2012 08 07 Undergraduate Catalog Cover - Lake Erie College

CAMPUS INFORMATIONhoused in the Fine Arts Building, site of the B.K. Smith Galleryand the C.K. Rickel Theatre.Lake Erie College TheatreThe theatre program boasts technical facilities that are amongthe best to be found in any small college in the country. State ofthe-artcomputerized lighting control, multichannel sound mixingand a fully-equipped scene shop support a program offering bothtraditional and experimental works. The theatre programproduces a range of plays throughout the year, some of whichhave been premiere productions of the work of new playwrights.Lake Erie College MusicThe music program is based in the Morley Music Building, whichseats seven hundred. The Paul S. Weaver Auditorium hosts manyrecitals, convocations and special events and contains a classicSkinner organ, which was recently renovated, so that it canprovide a new generation with the opportunity to experience its’amazing music.Students have the opportunity to sing in the Lake Erie CollegeCommunity Chorus, play in the Lake Erie College Flute Choir andparticipate in instrumental master classes and recitals.Lake Erie College DanceThe dance program sponsors several formal events each year.Students may also participate in informal showings of their work,lecture demonstrations, workshops and master classes.OFFICIAL INFORMATIONCampus EmergenciesIn the event of a serious incident involving Lake Erie Collegestudents, personnel or property call 911 followed by Security(440.375.7575). Security will notify the appropriate Collegeofficials. Students, faculty and staff will receive the College’sresponse to disasters (tornadoes, fires, etc) at the beginning ofthe academic year. This information is also posted on the mainwebsite.CancellationsIf the College is closed due to inclement weather or for otherreasons, local radio and television stations will be notifiedthrough the Office of Public Relations and Marketing. Dailycancellation information is available on the home page of thewebsite, www.lec.edu, or students may call the class cancellationline at 440.375.7260.City of PainesvilleLake Erie College is located 30 miles east of Cleveland in the Cityof Painesville which is one of 23 municipalities in Lake County inNortheast Ohio. Covering 7.903 square miles, Painesville isapproximately 2.5 miles south of Lake Erie.Painesville is a college-friendly community that features acharming town square with access to restaurants and retailshops. Additionally, the 75-acre Kiwanis Recreation Park is withinwalking distance. The City’s Parks and Recreation Departmentsponsors an extensive year-round schedule of activities forindividuals of every age.With the City’s police and fire stations and Lake Hospital twoblocks from campus, the College has forged close workingrelationships with those agencies. The Police and FireDepartments have even collaborated with the College to conductemergency drills.According to the 2000 Census, the City of Painesville is the fourthlargest municipality in Lake County (17,503), following the citiesof Mentor (50,278 residents), Willoughby (22,621) and Eastlake(20,255). It is also the seat of Lake County government. For moreinformation about the City, visit www.painesville.com.Logo UseThe Lake Erie College logo and all other College-owned logos(Stormy, College Seal, etc.) are the property of the College andmay not be used on printed materials unless approved by theOffice of Public Relations and Marketing. Student groups shouldnot print these items on clothing, giveaway items, posters, etc.without prior approval.Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative ActionLake Erie College, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil RightsAct of 1964, operates in a non-discriminatory manner withregard to race, color, age or national origin. As required by TitleIX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Lake Erie College doesnot discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs,activities or employment policies. The College provides equalopportunities to qualified persons with disabilities in accordancewith the Americans with Disabilities Act.Lake Erie College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educatorand does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,Page | 6Lake Erie College | 2012 - 2013 Undergraduate Catalog | Student Handbook | Student Athlete Handbook