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November/December 2009

LCC Board of Trustees Honors Chris Laverty

At its December 14 meeting, the LCC Board of Trustees approved a resolution honoring Trustee Chris Laverty, who did not seek reelection this year. The resolution stated that Trustee Laverty

  • has served on the Lansing Community College Board of Trustees since July 31, 2003;
  • was, upon his election, immediately elected to serve as Chair of said Board;
  • brought to the position extensive professional experience and a history of strong working relationships, thereby quickly earning the respect of his colleagues;
  • immediately immersed himself in his leadership role, with energy, enthusiasm and commitment;
  • went on to serve as Board Chair from 2003 until 2008, guiding the Board of Trustees with dignity and distinction through challenging times;
  • with his service, became the longest-serving Chair of the Lansing Community College Board of Trustees;
  • served on the Board of Trustees Personnel and Compensation Committee from 2006 to 2008;
  • served on the Board of Trustees Audit Committee, which he chaired for two years;
  • displayed a dedication far beyond the call of duty to advancing the goals of Lansing Community College, including  six years of service on the Lansing Community College Foundation Board;
  • commitment has extended into the community through his service on the Capital Area Workforce Development Board, Career Connections Advisory Board, Capital Area Community Foundation, and the Lansing Area Manufacturing Partnership;
  • steadfast commitment to Lansing Community College has been reflected in his many years of selfless service to the College and the community which it serves;
  • strong leadership, unwavering focus, and clear, strategic vision have benefitted and will continue to benefit future generations of students, faculty and staff; and
  • that, in recognition of his contribution to Lansing Community College, and for his many accomplishments during his years of service,  the Board of Trustees of Lansing Community College, on behalf of all those he has influenced, offers congratulations for a job well done.