Student Development
Student Development is committed to cultivating a welcoming, engaging campus environment for all students by continuously assessing student needs and removing barriers to student success. By providing accessible and comprehensive academic, personal, and professional development services throughout a student’s time at the college and beyond, we can support holistic learning experiences that honor each student’s unique background while fostering understanding, connection, and growth across our multifaceted communities.
Would you like more information on resources available to you? Do you have a story to share? Contact Mercury Bowen at mbowen@lakelandcollege.edu or idec@lakelandcollege.edu!
Donate to the Opportunity Fund for the chance to change a student’s life!
The Lake Land College Opportunity Fund exists to provide equitable opportunities and experiences for individuals in marginalized communities or those who may have intersectional identities related to these communities. The fund can provide coverage for opportunities these individuals would otherwise be unable to participate in due to financial barriers.
To Donate to the Fund, visit lakelandcollege.edu/online-giving and select “Lake Land College Opportunity Fund” from the drop-down menu, or if you are a Lake Land College employee, you can follow these steps to do a payroll deduction from each paycheck. Even just $5 a check can go a long way when we all come together!
To apply for assistance from the fund, contact mbowen@lakelandcollege.edu.
Current Celebrations and Recognition
Welcome to Lake Land College! In Student Development, it is our goal to make sure you know you belong here no matter your background. We are excited that you’re here, and we look forward to helping you feel supported on your journey!
Be sure to check out our current Campus Read as well as some of the exciting Celebrations and Recognitions we have coming up throughout the year!
Campus Read 2024-25: “Poverty, by America” by Matthew Desmond
Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond is Lake Land College’s 2024-25 Campus Read. Check this page often to learn more about how you can participate, and be sure to pick up your free copy of the book at the Student Success Center or the Student Life offices.
Take a look at our Campus Read Guide webpage, presented by the Lake Land College Library, to check out the many fantastic resources available for this book.
Classroom Activities and Resources
Below are links to diversity related classroom activity directions that can be downloaded and used in a variety of classes. Click on a link below to access a PDF of instructions for each activity.
The Lake Land College Library has several resources on a variety of diversity related topics. Below are direct links to some of the topics we have available. For more information about these library resources, contact the Lake Land College Reference Librarian in the Library.
