Michele Vaughn: Candidate Profile

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Note: Answers provided have not been edited for grammar, misspellings or typos. In some instances, candidate claims that could not be immediately verified have been omitted. Jump to:BioQA Bio City: GrayslakeWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Twitter: Candidate did not respond.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Votedrmv2017Office sought: College Of Lake County School Board Age: 41Family: Darius Davis, SonJaylen Davis, SonOccupation: Nonprofit Leadership TrainingEducation: Argosy University, 2012Educational Leadership, Ed.D. Specialization: Higher EducationCapella University, 2006Masters of Science, M.S.Specialization: Human Service, CounselingColumbia College of Missouri, 2003Bachelor of Arts, B.A.Specialization: PsychologyCollege of Lake County, 2001Associate of Arts DegreeWaukegan High School, 1994High School DiplomaCivic involvement: Teen Single Mother Resource Center, Inc.Coalition to Reduce Recidivism of Lake County former Board of DirectorFormer Member of the Lake County Area Planning Council, APCElected offices held: Candidate did not respond.Questions Answers Why are you running for this office, whether for re-election or election the first time? Is there a particular issue that motivates you, and if so, what is it?I was born and raised in Lake County, Il., and received my associate of arts degree from the College of Lake County. In addition, I work for CLC in two different professional capacities that provided me an opportunity to understand the several needs of a diverse learning student body, as well as the external community. As a first time CLC Trustee Member Elect, my desire is to continue adding value in the field of education to ensure we have a growing and educated workforce economy moving forward. Some of the concerns that motivate me as a new CLC Trustee Elect are as follows:1) Find creative ways in leveraging resources to retain quality educational programs.2) Ensure equal and fair employment opportunities.3) Create innovative pathways for external educational partnerships to make education accessible and attainable.In tough economic times, many students (and working professionals) turn to a community college for its educational value. How do you ensure that a person's financial sacrifice results in an educational benefit?The benefit factor for all students should entail upfront information as it pertains to their educational journey. Lake County, Il., serves a diverse learning community and it would be my interest to ensure that the college provides critical information that will not only meet the need of learners but exceed their expectations at every campus.From the college's point of view, what budget issues will your district have to confront and what measures do you support to address them? If you believe cuts are necessary, what programs and expenses should be reduced or eliminated? On the income side, do you support any tax or fee increases?Candidate did not respond.Community colleges provide many services to a diverse population. Is there a service your college should be providing that it is not, or reaching a segment of the population that it is not?I would like to see more focus on assisting prospective students who have a criminal background gain more access to higher education. If the goal is to reduce recidivism, it will require various educational and employment opportunities made available to this select group of learners. The College of Lake County does have a program for repatriates, but it could be expanded and supported more to further assist the various needs of this learning population.If you are a newcomer, what prompted you to run for the community college board? If you're an incumbent, list your accomplishments or key initiatives in which you played a leadership role.I care about the needs of the Lake County community and aspire to add value as a servant leader if I am elected as a CLC Trustee Member.What other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?Candidate did not respond.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.Michelle ObamaWhat is the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?Overcoming obstaclesIf life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?I wouldn't do life over, I choose to keep moving forward.What was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?Speech - Words are powerful and it is important that I use them to build up others.If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?Never Give Up!