We are pleased that you have taken this opportunity to visit us via the River Parishes Community College web page. The site is designed to provide an interactive point of contact for general information regarding the organization, management and services of RPCC. For more detailed and specific information regarding our rapidly-growing institution, I suggest a personal visit to our campus. During this visit, you will meet some of the most professional and personable people I have ever had the privilege to work with during my 40 years in higher education. The RPCC staff is completely dedicated to making and keeping RPCC a top quality institution. Specifically, RPCC is one of several emerging community colleges in the Louisiana Community and Technical College (LCTC) System; it was formed July 1, 1999. We are a relatively new institution in a relatively new system. RPCC became fully accredited by SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) in 2004, which ensures transferability of credits. Also, eligible students can receive Pell grants, scholarships and student loans. Current enrollment is in excess of 1,100 students and growing at a rate of over 20% per year. Two years of higher education at one of the LCTCS community or technical colleges offers many opportunities for Louisiana to "transform its workforce". We urge you to examine this opportunity very carefully as you plan your own future.  |
 Dr. Joe Ben Welch Chancellor River Parishes Community College |