| At LCC, we care about the total education and
well being of our students. We offer a wide variety of support programs
to promote personal, academic and career development, with retention and
graduation as the desired outcomes. Most services are provided through
our Learning Support Services.
Basic Skills Assessment
Lamar Community College believes that students should have information
about their level of basic academic skills. In compliance with Colorado
State Statutes (C.R.S. 23-1-113.3) the college requires that new students
demonstrate their basic skill proficiencies. First-time students who enroll
in a degree program (Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate
of General Studies, or Associate of Applied Science) must be assessed
in mathematics, writing, and reading early in their attendance at the
college. Other students who seek to enroll in college-level English or
math courses are also subject to this assessment requirement.
Students whose assessment scores do not meet the
minimum cutoff scores established by the Colorado Community College System
are responsible for completing basic skills instruction during their first
thirty (30) credit hours of attendance at the college.
In addition, first-time students who enroll in
a certificate program must be assessed in mathematics, writing, and reading
early in their attendance at the college. Certificate students whose assessment
scores do not meet the minimum cutoff scores established by the Colorado
Community College System will be advised of the need for remediation and
encouraged to take advantage of remedial services available through the
college.
Students may be exempt from the assessment requirement if one of these
conditions is met.
Transfer credit: A student who has completed college-level
English or math courses at another institution with a grade of "C"
or better, and has an official transcript on file in the Office of Admissions
& Records, may be exempt from part or all of the basic skills assessment.
ACT and SAT scores: A student who meets the minimum score requirements
listed below, and has official score results on file in the office of
the LCC Registrar, will be exempt from all or part of the basic skills
assessment.
Cutoff scores:
- Mathematics-ACT 19, SAT 460, Accuplacer 85
- Writing-ACT 18, SAT 440, Accuplacer 95
- Reading- ACT 17, SAT 430, Accuplacer 80
Students wishing to complete basic skills assessment
prior to arrival at LCC should contact their local Colorado institution
of higher education concerning assessment availability.
For more information about basic skills assessment,
contact LCC's Tutor Coordinator at 719-336-1535.
Students with a documented disability may be eligible
for reasonable accommodations for the purpose of taking the basic skills
assessments. A request for accommodation, accompanied by appropriate documentation,
must be filed with the Special Populations Coordinator at least one week
prior to the day of assessments. For more information contact the Special
Populations Coordinator at 719-336-1533 or becky.young@lamarcc.edu.
Learning Support Services provides services free of charge to all LCC
students free of charge including personal and academic counseling,
career assessment and counseling, transfer assistance, and crisis intervention.
For more information, contact Learning Support Services at 719-336-1536
or kett.winsor@lamarcc.edu.
Developmental Skills
LCC offers developmental skills instruction in reading, writing, math,
and study strategies. Students may enter and take advantage of this instruction
at various levels, based upon assessment recommendations or personal choice.
Developmental skills are taught through a variety of methods, including
credit-bearing courses. These courses do not apply toward satisfying a
degree or certificate requirements.
Disability Services
It is recognized that in order to maximize opportunities for success,
some students will benefit from reasonable accommodations in response
to documented disabilities. In order to arrange for such accommodations,
please provide documentation and request services at least three weeks
prior to the time services will be needed. For more information, contact
the Special Populations Coordinator at 719-336-1533 or becky.young@lamarcc.edu.
Educational Opportunity Center
The Educational Opportunity Center seeks to have a positive impact on
postsecondary educational attainment by southern Colorado’s low-income,
potentially first generation adult community residents. Those who are
eligible for the services of this program will be able to access at no
charge:
- assistance with admissions and financial aid applications;
- career interest and aptitude testing;
- referral to ACT preparation classes;
- referral to on-campus academic support services;
- referral to GED, ABE, or ESL programs;
- new student orientation workshops;
- academic advising and curriculum planning;
- transfer assistance.
For more information contact the Southern Colorado
Educational Opportunity Center on the LCC campus at 719-336-1588 or opportunity@lamarcc.edu.
ESL (English as a Second Language) Services
English Second Language (ESL) classes offered at LCC are leveled according
to language ability as assessed by the Oral BEST Test. Instruction is
delivered through the Alternative Learning Center in the Bowman Building.
For more information contact the Coordinator of Adult Transition Services
at 719-336-6646 or adultslearn@lamarcc.edu.
GED Services
The College provides preparation for the General Educational Development
(GED) battery of tests. Instruction is delivered through the Alternative
Learning Center in Bowman Building. Upon successful completion of self-paced
tutorial instruction, students will be able to take the GED exam. Passing
the exam qualifies the student for the GED Certificate issued by the Colorado
Department of Education. For more information contact the Coordinator
of Adult Transition Services at 719-336-6646 or adultslearn@lamarcc.edu.
Learning Resource Center/Library
The Library is an integral part of the instructional process at LCC. Traditional
library services, as well as electronic research options are available
on a schedule designed to meet the needs of students, faculty and the
community. For more information, contact the Library at 719-336-1541 or
library@lamarcc.edu.
Tutoring Services
Tutoring services are available to all LCC students, free of charge, in
all subjects and programs. For more information, contact LCC's Tutor Coordinator
at 719-336-1535.
CLEP testing
Lamar Community College offers credit for achievement and knowledge gained
outside the traditional classroom through standardized tests such as the
College Level Examination Program (CLEP). For more information, contact
Learning Support Services at 719-336-1537.
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