Grambling State University Signs Agreement With Bossier Parish Community College

Historically Black Grambling State University in Louisiana has entered into an agreement with Bossier Parish Community College in Louisiana that will offer faculty and staff at the community college opportunities to continue their education at Grambling State.

Under the agreement, full-time faculty and staff at BPCC will be allowed to enroll at Grambling State University for undergraduate or graduate courses at a reduced rate. They will be able to register for up to six hours per semester at a reduced rate of $25 per credit hour, not to exceed $75 for any three credit hour undergraduate course and for up to six hours per semester at a reduced rate of $50, not to exceed $150 for any three credit hour graduate course.

“Bossier Parish Community College and Grambling State University share a common vision of innovation and collaboration, which ultimately leads to enhanced educational services for our region. We are so grateful to be able to offer our faculty and staff this opportunity to further their education with such an outstanding leader in higher education at a reduced cost,” said Rick Bateman Jr., chancellor of Bossier Parish Community College.

Grambling State President Rick Gallot added that “Grambling State welcomes the opportunity to work with the outstanding faculty and staff at BPCC who seek to enhance their education. The commitment to continued growth and knowledge signifies the culture of excellence that exists there.”

Related Articles

Leave a Reply

Get the JBHE Weekly Bulletin

Receive our weekly email newsletter delivered to your inbox

Latest News

Doctoral Program at Morgan State University Will Not Face Competition From Towson State

The Maryland Higher Education Commission has ruled that Towson University cannot create a doctorate in sustainability and environmental change as it is too similar to Morgan State University's doctorate in bioenvironmental science.

The 2024 Frederick Douglass Book Prize Has Been Awarded to Two Black Scholars

The 2024 Frederick Douglass Book Prize has been awarded to Marlene Daut, professor at Yale University, and Sara Johnson, professor at the University of California, San Diego.

Winston-Salem State University to Increase Campus Acreage by One-Third

Winston-Salem State University has acquired 42 acres of land that will be used to expand student housing and academic space. The new land increases the HBCU's footprint by one-third.

New Administrative Appointments for Three African Americans in Higher Education

The African Americans appointed to new administrative posts in higher education are Gregory Young at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Dana Hector at Howard University, and Ashley Allen at Augustana College in Illinois.

Featured Jobs