Article archive / July 1, 2012
Originally published: . Volume 3, No. 11. Source pages: 9.
According to the legislative digest this new law “creates the Central La. Technical Community College as a multi-campus, public institution of postsecondary education under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Community and Technical Colleges (LCTCS Bd. of Supervisors), subject to the appropriate approval of and oversight by the Bd. of Regents. Specifies that the creation is effective July 1, 2012, or at the appropriate time thereafter as determined by formal action taken by the LCTCS board.”
The law “Provides that the Central La. Technical Community College:
(1) Shall provide a comprehensive educational program which may include career and technical education and training, workforce development training, adult basic education, continuing education, general education, associate degree programs, college transfer degree programs, and other educational programs and opportunities.
(2) May grant certificates, diplomas, associate degrees, and associate transfer degrees as authorized by the LCTCS Bd. of Supervisors and the appropriate regional accrediting body as recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
(3) Shall provide educational programs and services through the Alexandria, Avoyelles, Huey P. Long, Lamar Salter, Oakdale, and Shelby M. Jackson campuses of the La. Technical College, and any other postsecondary campus or institution which may become a part of the Central La. Technical Community College or its primary service delivery area.
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