Iowa Lakes Admissions Featured During February Trustee Meeting
(Estherville, Iowa) Iowa Lakes Admissions presented to the Board of Trustees Tuesday afternoon. Julie Williams, Executive Dean of Students, introduced Annie Kalous, Director of Admissions.
Kalous was hired in 2015, bringing more than 21 years of admissions experience to Iowa Lakes. Kalous earned her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Luther College and received her Master’s in Education from Iowa State University.
Kalous shared before introducing the admissions team, “We have a great team that works together to meet the needs of our prospective students.”
The admissions team consists of five enrollment coaches, Jason McKinney, Jarvis Weber, Corey Meyer, Brandon DeClercq, and Kaiden Huntrods and two Admissions Specialists, Mary Anderson and Madison Bolin.
“The philosophy of our admissions team is to build relationships with students. Whether it is at a high school visit, college fair, or during a Career Exploration Day on campus, we strive to make a connection with students,” said Kalous.
Kalous described the journey that prospective students experience while considering Iowa Lakes Community College by identifying all stages of the communication process.
Tom Brotherton, Executive Dean of the Emmetsburg Campus, received approval to proceed with the Cosmetology program on the Emmetsburg Campus.
Delaine Hiney, Executive Director of Facilities Management, reported that Iowa Lakes is in the final stages of construction on the Performing Arts Center on the Estherville Campus. Hiney also reported on progress made with updates made to the fire alarm systems on the Estherville campus and provided a plan for when updates will begin on the Emmetsburg campus.
“We are busy renovating the north side of the Byrkeland Building on the Emmetsburg Campus for the Professional Dog Grooming program and Laker Paws pet grooming salon, and will have this project completed in March,” stated Hiney.
Hiney added, “With the approval of the Cosmetology program, we will move forward with the design and layout for the program. The program will be located in the former area occupied by the Business and Financial Aid offices on the Emmetsburg Campus.”
Jolene Rogers, Executive Director of Community and Business Relations, shared that progress continues to be made with the development of the Professional Dog Grooming program on the Emmetsburg Campus.
“Sierra Elbert, Professional Dog Grooming Program Coordinator, is busy finalizing classes and gearing up for the pilot offering of the program, which begins on March 16. The program consists of four grooming classes and eight business seminars. Completers will be prepared to work in an existing facility or open their own salon. Spots are still available for those interested in completing the program. The Professional Dog Grooming program is a GAP Funding eligible program,” said Rogers.
The next meeting of the Iowa Lakes Board of Trustees will be on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, beginning at 4:30 pm at the Sustainable Energy Resources Technology Building, Snap-on Conference Room, 2421 7th Ave. South, Estherville, Iowa.
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