Leeward Community College

Coordinates: 21°23′35″N 157°59′02″W / 21.393°N 157.984°W / 21.393; -157.984
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Leeward Community College
University of Hawaiʻi system
AccreditationACCJC
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
ChancellorCarlos Peñaloza
Academic staff
196 full-time faculty
Undergraduates6,500
Location, ,
United States

21°23′35″N 157°59′02″W / 21.393°N 157.984°W / 21.393; -157.984
Websitewww.leeward.hawaii.edu

Leeward Community College is a

General Education Development) certificate.[2]

The campus boasts the sculptures Among the Ruins by Satoru Abe (born 1926) and The Cat by Eli Marozzi (1913–1999).[citation needed]

Academics

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

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau
    . Retrieved on May 21, 2009.
  2. ^ "Eligibility | Leeward Community College".
  3. ^ (Leeward Community College Catalog 2007, p. 6)
  4. ^ (Leeward Community College Catalog 2007, p. 17)

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