Campus Support and Student Services
Athletics
Facilities
The Jerome T. Osborne Family Athletic & Wellness Center, originally opened as the Athletic & Wellness Center in August of 2004, is the central hub on campus for Lake Erie College athletics. The Osborne Center houses the Administrative Suite of offices for the Department of Athletics and multiple coach office. The Osborne Center hosts NCAA contests for basketball, volleyball and wrestling in its 750-seat arena. The building also houses a multi-purpose gymnasium which hosts various NCAA practices, intramurals and recreation. A suspended indoor jogging track encircling the multi-purpose gym and a fully-equipped fitness center on the upper level complete the major components of the building. Outdoors, teams practice and sometimes compete on campus at Slattery Field.
Downtown Painesville’s Kiwanis Recreation Park hosts several teams. Jack Britt Memorial Stadium hosts Storm football and soccer in the fall and lacrosse in the spring. It also serves as the outdoor practice home of the track and field teams. The softball team also plays its home games at Rec Park on Diamond 9.
The baseball team plays at Classic Park in Eastlake. Classic Park is also the home of the Lake County Captains, the class A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. The track and field program utilizes an off-campus facility -Spire Institute for Indoor Training.
On the southwest end of campus, Ritchie Athletic Training Center houses the 4,700-square foot NCAA weight room, administration offices and coach offices for multiple sports. The Zappitelli Family Wrestling Complex is home to Storm wrestling offices and a practice room. The men’s and women’s soccer programs and the softball program also have offices in this complex.
NCAA Teams
Lake Erie offers 19 NCAA sports. In the fall, the football, men’s and women’s soccer, women’s volleyball, and men’s and women’s cross country teams compete. The men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s indoor track & field, and wrestling teams compete in the winter. The baseball, softball, men’s and women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s outdoor track & field and men’s and women’s golf teams compete in the spring.
General admission to ticketed, regular season, on-campus events is free for current students with their Storm Card. Lake Erie’s teams compete at the NCAA Division II level. The institution is a proud member of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) for all sports.
Nickname and Colors
Lake Erie teams are called the Storm. The name was selected as the result of a contest, which took place when the institution became fully coeducational in the late 1980s. Previously, Lake Erie’s teams were known as the Unicorns. The official team colors for all Storm teams are green and white, with black and silver as trim/accent colors. Branding, image and logo guidelines can be found on the department’s website (see below). Unauthorized use of logos and colors is prohibited.
Athletic Website
The home of Lake Erie Athletics online is www.LakeErieStorm.com. The site features news and information on all 19 teams, blogs, videos, live broadcasts and more. There is information for current and future student-athletes, parents, fans and visitors. In addition, fans and students can follow the Storm on a variety of social networking sites like Twitter (@LakeErieStorm), Facebook (search Lake Erie College Athletics), and YouTube (lakeeriestorm).
G-MAC Digital Network
The G-MAC Digital Network streams the majority of home and away Storm contests throughout the year. This channel is available via smart TV or streamed on our website.
Recreation
Use of the Osborne Center for fitness and recreation is offered to current students, during posted days and hours, with a valid Lake Erie College ID. Lockers and locker room facilities are available on a daily-use basis. Users must supply their own towels and a way to secure their belongings, if unattended. Personal items are not to be left in a locker room overnight, even if secured in a locker.
Bookstore
Required textbooks and school supplies are available in the college bookstore, which is located in the lower level of the Arthur S. Holden Center.
Computer Labs
Computer facilities are available for graduate students. These computer laboratories are located in the Lincoln Library and in the Arthur S. Holden Center. Students must obtain a student computer account before using these facilities. Accounts are available by calling computer services at 440.375.7580.
Dining
Students may purchase meals at the campus cafeteria located in the Arthur S. Holden Center. Snacks are also available in the Storm Café in Holden Center as well as from vending machines located across the campus.
Library
www.lec.edu/library
Reference Service
Please consider a librarian your best resource for doing research and don’t hesitate to ask for assistance when you need it. Make an appointment for in-depth assistance on research projects or for individual training in using the library’s resources. The librarians are committed to helping students find what they need to succeed!
Library Website
The library’s website is tailored to meet student needs. It provides access to the online catalog, research databases, reference, library hours and information, and provides many links to other subject-specific web sites. The site is updated continuously and should be your starting point for research.
- StormSEARCH lets you search the library’s research databases as well as combined collections of our library and the other OhioLINK libraries (over 50 million items!) all at once, and uses Google-like algorithms to show the most promising results first
- The Research Guides on this site show you how to access specialized resources for your research
- Choose the About the Library link for information about our reference and library hours, loaning policies, special collections, and facilities
Collections
The library’s book collection is designed to support your research and study needs. Our collection of print resources will help you dig into your coursework or learn about specific disciplines. There are also video and CD collections on the library’s lower level. Just ask at the desk if you would like a tour or help locating something!
Educational Media Center
This special collection, located on the library’s lower level, serves the needs of teacher education students. It has a K-9 textbook collection and materials for curriculum development (educational games, activity books, juvenile books, etc.). The librarians can assist you in using this collection.
Checking Out Materials
Library accounts are automatically established for current LEC students at the beginning of each semester. To check out materials, just provide your name and show identification at the circulation desk.
Borrowing Policy
Circulating items include books from the main collection, DVDs, CDs, and Educational Media Center materials that may be checked out from the library. Books from the Reference and Law collections do not circulate. Please see the library’s website for more details.
Reserve Materials
Instructors often put materials on reserve at the library. These items are kept at the circulation desk under the instructor’s name and may be checked out for use in the library.
This building has recently been renovated to serve as our campus center for doing intellectual work, and provides:
- Spaces for individual and group study/socializing
- Distance Learning Classroom/PC lab
- Visual Communications & Graphic Design Lab
- Academic Learning Center and Writing Center for support for all courses and assistance with papers
- The Lincoln Lounge, which offers an array of quick food and drink choices (cash, card and Storm Dollars accepted)
For more information please consult the Library website: www.lec.edu/library
Follow us on Twitter, https://twitter.com/LibraryLincoln
“Fun Reading” Book Shelves
We are keeping some shelves at the entrance for bookworms who need a break from study or for anyone wanting to up their leisure reading. Stop by and browse and take as you like! Have a book you’re finished with and have no space to keep it? Drop it on the shelf and share the wealth. Our fun-reading bookshelves are for free and open exchange. Anyone can take or contribute as he or she wishes!
Library Hours
Sunday 1 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Please check on the library website for more information and updates in terms of service and hours, www.lec.edu/library. Also, please follow us on Twitter for updates and events,
https://twitter.com/LibraryLincoln.
Parking
All students must register vehicles with campus Security and obtain a registration decal. The parking registration decal must be displayed on the vehicle at all times in the exact location instructed by Security. When registering a vehicle, students will complete a form that requires the license plate number and the make, model and color of the vehicle. The current parking fee is listed on the website.
Security
Lake Erie College strives to provide a safe environment for students at all times. The Security Office is located in #107 in the Arthur S. Holden Center and can be reached at 440.375.7575. Our officers carry a phone with them at all times and those students taking evening classes who would like an escort to their vehicle or need assistance from Security may contact them via the number listed above. When using campus phones, call extension 7575.
Student ID
ID cards are obtained from the Student Life Office at various times during the school year. ID pictures are taken during the first two weeks of each semester and cards should be updated each academic year. Annual ID cards are free for the first card; replacements are $5 each. The updated ID card is needed to use the computers in the computer labs and to check out books in the library.
Student Success Center
Lake Erie College does not discriminate in its recruitment, admission or treatment of students. The College makes reasonable accommodations to ensure that the academic program is accessible to the greatest extent possible by all students with disabilities. In particular, the College adheres to the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. For further information contact the Director of the Student Success Center at 440.375.7372.
Official Information
Campus Emergencies
In the event of a serious incident involving Lake Erie College students, personnel or property call 911 followed by Security (440.375.7575). Security will notify the appropriate College officials. Students, faculty and staff will receive the College’s response to disasters (tornadoes, fires, etc…) at the beginning of the academic year. This information will be posted on the main website as well.
Cancellations
If the College is closed due to inclement weather or for other reasons, local radio and television stations will be notified through the Office of Public Relations and Marketing. Daily cancellation information is available on the home page of the website, www.lec.edu, or students may call the class cancellation line at 440.375.7260. For courses held at the Holden University Center on the Lakeland Community College Campus, please refer to the Lakeland website regarding cancellations related to inclement weather.
City of Painesville
Lake Erie College is located 30 miles east of Cleveland in the City of Painesville which is one of 23 municipalities in Lake County in Northeast Ohio. Covering 7.903 square miles, Painesville is approximately 2.5 miles south of Lake Erie. According to the 2010 Census, the City of Painesville is the fourth largest municipality in Lake County (19,563), it is also the seat of Lake County government. For more information about the City, visit www.painesville.com.
Painesville is a college-friendly community that features a charming town square with access to restaurants and retail shops. Additionally, the 75-acre Kiwanis Recreation Park is within walking distance. The City’s Parks and Recreation Department sponsors an extensive year-round schedule of activities for individuals of every age.
Logo Use
The Lake Erie College logo and all other College-owned logos (Stormy, College seal, Get In. Stand Out., etc.) are the property of the College and may not be used on printed materials unless approved by the Office of Public Relations and Marketing. Student groups should not print these items on clothing, give-away items, posters, etc. without prior approval.
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Lake Erie College, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, operates in a non-discriminatory manner with regard to race, color, age, or national origin. As required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, activities or employment policies. The College provides equal opportunities to qualified persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Lake Erie College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, disability, or veteran status. Lake Erie College’s Title IX Officer is the Vice President For Student Affairs.
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/nondisc.html
Photography Statement
In the course of college life and participation in campus classes and activities, the College often has photographers taking photos of events, activities and daily life. These photos may be used for College promotion in advertising, printed collateral, website and other outlets. Students will not be compensated if their image is used for the promotion of the College. The Office of Public Relations and Marketing assumes permission for photography from all students unless instructed otherwise by an individual.
Resources to Remember
Academic Learning Center
T 440.375.7152; F 440.375.7014
E tutoring@lec.edu
Career Services
T 440.375.7507; F 440.375.7514
E career@lec.edu
W www.lec.edu/career
Registrar’s Office
T 440.375.7010; F 440.375.7014
E registrar@lec.edu
Financial Aid
T 440.375.7100; F 440.375.7103
E finaid@lec.edu
W www.lec.edu/financial
FAFSA Forms www.fafsa.gov
Student Life Office
T 440.375.7505; F 440.375.7005
W www.lec.edu/studentlife
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