Mark Lorier becomes the college’s seventh faculty member recognized in eight years.
 
CLEVELAND, WI – The American Association of Community Colleges has recognized Mark Lorier, computer numerically controlled machine tooling instructor at Lakeshore College, among its 2025 Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty. Lorier is the college’s seventh faculty member to be recognized since the program began in 2018.
 
The award, named in honor of former AACC President and CEO Dale P. Parnell, was established to recognize individuals from around the country making a difference in and outside the college classroom.
 
Lorier joined Lakeshore in 2012. He is a Wisconsin Technical College System graduate and holds multiple national certifications in his field. He established Lakeshore’s Machining Club and serves on the college’s Curriculum and Assessment, Competency-Based Education, and Co-Curricular Activities committees. Lorier will be recognized in a ceremony taking place April 16 in Nashville.
 
“As a quiet leader, Mark has a significant impact on our students, faculty, and college. Manufacturing is the largest industry sector in our district and the programs he teaches are critical to our local employers who seek our graduates,” said Lakeshore President Dr. Paul Carlsen.
 
“Mark has also been instrumental to the implementation of Rocket Academy, the first advanced manufacturing technology charter school in Wisconsin, and his work with Registered Apprenticeship and Youth Apprenticeship programs has been key to their success,” added Carlsen.
 
Previously recognized Lakeshore faculty and their areas of expertise include Kelly Konrath, math; Julie Konik, psychology; Sarah Bornemann, information technology web and software development; Jeremy Pagel, sociology; Paul Benfield, information technology; and David Saunders, welding.
 
"Faculty from around the country get nominated for this prestigious recognition. Having Lakeshore individuals recognized year after year is not only an honor but evidence of their exceptional talent and dedication to our students," added Carlsen. 

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ABOUT LAKESHORE COLLEGE
Lakeshore College, formerly known as Lakeshore Technical College, is a comprehensive community and technical college educating more than 9,000 students annually. Students enroll at Lakeshore to master real-world, employable career skills and start their pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. Lakeshore faculty and staff are focused on providing each student an individualized learning experience.
 
Lakeshore College is a nationally recognized two-year college. The college was ranked #2 in the nation by Washington Monthly, #17 in the nation by Forbes, #20 in the nation by WalletHub.com, a top-150 two-year college by the Aspen Institute, a 2024 Bellwether Award winner, and named the 2021 Large Business/Industry of the Year by the Chamber of Manitowoc County.
 
Approximately 800 students graduate from Lakeshore each year, and associate degree graduates report earning a median salary of $55,698 within six months of graduating. In addition to the Cleveland campus, Lakeshore educates students at learning campuses in downtown Manitowoc and downtown Sheboygan. Classes are also offered at additional sites throughout the district. Visit Lakeshore at gotoltc.edu.
 
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