2019-2020 College Catalog 
    
    Mar 19, 2024  
2019-2020 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

2019-2020 College Catalog


Dr. Rusty Hunt, President

lenoircc.edu    252-527-6223

Vision Statement

Lenoir Community College connects hope to opportunity.

Mission Statement

The mission of Lenoir Community College is to meet the personal, cultural, and professional educational needs of our students through affordable, accessible, and innovative educational programs.

Values

Through its policies, procedures, and daily operations in the fulfillment of its mission, Lenoir Community College exemplifies the following values:

  • Worth and dignity of diverse populations
  • Honesty, integrity, and excellence
  • Exemplary teaching and effective learning
  • Access and opportunity while maintaining quality
  • Skill preparation for employment
  • Collaborative approaches to decision-making
  • Community partnerships
  • Continuous growth and improvement for personal, cultural, and professional development
  • Unity in operating as one college in purpose, planning, priorities, and processes

Accreditation

Lenoir Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lenoir Community College.

Other Accreditation

The Lenoir Community College Associate Degree in Applied Science Medical Assisting Program, the Associate Degree in Applied Science Polysomnography Program, the Diploma in Surgical Technology Program, the Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Science, and Continuing Education Paramedic programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP at 25400 US Hwy 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL33763; Telephone Number 727-210-2350; www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of these respective boards: the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB at 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 1575, Chicago, IL 60606; Telephone Number 800-228-2262; www.maerb.org); the Committee on Accreditation for Polysomnographic Technologist Education (CoAPSG at 1711Frank Avenue, New Bern, NC 28560; Telephone Number 252-626-3238; www.coapsg.org); the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA, 6 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 110, Littleton, CO 80120; Telephone Number 303-694-9262; www.arcstsa.org); and the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP at 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlette, TX 75088: Telephone Number 214-703-8445; www.coaemsp.org). The Associate Degree in Applied Science Radiography Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182; Telephone Number 312-704-5300). The Automotive Systems Technology program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF, 1503 Edwards Ferry Road, NE, Suite 401, Leesburg, VA 20176; Telephone Number 703-699-6650). The Computer-Integrated Machining Program is accredited by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS, 10565 Fairfax Boulevard, Suite 10 Fairfax, VA 22030). The Cosmetology Program is licensed by the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners. The Basic Law Enforcement Program (BLET) is accredited by the North Carolina Department of Justice Criminal Justice Standards Division as required under 12 NCAC 9c.0401c for a five-year period.

Approval

The following agencies accredit or approve specific programs: the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Arts, North Carolina Board of Barbering, and the Federal Aviation Administration. Lenoir Community College is approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing to offer the Associate Degree Nursing, the Practical Nursing, the LPN Refresher, and RN Refresher programs.

Persons with Disabilities

It is Lenoir Community College’s intent to make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If special assistance is needed, please contact the College’s ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Counselor at: 252-527-6223, ext. 331.

Catalog Changes

The College reserves the right to make changes in the regulations, courses, fees, and matters of procedure announced in this publication.