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The college will provide outstanding programs for all those pursuing higher education goals. These include degree and certificate programs in lower division arts and sciences and in vocational fields, basic skills instruction, support services that help students to succeed at the post-secondary level, adult non-credit education, and community service courses and programs. The college will serve the community, both on campus and in the outreach centers.
Goals
Transfer Education
The transfer program will prepare students in the areas of lower division general education and major preparation leading to a bachelor’s degree. Students that are certified as transfer ready will be accepted into the university system. The institution is committed to an ongoing effort to
- Increase the number of students who transfer
- Increase the number of students who are transfer ready
- Increase successful student completion in transfer courses
Vocational Education/ Workforce Development
Vocational education will prepare students for employment in a variety of vocational or technical fields, assist those already employed to improve their skills or to train for another career, and provide enrichment opportunities. The institution is committed to an ongoing effort to
- Increase the number of degrees and certificates awarded
- Increase successful course completion in vocational courses
- Increase successful job placements
- Develop industry partnerships
Basic Skills Education
The Basic Skills program will increase skills of students in reading, writing and math and provide them with skills necessary to succeed in transfer or vocational programs or skills necessary for increased workplace competency. Upon completion of appropriate basic skills courses students will perform at rates consistent with the general student population. The institution is committed to an ongoing effort to
- Increase successful student completion in basic skills courses
- Increase the number of students successfully completing coursework at least one level above their prior basic skills enrollment
Adult Education and Community Service
The adult education program will provide life-long learning in the areas of parenting, citizenship, health and safety, occupational training, home economics, and give educational opportunities to older adults and special needs students.
The community service program will provide the community with opportunities for cultural enrichment, social and recreational activities, and academic and practical information to promote the quality of life. The institution is committed to an ongoing effort to
- Provide quality adult education offerings
- Increase community service offerings
- Increase cultural and social enrichment activities on campus
- Increase community participation in community service offerings
Student Services
Student services will provide comprehensive programs that support and enhance the quality of the student experience at Lassen Community College. The institution is committed to an ongoing effort to
- Increase student access to services
- Increase student satisfaction with the quality of student services
- Increase student recruitment, retention, and persistence
- Increase participation in student activities to enhance student life
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