President’s Office
Marcia J. Ballinger, Ph.D.
President of Lorain County Community College
(440) 366-4050
mballinger@lorainccc.edu
Jocelyn Wieser
Executive Associate/Board Liaison
jwieser@lorainccc.edu
Christopher (CJ) Fox
Manager of Projects
cfox@lorainccc.edu
A Message From the President
Welcome to Lorain County Community College and the 2022-2023 academic year!
The start of a new year is an exciting time, and we are honored you turned to LCCC to help reach your goals. LCCC is committed to your success, whether you are pursuing a certificate, associate or applied bachelor’s degree from LCCC, or a bachelor’s or master’s degree through LCCC’s University Partnership.
With nine academic and career pathways that connect to real jobs here in Northeast Ohio, you can confidently focus on your education. LCCC works closely with more than 700 local employers to ensure you graduate career-ready. In fact, 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio.
At LCCC, every student’s dream matters and our Culture of Care wraps you in tailored support you can count on to help you overcome any obstacle. Personalized academic advising and tutoring services ensure academic success, while our Advocacy and Resource Center (ARC) provides access to food, emergency aid, mental health resources, and much more.
All of these services are delivered at LCCC’s low tuition rate. In fact, LCCC is among the top 10% most affordable schools in the nation, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center.
The savings continue for those who choose to advance their education with the LCCC University Partnership. You can select from more than 100 bachelor’s or master’s degree options from 15 Ohio college and universities, all delivered on the LCCC campus at an average savings of 70% of the cost.
As our community turns to LCCC, we are prepared to help each of you achieve your goals. Together, will continue build a brighter future for our region.
Please connect with me @PresBallinger on Twitter and Instagram.
President’s Blog
For 60 years, Lorain County Community College has been the trusted place our community members and employers turn to as they prepare for the jobs of the future. We are the number one training location for Lorain County’s first responders. Half of Lorain County families have someone who has taken classes at LCCC or the University Partnership. And after graduation, they find career success right here in our region, as 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio.
Walk & Talks
Meet up with Dr. Ballinger during a Walk & Talk session! Walk campus with Dr. Ballinger while talking about the things that matter most to you.
Upcoming Walk & Talks:
Meet at Starbucks in College Center, grab a coffee and enjoy the walk. No RSVP is needed.
New dates will be added soon.
News and Articles of Interest
A pioneer in liquid-hydrogen flight – Community College Daily
LCCC named in top 10% most affordable schools in the nation – Morning Journal
LCCC named among most affordable US schools – Chronicle Telegram
LCCC president speaks to Harvard panel - Chronicle Telegram
How Community Colleges Can Drive Shared Prosperity - Harvard University - The Project on Workforce
LCCC profiled in Harvard research project - Chronicle Telegram
Colleges share lessons from HEERF spending - Community College Daily
Redefining retirement - Community College Daily
LCCC prepares community for future with career-ready graduates | Opinion - Morning Journal
Hands-on training prepares students for the future of manufacturing – Ohio Higher Ed
LCCC student Brandon Woodall named DREAM Scholar – Morning Journal
Preparing its workforce via apprenticeships - Community College Daily
U.S. Secretary of Labor gets glimpse at how Northeast Ohio is meeting need for manufacturing jobs – News 5 Cleveland
U.S. House economic committee hears Lorain’s concerns – Chronicle Telegram
Economic disparities are real, witnesses tell Congress members in Lorain – Morning Journal
LCCC continues to shine with innovation | Editorial - Morning Journal
LCCC’s University Partnership leads to increase in bachelor’s degrees in Lorain County - Opinion - Morning Journal
Short-Term and Stackable in Ohio - The Job: Higher Ed and the Workforce
New Programs: Mechanical Engineering, Smart Manufacturing, HR Analytics, Accounting, Nursing - Inside Higher Ed
Headlines: LCCC enrolling students in new applied bachelor’s degree in smart manufacturing - Community College Daily
Some College, No Degree Students Get Another Chance in Northeast Ohio - Diverse Issues in Higher Education
How Community Colleges Can Drive Shared Prosperity - Harvard University - The Project on Workforce
LCCC profiled in Harvard research project - Chronicle Telegram
Colleges share lessons from HEERF spending - Community College Daily
Preventing stop-outs from becoming stay-outs - Community College Daily
Redefining retirement - Community College Daily
Preparing its workforce via apprenticeships - Community College Daily
Employers Partner with Community Colleges to Fill the Talent Pipeline – SHRM
U.S. Secretary of Labor gets glimpse at how Northeast Ohio is meeting need for manufacturing jobs – News 5 Cleveland
Short-Term and Stackable in Ohio - The Job: Higher Ed and the Workforce
The Future of Community College: Key Policy Lessons from the Pandemic - Podcast - Jobs for the Future
Lorain County Community College Honors Graduating Class with “Doors of Opportunity” – PR Newswire
New Secretary of Education to give commencement address at LCCC - Chronicle Telegram
Earning credit for non-credit courses – Community College Daily
Rocket speed to a new career - Community College Daily
Rethinking Dual Enrollment to Advance Equitable Transfer – Inside Higher Ed
Dual Enrollment as an Engine of Economic Mobility: A Q&A with Lorain County Community College President Marcia Ballinger - Community College Research Center
Community Colleges Can Be Engines of Economic Recovery – New York Times
The Edge: Community Colleges Are in the Spotlight – Again – Chronicle of Higher Education
Four colleges, one message – American Association of Community Colleges
Advantages of Community Colleges During COVID-19 – US News and World Report
Five Commitments Every Community College Must Make to Meet the Moment – JFF Policy Leadership Trust
Four-year college students benefit from taking some community college courses – Community College Daily
Five Reasons Why Community Colleges Are Key to Our COVID-19 Recovery – JFF Policy Leadership Trust
Student Feature Stories
