BPCC's enrollment skyrockets

Just got word from BPCC that it's enrollment has surpassed the 5,000 student mark.

Enrollment has grown to 5,430 students this fall. The official enrollment count for this time last year was 4,665.  That an increase of 765 students.

To put it in perspective, the college's first semester enrollment in 1967 was only 97 students.

So what do the numbers mean? Here's quote from Chancellor Jim Henderson.

"Record enrollment at BPCC means more students than ever are investing in their futures and changing their worlds. Record enrollment at BPCC means our employers will have a competitive advantage and our regional economy will thrive. We're celebrating, to be sure, but there are so many more lives we will need to touch before we rest."

It'll be interesting to see how many reach the finish line and if what one Ohio professor predicted will come to pass.

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BPCC Foundation raises scholarship funds

Bossier Parish Community College Foundation, Inc., will sponsor the first BPCC 100: Mini NASCAR Event on Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26 at 6220 E. Texas Street in Bossier City.
Admission is free.

The event will feature customized go-carts competing for prizes as they speed around a raceway. Prior to the main event race, fans will enjoy food and pre-race speedway activities. For the kids, there is a “Pit Stop,” which will feature inflatable activities and games.

Money raised will fund student scholarships at BPCC.

For more information contact Stephanie Rogers at 678-6010 or srogers@bpcc.edu.

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Community colleges and Louisiana

Here's a story from Inside Higher Ed about how Louisiana likes its community colleges. In two words: a lot.

Thanks to BPCC Chancellor Jim Henderson for the heads up through his Twitter feed.

Here's the story.

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