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Developmental Education Plan

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Developmental Education

Providing higher education opportunities to populations previously underserved is a distinguishing characteristic of two-year institutions. Lamar State College-Port Arthur exhibits this commitment through an open-door admissions policy. As a result, a wide range of pre-college level courses exists for those students who, for whatever reason, are not prepared for college-level work.

Students enrolled in developmental education courses are a diverse group. They vary in formal education, age, socio-economic status, cultural background and academic skills. They may also be at a disadvantage because of unrealistic career goals, poor self-image and/or previous academic failures.

Lamar State College-Port Arthur is dedicated to providing "compensatory education programs designed to fulfill our commitment to accommodate students with diverse goals and backgrounds."

The College makes the following definitions:

  1. "Developmental education" is remedial instruction that prepares students to successfully pursue college programs of education or training.

  2. Developmental courses deal with knowledge and skills normally acquired at the secondary level. The Developmental Education Department is a part of the Academic Programs Division. The Developmental Education Department chairperson is responsible for all developmental courses as well as for all activities in the Student Success Center. 
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