LANSING, Mich. – LCC is proud to continue its transformation into a more inclusive, neurodivergent-friendly campus, one that supports the success and well-being of all students, including those on the autism spectrum.
 
As part of this ongoing effort, LCC partnered with leading experts from Landmark College’s Institute for Research and Training. Their team conducted a comprehensive review of the college’s campus environment, policies, and practices, engaging directly with students and employees to assess areas for growth and improvement.
 
“I am thrilled to share that the final report from Landmark College has been received,” Dr. Toni Glasscoe, LCC’s Associate Vice President of External Affairs, Development & K-12 Operations, said. “The college will focus its efforts over the next two years in three key areas as outlined below.”
 

1. Professional Development Pathways
   Expanding training opportunities for faculty and staff, including the integration of neurodiversity-focused education into onboarding and ongoing development.
2. Social Integration, Inclusion, and Community Building
   Fostering a stronger sense of belonging by reducing stigma, building trust, and creating more opportunities for meaningful connection across campus.
3. Sensory-Friendly Environments
   Enhancing physical spaces by designing common areas and sensory breakrooms that support diverse sensory needs.

Implementation is already underway. This fall, faculty and staff will participate in targeted professional development to ensure they are well-equipped to support all students—both in the classroom and across support services. In addition, several employees will attend the November 2025 College Access Network Summit, and a team will visit Landmark College in 2026 to observe best practices firsthand.

"Together, we’re shaping a campus that welcomes, supports, and empowers every member of our community," Glasscoe said.

The full report is available for review here.

 

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.