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	Student Demographics of LCSC

College History

Lewis-Clark State College was established by the Idaho State Legislature in 1893.  It was originally designated Lewiston State Normal School, reflecting its early mission as a teacher training institution.  In the ensuing years its name has been changed to Northern Idaho College of Education (1947), then Lewis-Clark Normal School (1955), and finally to Lewis-Clark State College (1971).  The State Legislature and Board of Education authorized the latest name change in recognition of the College’s expanded role as comprehensive 4-year undergraduate institution.  Lewis-Clark State College has a proud heritage and a continuing tradition of service to the state and the nation through its unique, three-part mission of academic programs, professional-technical training programs, and community college and community support programs.  LCSC has been rated consistently among the top public comprehensive 4-year colleges in the West by U.S. News and World Report.  Situated in an attractive residential area (Lewiston ID and Clarkston WA, with a combined community of 50,000), LCSC’s Lewiston campus occupies 46 acres on historic Normal Hill at the confluence of the scenic Snake and Clearwater rivers.  The beautiful campus enjoys the mildest winters in Idaho-a climate matched by a warm, friendly education environment.

Region-Wide Impact

Lewis-Clark State College serves citizens and communities throughout the region with a wide array of continuing education courses, distance education programs, workshops, conferences, apprenticeship and workforce training programs, and various non-credit educational programs.  Last year, LCSC provided over 250 online courses to more than 3,000 students with time or geographic constraints. LCSC's Coeur d'Alene Center and four outreach centers in Kooskia, Lapwai, Orofino, and Grangeville are improving the quality of life for Idahoans while boosting local economies.  The College's outreach activities include Adult/Family Education programs, the Center for New Directions, the Idaho Small Business Development Center, and the Idaho Virtual Incubator program.  LCSC's Center for Arts and History hosted over 5,700 visitors in FY 2005.  Last year, LCSC’s AmeriCorps members provided over 100,000 hours of tutoring and mentoring to at-risk students, and they recruited over 900 volunteers to serve local communities throughout the region.

Facilities

Lewis-Clark State College is in the midst of major new facility construction and modernization efforts on its Lewiston campus and at its Coeur d'Alene Center.  The ongoing Campus Facilities Master Plan will accentuate and preserve unique elements of art and history and the region’s rich heritage and tradition to meet the expanding educational, social, and cultural needs of the College and the local community.  The College's new Activity Center became operational in January 2005, and the final phase of construction was completed in January 2006.  The $15 million Activity Center meets student needs in the areas of physical education, wellness, and general classroom space for the campus while supporting a full-range of community events.  Other ongoing facility projects include the construction of two new student residence halls serving the Lewiston campus, two new general purpose classroom additions to the Wittman complex, and expansion of classroom and office space in Coeur d'Alene to keep pace with LCSC's growing enrollment in its programs throughout Northern Idaho.

Accreditation

LCSC is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.  LCSC's baccalaureate-nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the Idaho State Board of Nursing.  The teacher education program is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education.  The Social Work program is accredited by the National Council on Social Work Education.  The college is a member of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, the University Continuing Education Association, and the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. 

Library

The Lewis-Clark State College Library, constructed in 1991 with over 55,300 square feet, holds over 257,000 volumes and maintains more than 6,000 serial and periodical subscriptions.  Library collections include more than 7,300 videos, 22,000 government documents, 38,000 microform volumes, and 2,400 maps.  Current annual circulation exceeds 149,000 items.  The Library is a consortium member of the North Idaho Academic Library Database and WIN, sharing resources with 87 Northwest libraries with access to over 2.3 million items.