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Minnie Evans: "Our job here is to lift up our students to be successful"
When Minnie Evans and her husband attended LBCC in 2012, a little healthy competition gave them the boost they needed to do well. "We took all the same classes for two terms," Evans said. "The teachers knew that we were competing for grades." Her...
Foundation Director's Letter: November
There's something special about sharing a meal together. This fall, we witnessed that first-hand during our inaugural Grilled Cheese Roadshow, where a simple comfort food became a powerful vehicle for student connection and support.
LBCC Announces International Partnership in Green Technology and Sustainable Education
LBCC is thrilled to announce its participation in the newly established U.S.-UK Community College and Technical Education Exchange, a collaboration focused on sustainability and green skills training. This initiative, developed by the Association...
OSU General Education Changes
General education requirements are changing at OSU. If you plan to transfer to or dual enroll with OSU, making a transfer plan now is critical in order to maximize credit transfer. To get your transfer plan in place, set up a meeting with your LBCC...
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.