LEWIS & CLARK COLLEGE

Academic support: lewis & clark is committed to the academic success of every student and carries out its mission through giving each student the opportunity to discover themselves and the world through the study of the arts, the humanities, and the mathematical, natural, and social sciences. Over ninety-one percent of full time faculty hold a ph.d. Or terminal degree in their fields. Many of our faculty are active in research and scholarships and have been tremendously successful in securing prestigious awards and appointments including fulbright alumni ambassador, council for the advancement and support of education (case)and the carnegie foundation for the advancement for teaching for teacher of year awards. Several faculty members have recently been recognized for excellence in teaching with graves awards in humanities and numerous faculty members have been awarded fellowships to conduct research and teach abroad. An average class size of 17 allows close contact between professors and students and creates opportunities for discussion and collaboration. Over 90 percent of undergraduate students receive financial assistance through merit-based scholarships, need-based grants, loans, or campus employment.in the graduate school of education and counseling, students and faculty work closely together in a variety of contexts, from intensive field-based internships to co-authoring research articles. Students learn not only to be excellent practitioners, but leaders and change agents. The law school faculty make themselves available outside of class for mentoring, and to expand on topics taught in classes. In addition, the law school has a program for students who feel the need for academic support during law school, as well as a program designed to enhance the likelihood of bar passage upon graduation. Beyond anyspecialized majors, students hone their abilities as knowledgeable and logical thinkers, articulate speakers, and effective writers. The college provides many resources to support students. These services range from tutoring at the math skills center to support from one of our counselors.

Auxiliary services related to and supporting our educational purpose such as student housing, food service, campus bookstore, parking and transportation, and summer conferences.