LTC online degree tops in nation, LTC #8 overall
I Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for program rank- ings and higher education planning, awarded Lincoln Trail College another top national ranking. LTC was ranked number one in their Best Online Associate in General Studies Degree Programs of 2024. This comes in addition LTC earning their number 8 ranking in the Best Community Colleges of 2024 and number 6 as the Best Community Colleges in Illinois. “Receiving the number one ranking from Intelligent is a tremendous honor and a testament to the emphasis that Lincoln Trail College is putting on all online courses and programs,” said LTC President and Vice-Chancellor of Institutional Outreach Tona Ambrose. “We have seen a dramatic change in education since the pandemic, and a significant rise in the number of courses we deliver online. This ranking gives evidence to the fact that the course design, educational content, and student learn- ing outcomes have remained the highest priority and highlights Lincoln Trail College’s adaptability and resil - ience in responding to these changes.” Intelligent.com’s institutional rankings, which are set apart from other conventional ratings, are deemed the benchmark of academic evaluations for online and hybrid programs. An exclusive methodology is used to rank each institution on a scale from 0 to 100 across six categories. Evaluations are based on quantitative measures such as academic quality, graduation rate,
cost and ROI, and student resources. With top picks that are highly regarded, affordable, and offer the tools and resources students need to successfully graduate and excel in their fields. Lincoln Trail College earned an Intelligent Score of 99.16 and was the only college in Illinois to earn a spot on the list of 39 colleges. “I believe that this is an affirmation that our goals, initiatives, and commitment to the IECC mission are being achieved,” said Ambrose. “This ranking in online education implies that Lincoln Trail College is effectively meeting the needs and expectations of online learners and suggests a student-centered approach that prior- itizes accessible, engaging, and effective online learn - ing experiences. The way that this happens is via the dedicated faculty and staff who work together towards these common goals. Our faculty members are not just educators; they are mentors and partners in the educa- tional journey of every student. Their passion for teach - ing, expertise in their respective fields, and dedication to student success have played a pivotal role in earning this recognition.” “Being ranked nationally and in the top ten in Illinois is a positive recognition for Lincoln Trail College and affirmation that our goals, initiatives and commitment to the IECC mission are being achieved,” said Ambrose.
ABOVE: Felipe Da Silva (‘23) works on an online class in a hallway study area outside of the Bookstore.
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