Lone Star College creates online campus to meet virtual learning demands
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HOUSTON - While the COVID-19 threat appears to be dwindling, at least in the Houston area, the demand for online learning continues to grow.
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To meet the demands of virtual learning, Lone Star College announced it launched its eight official college that is 100% online. The campus, LSC-Online, will be independently run overseen by its CEO and Executive Vice Chancellor, Seelpa Keshvala, Ph.D.
"We are excited to launch LSC-Online," Dr. Keshvala said in a press release. "In addition to offering more than 30 online programs, this 8th college will feature comprehensive, 100% online student support services such as advising, tutoring, library services, and 24/7 technical support as well as distinguished faculty who specialize in online teaching and learning."
"The focus will be offering classes for students who want to complete a program fully online," Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., LSC Chancellor added. "Currently, few students complete their degrees fully online. We plan to provide a guaranteed schedule through this new college that will allow them to earn their degree in two years."
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Lone Star says more than half of students enrolled in online courses during the Fall 2021 semester, with another 10% taking hybrid courses, while only about 30% were in face-to-face classes.
"Discussions about an online campus have been occurring over the last decade," said Head. "Prior to COVID-19, Lone Star College was recognized for having the largest online student enrollment among community colleges in the entire country."
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We're told LSC-Online is just the beginning, as they plan to expand program offerings as it grows and widen their scope of students outside the city and state.
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