President's Message
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Dear Student:
Welcome to Lawson State Community College – an institution with a storied history of academic achievement and an unmatched record of community leadership and service. The selection of which college to attend, is a very important one, and needs to be considered very carefully. We are elated that you have chosen Lawson State Community College to pursue your goal. Lawson State is on the move in ways you would never imagine. We offer students an exceptional opportunity to obtain an education of high quality built on the basis of solid academic and career programs in an environment that is truly both supportive and challenging. We do our best to help students succeed and grow in every way on this campus—intellectually, socially, and physically. At the same time, we ask students to take responsibility for their own education and to take advantage of the opportunities that are here, both in and outside the classroom.
Lawson State offers a variety of programs of high quality and distinction. The faculty is committed to teaching and takes this responsibility seriously. You will find that Lawson State’s most important resource is its exceptional and dedicated people. The faculty and staff are responsible for and committed to making Lawson State a place of real distinction and a place where the students come first. Moreover, Lawson State takes great pride in our mission. We have the unique task of focusing on the needs and aspirations of the residents in the Birmingham Metropolitan area. We also reach out to the surrounding communities through cooperative programs with the surrounding city schools and area businesses.
This publication is the official guide to programs and services and is a key reference for policies and procedures to assist you in gaining the education and training necessary for a lifetime of success. As you review the 2003- 2006 Student Catalog, you will discover that Lawson State Community College offers a comprehensive selection of programs in academic disciplines, applied technologies and community service enrichment courses. Programs of study at Lawson State have kept abreast of advancements in technology. Our number one goal is to prepare YOU with new opportunities.
Thank you for selecting Lawson State Community College.