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SPECIAL ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIEStemporary guest tag concerning where they must park theirvehicle.Transportation - LaketranLaketran is the local bus service that provides transportationwithin Lake County and with connections outside of the localarea. A Laketran stop is in front of the campus on Route 20,Mentor Avenue. Students needing more information aboutLaketran services are advised to call Laketran offices at440.428.2460.Safety and SecuritySecurity of the Lake Erie College campus and all who live andwork here is the responsibility of every member of the Collegecommunity. A conscious effort must be made by each student,faculty and staff member to ensure the safety and well-being ofpersons and property. Anyone observing a suspicious person oract should report the situation immediately to Security at440.375.7575; or the Painesville Police Department at 911 foremergencies or an administrator, staff or faculty member.Security maintains a lost and found department, as well asproviding an escort service to all members of the Collegecommunity traveling between buildings or to the parking lotsafter sunset. Escort service is obtained by calling Security at440.375.7575.LEARNING COMMUNITIESObjectiveLearning Communities allow students to celebrate theiracademic interests and grow through experiential learning.Academic programming in the Learning Communities fostersstudent engagement and promotes collaborative ideas.Students who actively participate in a Learning Communityduring their freshman year will be eligible to apply for studentleadership positions, as well as programming scholarships whichmay be used toward special events or study tours during thesophomore and junior years.Arts, Culture, and Humanities Learning CommunityThe Arts, Culture and Humanities Learning Community isdesigned for students who are passionate about exploring theessence of what it means to be human—to communicatethrough the power of the written and spoken word, to expresscreatively our deepest emotions and grandest aspirations, and toengage other cultures while considering how we uniquely relateto the global community.Business and Entrepreneurship Learning CommunityStudents in the Business and Entrepreneurship LearningCommunity will discover the ins and outs of what it takes to lead,manage and grow an organization. Real-world learning will takeplace through some of the region’s most sought-afterinternships, apprenticeships and work-study programs; all underthe guidance of accomplished faculty, awarded, recognized andrespected in the fields of accounting, business management,finance, marketing, international studies, communication and theequine industry.Science, Health, and the Environment Learning CommunityStudents in the Science, Health, and the Environment LearningCommunity are poised to explore the wonders of science. Withinthis community, students will begin their journey toward a careeras a physician, nurse, pharmacist, veterinarian, biologist, chemist,environmental scientist, physical therapist or mathematician.Service, Policy, and the Law Learning CommunityThe Service, Policy, and the Law Learning Community has a goalof providing students with a solid foundation of essentialknowledge, experiences, and skills from which they may begin aprofessional career or continue on to pursue graduate studies inthe social sciences, teaching or the legal field. Programming inthis community is diverse and cross-disciplinary, and spans therange from courses focusing on topics such as equine-assistedpsychotherapy to social justice internships within the area’sseveral court systems.Learning Community ExperienceFreshmen accepted into a Learning Community will enroll in aspecialized seminar related to their particular area. Theseseminars allow students to interact with like-minded peers who,while sharing similar career aspirations, nonetheless bring theirown unique perspectives to the table. Each seminar is led by adistinguished faculty member who will aid students in theexploration of a specialized topic within their discipline in a funand interactive manner. Throughout the year, selected studentswill be invited to participate in a variety of programs includingcareer development opportunities, guest lectures, workshops,and associated activities. During their second semester, studentsmay participate in an e-portfolio development course. E-portfolios may be used to document experiences such asinternships, performances and samples of exemplary work; thePage | 15Lake Erie College | 2012 - 2013 Undergraduate Catalog | Student Handbook | Student Athlete Handbook