A Brief History
Louisiana Delta Community College is an open-admissions college offering two-year degree programs, certificates, and courses for personal or professional growth.
The Louisiana Legislature created Louisiana Delta Community College through Act 1369 of the 1997 Regular Session and Act 151 of the 1998 First Extraordinary Session in the area of the Monroe Regional Planning and Economic Development District, an area in Northeast Louisiana covering the Mississippi Delta. The institution is managed by the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) with Dr. Randy Esters serving as the current Chancellor. LDCC held its inaugural semester of classes in Fall 2001 and became accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees in Summer 2009.
Beginning with the fall semester of 2001, LDCC was housed on the campuses of neighboring institutions. A newly constructed, permanent home was completed on Millhaven Road in June 2010. Sitting on just under 70 acres of land, the main building, named the Louisiana Purchase Building, stands complete with 128,000 sq. ft. When determining the name of the new campus building, the thought was to have it reflect the history and tradition of the state. Surprisingly, to purchase the land for the new construction, the state faced problems that led all the way back to the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. It took many months, but the pertinent document needed to resolve the issue of land Louisiana Delta Community College 4 / 772 ownership was found in the National Archives in Washington, DC. Someone said jokingly that the building should be named The Louisiana Purchase Building to reflect the difficulty surrounding the purchase; however, after the laughter subsided, it was deemed the perfect name. The Advanced Technology Center proudly resides beside the Louisiana Purchase Building with 28,000 sq. ft. Students began classes with the Fall 2010 semester on a campus they could finally call home.
Further changes were to come for LDCC. In July 2010, the first change came with a merger with Louisiana Technical College at Tallulah and Louisiana Technical College at Lake Providence. The second round of mergers came in July 2012. At that time, LDCC merged with the five campuses of Northeast Louisiana Technical College -Bastrop, Farmerville, Ruston, West Monroe, and Winnsboro-along with LiteracyLINC, the adult education program. The college’s name remained Louisiana Delta Community College with each specific campus designated by city location. LiteracyLINC came under the Workforce Development program, and its name became DeltaLINC. Eventually, campus offerings ceased in Farmerville, and a new campus in Jonesboro opened. LDCC hosted two groundbreaking ceremonies for the renovation and expansion of the Winnsboro Campus and for the new Jonesboro Campus on May 15, 2015. The two facilities were a part of Act 360 of the 2013 Legislative Session that authorized financing of capital improvements for 29 projects for Louisiana’s Community and Technical Colleges.
In the fall of 2016, LDCC began finding solid roots in servicing business and industry across its jurisdiction and even the state. The movement resulted in valuable partnerships for both LDCC students and the communities served. This momentum predicated on early adoption of rebranding efforts meant to launch in time for its 20th anniversary in 2021. In April of 2018, LDCC officially announced the adoption of a new logo and new college colors. The burgundy and silver colors were retired to the “Legacy Collection,” and Delta Blue and Pewter replaced them as the new official college colors. DeltaLINC also received a rebranding with its name change of Center for Adult Development. The new branding preceded new buildings.
In August 2018, LDCC hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the Advanced Technology Center. The original building stood at 26,039 square feet. The expansion added 22,192 square feet, totaling 48,231 square feet. The $8.2 million (state and matching funds) expansion included an additional high-bay lab area for manufacturing training, meeting rooms, and additional classrooms. The project was completed in August 2019.
The following month, September 2018, LDCC Tallulah Campus also hosted a groundbreaking ceremony. The main campus would undergo an expansion. The original building stood at 30,727 square feet. The expansion added 6,767 square feet, totaling 37,494 square feet. The new addition cost $2.965,031 million (state and matching funds). The campus would utilize its new space for nursing classrooms, a biology lab, and office space. The expansion was completed in August 2019.
In April 2021, the Ruston Campus hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a new main building and an expansion of the welding shop. The original building was completely torn down, and a new building was erected. In June 2022, the building project was completed. The new campus boasts 15,040 square feet on the first floor, 11,230 square feet on the second floor, and 8,000 square feet in the welding shop.
While “how” business is done at LDCC continues to change with the evolution of technology and thought, serving students remains the priority of the college. LDCC ensures that students can start here and go anywhere.
Chancellors Since Founding
Dr. Lynn Kreider (2001-2005)
Dr. Luke P. Robins (2006-2012)
Dr. Barbara M. Hanson (2013-2016)
Mr. W. Dennis Epps (2016-2020)
Dr. Scott Rule (2021)
Dr. Randy Esters (2021-2025)
Dr. Justin Hoggard (2025-present)
Mission
Louisiana Delta Community College provides accessible and affordable high-quality education and training to the individuals, families, and communities of Northeast Louisiana to drive regional economic stability, wellness, and wealth.
Accreditation
Louisiana Delta Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Louisiana Delta Community College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Louisiana Delta Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Locations
Bastrop Campus
The Bastrop Campus of Louisiana Delta Community College would like to welcome you to the limitless opportunities you have for your future. We offer a blend of trainings that are based in three different categories of education: Academic, Technical, and Credential coursework. Depending on your personal preference or necessity you can choose to pace which best suits your situation. Classes are filling up now, so access your full future potential now.
For more information, contact 318-974-7006.
Antonio Hearn,
Campus Director
Address:
6376 Airport Road
Bastrop, LA 71220
Mailing Address:
P.O.Box 1120
Bastrop, LA 71221
Contact Information:
Antonio Hearn
Campus Director
318-974-7024
Janice McDougal
Enrollment Services
318-974-7029
For program offering information, click here https://www.ladelta.edu/campuses/bastrop
Jonesboro Campus
Address:
236 Industrial Drive
Jonesboro, LA 71251
Contact Information:
Patience Talley
Campus Director
318-497-6325
Ruta Johns
Enrollment Services
318-497-6324
For program offering information, click here https://www.ladelta.edu/campuses/jonesboro
Lake Providence Campus
Welcome to the LDCC-Lake Providence campus! Whether you are looking to upgrade your skills or begin a new career, we have the quality programs to change your life. We offer a full range of technical training and academic programs to fit your schedule. Whether it is healthcare, welding, business, diesel technology, or a transferable associate’s degree, our qualified instructors offer classes to suit your schedule. We also provide instructional delivery systems that fit your learning preferences. Face-to-face instruction, video-conferencing, and online courses can prepare you for a highly skilled, high wage career.
Call today and begin your new career. Our friendly, trained staff will be happy to assist you.
I look forward to seeing you soon!
Whitni Smith,
Campus Director
Address:
156 Highway 883-1
Lake Providence, LA 71254
Contact Information:
Whitni Smith
Campus Director
318-474-5236
Tracey Averett
Enrollment Services
318-474-5235
For program offering information, click here https://www.ladelta.edu/campuses/lake-providence
Monroe Campus
7500 Millhaven Road
Monroe, LA 71203
Contact Information:
The Knight Center
Admissions and Financial Aid
318-345-9001
For program offering information, click here https://www.ladelta.edu/campuses/monroe
Ruston Campus
Address:
1010 James Street
Ruston, LA 71273
Contact Information:
Patience Talley
Campus Director
318-497-6325
Ruta Johns
Enrollment Services
318-497-6324
For program offering information, click here https://www.ladelta.edu/campuses/ruston
Tallulah Campus
Welcome to the LDCC-Tallulah campus! Whether you are looking to upgrade your skills or begin a new career, we have the quality programs to change your life. We offer a full range of technical training and academic programs to fit your schedule. Whether it is healthcare, welding, business, diesel technology, or a transferable associate’s degree, our qualified instructors offer classes to suit your schedule. We also provide instructional delivery systems that meet your learning preferences. Face-to-face instruction, video-conferencing, and online courses can prepare you for a highly skilled, high wage career.
Come watch us grow! We will offer more quality training programs in 2019 on a newly renovated campus complete with a workforce-training center. Call today and begin your new career. Our friendly, trained staff will be happy to assist you.
I hope to see you soon!
Whitni Smith,
Campus Director
Address:
132 Old Highway 65 South
Tallulah, LA 71282
Contact Information:
Whitni Smith
Campus Director
318-474-5236
Tracey Averett
Enrollment Services
318-474-5235
For program offering information, click here https://www.ladelta.edu/campuses/tallulah
West Monroe Campus
At the West Monroe location of Delta Community College, we strive for excellence. We want to prepare students to be the very best at their chosen profession. We want to prepare students for high wage jobs in high demand careers. Our faculty and staff care for the wellbeing of students. We work one on one with students to find a career that will be best for them. Our programs cost half the cost of traditional four year colleges and have options to make as much or more than many four year degrees.
We work with business leaders to prepare students for the jobs that are in our community. We want students to be ready to work when they get done. If you are a business leader or potential student and would like to meet, please feel to reach out. We want to help meet your needs.
Kaitlin Arnett
Campus Director
Address:
609 Vocational Parkway
West Monroe, LA 71292
Contact Information:
Kaitlin Arnett
Campus Director
318-397-6167
Orlandan Williams
Enrollment Services
318-397-6102
For program offering information, click here https://www.ladelta.edu/campuses/west-monroe
Winnsboro Campus
At Louisiana Delta Community College in Winnsboro, you will experience a comfortable and exciting learning environment where students will gain the knowledge and skills needed to become employed in a high wage, high demand career. The heart of our campus is our strong faculty who actively dedicate themselves daily to the students to advance their knowledge in each respective discipline. Students experience rich and meaningful interactions with dedicated faculty in the classroom, in the labs, or in clinical settings. With the low student teacher ratio, teachers and students are able to engage with one another as needed.
The passion of the LDCC-Winnsboro faculty is rivaled perhaps only by the dedication of our campus staff. From the first interaction to the last, our staff guides students through the enrollment process with a smile and a friendly word. While here, our students become familiar with our staff and know that whatever the need is, our staff is willing to go beyond what is expected to provide it.
Whether you require high school equivalency, seek a technical certification, want to earn an Associate’s degree, or plan to transfer to a university, we have what you need to help you reach your ultimate goal. In addition, we offer degrees and certificates in Welding, Practical Nursing, Patient Care Technician, and Nurse Assistant. We are pleased to say that we offer many of our courses in the evening and even on weekends.
LDCC-Winnsboro has state-of-the-art training labs and equipment for welding, allied health, and science. Our beautiful new campus offers many comfortable spaces for students to relax, study, or meet with friends. We offer large and small meeting rooms for staff, students, and members of the community to gather. We love meeting new people, so please come by to take a tour of our campus or to ask questions about your new career. No matter where you are in life, we want you to be the next member of our Winnsboro family!
With warm regards,
Mary Hoggatt,
Campus Director
Address
2889 Highway 15
Winnsboro, LA 71295
Contact Information:
Mary Hoggatt
Campus Director
318-367-6242
Jodie Cooper
Enrollment Services
318-367-6229
For program offering information, click here https://www.ladelta.edu/campuses/winnsboro
Alma Mater
As we go beyond the doors of Delta
We will keep you near
Alumni and friends that we serve
this carol is sung for your clear
Delta Knights scholastic,
Delta Knights so true, to serve all those who need us,
Delta Knights will lead the way.
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