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Organizational Overview
This section explains Lake Superior College's history, structure, and current configuration.  It includes information on our programs, goals, strengths, and challenges.  This section will establish the context for the remainder of the Systems Portfolio.


Distinctive Cultural Features
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Lake Superior College (LSC) is one of 25 public, two-year colleges in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system.

Scope of Educational Offerings

Lake Superior College is a consolidated community and technical college that offers the Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree, Associate in Fine Arts, and many diplomas and certificates.

Student Needs and Requirements

Lake Superior College has seen steady enrollment increases since 2002 – with a six-year increase of 4% in unduplicated headcount (2002-2007).

Key Relationships

Community colleges exist to meet the needs of the community, and Lake Superior College places special emphasis on building collaborative relationships.

Faculty and Staff

As of November 2007, Lake Superior College employed 409 individuals.

Critical and Distinctive Features

Regulatory Environment
Facilities
Equipment and Technologies

Competitive Environment

The following institutions and/or organizations are competing for the same students as LSC.

Key Opportunities and Vulnerabilities

LSC recognizes the following opportunities and vulnerabilities.

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