Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled that colleges and universities can no longer take race into consideration as a specific basis in admissions.
"We find ourselves deeply disappointed with today's Supreme Court decision to dismantle affirmative action in higher education admissions, a move which we see as a significant setback for diversity, equity, and inclusion,” said Lane Community College President, Dr. Stephanie Bulger. “Although LCC, which prides itself as an open-access institution, is not impacted the same as some of our four-year partners by today’s decision, we remain unwavering in our commitment to providing equal educational opportunities for all students. We will continue to champion diversity and inclusion within our college community and strive to create an environment that encourages the success of every student.”
LCC’s mission is unchanged: to provide quality, comprehensive, accessible, inclusive, learning-centered educational opportunities that promote equitable student success. LCC is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion with a racial equity lens and values the dignity and worth of all individuals, and believes opportunity and access to education transform lives.
Lane Community College educates over 15,000 students annually at six locations across Lane County and online. Students and alumni from all 50 states and 79 countries create more than an $850 million dollar impact on the local economy, helping to support more than 13,000 local jobs. Lane provides affordable, quality, professional technical and college transfer programs; business development and employee training; academic, language and life skills development; and lifelong personal development and enrichment courses.