Located
on the golden plains of southeastern Colorado, the College has developed
a special concern for the educational needs of Prowers, Baca, Kiowa, and
Cheyenne Counties. Yet its unique programs, small class size, dedicated
staff, personalized attention, and idyllic setting make it a preferred
educational destination for the State of Colorado, the nation, and the
world.
Students choose Lamar Community College for various reasons. Some seek
skills and knowledge to enter the workforce. Others wish to hone their
talents and prepare for transfer to a four-year university. Still others
come to study in one of the signature programs, seek a bachelors degree
through the recently created Rural Education Access Program (REAP). or
desire to continue their athletic careers against top-level competition.
Whatever the reason, you’ll excel as a part of our close-knit learning
community.
LCC’s alumni include an Academy Award nominee, successful businesspersons,
ranchers, farmers, educators, professionals, entrepreneurs, and others.
Born of a pioneer spirit, LCC is dedicated to providing quality education
to help students maximize their potential and succeed in our fast-paced,
ever-changing world.
Commitment to diversity
Diversity among students, faculty, administration and staff is
an important measure of quality within academic institutions. At Lamar
Community College, we seek to achieve greater diversity and to reflect
the variety or our community and our world. LCC strives to develop and
foster human diversity in all of our activities, including student recruitment
and support, staff recruitment and development, institutional policy,
and community relations. In order to achieve this goal, the following
objectives have been established.
LCC will expand the admission and employment applicant
pool with an emphasis on underrepresented populations.
Lamar Community College supports and encourages educational and employment
opportunity for all underrepresented populations. LCC will develop and
implement programs and processes that will expand the applicant pool of
underrepresented populations. LCC will strive to retain students and employees
from underrepresented populations. Lamar Community College recognizes
the need to provide retention support services for all students and employees,
and specific services for underrepresented populations. LCC will develop
and implement retention services acknowledging and acting on the specific
needs of underrepresented populations.
LCC will increase graduation and transfer rates
of underrepresented students.
Lamar Community College is known for educational quality and high
rates of graduation and transfer. LCC will maintain the integrity of all
educational programs while developing additional specific educational
achievement plans for the underrepresented student. Personal commitment
and care of the individual underrepresented student will be emphasized
in order to encourage educational achievement.
LCC will develop a campus climate and foster community
networks supportive of underrepresented populations.
Lamar Community College in cooperation with the community leaders of Prowers
County will develop a network of communication and support to better serve
the needs of the underrepresented population on and off campus, with emphasis
on cultural sensitivity.
Lamar Community College provides equal opportunities for all qualified
students.
Download a PDF of the Lamar Community College overview and history.
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