The mission of Lehman College is to offer its students a liberal arts education and preparation for careers and advanced study. The College, committed to meeting the education needs of its urban population, affirms its objectives to:
provide access to a common body of knowledge and opportunities to develop a lifelong love of learning
promote excellence in scholarship, teaching, research and artistic endeavors
develop the ability to think analytically and creatively
broaden educational opportunities through joint programs with other institutions locally, nationally, and internationally
promote an understanding of and respect for such differences as gender, age, ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual orientation, and physical ability
advance the understanding and use of emerging technologies
serve as a center for the continuing educational and cultural needs for the region through access to the college””s facilities and expertise in the academic disciplines, professional fields and the fine and performing arts.
Enrollment: 9074 including 7228 undergraduate students and 1846 graduate students of whom 73% are female and 27% are male (Fall 1999). Students come from more than 90 countries around the world. Hispanic Student Enrollment: 41.4%*
Type of Institution: Public 4 years
Address: Lehman College 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West Bronx , NY 10468-1589 USA
Distance Learning Focus: Distance Learning, Lehman Online, Since 1997. We offerer courses online in both ways “asynchronous” courses, which are taught entirely online, and “hybrid” courses, which are taught partially (at least 30%) online. The vast majority of online courses are taught using Blackboard, the course management software that the University has adopted and supports. Data available from the CUNY Online Distributed Learning Network suggests that Lehman is currently offering more asynchronous online courses than any other CUNY campus.
“Modality” Hybrid and Asynchronous: both
Number of Courses and Programs: 50 courses (15 Hybrid, 35 Asynchronous)
Online Programs Available: not found
Contact Information for Distance Learning: Phone 1-877-LEHMAN(534626)-1