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Mission
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.
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Administrative Officers of the College
Jim Henderson - Chancellor
Stan Wilkins - Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Tom Williams - Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs and Economic Development
Karen Recchia - Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Lesa Taylor-Dupree - Associate Vice Chancellor of Planning and Instruction
Donna Womack - Associate Vice Chancellor, Innovative Learning and Workforce Development
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Accreditation
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
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The Grounds, Buildings and Facilities
Approximately 71 Acres
Net Investment Approximately $55 million
Assigned Square Footage
Administration and Library Building 49,550
Allied Health and Natural Science Building 48,600
Theatre/Auditorium Building 18,165
Continuing Education, Workforce Development, and Telecommunications Building 48,600
Behavioral and Social Sciences, Math, and Technical Educational Building 48,600
Student Activities Building 45,845
Business, Cyber Information Technology, and Liberal Arts Building 48,600
Health and Physical Education Center 40,095
Maintenance and Receiving Building 11,610
Physical Plant Building 4,212
Degrees Awarded Academic Year 2011-2012
| Associate of Applied Science | 387 |
| Associate of Science | 89 |
| Associate of Arts | 16 |
| Associate | 143 |
| Certificate of Technical Studies | 311 |
| Technical Diploma | 28 |
| Technical Competency Area | 336 |
Degree Programs Offered
Associate
Associate of Applied Science
- Business Administration
- Care and Development of Young Children
- Communication Media
- Computer Information Systems
- Construction Technology and Management
- Criminal Justice
- Industrial Technology
- Information Network Security Specialist
- Information Network Specialist
- Information Programmer-Analyst
- Information Systems Administration Specialist
- Medical Assistant
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Oil and Gas Production Technology
- Paramedic
- Pharmacy Technician
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Respiratory Therapy
- Web Analyst Programmer
Associate of Arts
Associate of Arts Louisiana Transfer
Associate of Science
- Engineering
- General Science (Allied Health Concentration)
- General Science (Natural Sciences Concentration)
- Health Care Management (Health Studies Concentration)
- Health Care Management (Professional Practice Concentration)
- Nursing (Traditional Track Concentration)
- Nursing (LPN to RN Concentration)
- Teaching (Grades 1-5)
Associate of Science Louisiana Transfer
Other Programs of Studies Offered
Certificate
Certificate of Technical Studies
Technical Competency Area
- Accounting
- Acting
- Basic Management
- Biotechnology
- Bookkeeping
- Broadcasting
- Business Communications
- Business of Music
- Computer Animation
- Computer Drafting and Design
- Construction Entrepreneurship
- Construction Readiness
- Costume Design
- Directing
- ECG/Telemetry Technician
- EMT
- Film
- Graphic Design
- Laboratory Assistant
- Lighting Design
- Manufacturing Technology
- Media for the Ministry
- Medical Transcription
- Medical Unit Coordinator
- Photography
- Radio
- Scene Design
- Software Applications
- Sound Recording Technology
- Stage or Theatre Management
- Theatre Technician
- TV Production
- Web Design
Technical Diploma
Non-Credit Courses Offered
Certificate Programs
- Computer Literacy
- Paralegal
- Bankers Academy-Online
- Criminal Justice-Online
Certification and License Preparation
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Food Safety Certification
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Coding
- Notary Public
- Private Investigation
- Real Estate
Academic Year Prices for Full-Time, First-Time Undergraduate Students 2012-2013
| Tuition and Required fees (In-State) | $2,850 |
| Tuition and Required fees (Out-of-State) | $4,990 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Off-Campus Room and Board | $8,642 |
| Other Expenses | $3,566 |
Past Chancellors of the College
| Dr. Jim Henderson | (2009-present) |
| Tom Carleton | (1994-2009) |
| James Conerly | (1988-1994) |
| Dr. Douglas Peterson | (1973-1988) |
| Bob Horneman | (1967-1973) |
Location and Homepage Address
6220 East Texas St. Bossier City, LA 71111
www.bpcc.edu
Headcount Enrollment Fall 2012
| Freshman | 5,289 |
| Sophomores | 2,566 |
| Total | 7,855 |
Average Age of Students
26
Online Courses Offered
280
Faculty and Staff Fall 2011
| Clerical | 57 |
| Executive | 11 |
| Faculty | 132 |
| Maintenance | 26 |
| Professional | 98 |
| Technical | 6 |
| Total | 330 |