Statements

Mission Statement

The mission of Bossier Parish Community College is to promote attainment of educational goals within the community and strengthen the regional economy. This mission is accomplished through the innovative delivery of quality courses and programs that provide sound academic education, broad vocational and career training, continuing education, and varied community services. The College provides a wholesome, ethical, and intellectually stimulating environment in which students develop their academic and vocational skills to compete in a technological society.

To achieve its mission of instruction and service, Bossier Parish Community College is committed to:

  • Offering associate degree programs, one-and two-year occupational certificate programs, and specialized career training.
  • Delivering education and training/retraining through technical programs, workforce development, community education, and non-credit courses to serve citizen, business, and industry needs.
  • Providing opportunity to earn academic college credits for articulation to other institutions of higher learning.
  • Providing developmental studies and remedial programs that enable students to acquire basic skills.
  • Utilizing a comprehensive program of student services.

Vision Statement

Excellence in education and service.

Philosophy

Bossier Parish Community College has a long tradition of innovation, flexibility, and sensitivity to student needs. Philosophically, the College maintains an educational environment which:

  • Promotes integrity and inquiry in students, without emphasis on past academic performance;
  • Encourages the achievement of full potential and the pursuit of lifelong learning; and
  • Promotes continuous improvement and accountability with an effective program for planning, managing, and assessing services and programs of the College.

Accreditation Statement

Bossier Parish Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate degree and certificate. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Bossier Parish Community College.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Bossier Parish Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, qualified disability, marital status, veteran's status, or sexual orientation in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of its operations. Bossier Parish Community College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

Coordinator for Section 504 and ADA
Name/Title: Morris Robinson, Counselor
Office address: Disability Services, Building F
6220 East Texas Street, Bossier City, LA 71111
Phone number: 318-678-6315
Days/hours available: Monday - Friday -- 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
   
Equity/Compliance Coordinator
Name/Title: Teri Bashara, Director of Human Resources
Office address: Human Resources Office, A-108
6220 East Texas Street, Bossier City, LA 71111
Phone number: 318-678-6040
Days/hours available: Monday - Friday -- 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.