Creation of the Institution
 is the authorizing legislation for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.
 specifically designates Brainerd and Staples as locations for Minnesota State institutions.
 identifies all Minnesota State colleges and universities and their locations. This policy was adopted by the Minnesota State Board of Trustees and has the force and effect of the law.
Institutional Memberships
Central Lakes College maintains institutional member in the following national organizations:
American Association of Community Colleges ()
American Technical Education Association (ATEA) ()
American Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE) ()
Community Colleges for International Development (CCID) ()
Council for North Central Two-Year Colleges ()
Higher Learning Commission ()
League for Innovation ()
Midwest Institute for International Intercultural Education ()
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship ()
Sustainability Education & Economic Development Initiative SEED ()