Two students in the culinary arts program entered the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America's National Virtual Baking and Pastry competition. In January, the two conquered obstacles brought about by COVID-19 and were awarded second place honors.
Matt Douglass from radio station WEOL AM 930 interviewed LCCC's Johnny Vanderford about the Micro-Electrical Mechanical Systems program. The program piqued Douglass' interest and he has now graduated and started his new career.
"Reach Out," an app intended to promote mental health among students, has been customized for use by 13 additional colleges and universities. Usage rates are growing suggesting an increased need for mental health services for students coping with the COVID-19 pandemic.
The new location of Hondros College of Nursing will be home to a Practical Nursing program and add to Hondros' six other colleges across Ohio and Indiana.
The Racial Equity Leadership Academy will engage CSCC leadership in the exploration of tools to break down institutional barriers for students from racial minority groups.
In collaboration with the Ohio Association of Community Colleges and the Association of College and University Educators, a group of Clark State professors will participate in a 25-week course to learn about evidence-based teaching strategies to improve online instruction and close common gaps in equity.
Scott Dawson, associate professor of graphic design at CSCC, was selected to receive the 2021 Dale P. Parnell Faculty Distinction Recognition from the American Association of Community Colleges for making a difference in the classroom.
In early February 2021, a vaccine clinic was held in the gymnasium of Chaney High School and around 30 nursing students participated in the event aimed at providing the vaccine to area educators.
The owner of Bryant & Stratton is seeking to donate the college to the family-run Prentice Family Foundation and will continue the for-profit business under the name of Prentice Realty Inc. The Department of Education still has to approve the change.
A program called "Renew Your Business" is providing training, mentorship, and grant money to a group of 15 small business owners in Ypsilanti with the help of local government and an area nonprofit organization.
