About LSCS
Mission
Lone Star College System (LSCS) provides comprehensive educational opportunities and programs to enrich lives.
Vision
Lone Star College System is recognized globally as the premier community college for student success, innovation and partnerships.
Lone Star College System Value Statements
Affordable Access
We believe that the Lone Star College System provides an affordable and accessible educational experience which meets the needs of its diverse communities.
Building Communities and Partnerships
We believe that the Lone Star College System is the catalyst for promoting a seamless educational journey and for nurturing the intellectual and cultural life of the community.
Commitment to International Education
We believe that the Lone Star College System demonstrates its commitment to international education by embracing multiple perspectives, promoting understanding and educating students to become contributing members in a culturally and ethnically diverse world.
Communication
We believe that the achievement of the Vision and Mission of the Lone Star College System requires an effective system of communication among both internal and external constituencies.
Diversity
We believe the Lone Star College System provides an inclusive learning and working environment for our diverse students, faculty, administrators and staff and that our System programs, services and personnel reflect the communities we serve.
Economic and Workforce Development
We believe that the Lone Star College System serves as the critical link for economic and workforce development to provide prosperity through partnerships with business, government and community organizations.
Ethics/Integrity
We believe that it is essential that all Lone Star College System employees adhere to the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
Evaluation/Accountability
We believe that it is essential that the Lone Star College System employ data-supported decision making and regularly assess the impact and outcomes of our efforts for continuous improvement.
Human Resources
We believe that the most important resources of the Lone Star College System are the individual faculty and staff members, who are entitled to a supportive collegial work environment which rewards excellence and innovation, creates opportunities for professional development, fosters meaningful involvement in shared governance and provides excellent compensation.
Leadership
We believe that the Lone Star College System, building on a solid foundation of growth and service, is a recognized leader in the community college movement, making important contributions to the profession through partnerships, innovation, scholarship, creative services and integrated technologies.
Environment
We believe that the Lone Star College System is a dynamic learning environment, distinguished by academic freedom and excellence in teaching, allowing citizens to develop to the full extent of their ability, to succeed in a competitive work environment and to be effective lifelong learners.
Stewardship
We believe that the Lone Star College System is committed to rigorous stewardship of the resources entrusted to its care to ensure maximum benefit for the community.
Technology
We believe that technology is a critical resource in supporting and achieving instructional, operational and strategic goals of the Lone Star College System.
