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April 21, 2004

Lake-Sumter Community College Named in Top 10 Digital-Savvy Survey

LEESBURG The Center for Digital Education and American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) has recognized Lake-Sumter Community College as one of the top-10 digital-savvy, cutting-edge community colleges in the U.S.

Presidents at nearly 1,000 community colleges across the nation were invited to participate in the Digital Community Colleges Survey. College officials responded to a set of 18 questions that examined and assessed how community colleges have progressed in using information technology to deliver services to their students, faculty and staff. The community colleges were then ranked according to a four-point scale, providing website addresses and background data for final verification and validation. Winners were grouped into three categories based on location and student population: large/urban, mid-sized/suburban and small/rural. LSCC was the only Florida community college to earn recognition in the small/rural top ten. This award is testimony to the fact that with visionary leadership from the Board and the full commitment of faculty and administration, even smaller colleges like LSCC can provide world-class services to students, stated LSCC President Dr. Charles Mojock.

For years the Center for Digital Education has been advocating the use of technology to improve services and the student experience in our nations community college system, said Marina Leight, director of the Center. Results of the Digital Community Colleges Survey show that great progress has been made. We are very pleased to honor and showcase the community colleges that have made outstanding contributions in education technology. President and CEO of AACC Dr. George R. Boggs added, The colleges recognized by the Survey award raise the bar for effective digital outreach and provide valuable models for others to adapt.

The Center for Digital Education is a national research and advisory institute providing industry and education leaders with decision support, research and services to help them effectively incorporate new technologies in the 21st century. The Center publishes a series of special reports and white papers, produces over a dozen education events each year, and provides an array of market intelligence programs and special projects.