Lorain County Community College’s University Partnership and three of its academic partners will hold information sessions on the LCCC campus in Elyria, Ohio. These sessions will provide information about the specific program, including admission and course requirements.

The following information sessions are scheduled:

Ohio University will hold an information session from 5:30-6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 30, 2007, in the University Center building. David Koonce, associate professor and director of the engineering management program at OU, and OU graduate Larry Henthorn will discuss the details of this program. This program is designed for, but not limited to, individuals holding undergraduate degrees in engineering, chemistry, physics, or other technical degrees. Students develop appropriate skills for the management of technology-based companies. The program includes courses emphasizing the skills required of technology managers including coursework in information technology, supply chain management, finance, statistics and quality, and builds to an individual technical project and report.

The University of Toledo will host an open house for its Computer Science and Engineering program, housed entirely on the LCCC campus. Join UT and LCCC faculty, staff, and current students from 5-6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 31, 2007, in the PC Campana building to learn more about this unique partnership opportunity. Prospective students will learn more about admission and course requirements, co-op placements, and the different job opportunities for graduates in the field of CSE.

Kent State University representatives will be on hand from 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 5, 2007, in the University Center building for an information session on its master's of business administration program through the University Partnership. The mission of the Kent State MBA program is to prepare students for management and staff positions in regional, national and international organizations through an emphasis on ethical leadership, teamwork, creative problem solving, global perspectives and skilled applications of information technology. Students in the MBA program complete a variety of coursework covering all the disciplines of business and by utilizing teaching techniques that help the student to develop and refine skills in these areas. Courses are taught one night per week, Monday through Thursday.

For more information on any of these or to reserve a seat at one, call the LCCC University Partnership Office at 1-800-995-5222 (extension 4949), or direct at (440) 366-4949, or, visit www.lorainccc.edu/upevents.