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Following the Data: The Correct Math Plus Corequisite Support
BCC has been engaged in guided pathways work since the movement’s earliest days. The college has implemented many aspects of pathways and is deeply committed to using data to drive decisions. However, the college has not yet made significant gains...

Second Gear: Bernadette Crowe's Passion for Automotive Technology Fueled by the LBCC Foundation
Bernadette isn't your typical LBCC student. At 33, a single mom with a nine-year-old son and thirteen-year-old daughter, she's returning to school after years away. Yet she isn't daunted by the challenge. In fact, she's exhilarated. The reason? She's...

Levi Pagel: "I'm excited to go to work every day"
After a couple of unexpected detours and changes in major, Levi Pagel found inspiration and connection at LBCC. Now, as LBCC's High School Outreach Specialist, he shares his lessons learned with prospective students.

Foundation Director's Letter: September
As I write this column, I realized that it has been just over a year since I joined the Foundation as the Executive Director. It has been a tremendous year of growth and learning. I am proud of the work we have accomplished as a team, with the invaluable...

President's Monthly Report: June 2024
Community college leadership development, amid many transitions, is a key topic for administrators and board members to consider. In this report, I will summarize some of the major statewide and national leadership initiatives helping with succession...

President's Monthly Report: May 2024
Each May, I share what I am doing on the national level to further LBCC’s mission in what is now my annual spring report of regional and national activity.


President's Monthly Report: January 2024
When considering how best to provide successful Education for All, a key constituent group is student parents. According to the American Association of Community Colleges, nearly half (47%) of postsecondary students age 18 to 24 with children attend...
