Lynchburg College is a nationally recognized private college in Virginia that goes above and beyond to challenge, engage, and inspire students to succeed in a global society.
Challenge:
- Academic rigor is key to the curriculum
- CLA (Collegiate Learning Assessment) data points to student success
- Expectation of students is to embrace leadership roles
- Standards of excellence are highlighted campus-wide
- Student/athletes have a strong record of academic success
- Students are encouraged to take part in community service
- Student/faculty research options abound
- Bonner leadership opportunities are a special breed
- Westover Honors program is for the high achievers
- Graduate programs are for those moving to the next academic level
- Faculty members expect students to perform well in class
- Faculty members challenge individual students and groups to excel
- Senior Symposium offers unique depth and breadth of experience
Engage:
- 38 majors, 46 minors from which to choose
- The expectation is for students to engage in the LC community
- First Year Explorations provide a program of specialized freshman programming
- NSSE (National Survey of Student Engagement) data charts academic progress
- 100-plus clubs and organizations are ready for students to join
- A myriad of service learning opportunities are available
- LC is a culture that strives to bring out the best in its students
- Student exchange agreements are active in Canada, Austria, and South Korea
- Diverse, worldwide Study Abroad trips await students year-round
- Student/faculty research is available across the curriculum
- Bonner Leaders is an elite national service program
- New Horizons outdoor program spans the recreational globe
- Claytor Nature Study Center is a 470-acre outdoor classroom for all
Inspire:
- Faculty members welcome/expect student participation
- LC's green commitment brings the campus together in a common bond
- Community (regional) outreach enhances pride in LC, self
- Overseas service learning work in St. Lucia builds cultural bridges
- LC has a wide variety of campus music, art, and lectures to broaden horizons
- A broad range of campus faith traditions makes for a strong spiritual life force
- Students periodically have "aha" moments as the light comes on
- The annual statewide Ethics Bowl competition brings out the best in the LC team
- LC's high caliber varsity athletics complement strong intramural, club sports
- Alumni regularly return to campus to share the LC impact on their lives
- LC alumni form a professional support network for students and graduates to tap