Lansing Community College Explained

Lansing Community College
Motto:Where Success Begins
President:Steve Robinson[1]
Established:1957
Administrative Staff:628
Faculty:1764
Students:18,551
Country:United States
Campus:Urban, multiple campuses
Nickname:Stars

Lansing Community College is a public community college with its main campus in Lansing, Michigan. Founded in 1957, the college's main campus is located on an urban, 42acres site in downtown Lansing spanning seven city blocks approximately two blocks from the state capitol.[2] A West Campus opened in 2004 in Delta Township, southwest of Lansing. There is also an East Campus located in the Eyde Plaza in East Lansing. The school is the third largest community college in Michigan by enrollment, with a fall 2013 enrollment of 18,551,[3] a decrease from 20,394 in 2008.[4]

History

The college was founded in 1957 by Philip Gannon who served as president between 1957 and 1989.[5]

Academics

Lansing Community College (LCC) offers 230 associate degree and certificate programs while offering approximately 1,150 courses each academic year.[6] It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.[7]

LCC is also a National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium Training Center. Most of the classes in this center are located at the college's West Campus.

Athletics

The LCC Athletic Department fields nine intercollegiate teams. The Lansing Community College Stars play in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association, and is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association.

Lansing Community College intercollegiate sports include:

LCC also has a competitive club hockey team that participates in the American Collegiate Hockey Association and the Michigan Collegiate Hockey Conference.

Notable alumni

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lansing Community College announces new president . November 27, 2020 . www.lcc.edu . May 19, 2020 . Lansing, MI.
  2. Web site: Location Information - About LCC - Lansing Community College. Management. Lansing Community College Web. lcc.edu. July 25, 2017.
  3. Web site: 2013 Annual Report. Lansing Community College.
  4. http://www.communitycollegereview.com/school_overview/624 Lansing Community College
  5. Web site: Founding Lansing Community College president remembered for service to college, community. June 15, 2021. mlive.
  6. Web site: LCC News and Events - Lansing Community College. Management. Lansing Community College Web. lcc.edu. July 25, 2017.
  7. Web site: Accreditation - Academic Affairs - Lansing Community College. Management. Lansing Community College Web. lcc.edu. July 25, 2017.