The College of Lake County works hard to ensure that it is a safe environment for all people regardless of race, class, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and ethnicity. Every year, faculty and staff are offered the chance to participate in training, referred to as Safe Zone Training, to stay up to date on LGBTQ+ issues and concerns. This college is constantly evolving to provide a more inclusive environment of LGBTQ+ identities. A plethora of open and visible LGBTQ+ and ally identified staff work with students to make sure that they feel safe and included on campus.
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| Region: Midwest | |
| City/State: Grayslake, IL | |
| Locale: Small City (25,000 to 100,000) | |
| Student Population (FTE): 8,208 | |
| In-State Tuition: $3,864.00 | |
| Out-of-State Tuition: $6,416.00 | |
| Institution Website: http://www.clcillinois.edu/home |
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LGBTQ Student Opportunities
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Colleges and universities want LGBTQ students, faculty and staff to be out and proud as part of the diversity of the campus community. The Campus Pride Index provides campuses the opportunity to come out as LGBTQ-friendly and take responsibility for continually improving their LGBTQ campus climate.
The Campus Pride Index features LGBTQ student opportunities by highlighting the positive work within higher education across the country. Prospective students and families may choose the best LGBTQ campuses searching the tool based on area of study, cost, location, type of campus and LGBTQ-inclusive policy, programs and practice for their college search.
Reminder: Learn more by signing-up for FREE to participate in Campus Pride's LGBTQ-friendly National College Fair Program in eight different cities and the Campus Pride National Online College Fair.
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Commitment to LGBTQ Issues
Our Synopsis
The resources that our campus has for LGBTQ+ students are the following: Pride Alliance and the LGBTQ+ Resource Center. The Pride Alliance is a social group in which LGBTQ+ individuals and allies come together to hang out, discuss LGBTQ+ related issues, and have fun! The LGBTQ+ Resource Center is a staffed center on campus where people can receive information about the LGBTQ+ community; it's goal is to foster a safe and inclusive environment for the LGBTQ+ community here on campus. In addition to having a plethora of information (e.g. pamphlets, books, magazines, outside resources), the center conducts various events on campus that are focused on the LGBTQ+ community and welcome to the larger CLC community. Some events include LGBTQ+ Yoga Nights, Movie Nights, Free Gender Neutral Hair Cuts, Bake Sales, LGBTQ+ Holiday Recognition, and more!
Featured Quotes
Why you'll love College of Lake County
The minute I began involving myself with the community on campus it was evident that I was welcome here! I have learned so much, and continue to learn, about the myriad of different sexual and gender identities. In turn, I have learned, and continue to learn, more about myself.
— 21 y/o, queer transman, sophomore
Highlights & Organizations
Upcoming events
4/12/2016
Aydian Dowling Speaking Engagement
11/9/2017
Pidgeon Pagonis Speaking Engagement
8/1/2016
Ongoing Social Justice Commitments through Donations and Volunteering
12/5/2017
World AIDS Day Event
5/2/2017
Yoga Nights (This Event is Ongoing!)
Groups & activities
Overall Campus Pride Index Score
The Campus Pride Index has a strong theoretical research foundation in LGBTQ current programs, practices and policies for safer, more inclusive campus learning environments. The index tool has been tested extensively since 2001 and recently updated with new, higher LGBTQ national benchmarks in 2015.
The Campus Pride Index is a vital tool for assisting campuses in learning ways to improve their LGBTQ campus life and ultimately shape the educational experience to be more inclusive, welcoming and respectful of LGBTQ and ally people. The index is owned and operated by Campus Pride, the leading national nonprofit organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create safer, more LGBTQ-Friendly learning environments at colleges and universities. Campus Pride commends the campuses participating in the index and their willingness to come out, be visible and actively advocate for improving higher education for LGBTQ people.
College of Lake County
LGBTQ-friendly break-down by inclusion factors
| Sexual Orientation Score | 3 of 5 |
| Gender Identity/Expression Score | 2.5 of 5 |
| LGBTQ Policy Inclusion | 2.5 of 5 |
| LGBTQ Support & Institutional Commitment | 3 of 5 |
| LGBTQ Academic Life | 3 of 5 |
| LGBTQ Student Life | 2.5 of 5 |
| LGBTQ Housing & Residence Life | 1 of 5 |
| LGBTQ Campus Safety | 5 of 5 |
| LGBTQ Counseling & Health | 2 of 5 |
| LGBTQ Recruitment & Retention Efforts | 1.5 of 5 |
| Sections greyed out mean the campus does not offer those services | |
LGBTQ-Friendly Report Card
LGBTQ Policy Inclusion
| Non-discrimination statement inclusive of sexual orientation | |
| Non-discrimination statement inclusive of gender identity/expression | |
| Health insurance coverage to employees’ same sex partner | |
| Accessible, simple process for students to change their name on university records and documents | |
| Accessible, simple process for students to change their gender identity on university records and documents | |
| Students have option to self-identify sexual orientation on admission application or post enrollment forms | |
| Students have option to self-identify gender identity/expression on admission application or post enrollment forms |
LGBTQ Support & Institutional Commitment
| Resource center/office with responsibilities for LGBTQ students | |
| Paid staff with responsibilities for LGBTQ support services | |
| Ally program or Safe Space/Safe Zone | |
| Actively seek to employ diversity of faculty & staff including visible, out LGBTQ people | |
| Standing advisory committee that deals with LGBTQ issues | |
| LGBTQ alumni group |
LGBTQ Academic Life
| LGBTQ studies program | |
| LGBTQ specific course offerings | |
| Actively recruit faculty for LGBTQ-related academic scholarship | |
| New faculty/staff training opportunities on sexual orientation issues | |
| New faculty/staff training opportunities on gender identity issues | |
| LGBTQ faculty/staff organization |
LGBTQ Student Life
| LGBTQ & Ally student organization | |
| LGBTQ & Ally graduate student organization | |
| LGBTQ social fraternity/sorority | |
| Regularly plans LGBTQ social activities | |
| Regularly plans educational events on transgender issues | |
| Regularly offers educational events surrounding intersectionality of identities for LGBTQ people | |
| LGBTQ-inclusive career services |
LGBTQ Campus Safety
| Procedure for reporting LGBTQ related bias incidents and hate crimes | |
| Active ongoing training for hate crime prevention | |
| Active outreach to LGBTQ students and student organization | |
| Trains campus police on sexual orientation issues | |
| Trains campus police on gender identity/expression issues | |
| Supports victims of LGBTQ sexual violence and partner violence |
LGBTQ Counseling & Health
| LGBTQ counseling/support groups | |
| Trans-inclusive trained counseling staff | |
| Free, anonymous and accessible HIV/STI testing | |
| LGBTQ-inclusive health information and safer sex materials available | |
| Trans-inclusive student health insurance policy which covers ongoing counseling services | |
| Trans-inclusive student health insurance policy which covers hormone replacement therapy |
LGBTQ Recruitment & Retention
| Annually participates in LGBTQ admission fairs | |
| LGBTQ student scholarships | |
| LGBTQ mentoring program to welcome and assist LGBTQ students in transitioning to academic and college life | |
| Special Lavender or Rainbow Graduation ceremony for LGBTQ students and allies | |
| Admission counselors receive LGBTQ-inclusive training and resources |
