Core Themes Lower Columbia College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). In 2010, the NWCCU adopted new accreditation standards which require institutions of higher education to adopt Core Themes, Objectives and Core Indicators of Effectiveness. LCC appointed a new Accreditation Steering Committee in January 2011 charged with developing the Core Themes. The following was approved by the LCC Board of Trustees on July 20, 2011.
CORE THEME I: Workforce and Economic Development (College Outcomes = Professional/Technical and Customized Education) Objective 1: Provide quality professional/technical education for employment, skills enhancement, and career development. Objective 2: Partner with business, community groups, and other educational entities to provide workforce development and customized programs and services.
CORE THEME II: Transfer and Academic Preparation (College Outcomes = Basic Skills & Pre-College, and Transfer) Objective 1: Ensure that learners who are under prepared for college level studies have access to developmental coursework and bridge opportunities to college level work. Objective 2: Offer courses and support for students to meet the requirements for transfer from Lower Columbia College. Objective 3: Provide the support for transfer students to successfully transition to upper division college and university programs.
CORE THEME III: Student Access, Support and Completion (College Outcome = Access) Objective 1: Offer a full array of educational programs and support services to meet the diverse needs of Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties. Objective 2: Provide students with the support needed to pursue and achieve their educational goals.
CORE THEME IV: Institutional Excellence (College Outcomes = Institutional Excellence and Community Enrichment) Objective 1: Demonstrate our commitment to institutional integrity by investing in our campus, students and employees. Objective 2: Uphold our reputation for high quality and contribute to the value of the community by promoting excellence in our programs, services and activities.
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