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Central Louisiana Technical College Breaks Ground on New Huey P. Long Campus September 01, 2010 | Today, officials from Central Louisiana Technical College , the LCTCS, distinguished guests and other community leaders gathered in Winnfield, to break ground on the long-awaited new facility of the Huey P. Long campus. MORE...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Huey P. Long Campus Set to Break Ground on New Campus August 24, 2010 \| On Wednesday, September 1, at 11:00 a.m., officials from Central Louisiana Technical College, the LCTCS, local officials, and other stakeholders and guests will gather in Winnfield to break ground on the long-awaited new site of the Huey P. Long campus. MORE...		LCTCS Board Approves 2010-2011 Budget Measures, Implementation of GRAD Act July 20, 2010 \| Today, the Executive Committee of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System Board of Supervisors voted to approve several budgetary actions impacting the system's institutions along with providing the authorization needed to begin fall implementation of the Granting Resources and Autonomy for Diplomas (GRAD) Act. MORE...

Fourteen LCTCS Colleges ranked Among Top 100 Associate Degree Producers in the Nation June 24, 2010 \| Fourteen Louisiana Community and Technical College System colleges were recently ranked in Community College Week's 2010 edition of the Top 100 Associate Degree Producers which was published on June 14. MORE...		LCTCS Board Congratulates Incoming AACC President and CEO June 21, 2010 \| The Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) Board of Supervisors congratulates former LCTCS President Dr. Walter G. Bumphus on his appointment as the new president and CEO of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). MORE...

June Issue of System Matters Now Available June 09, 2010 \| Our System Matters newsletter is a monthly publication that provides an update on LCTCS Board actions and information that occurred at the monthly Board meeting. The June 9, 2010 edition is now available for download. MORE...		LCTCS Oil Spill Response Training Leads to Over 1,000 Job Ready June 03, 2010 \| Recently, the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) was tapped by state government officials and PEC/Premier to provide trainers to supply oil spill response workers in the Lafitte, Harvey and Houma areas. MORE...

LCTCS Named in U.S. Chamber Report on Enterprising States June 02, 2010 \| In a study recently published by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce entitled "Enterprising States," the Louisiana Community and Technical College System was recognized for its two-year petroleum technology degree. MORE...		Barfield Joins LCTCS Foundation Board May 18, 2010 \| The Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) Foundation Board recently approved the appointment of T.A. "Tim" Barfield, Jr. of Baton Rouge as the newest Foundation Board member MORE...

May Issue of System Matters Now Available May 12, 2010 \| Our System Matters newsletter is a monthly publication that provides an update on LCTCS Board actions and information that occurred at the monthly Board meeting. The May 12, 2010 edition is now available for download. MORE...		LCTCS Hosts LA SkillsUSA Championships, Implements Innovative Cost-Saving Methods May 03, 2010 \| Beginning Monday, May 3, more than 150 community and technical college students from across the state will compete in the 28th annual Louisiana SkillsUSA Championships, hosted through a partnership between the Louisiana Community and Technical College System and the National SkillsUSA Office. MORE...

LCTCS Statement Regarding Governor's Announcement of Additional Budget Shortfall April 16, 2010 \| The $319 million budget deficit is a significant shortfall for the State of Louisiana. The 16 colleges within the Louisiana Community and Technical College System realize that all state agencies must be a part of the solution to address this drastic situation. MORE...		Transfer Scholarship to Honor Louisiana Sen. Ben Nevers April 12, 2010 \| Southeastern Louisiana University's scholarship program designed to assist qualified students transferring there from Louisiana community colleges has been named in honor of Louisiana Senator Ben Nevers. MORE...

LCTCS Foundation Board Welcomes Two New Members March 16, 2010 \| The Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) Foundation Board recently approved the appointment of two new members - Paul Danos of Larose, and Leon Giorgio Jr. of Metairie. MORE...		Regional Technical Colleges and Northwestern State University Sign Articulation Agreement March 10, 2010 \| On Wednesday, March 10, during the monthly Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) Board of Supervisors meeting, Central Louisiana Technical College (formerly LTC Region 6) and Northshore Technical College (formerly LTC Region 9) signed a groundbreaking articulation agreement with Northwestern State University. MORE...

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Huey P. Long Campus Set to Break Ground on New Campus August 24, 2010 \| On Wednesday, September 1, at 11:00 a.m., officials from Central Louisiana Technical College, the LCTCS, local officials, and other stakeholders and guests will gather in Winnfield to break ground on the long-awaited new site of the Huey P. Long campus. MORE...		LCTCS Board Approves 2010-2011 Budget Measures, Implementation of GRAD Act July 20, 2010 \| Today, the Executive Committee of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System Board of Supervisors voted to approve several budgetary actions impacting the system's institutions along with providing the authorization needed to begin fall implementation of the Granting Resources and Autonomy for Diplomas (GRAD) Act. MORE...

Fourteen LCTCS Colleges ranked Among Top 100 Associate Degree Producers in the Nation June 24, 2010 \| Fourteen Louisiana Community and Technical College System colleges were recently ranked in Community College Week's 2010 edition of the Top 100 Associate Degree Producers which was published on June 14. MORE...		LCTCS Board Congratulates Incoming AACC President and CEO June 21, 2010 \| The Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) Board of Supervisors congratulates former LCTCS President Dr. Walter G. Bumphus on his appointment as the new president and CEO of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). MORE...

June Issue of System Matters Now Available June 09, 2010 \| Our System Matters newsletter is a monthly publication that provides an update on LCTCS Board actions and information that occurred at the monthly Board meeting. The June 9, 2010 edition is now available for download. MORE...		LCTCS Oil Spill Response Training Leads to Over 1,000 Job Ready June 03, 2010 \| Recently, the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) was tapped by state government officials and PEC/Premier to provide trainers to supply oil spill response workers in the Lafitte, Harvey and Houma areas. MORE...

LCTCS Named in U.S. Chamber Report on Enterprising States June 02, 2010 \| In a study recently published by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce entitled "Enterprising States," the Louisiana Community and Technical College System was recognized for its two-year petroleum technology degree. MORE...		Barfield Joins LCTCS Foundation Board May 18, 2010 \| The Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) Foundation Board recently approved the appointment of T.A. "Tim" Barfield, Jr. of Baton Rouge as the newest Foundation Board member MORE...

May Issue of System Matters Now Available May 12, 2010 \| Our System Matters newsletter is a monthly publication that provides an update on LCTCS Board actions and information that occurred at the monthly Board meeting. The May 12, 2010 edition is now available for download. MORE...		LCTCS Hosts LA SkillsUSA Championships, Implements Innovative Cost-Saving Methods May 03, 2010 \| Beginning Monday, May 3, more than 150 community and technical college students from across the state will compete in the 28th annual Louisiana SkillsUSA Championships, hosted through a partnership between the Louisiana Community and Technical College System and the National SkillsUSA Office. MORE...

LCTCS Statement Regarding Governor's Announcement of Additional Budget Shortfall April 16, 2010 \| The $319 million budget deficit is a significant shortfall for the State of Louisiana. The 16 colleges within the Louisiana Community and Technical College System realize that all state agencies must be a part of the solution to address this drastic situation. MORE...		Transfer Scholarship to Honor Louisiana Sen. Ben Nevers April 12, 2010 \| Southeastern Louisiana University's scholarship program designed to assist qualified students transferring there from Louisiana community colleges has been named in honor of Louisiana Senator Ben Nevers. MORE...

LCTCS Foundation Board Welcomes Two New Members March 16, 2010 \| The Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) Foundation Board recently approved the appointment of two new members - Paul Danos of Larose, and Leon Giorgio Jr. of Metairie. MORE...		Regional Technical Colleges and Northwestern State University Sign Articulation Agreement March 10, 2010 \| On Wednesday, March 10, during the monthly Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) Board of Supervisors meeting, Central Louisiana Technical College (formerly LTC Region 6) and Northshore Technical College (formerly LTC Region 9) signed a groundbreaking articulation agreement with Northwestern State University. MORE...