LBCC\u2019s recent on-campus projects, including the construction of a new performing arts center and the remodeling of the E Building, reflect a clear investment in improving the educational experience for in person students, but not so much for online students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although these updates are necessary for the advancement of the school, crucial online resources for current and future students are being neglected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
LBCC needs to prioritize funding to modernize its online resources, just as it has with its classrooms and buildings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
LBCC\u2019s website remains severely outdated and difficult to navigate. A search for \u2018class schedule\u2019 presents a page from May 2017 as the second most relevant source. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Resources to make counseling appointments are unnecessarily difficult to use. Making these appointments online should be easier than doing it over the phone or by email, not harder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many students rely on taking classes online, especially in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They are often presented as classes students can take to get an easy A, rather than being challenging and advantageous to their education.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With LBCC recently achieving large college status, the school will be receiving an extra $2 million annually. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This money will be used for \u201cadditional student services and academic programs\u201d, according to the school\u2019s website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Board of Trustees should consider using these funds to invest in an improved website and online courses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
LBCC\u2019s website can get the updates it desperately needs, including sorting and archiving articles, making applications more user friendly, and ensuring information is up to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Online classes can receive more advanced materials and engaging curriculums that can make these courses worthy of\u00a0students\u2019 time and money.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These improvements will benefit current and future students in the long run just as much as new or remodeled buildings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
LBCC has definitely shown its commitment to bettering its campuses for the next generations of students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The school needs to start showing that same dedication to its online resources. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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