Lenoir Community College: A Comprehensive Overview

Lenoir Community College (LCC) stands as a cornerstone of education in eastern North Carolina. Chartered on April 3, 1958, it holds the distinction of being one of the oldest institutions within the North Carolina Community College System, a network of 58 colleges dedicated to accessible and quality education. Located at the intersection of US 70 and NC 58 in Kinston, LCC primarily serves Lenoir, Greene, and Jones counties, extending its reach to the wider region. With a commitment to student success, LCC offers a diverse array of degree and non-degree programs tailored to workforce readiness and seamless transfer to four-year universities.

Academic Programs and Opportunities

LCC provides a comprehensive range of academic programs, including 43 associate degree programs, 18 diploma programs, and 64 certificate programs, catering to various educational and career aspirations. In addition to traditional classroom settings, LCC recognizes the importance of flexible learning options. Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, providing accessibility for students with diverse schedules and commitments. The college also offers an External Degree Program, further expanding educational opportunities beyond the traditional campus environment. Students can also enhance their skills through Academic remediation, Distance learning programs, Double major options, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Cooperative (work-study) programs, Summer sessions for credit, and Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

A unique offering at LCC is the Career and College Promise Pathways, allowing eligible high school students to begin their college education early, tuition-free. This initiative provides a head start on their academic and professional journeys, fostering a seamless transition to higher education.

Distance Education

Lenoir Community College’s distance education (DE) services aim to provide accessible, comprehensive instructional programs for students. Distance learning occurs when the interaction of a student and instructor is separated by place and/or time. LCC uses the Learning Management System (LMS) Moodle to deliver online course content in DE courses. It is vital that students taking Internet courses follow the Distance Education Course Enrollment Procedure: Students taking Internet (online) courses MUST SUBMIT an ASSIGNMENT by the 10% date in each Internet course in Moodle to be fully enrolled in the course. Students who do NOT submit an assignment by the 10% date will be marked as “NEVER ATTEND” and WITHDRAWN from the course. No Exceptions.

LCC offers multiple Distance Education options:

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Internet (IN) courses: College credit or continuing education courses where 100% of the instruction is delivered through the Internet. Students work independently by utilizing Internet tools to complete course work. Students enrolled in Internet courses are guided by a qualified instructor and have access to the same resources as traditional on-campus students.
Hybrid (HY) courses: College credit or continuing education courses where the primary delivery is online with a requirement that students also meet in traditional face-to-face sessions.
Information Highway (IH)/INSync Learning (INS) courses: College credit or continuing education courses in which instruction is delivered by two-or-more way video. Information Highway/INSync Learning courses feature live video and audio interaction between the instructor and students at different locations. Students may interact with instructors and other students through monitors, microphones, and other technologies.

Distance Education students abide by the same guidelines for application and registration as traditional students. In addition, identical academic standards, criteria, content, quality, and student support services apply to DE courses as to all other college courses. An online student orientation course, Moodle 101, is available to assist students.

Work-Based Learning

Work-Based Learning is designed to enable students to receive college credit for working in jobs that are learning experiences and that are related to the curriculum in which they are enrolled. This practical experience is vital to students’ development by supplementing theoretical knowledge acquired in the classroom. Work-Based Learning is open to students in identified programs. College personnel will assist the student in identifying a job that meets the criteria for eligibility. A student may also use the job in which presently employed if this job meets the criteria. Numerous advantages accrue from such an approach to learning: career direction and financial assistance for participating students, a skilled workforce for employers, and an avenue to connect the College to the community. A student may earn Work-Based Learning credit according to approved curriculum standards for the student’s curriculum. Students should check with their advisors for information regarding those guidelines.

Campus Resources and Student Life

Lenoir Community College is committed to providing students with the resources and support they need to succeed academically and personally.

Learning Resources Center (LRC)

The Learning Resources Center (LRC), comprising the main library and Heritage Place, is a vital hub for academic support at LCC. The LRC provides a collection of books, periodicals, audiovisuals, Web-based resources, and other learning materials to support curricular needs as well as to inspire student and faculty interests. The main library collection of an estimated 40,000 titles is housed in open stacks where patrons have the opportunity to browse in areas of interest. The LRC receives more than 55 periodicals plus access to NC LIVE, an online database of hundreds of general periodicals and professional journals. Materials can also be obtained from other libraries via interlibrary loan. A student ID is required for any type of transaction in the LRC. The LRC has an open lab of 30 computers available to patrons and students with Internet access and multiple application software packages to support curriculum requirements. Additionally, from the Ask a Librarian page of the LRC web page, patrons have the ability to sign up for free research consultations, ask the librarians questions online through an instant message chat or from any mobile phone via text message. The circulation desk extension is 507.

Evening and Weekend Programs

The College offers a schedule of both credit and noncredit courses during the evening and on the weekend. In general, the courses are offered at the main campus in Kinston, Greene County Center in Snow Hill, and the Jones County Center in Trenton. Evening and weekend courses give students the flexibility to take curriculum and continuing education courses during non-traditional hours in a comfortable classroom setting. Students enrolled in evening courses are provided the same services as day students including Admissions and the Learning Resources Center, the Student Center, and the Tutorial Lab. Trained security officers provide assistance 24 hours a day.

Student Services

LCC provides a range of student services to support students throughout their academic journey. These services include:

Admissions assistance
Academic advising
Career counseling
Financial aid guidance
Tutoring services
Disability services

Campus Safety and Security

The safety and security of students and employees are top priorities at LCC. Trained security officers provide assistance 24 hours a day. College identification (ID) badges are provided to all students and employees and are available in the LRC. ID badges must be displayed at all times while on college property. ID badges must be displayed to be admitted to athletic events and to check out books from the LRC. Possession, use, or knowingly creating false ID badges is a violation of college rules and regulations. Visitors must obtain a pass. All property, including vehicles owned or controlled by the College are tobacco free. Students will not be allowed to receive telephone messages while at the College unless an emergency situation exists. Messages will normally be screened by the Dean of Student Services or the Director of Evening/Weekend Programs in order to determine the nature of the emergency. If it is apparent that an emergency situation exists, the staff will make every effort to relay the message. Callers must identify themselves and the number from which they are calling. If a person on campus requests the location of a student concerning an emergency situation, the person will normally be referred to the Dean of Student Services or the Director of Evening/Weekend Programs Office to determine the nature of the emergency.

Student Activities and Organizations

LCC offers a variety of student activities and organizations to enhance the college experience and promote student engagement. These include:

Cultural arts programs, including performing and visual arts
Intramural sports
Intercollegiate sports
Student clubs and organizations

College Policies and Regulations

Lenoir Community College has established policies and regulations to ensure a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment for all students and employees.

Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination

The College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination against and/or exclusion from the participation in any benefits or activities by any person, either on the staff and faculty or in the student body, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, political affiliation, or disability. The College supports all federal laws, including, but not limited to, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1991, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 799A and 845 of the Public Health Services Act, the Equal Pay and Age Discrimination Acts, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, Drug-Free Workplace Act and Drug Testing, the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990, and Executive Order 11375.

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Academic Freedom

The College is dedicated to open, rational investigation, instruction, and publication by the faculty in the accomplishment of the mission of the College to provide students with the right of free inquiry and learning. It is recognized that the College has an interest in providing efficient, quality academic programs to the community. Employees must exercise all rights and privileges with discretion and with due consideration of the effect upon the College’s interests. Academic freedom does not contain arbitrary or unreasonable provisions and will not be in conflict with statutory provisions.

Financial Obligations

No degree, diploma, certificate, transcript, or record will be issued to students who have not made satisfactory settlement of all their indebtedness to the College. Students may not be permitted to attend classes, take final exams, nor register for any subsequent semesters if those students have delinquent indebtedness with the College.

Traffic Regulations

Students, faculty, and staff members who operate a vehicle on campus are subject to traffic regulations. These regulations pertain to everyone and are enforced by campus security officers. The vehicle registration permit must be placed on the left-hand side of the vehicle’s back window. The student, faculty, or staff member in whose name a vehicle is registered will be responsible for any liability or damage (including parking penalties) arising in connection with the possession or operation of the motor vehicle on the college campus. There are sufficient parking facilities on the campus to accommodate all vehicles in their respective legal parking zones. Citations issued by the City of Kinston-Department of Public Safety must be settled in accordance with the information on the citation. The campus security officers issue traffic tickets for the following violations which will result in a traffic fine to be paid or settled immediately at the Cashier’s Office located in the Administration Building. Unauthorized parking in restricted areas (e.g. Second notices will not be sent regarding impending fines due.

Additional Information

Lenoir Community College Foundation

The Lenoir Community College Foundation was chartered in 1972 for the purpose of receiving funds for general college support.

Institutional Effectiveness

Institutional Effectiveness is the systematic comparison of institutional performance with institutional goals. The College collects and analyzes data needed for institutional planning, decision making, policy formation, assessment, and reporting. On occasion, students will be surveyed to ascertain their opinions of courses, academic programs, or student support services. Surveys may be given to students as part of a class meeting or online. Students are highly encouraged to respond to surveys to improve LCC.

Emergency Notifications

Information regarding closings or delays will be placed on the College phone system and will be announced using the College’s Emergency Notification System. Please visit www.lenoircc.edu to learn more about the College’s Emergency Notification System. Local television stations will also be notified. Decisions concerning closing the College are difficult to make based on predictions. Weather conditions can change in a short time. If Jones or Greene Counties are more adversely affected by the weather than Lenoir County, the administrators of those counties are authorized to close their campuses prior to the general announcement. Clinical administrators are authorized to cancel clinicals at their discretion. When classes are missed due to weather conditions, division deans and the Senior Vice President of Instruction and Student Services will determine how much (if any) class time must be made up and will develop make-up plans for each class. Strategies for making up class time may include adding time to each class for the remainder of the term or adding an additional session or sessions at a time acceptable to students. Make-up time must not create conflicts with students’ other classes and students must be allowed adequate time to get to subsequent classes on time. When it is impossible to make up time lost due to inclement weather, outside assignments may be required of students in lieu of class time.

Criminal Background Checks

Students entering or who wish to enter programs that require practicums, internships, or clinical experiences are advised that prior criminal records may result in the inability to complete selected programs. Most participating agencies require background checks before students are allowed at their facilities. If prior criminal records exist, students may not be allowed at the participating agencies. Criminal records must be shared with those participating agencies at which placement is being sought. If participating agencies will not accept the students because of the records, the students will be unable to fulfill the program requirements. Generally, individuals who have been found guilty of a felony, pleaded guilty to a felony, or had a professional license, registration, or certification denied, revoked, suspended, or subjected to probationary conditions by a regulatory authority or certification board are not eligible to take the CMA (AAMA) Exam. However, the Certifying Board may grant a waiver based upon mitigating circumstances. Clinical sites may require students’ criminal background checks and/or drug testing prior to or during participation in the clinical component of a program.

Investing in the Future: Aviation Center for Excellence

LCC is also investing in the future of aviation. The College recently broke ground on its new Aviation Center for Excellence (ACE), a state-of-the-art facility expected to open in Spring 2026.

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