INSTITUTIONAL ROLE AND MISSION

    [Approved by SBOE October 27, 1998]

 

1. Type of Institution

 

Lewis-Clark State College is a regional state college offering undergraduate instruction in the liberal arts and sciences, professional areas tailored to the educational needs of Idaho, applied technical programs which support the state and local economy and other educational programs designed to meet the needs of Idahoans.

 

Lewis-Clark State College will formulate its academic plan and generate programs with primary emphasis in the areas of business, criminal justice, nursing, social work, teacher preparation, and professional-technical education.  The College will give continuing emphasis to select programs offered on and off campus at non-traditional times, using non-traditional means of delivery and serving a diverse student body.  Lewis-Clark State College will maintain basic strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, which provide the core curriculum or general education portion of the curriculum. 

 

2. Programs and Services (listed in order of emphasis)

 

ˇ        Baccalaureate Education:  Offers a wide range of baccalaureate degrees and some qualified professional programs.

ˇ        Associate Education:  Offers a wide range of associate degrees and some qualified professional programs.

ˇ        Certificates/Diplomas:  Offers a wide range of certificates and diplomas.

ˇ        Distance Learning:  Uses a variety of delivery methods to meet the needs of diverse constituencies.

ˇ        Technical and Workforce Training: Offers a wide range of professional, technical and outreach programs.

ˇ        Continuing Education:  Provides a variety of life-long learning opportunities.

ˇ        Research: Conducts select coordinated and externally funded research studies. 

ˇ        Graduate: None.

 

3. Constituencies Served

 

The institution serves students, business and industry, the professions, and public sector groups primarily within the region and throughout the state, as well as diverse and special constituen­cies.  Lewis-Clark State College works in collaboration with other state and regional post­secon­dary institutions in serving these constituencies.