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Lake City Community College, also known as LCCC, is a public community college located near Lake City, Florida, United States. It was established in 1947 as Columbia Forestry School (CFS). LCCC’s campus spreads across an area of more than 130 acres. It also operates several satellite campuses. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
LCCC has an active student life. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations. Some of the popular organizations are the Florida Turf Grass & Golf Course Superintendents Association, LCCC Environmental Club, Phi Theta Kappa–Xi Phi Chapter, Student Government Association, Baptist Campus Ministries, and Chess Club. The sports teams are nicknamed the Timberwolves.
The campus of Lake City Community College is in Lake City, FL, which is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Lake City Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in security and law enforcement.
Its open admissions system makes Lake City Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, Lake City Community College had 2,849 students enrolled (2,216 full-time equivalent).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Lake City Community College is to provide superior, yet affordable programs of quality education and to enrich the lives of the citizens of north central Florida."
More complete details are provided below.
Lake City Community College
Highway 90 East
Lake City, FL 32025-2007
General Phone: (386) 752-1822
http://www.lakecitycc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Security and Law Enforcement | 240 | corrections, criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration |
| Liberal Arts | 206 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 149 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, various nursing |
| Transportation | 42 | truck and bus driver |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 33 | cosmetology, manicurist, facial treatment |
| Medical Support and Technology | 25 | blood bank tech specialist, pharmacy tech, veterinary assistant |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 23 | agricultural mechanization courses |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 22 | turf management, landscaping, pest management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 19 | physical therapist assistant |
| Medical Administration | 16 | medical records tech |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 12 | forest management |
| Business and Management | 10 | business management, accounting and related services, entrepreneurship, merchandising and sales, management information systems |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 7 | commercial art |
| Family and Social Work | 3 | child care provider |
| Office and Administration | 1 | executive secretary |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | systems analyst, computer applications programming |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | water quality and recycling tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 0 | HVAC |
Number of programs and degrees for Lake City Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 389 | 16 |
| Associate's degree | 323 | 17 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 96 | 9 |
In 2007-2008, Lake City Community College had a total enrollment of 2,849 students (2,216 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 51 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lake City, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,237 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,522 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Lake City Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 150100)
Lake City Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 16 | 19 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $47,073 | 13 | $51,910 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $47,073 | 13 | $51,910 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 29 | $45,251 | 22 | $45,869 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $45,251 | 22 | $45,869 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 19 | 12 | 31 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 12 | 12 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Mechanization, Other
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Blood Bank Technology Specialist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lake City Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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