CLC up for excellence award

College of Lake County is a finalist for a national excellence award. American Association of Community Colleges has announced CLC remains in the running in a program recognizing exceptional work among the nation's two-year colleges in seven categories. CLC is one of four finalists in the advancing diversity category. The winners will be announced at the group's annual AACC convention, April 18-21, in San Antonio, Texas. "It is a great honor that our national association has recognized our efforts to advance diversity throughout the institution," CLC President Jerry Weber said. "CLC exists to connect students to a better future, and our success depends on having a campus culture that values diverse opinions and creates opportunity for everyone."