to and from the vehicle or if a licensed driver is left with the vehicle with keys should it have to be
moved for any reason or during an emergency.
Guest Parking
Guests are defined as official visitors to the College, non students and non employees. Guest parking is available in
various lots on campus. Questions on where to park should be directed to Security, 440/ 373.7575.
Guests of residential students must register their vehicle with Security to obtain a temporary guest registration permit
that is displayed. Applications for the guest registration tag are obtained from the student life office. Overnight guests
will receive instructions from the security officer, who issues the temporary guest tag, concerning where they must
park their vehicle
Transportation - Laketran
Laketran is the local bus service that provides transportation within Lake County and with connections outside of the
local area. A Laketran stop is in front of the campus on Route 20, Mentor Avenue. Students needing more information
about Laketran services are advised to call Laketran offices at 440.428.2460.
Safety and Security
Security of the Lake Erie College campus and all who live and work here is the responsibility of every member of the
College community. A conscious effort must be made by each student, faculty and staff member to ensure the safety and
well-being of persons and property. Anyone observing a suspicious person or act should report the situation immediately
to Security at 440.375.7575; or the Painesville Police Department at 911 for emergencies or an administrator, staff or
faculty member.
Security maintains a lost and found department, as well as providing an escort service to all members of the College
community traveling between buildings or to the parking lots after sunset. Escort service is obtained by calling Security
at 440.375.7575.
SPECIAL ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES
LEARNING COMMUNITIES
Objective
Learning Communities allow students to celebrate their academic interests and grow through experiential learning.
Academic programming in the Learning Communities fosters student engagement and promotes collaborative ideas.
Arts, Culture, and Humanities Learning Community
The Arts, Culture and Humanities Learning Community is designed for students who are passionate about exploring
the essence of what it means to be human—to communicate through the power of the written and spoken word, to
express creatively our deepest emotions and grandest aspirations, and to engage other cultures while considering how
we uniquely relate to the global community.
Business and Entrepreneurship Learning Community
Students in the Business and Entrepreneurship Learning Community will discover the ins and outs of what it takes to
lead, manage and grow an organization. Real-world learning will take place through some of the region’s most soughtafter
internships, apprenticeships and work-study programs; all under the guidance of accomplished faculty, awarded,
recognized and respected in the fields of accounting, business management, finance, marketing, international studies,
communication and the equine industry.
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