About LSCS

Lone Star College System Value Statements
Affordable Access
We believe that the Lone Star College System provides an affordable and accessible educational experience which meets the needs of its diverse communities.
Building Communities and Partnerships
We believe that the Lone Star College System is the catalyst for promoting a seamless educational journey and for nurturing the intellectual and cultural life of the community.
Commitment to International Education
We believe that the Lone Star College System demonstrates its commitment to international education by embracing multiple perspectives, promoting understanding and educating students to become contributing members in a culturally and ethnically diverse world.
Communication
We believe that the achievement of the Vision and Mission of the Lone Star College System requires an effective system of communication among both internal and external constituencies.
Diversity
We believe the Lone Star College System provides an inclusive learning and working environment for our diverse students, faculty, administrators and staff and that our System programs, services and personnel reflect the communities we serve. Economic and Workforce Development
We believe that the Lone Star College System serves as the critical link for economic and workforce development to provide prosperity through partnerships with business, government and community organizations.
Ethics/Integrity
We believe that it is essential that all Lone Star College System employees adhere to the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
Evaluation/Accountability
We believe that it is essential that the Lone Star College System employ data-supported decision making and regularly assess the impact and outcomes of our efforts for continuous improvement.
Human Resources
We believe that the most important resources of the Lone Star College System are the individual faculty and staff members, who are entitled to a supportive collegial work environment which rewards excellence and innovation, creates opportunities for professional development, fosters meaningful involvement in shared governance and provides excellent compensation.
Leadership
We believe that the Lone Star College System, building on a solid foundation of growth and service, is a recognized leader in the community college movement, making important contributions to the profession through partnerships, innovation, scholarship, creative services and integrated technologies. learning
Environment
We believe that the Lone Star College System is a dynamic learning environment, distinguished by academic freedom and excellence in teaching, allowing citizens to develop to the full extent of their ability, to succeed in a competitive work environment and to be effective lifelong learners.
Stewardship
We believe that the Lone Star College System is committed to rigorous stewardship of the resources entrusted to its care to ensure maximum benefit for the community.
Technology
We believe that technology is a critical resource in supporting and achieving instructional, operational and strategic goals of the Lone Star College System.

Through its colleges and centers, LSC Develops learning communities for:

• Technical programs, leading to associate degrees and certificates, designed to develop marketable skills and support economic development. 
• Academic courses in the arts and sciences to transfer to senior institutions.
• Continuing adult education programs for academic, professional, occupational, and cultural enhancement.
• Developmental education and literacy programs designed to improve the basic skills of students.
• A program of student support services, including counseling and learning resources, designed to assist individuals in achieving their educational and career goals.
• Workforce, economic, and community development initiatives designed to meet local and statewide needs.
• Other purposes as may be directed by the Board of Trustees and/or laws of the State of Texas.

Community College Advantages

We understand new students and their needs:  We offer support services for students who are first-time in college, but we also support honors and university-bound students.   If you are in high school, we can help you make the transition to college with our summer bridge or dual credit programs.  If you are not college-ready, we will help you get ready. If you want to transfer to a university, we offer academic degrees so you can complete your first two years of college while living at home and even close to work.  Lone Star College System also offers joint-admissions programs at LSC-University Center.   If you are ready to graduate, we can help you find a job locally or out-of-state with our career services.

• Two-thirds of all nurses & healthcare workers get training from community colleges like Lone Star College
• 80 percent of emergency first responders (firefighters, police officers, EMTs, etc.) train at community colleges such as Lone Star College
• Community colleges have lower tuition than traditional four-year institutions

Formerly known as the North Harris Montgomery Community College District, the Lone Star College System  is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts in Teaching, Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science Degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of The Lone Star College System. Accredited since 1976, Lone Star's accreditation was reaffirmed in 2002 and is scheduled for reaffirmation of accreditation in 2012.

Individual programs at Lone Star are further approved by numerous national associations and state credentialing agencies including the American Dental Association, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacist Commission on Credentialing, the American Veterinary Medical Association, The Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas, the Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Education Programs, the Commission on Accreditation for Physical Therapy Education, the Texas Department of Health Services, the Texas Education Agency and many others.