LCSC Today
Lewis-Clark State College is a regional state college, operating under the
governance of the Idaho State Board of Education. The institution has a
three-part mission that encompasses traditional academic programs,
professional-technical education programs, and community college and
community service programs.
The college’s undergraduate instructional
programs offer a wide range of academic and professional programs leading to
baccalaureate and associate degrees. The college also offers a number of
programs leading to certificates. In accordance with its role and mission
statement (approved by the State Board of Education, see the end of this
section), LCSC’s primary emphasis areas are business, criminal justice,
nursing, social work, teacher preparation, and professional-technical
education.
The State Board directs LCSC to maintain basic strengths in the
liberal arts and sciences, which provide the core (general education)
portion of the curriculum. Other assigned emphasis areas are the provision
of select programs offered on and off campus, at non-traditional times,
using non-traditional means of delivery, to serve a diverse student body.
The institution also conducts selected research studies and provides a
variety of life-long learning opportunities through its continuing education
programs. LCSC works in collaboration with other state and regional
postsecondary institutions to serve its diverse constituencies: students,
business and industry, the professions, public sector groups, and special
constituencies within the region and throughout the state.
