1. University Center of Lake County Presentation to the Illinois Board of Higher Education February 3, 2004

2. College of Lake County University Center You are here

3. University Center of Lake County

4. South Elevation University Center of Lake County

8. Grayslake Facility At a Glance 3 stories; 91,146 SF 27 smart classrooms 2 interactive video classrooms Electronic library Conference wing with 100-seat lecture hall, executive seminar room, and 38-seat tiered classroom 3 computer labs Multipurpose room with 125-seat capacity Specialized areas for elementary education, science, executive business, nursing and clinical evaluations Informal collaborative learning spaces Faculty development & student service areas Grab n go cafe

9. University Center of Lake County @Waukegan With the College of Lake County as the managing partner, joined with IETC, and San Martin de Porres High School, to create a new educational venue at 1 N. Genesee Street, Waukegan Anticipated spring 2004 opening

10. Waukegan At a Glance 5 smart classrooms Wireless computer lab Interactive classroom for distance learning Lake County Educators Center for K-12 professional development of teachers & staff Convenient downtown location

11. Growing to Meet Present and Future Demands Multi-U began with 11 courses & 87 students Last year UC had 3979 student enrollments in 622 courses Enrollments have grown 12% annually for the past 6 years In 2004, 47 degrees and 13 certificate programs are being offered

12. In the past year, UCLC… Welcomed 2 new partnersISU and North Park Added 4 bachelor completion degreesHuman Development, Computer Science, History & English Added 5 graduate degrees in Special Ed, Business Admin, Educational Admin, and Elementary Ed and two certificate programs in Non-Profit Management and Instructional Design Completed a comprehensive needs assessment of prospective students and employers Developed an annual academic review process Launched the Educators Center of Lake County Partnered on federal grants totaling $2 million

13. A Final Word About Our Mission Increasing access to lifelong higher education opportunities for those who work and live in Lake County; and Meeting the needs of business, industry and the community. University Center Member Institutions Community Business & Industry The University Center of Lake County is a partnership of sixteen public and private institutions dedicated to the goals of: