The Mission of L&C

L&C's mission is to empower people by raising aspirations and fostering achievement through dynamic, compassionate, and responsible learning experiences.

The Purpose of L&C

Our purpose as an institution is to:

• Prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities.
• Prepare students for entry into the workforce, career advancement, or career changes through certificate and degree programs.
• Prepare students for success in entry-level college courses.
• Provide programs and experiences that foster individual development.
• Provide opportunities that develop the skills necessary to meet the demands of a technologically driven, research-enlightened, and global economy.
• Provide a learning environment supported by teaching excellence, effective student services, and well-equipped and maintained instructional facilities.
• Support the economic development of Illinois Community College District 536 through partnerships and business and labor training initiatives.
• Contribute to Illinois Community College District 536 by participating in cultural, civic, and professional activities.

Our Values

The five core values that guide us as professionals and individuals:

Our Vision

We aspire to be the preeminent provider of relevant, high-quality learning experiences to the communities we serve.

The college will continue to combine the best of the traditional and the modern to provide an environment that is accessible and highly conducive to learning, social interaction, personal enrichment, physical development, and job skills enhancement. 

Our programs and support services will continue to meet the evolving needs of our students.

Our faculty and staff will continue to exemplify the highest standards of service and performance and to take pride in the achievement of our students and the college as a whole.

We hold ourselves accountable for our performance as educators and as stewards of the resources entrusted to us. But the true measure of our performance is the personal and academic success of our students, the cultural enrichment of the communities we serve, and the economic vitality of the region.