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Mission

Picture of Students studying in Bld. FThe 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
Barbara Poole - Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
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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

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Degrees Awarded Academic Year 2010-2011


Associate of Applied Science 296
Associate of Science 71
Associate of Arts 7
Associate 180
Certificate of Technical Studies 301
Technical Diploma 35

Degree Programs Offered


Associate

Associate of Applied Science

Associate of Arts

Associate of Arts Louisiana Transfer

Associate of Science

Associate of Science Louisiana Transfer

Other Programs of Studies Offered


Certificate

Certificate of Technical Studies

Technical Competency Area

Technical Diploma

Certificate Programs

  • Computer Literacy
  • Paralegal

Certification and License Preparation

  • Certified Nurse Assistant
  • Construction
  • Food Safety Certification
  • Journeyman/Masters Electrician Exam Prep
  • Notary Public
  • Private Investigation
  • Real Estate

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Academic Year Prices for Full-Time, First-Time Undergraduate Students 2011-2012


Tuition and Required fees (In-State) $2,714
Tuition and Required fees (Out-of-State) $4,854
Books and Supplies $1,200
Off-Campus Room and Board $8,326
Other Expenses $3,435

Past Chancellors of the College


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 2011


Freshman 4,090
Sophomores 2,987
Total 7,077

Average Age of Students

26

Online Courses Offered

209

Faculty and Staff Fall 2010


Clerical 56
Executive 11
Faculty 117
Maintenance 28
Professional 101
Technical 7
Total 320