LANSING, Mich., Aug. 27, 2025 – The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) has named LCC’s Benita Duncan as the recipient of the 2025 Central Regional Professional Board Staff Member (PBSM) Award.

Duncan has been a driving force at LCC for thirty years. During her time at the college, she has played a pivotal role in shaping policy and leading significant change. Her unwavering dedication has been clear in her service to four college presidents and 23 trustees, always demonstrating the highest standards of leadership.

“Benita’s service and her personal commitment to excellence speak for themselves,” LCC President Steve Robinson said.” Her dedication to our college and the community is widely regarded by her state and national peers, and I congratulate Benita on this well-deserved honor.”

Beyond her contributions on campus, Duncan actively mentors and inspires young people in the community, encouraging them to pursue higher education and adopt a lifelong learning approach. Her exceptional work ethic, integrity, and commitment have earned her deep respect and admiration from colleagues and community members alike.

She will be presented with the award in October, during the Annual ACCT Leadership Congress in New Orleans. Her regional-level award confirms her as a finalist for the national honor, which will also be presented in New Orleans.

Congratulations, Benita!

 

About Lansing Community College

Lansing Community College, founded in 1957, is one of the largest community colleges in Michigan, serving more than 14,500 students across a six-county area each year. LCC offers courses in general education for those interested in transferring to a four-year institution, career and workforce development, developmental education and personal enrichment. To meet the professional development and training needs of regional employees, the college offers customized programs for credit, non-credit and continuing education. The Transfer Center at LCC offers students the opportunity to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees from five partner universities on the downtown LCC campus. For more information, visit lcc.edu.

LCC provides equal opportunity for all persons and prohibits discriminatory practices based on race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, creed, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, military status, veteran’s status, or other status as protected by law, or genetic information that is unrelated to the person’s ability to perform the duties of a particular job or position or participate in educational programs, courses, services or activities offered by the College.

For information regarding the nondiscrimination policies contact: Equal Opportunity Officer, Washington Court Place, 309 N. Washington Square, Suite 150, Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1730.

For employees 504/ADA Accommodations contact: HR Director of Total Compensation & Employment, Administration Building, 610 N. Capitol Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1875;

For students 504/ADA Accommodations contact: Care Services Manager, Center for Student Support, Gannon Building, 411 N. Grand Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1358.

For Title IX, reporting, or complaints contact: Director of Risk Management & Legal Affairs, Student and Employee Title IX Coordinator, Washington Court Place, 309 N. Washington Square, Suite 150, Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1730, and/or U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, Michigan Department of Civil Rights.