Drive Student Completion and Academic Success Reduce Time and Cost of Degree Completion Encourage Early Connection to Careers Embed Real World Experiences Strengthen Student Support and Engagement Launch Personalized Intervention Priority #1 Source: Lorain County Community College

Communication and Creative Arts Business and Entrepreneurship Culinary and Hospitality Education Engineering and Manufacturing Human and Social Services Information Technologies Health Care Sciences Public Safety Sports and Fitness Personal / Professional Development A-Z List of Programs Career/Major Interest Areas Begin with your CAREER in mind… [Click on Health Care]

Nursing Health Care Diagnostic Medical Sonography Dental Hygiene Clinical Lab Science Physical Therapist Asst. Medical Assisting Radiologic Technology Respiratory Care Sports and Fitness Lorain County Community College’s nursing program gets highest accreditation rating – The Morning Journal, April 2015 [Click to read the article] Many of today’s hottest careers are in the healthcare field, with career opportunities and personal satisfaction unmatched by other professions. [Click on Nursing]

Associate Degree Nursing (RN) Nursing Practical Nursing Paramedic to RN LPN to RN (Access in Nursing) Bachelor of Science in Nursing Master of Science in Nursing “As a nurse, we have the opportunity to heal the heart, mind, soul and body of our patients, their families and ourselves. They may not remember your name but they will never forget the way you made them feel.” ~Maya Angelou University Partnership [Click on Associate Degree Nursing] LCCC nursing programs provide an exceptional instructional, laboratory and clinical experience to prepare graduates for a career in nursing or to help working nurses advance in their career.

Associate Degree Nursing Course Descriptions Curriculum Guide Career Information Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 19 percent from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations. – Bureau of Labor Statistics– Bureau of Labor Statistics Schedule a Visit Apply Admission Requirements Live Chat Video Image Become a Registered Nurse (list job titles for someone who earns this specific credential)

ACTG 151 CISS 121 CMMC 151 ENGL 161 ENGL 162 MTHM 151 SDEV 101 Accounting - AAB Administrative Office Information Systems - AAB Business Administration - Entrepreneurship Major - AAB Business Administration - Financial Services - AAB Business Administration - Human Resource Management Major - AAB Business Administration - Management Major - AAB Business Administration - Marketing Major - AAB Business Administration -- Supply Chain Management - AAB Computer Information Systems - Mobile Device Application Development - AAB Computer Information Systems - Network Communications Technology Major - AAB Computer Information Systems - Software Development - AAB Computer Information Systems -- Web Development Major - AAB Take any of these 7 courses and they will fit into any of the 12 Business Programs (Majors) 12 Business Programs Source: Lorain County Community College

ACTG 152 Accounting - AAB Administrative Office Information Systems - AAB Business Administration - Entrepreneurship Major - AAB Business Administration - Financial Services - AAB Business Administration - Human Resource Management Major - AAB Business Administration - Management Major - AAB Business Administration - Marketing Major - AAB Business Administration -- Supply Chain Management - AAB Computer Information Systems - Mobile Device Application Development - AAB Computer Information Systems - Network Communications Technology Major - AAB Computer Information Systems - Software Development - AAB Computer Information Systems -- Web Development Major - AAB A student who wants to try another accounting class can take ACTG 152 and is still on a path that leads into 10 Business Majors Source: Lorain County Community College

The default pathway was modified slightly to fit the accounting program, but still at the end of the 2 nd semester, a student can choose 8 different business majors with nothing lost Accounting - AAB Administrative Office Information Systems - AAB Business Administration - Entrepreneurship Major - AAB Business Administration - Financial Services - AAB Business Administration - Human Resource Management Major - AAB Business Administration - Management Major - AAB Business Administration - Marketing Major - AAB Business Administration -- Supply Chain Management - AAB Full Accounting Curriculum Guide Source: Lorain County Community College

Required Plans Tied to Predictable Schedules Piloting block scheduling with SAIL Project (CUNY ASAP Replication with MDRC and OBOR) Partnering with Ad Astra and Platinum Analytics to be more strategic about scheduling from the student success lens eMyCAP provides individualized career and academic plans and help identify courses needed going forward Source: Lorain County Community College

CONNECTION Interest to Application ENTRY Enrollment to Completion of Gatekeeper Courses PROGRESS Entry into Course of Study to 75% Requirements Completed COMPLETION Complete Course of Study to Credential with Labor Market Value CareerServices: An Opportunity At All Points of the Loss – Momentum Framework Career Services: An Opportunity At All Points of the Loss – Momentum Framework Redesigning admission process from major selection to Career Interest Areas (from 106 choices to 15) Stronger Connection between Career Services and Enrollment Services Robust Career Decision tools: MyPlan, Career Coach and OhioMeansJobs.com Embedded into SDEV course outcomes Experiential educational opportunities available to help in career decision Curriculum Council Approved Experiential Education in all programs of study 11/14 Received second 2-year Ohio Means Internship and Co-op (OMIC) grant in 2014 – 26 new internship placements since July 2014 Service Learning offerings in every Division Annual Job Fair and Internship Fair VIP program prepares students for Job Fair by assisting them with resume building and interviewing skills POTENTIAL STUDENTS Leverage results of Noel Levitz CSI to identify undecided students Team approach with Student Success Coaches, Advisors, Academic Counselors, & Career Specialists at the front end Follow up to ensure on correct path Referral to more in-depth career coaching, as needed TRANSFER AA/AS UNIVERSITY/ COLLEGE PARTNERS JOB & CAREER AAS INDUSTRY PARTNERS Career Week, March 3-7: Career exploration activities, workshops, faculty presentations, and employer tours Source: Lorain County Community College

College/University University Costs 4 Years With Room & Board Bachelor’s Degree Completion Cost through MyUniversity Savings! Ashland University B.S. in Education $157,416$32,79879% Bowling Green State University B.S. in Biology $75,400$11,74584% Cleveland State University B.A. in Psychology $85,227$12,52585% Hiram College B.A. in Accounting & Fin. Mgmt $160,600$24,55485% Kent State University Bachelor of Bus. Admin. $77,408$12,89383% University of Akron B.S. in Sport Studies $80,578$12,81184% University of Toledo B.S. in Computer Science & Eng. $83,177$15,72681% ** LCCC’s in county tuition is $3,077 per year for a full-time student Percent savings based on Bachelor’s Degree with LCCC’s MyUniversity Guarantee versus all 4 years at the university rates and incurring room & board. Save 80% of the cost