Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tri-County Regional Planning Commission
3135 Pinetree Rd, Ste 2C, Lansing, MI 48911
3135 Pinetree Rd, Ste 2C, Lansing, MI 48911
* Due to limited seats available, you must be registered for the Creative Placemaking Summit in order to register for this pre-conference. Summit sponsors, Michigan Realtors scholarship recipients and artist scholarship recipients should follow up with [email protected] if you are interested in attending.
Placemaking at LCC: Where Students & the Community Want to Be
Albert Einstein once said, “I never try to teach my students anything, I only try to create an environment in which they can learn.” This presentation explores placemaking through artwork, sculptures, technology and ambient learning on a community college campus. Student-centered spaces, graphically designed walls, portraits of distinguished figures past and present and expertly planned buildings, detailed design, and landscapes provide students, faculty, staff and the community with opportunities for belonging, knowledge and growth on a daily basis. You will gain a better understanding of how place making is accomplished through LCC’s dedication to creating dynamic and inclusive environments for all people.
Speaker
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Dr. Brent Knight
President, Lansing Community College Dr. Knight became the sixth president of Lansing Community College in 2008. His comprehensive background in higher education, coupled with his leadership experience in the private industry, has brought a unique blend of expertise to LCC. In 1976, at the age of 29, he was named President of Triton College in River Grove, Ill., becoming one of the youngest college presidents in the nation. He also served as President of Pierce College in Tacoma, Wash., and Morton College, also in Illinois. During his presidency at LCC, Dr. Knight has focused his efforts on student success-offering programs and training courses relevant to the 21st century workforce. His unique job-training program, Get a Skill, Get a Job or Your Money Back, was featured nationally on CNN and in Time magazine. Additionally, Dr. Knight has been a steadfast advocate of affordable tuition and responsible student loan debt. Dr. Knight leads an all college effort to improve student success. Lansing Community College was named Michigan's best community college in 2016. Performance benchmarks are one of the most telling reflections of a successful leader. Under Dr. Knight's leadership, the Downtown Campus has been transformed, community partnerships have grown; recruitment efforts have expanded; and upgrades to technology have been added-making LCC A College Like No Other. |
"During his presidency at LCC, Dr. Knight has focused his efforts on student success-offering programs and training courses relevant to the 21st century workforce.” |
On May 20, 2015, Lansing Mayor, Virg Bernero, recognized Dr. Knight for his visionary leadership by awarding him with the "Mayor's Cup for Civic Excellence." Additionally, President Knight received the "Exemplary CEO/Board Award" from the American Association of Community Colleges in 2014. Dr. Knight has also been recognized by People Magazine, the Chicago Sun-Times, the Chicago Tribune, and the American Council on Education as "a national leader in higher education."
Dr. Knight earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Ferris State University, a master's degree in business and community college teaching from Western Michigan University (WMU) and a doctorate in educational leadership from WMU before becoming a visiting scholar in strategic planning at the University of Michigan. Dr. Knight has also served the community as Chairman of the Board of Fredrick Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, and he was appointed to the Board of Directors of the American Association of Community Colleges in 2018. Dr. Knight was awarded an honorary doctorate of public service by Ferris State University in 2012.
President Knight resides in Herrmann House on campus with his wife Risé who is also an educator.
Dr. Knight earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Ferris State University, a master's degree in business and community college teaching from Western Michigan University (WMU) and a doctorate in educational leadership from WMU before becoming a visiting scholar in strategic planning at the University of Michigan. Dr. Knight has also served the community as Chairman of the Board of Fredrick Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, and he was appointed to the Board of Directors of the American Association of Community Colleges in 2018. Dr. Knight was awarded an honorary doctorate of public service by Ferris State University in 2012.
President Knight resides in Herrmann House on campus with his wife Risé who is also an educator.
