LCC International University

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Born in the whirlwind of historical events, LCC International University is an open place where transformation happens. It changes students, instructors, and those who choose to share the journey.
LCC International University is a nationally and internationally recognized liberal arts institution in Klaipėda, Lithuania. Established in 1991 by a joint venture of Lithuanian, Canadian and American foundations, LCC has distinguished itself in the region by offering unique, future-oriented education and an interactive academic environment.
Our educational model places broad-based education within the context of a Christian academic community in order to extend education beyond the classroom. As a part of LCC's vision to prepare students to participate actively in the life of their home communities, the role of each individual in the building of society is emphasized through active participation in community projects and hands-on practicums.
LCC International University offers accredited bachelor and Masters programs in social sciences and humanities. LCC is a liberal arts university. Therefore, each program includes multidisciplinary core curriculum courses that affirm students' critical thinking and conflict transformation skills while challenging students within a multicultural and Christian worldview.
Throughout the programs, students grow in their communication and leadership competencies. Our graduates apply their analytical and transferable skills throughout their lives in graduate schools, employment, and entrepreneurship opportunities while engaging in community building and civic involvement.
In addition to taking foundational courses in the discipline, students may choose specialized modules within the discipline. Students may also choose to enroll in courses from other disciplines.
Double degree options are available for students in Business, Theology, and English programs.
LCC International University Masters programs are designed for working professionals to earn their degree through a blended learning model, which includes on-campus sessions and on-line sessions.
All study programs are externally evaluated and validated by an independent public agency, the Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education (SKVC).
Current student enrollment is around 550 (33% from Lithuania, 67% International), who come from more than 38 countries globally. Each semester more than 30 Study Abroad students come to LCC from North American universities. One-third of LCC faculty are Lithuanian, while two-thirds are from Western Europe, Canada, and the United States.
The Republic of Lithuania recognizes LCC International University Bachelors and Masters Degrees granting university. See the full list of all accredited institutions in Lithuania (check the non-state higher education institutions' list for more details). Please see the License of Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania for LCC International University to implement higher education university B.A. and M.A. level studies. As a part of the Lithuanian higher education system, LCC completed an external evaluation process in 2016. This review process included an institutional self-report and a site visit by an international group of experts, which happened in November 2015. The judgment from the team of international experts was a positive evaluation of LCC International University.
LCC International University has an institutional culture where the importance of quality assurance is recognized. The University has developed and implemented an ongoing quality improvement strategy and a unique internal quality management system based on high academic standards and principles of integrity and transparency.
The University's quality assurance culture is based on the institutional mission and values in coherence with Lithuanian and North American requirements and the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area.
LCC International University provides Christian liberal arts education within a diverse learning community that transforms people into servant leadership.
Our vision is To engage students in a transforming educational experience in order to create a generation of leaders for Lithuania, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia who think critically, promote democratic ideals, develop a market economy, and re-build the network of civil society within the context of a Christian worldview.
LCC International University (LCC) is unique. It operates in multiple countries as a non-profit entity, with its main campus in Lithuania and charitable funding from many sources, primarily in North America. It also provides a fee for higher education services as part of its mission for students from over 25 countries. Thus, it must comply with non-profit status regulations in Canada, the United States, and Lithuania, and must govern itself in conjunction with those country corporation models.
LCC is governed primarily by an independent Board of Directors with representatives from North America and Lithuania. The legal foundation of the University is The Statute (the latest amendment on April 13, 2016). LCC receives funding and resources from different sources, with significant portions coming from an American charitable foundation (LCC International Fund Inc. P.O. Box 4851 San Dimas, California 91773 — [email protected]), a Canadian charitable foundation (LCC International Fund Inc. P.O. Box 2142 Abbotsford, BC V2T 3X8 — [email protected]). It has a strategic and crucial historical relationship with a Lithuanian Foundation (Lietuvos krikščioniškas fondas – Lithuania Christian Fund). LCC also receives in-kind gifts from several sources and has faculty and staff seconded from different mission groups and professional staff from Lithuania and North America. LCC complies with tax and accounting regulations and is audited regularly in the USA and Lithuania. It engages in best business practices accordingly, striving for transparency, accountability, and ethical codes of conduct.
Operationally, LCC has a president and a traditional American-Canadian university organizational chart by function: academics, business and finance, human resources, marketing and admissions, student life, and advancement/development. Board meetings occur twice a year, with a board of 24 members from various professions and backgrounds, helping to shape LCC by providing policy guidance, oversight, and global vision.

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