Leeward Community College
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University of Hawaiʻi system | |
Accreditation | ACCJC |
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Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
Chancellor | Carlos Peñaloza |
Academic staff | 196 full-time faculty |
Undergraduates | 6,500 |
Location | , , United States 21°23′35″N 157°59′02″W / 21.393°N 157.984°W |
Website | www.leeward.hawaii.edu |
Leeward Community College is a
The campus boasts the sculptures Among the Ruins by Satoru Abe (born 1926) and The Cat by Eli Marozzi (1913–1999).[citation needed]
Academics
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Leeward Community College offers more than 50 degree and certificate programs ranging from career training to liberal arts. Free tutoring, at Leeward CC's Learning Resource Center, and job placement assistance are focused on helping students reach their educational goals.
Of Leeward students, 64% are majoring in Liberal Arts, pursuing a two-year associate degree, or preparing to transfer to a four-year institution. 29% are Career and Technical Education students, pursuing degrees or certificates in preparation for immediate employment.[3]
In addition to a comprehensive liberal arts offering, Leeward offers programs in accounting, business, automotive technology, e-commerce, education, management, culinary arts, digital media, human services, information and computer science and television production.[4]
Notable alumni
- Jennifer Carroll, 18th Lieutenant Governor of Florida
- Reggie Cross, professional basketball player
References
- U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on May 21, 2009.
- ^ "Eligibility | Leeward Community College".
- ^ (Leeward Community College Catalog 2007, p. 6)
- ^ (Leeward Community College Catalog 2007, p. 17)
Works cited
- "Catalog 2007-2008 Leeward Community College". Leeward Community College. 2007. hdl:10790/2136.
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