Institutional Effectiveness - Assessment

LCCC measures effectiveness through achievement of the mission. The data below are samples of key measures used to gauge effectiveness.

Excellence in Education
Assessment of student learning is a continual effort of LCCC's faculty and staff. 100% of programs and courses have specific measurable learning outcomes, and faculty utilize assessment results to improve teaching and learning. In addition to review of student work, surveys are regularly conducted to identify student perceptions regarding their education. Students report higher levels of satisfaction and educational competencies than averages for other community colleges nationwide in many key areas.

Student Satisfaction Student Experience

Usefulness of LCCC Education in Performing Current Job Usefulness of LCCC Education in Performing Current Job

Transfer Preparation Transfer Preparation

Student Success & Goal Achievement
LCCC uses many measures to track success of our students. Retention of students each semester, as well as graduation rates are items in which our students consistently perform above the median for community colleges in Pennsylvania.

Retention RateRetention Rate

Graduation RateGraduation Rate

Positive Impact on Communities Served
LCCC helps build the workforce in our local community. More than 55% of employed 2023 graduates work in Luzerne County and 99% work in the state of Pennsylvania.

Location of EmploymentLocation of Employment

Job Placement for GraduatesJob Placement for Graduates

LCCC plays a significant role in the local economy and is a sound investment from multiple perspectives. Students benefit from improved lifestyles and increased earnings. Taxpayers benefit from a larger economy and lower social costs. Finally, the community as a whole benefits from increased job and investment opportunities, higher business revenues, greater availability of public funds, and an eased tax burden.