LCC
posts record enrollment
of 8,320 students
For
the first time in the 66-year history of Laredo Community
College, student enrollment has surpassed the 8,000-mark,
according to recent figures released by the LCC Admissions/Registration
Office.
A record number of 8,320 students registered for the
fall 2003 semester, an increase of 7.13 percent over
last year's fall enrollment. In 2001, LCC fall enrollment
was at 7,611 and reached 7,766 in fall 2002.
"The steady growth LCC has experienced in the
past several years has fallen within predictions for
growth that led to our planning for a second campus
in South Laredo," said LCC president Dr. Ramón
H. Dovalina. "We are maximizing all our resources
on our current campus, expanding the courses offered
in the afternoon and off-campus through distance education,
and are preparing to welcome many more students next
semester when we open our doors at LCC South."
The first courses to be offered at LCC South in March
2004 will be Community Education and workforce preparation
courses. The first college-credit courses will be
offered in the first summer session of 2004.
In addition to the student population enrolled in
college semester classes, LCC provides classes and
other educational services to more than 5,000 students
annually through its Adult Education, Community Education,
and special programs.
Registration is currently underway for persons seeking
non-credit instruction in various career building
and self-enrichment classes available through Community
Education. For more information, call 721-5374.
To obtain additional information about educational
opportunities available at LCC, contact the office
of Marketing and Public Information at 721-5140
