Table of Contents
Notices
Calendars
- Summer 2011
- Fall 2011
- Spring 2012
Governing Boards
Administration
General Information
- History
- Alma Mater
- Vision
- Mission
- Foundation
- Cavalier Athletic Foundation
- Campus
General Admission Requirements
- Admission Procedure
- Assessment and Placement
- Freshman Applicant
- Transfer Applicant
- Applicant with Prior Degree
- International Students
- Readmission
- Provisional Admission
- Louisiana Resident Status
- BPCC at GSU Program
- BPCC at NSU Program
- Other New Applicants
Finances
- Application Fee
- Tuition
- Tuition-related Fees
- Course/Program Fees
- Audit Fees and Tuition
- Late Registration Fees
- Waiver of Tuition
- Payment of Fees
- Balance Due Notification
- Returned Checks
- Deferred Payment Plan
- Refunds
- Financial Assistance
- Grants
- Work-Study
- Scholarships
- Waivers
- Loans
- Veteran Education Benefits
Academic Policies and Procedures
- Classification of Students
- Official Registration
- Concurrent Registration
- Schedule Changes
- Changing Curriculum
- Resignation from the College
- Grading System
- Academic Records
General Degree Requirements
- General Education Core Curriculum
- General Education Competencies
- Degree Requirements
Programs of Study
- Listed by Academic Division
- Listed by Degree, Certificate, or TCA
- Program Coordination
Academic Divisions
- Behavioral and Social Sciences
- Business
- Innovative Learning
- Learning Resources/
  Library
- Liberal Arts
- The Performing Arts
- Science, Nursing,
  and Allied Health
- Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- Telecommunications
Courses of Instruction
- Course Descriptions
Equal Opportunity
Statement
FERPA
Alcohol and Drug Policy
Campus Safety
Student Services:
Code of Student Conduct
- See Student Handbook for complete policies.
Student Services:
Programs, Departments,
and Facilities
- Academic Advising Center
- Career Services
- Disability Services
Student Services:
Student Life
- Athletics
- Activities and Organizations
- Student Lounges
- Student Representation in College Governance
General College Services
for Students
- Alumni Association
- Bookstore
- Food Service
- Health Services
- Insurance
- Learning Resources
- Publications
- Vanpooling Program
- See also: Army ROTC
- See also: Veteran Education Services
Auxiliary Divisions
- Electronic Learning Services
- Off-Campus Studies
- BPCC at GSU
- BPCC at NSU
- Public Relations
- Telecommunications: Media Services
- See also: Vanpooling Program
Business Affairs and Economic Development
- Workforce Development
- Continuing Education

Division of Innovative Learning

318-678-6050 Phone
318-678-6465 Fax
www.bpcc.edu/innovativelearning
www.bpcc.edu/callstudents

Dean

Donna Womack
A-204
318-678-6211
dwomack@bpcc.edu

Innovative Learning Staff

Abby Benzinger, Recruiting Coordinator
Linda Lofton, Administrative Assistant III
Renee Sears, Director of Academic Outreach
Susan Stakes, Program Coordinator
Kathleen Vercher, Program Coordinator

Mission Statement

The mission of the Division of Innovative Learning at Bossier Parish Community College is to contribute efforts that increase the educational attainment levels of adults in Louisiana. The Division of Innovative Learning develops and provides learning-centered, student-focused and market-responsive academic certificates and degree programs. Our innovative solutions, which increase access to educational opportunities in accelerated formats on campus and online, are convenient, flexible, and highly-personalized. The Division provides a structure for the academic success and credential attainment of adult learners leading to preparation for advancement into high-skill positions. The Division also encompasses the Early Start Program for high school students, Off-Campus Studies, and Veteran Education Services. The Division of Innovative Learning advocates the creation and implementation of adult-friendly institutional policies and student support services.

Programs Offered in an Accelerated Format:

Associate Degree:

Certificate of Technical Studies:

Certificate of Technical Studies in Help Desk Support (See Division of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

Courses are taught through an innovative process that incorporates proven student success models with student preferred accelerated online delivery. Therefore, the courses are offered in 4-week and 8-week formats and result in a fast track to graduation.

High School Early Start Program (formerly Dual Enrollment)

Students currently enrolled in a public or private Louisiana high school or an approved Louisiana State Department of Education home school program may earn high school Carnegie units and BPCC college credits by meeting the certain criteria.

See Also: Early Entrance

Off-Campus Studies

Classes are offered at various off site locations to better serve students.

See Also: Off-Campus Studies

Prior Learning Assessment

Bossier Parish Community College has created a process by which a student will learn to create and submit a portfolio for assessment to determine if course credit will be awarded for college level learning which has been acquired through work, volunteer or other life experiences. More information on portfolio and all forms of Prior Learning Assessment at BPCC are located within the Academic Policies and Procedures section of the General Catalog.

Resources:

Transcript Evaluation. The Innovative Learning staff provide unofficial transcript evaluations to help adults determine how much credit may be used in an accelerated degree program at BPCC.

Veteran Education Services

Location: Building A-138
Office Hours: Monday-Friday
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Contact: Susan Stakes
Phone:318- 678-6472
sstakes@bpcc.edu

BPCC is proud to serve you as you have served us. The Veteran Education Services Office is available to assist you with your education needs. Once your education benefits have been established, stop by our office and our staff will help you with the education claims process.

See Also: Veteran Education Benefits

Bossier Parish Community College 2011 - 2012 General Catalog