Office of Culture and Engagement
Welcome
It has been great to see so many students back on our campuses as we kick off the 2022-2023 academic year. We look forward to meeting and connecting with many of you in the coming months. At Lone Star College our cultural beliefs are centered around: One LSC. Student Focused. Own It. Advance Equity. Cultivate Community. Choose Learning. All these cultural values are embedded in the work of this office.
On this website, you will find information and resources related to culture and engagement. If there is something you are looking for that is not found here, please email us so that we can adjust and grow this online resource.
Our Mission
The Lone Star College Office of Culture and Engagement's mission is to create a systemwide approach that provides all students, employees, and community with a sense of belonging and access to opportunities.
Our Vision
Our vision is for Lone Star College to be a model educational institution recognized for providing innovative and transformative policies, practices, and programming that eliminates barriers and creates opportunity for students, employees and the community.
Culture and Engagement Objectives
Our office is collaborating across LSC to create cultural awareness, learning and professional development programming. Objectives evolved out of Lone Star College's Cultural beliefs:
CULTURE
Identify opportunities to enhance the climate and ensure we embody a culture of inclusion for everyone.
LEARNING
Provide opportunities for continuous individual and institutional learning, reflection, and collaboration for students, faculty, and staff.
POLICY
Collaborate with faculty and administration on developing practices that reduce barriers for students and promotes student success, retention, and completion.
RECRUITMENT
Increase recruitment, hiring, and retention of faculty and staff to support our continuously growing diverse student community.
COMMUNITY
Create collaborative community partnerships that enhance our ability to serve our students and communities they come from.
TRANSPARENCY
Ensure transparency and accountability on of culture and engagement.