Lake Superior College is committed to creating an institution where all students not only have the opportunity to be academically successful but also to feel included and welcomed on our campus. LSC values equity and inclusion and actively works to create an environment where students from all backgrounds and identities can show up authentically at our institution. Regardless of your sex, race, age, disability, color, creed, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or anything else that makes you who you are, LSC welcomes you as part of our campus community!
Lake Superior College embraces cultural diversity of all types. We are happy to welcome international students from across the globe to be a part of our campus and Duluth community. We recognize and honor our Indigenous students while we strive to create more culturally inclusive practices for Native students at LSC. Lake Superior College is actively working to increase anti-racist practices and policies throughout our campus through intentional, ongoing efforts. LSC is committed to creating a welcoming environment for members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community through a strategic educational and training plan. Employees and students have continuous opportunities to engage in culturally enriching and equity-centered educational opportunities. We invite you to join us in this work!
Inclusive Initiatives
LSC’s Mission, Vision, and Values
establish the importance that LSC places on creating equitable and inclusive educational opportunities for all.
LSC’s 2020-2030 Strategic Plan
embeds a culture of equity and diversity into all learning and working environments.
LSC’s 2024-2027 Equity Work Plan
guides and tracks campus-wide efforts to close equity gaps and increase cultural competency at LSC.
LSC adheres to Policy 1B.1
on nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunities.
LSC’s Policy 1B.5
establishes and reaffirms our institutional commitment to equity.
LSC’s Center for Equity and Inclusion
is a safe and welcoming environment for students to express themselves fully, learn about other people and cultures, and create community.
Executive Diversity Officer Sarah Lyons
works to increase cultural competency for everyone at LSC, advocate for students, and create a positive learning environment for all students.
Equity by Design and Equity 2030
LSC is dedicated to the work of Equity by Design and Equity 2030 in our classrooms, offices, and policies.
The Council on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
is made up of faculty, staff, and students who work to identify opportunities at LSC for engagement and improvement on equity- and diversity-related issues.
NADOHE Framework for Advancing Anti-Racism Strategy on Campus
LSC’s Leadership Team is actively working through the NADOHE Framework for Advancing Anti-Racism Strategy on Campus during the 2023-2024 academic year and is committed to reflecting upon our performance and making progressive changes where necessary.
Scholarships are available
through the LSC Foundation for students of color, first-generation students, and lower-income students.
Additional campus resources
are available to all students to increase equity mindfulness and inclusion, including the Tutoring and Learning Center, the LSC Erickson Library, LSC Accessibility Services, and programs such as TRiO SSS and the Bridges Program.
On-going campus-wide training opportunities workshops, and initiatives
that allow employees and students alike to continue their equity journeys. See the campus calendar or the list of upcoming events for more information.
