The College
Mission
The mission of Baton Rouge Community College is to be the preferred provider of talent for a global marketplace.
Vision
Baton Rouge Community College aspires to be the leader in providing world-class educational opportunities for our community. World-class is:
- Excellence in teaching
- Access for all, and
- A sustaining resource for the economic development of the state of Louisiana.
Our Values
Integrity
- Promoting the highest level of ethical behavior and professionalism.
- A sense of honesty and fairness.
Diversity/Respect
- We acknowledge the dignity, equality, and value of every individual.
- We encourage individual differences of opinions, thoughts, and ideas.
Teamwork/Responsibility
- We promote excellence and quality in programs and services.
- We provide opportunities to work together to further excellence, efficiency, and growth.
Innovation, Evolution, Revolution: The Story of BRCC
Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) was established following a 1994 Desegregation Settlement Agreement between Louisiana and the U.S. Department of Justice in an effort to eliminate remnants of a dual-race system in the state’s post-secondary educational structure. The College officially opened its doors on August 20, 1998, expecting an estimated enrollment of 700 students. Instead, faculty and staff were shocked to find 1,866 enrollees - almost triple that number.
By 1999, BRCC, described by the Baton Rouge Advocate as “bursting at the seams,” found itself racing to meet the needs of an ever-growing, widely varying student population: traditional, non-traditional, special-needs, first-generation, and continuing-education students - all reflecting the diverse residents within the eight-parish area it served. The College’s success enabled it to secure financing to accomplish the quick construction of additional facilities as demand skyrocketed.
BRCC established a strong academic foundation by instituting several degree programs: Liberal Arts, General Studies, and Science (including two Applied Sciences programs). The College also enhanced its available programs with concentrations that would better serve specific career educational needs of students. The College’s establishment of robust and diverse academic curricula supported obtainment of accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) in 2004. An associate degree in Nursing was established in 2007, and additional programs have been added in diverse fields such as allied health, Construction Management, and Computer Science. As an adaptable institution, the College has used innovative curricula and equipment to be nimble in offering educational programs to meet the needs of the greater Baton Rouge community.
In 2013, the Louisiana Legislature passed a bill merging the five campuses of Capital Area Technical College with BRCC. This newly merged institution was approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in December 2015 and all final aspects of the merger were completed prior to Fall Semester 2016. This merger provided the opportunity for increased access to professional technical programs and academic degrees.
Originally designated to serve its local eight-parish area, BRCC has evolved into a major center of education, with a diverse student body that reflects increasing statewide, national, and international representation. The College’s incredible growth and its continual development inspired a strong mission statement: to be the preferred provider of talent for a global marketplace. This statement guides Baton Rouge Community College as it continues to expand, develop, and evolve in meeting the educational and workforce needs of the 21st century.
The Academic Calendar
BRCC’s Academic Calendar is a guide to the institution’s schedule of course offerings, programs, and business operations. It also provides deadlines for tuition and fee payments and other important dates referenced by various policies, regulations, and procedures which govern its academic services and business operations.
Although the Academic Calendar impacts everyone, students should closely monitor the calendar for important dates and deadlines that may affect them. Some of the more critical deadlines students should note are listed below:
- Last Day to Register for classes in a particular semester/session
- Refund guidelines for classes dropped by the given date
- Classes Begin for a particular semester/session
- Final date to add/drop classes for a particular semester/session including late registration periods
- The date Mid-semester Examinations begin
- Mid-semester grades due from faculty (mid-semester grades will be available online shortly after this date)
- Last day to withdraw from classes
- Last day of class for a particular semester/session
- The date Final Examinations begin
In addition to these dates, students should also note any holidays listed on the calendar. Some holidays specify no classes, which means that College offices will be open for conducting business during those dates even though no classes will be held. Holidays specifying the College is closed indicate that the College’s business offices will be unavailable too.
Every effort is made to adhere to the Academic Calendar as established each year; however, unforeseen events may result in changes to the calendar. Notices are provided to students, faculty, and staff when these changes occur. For the most current version of BRCC’s Academic Calendar, visit www.mybrcc.edu and click on the Academic Calendar link.
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