The White House recognized LCC for its innovative programs designed to help at risk students stay in college and complete a degree. Those programs include:
- Creation of a $1.5 million Student Success Endowment Fund that provides $50,000 annually to help an estimated 150 students facing financial hardship to stay in school by covering extra expenses.
- Mandatory New Student Orientation that ensures new students register for appropriate courses and have the tools necessary to be successful early in their college careers.
- Development of tools beyond standard placement tests for math and English course placement including transcript evaluation and partnerships with K-12.
- Faculty efforts to shorten both developmental and college-level math course sequences.
“I am so proud to share this innovative work by our faculty and staff that has earned well-deserved national recognition for LCC,” said Bailey. “But more important, it has helped our students achieve their college and career goals.”