Vision

As a premier comprehensive community college, River Parishes Community College is a valued community partner, catalyst for economic growth, and a source of opportunities for our diverse student body to achieve their unique goals.

Mission Statement

River Parishes Community College is an open admission institution that partners with the communities and businesses of the river parishes region of Louisiana to provide workforce training, certificates, diplomas, and Associate Degrees.

Core College Initiatives

RPCC supports its community through key initiatives focused on strategic planning and continuous improvement guided by data.

• Student Success: To enhance academic quality, RPCC promotes learning environments that embrace cultural and economic diversity, mutual respect, and productive citizenship in Louisiana.
• Stakeholder Success: Strengthening partnerships with schools, businesses, government agencies, and community organizations to expand educational opportunities.
• Financial Stewardship: Securing new funding through the RPCC Foundation and applying for grants to advance the college's mission and vision.
• Internal Process & Organizational Capability: Recruiting and retaining excellent staff and faculty, managing resources effectively, and leveraging technology to improve education.

Core Values

RPCC's core values reflect the principles vital to its employees.

• Collaboration: Engaging students, staff, and partners to enhance educational offerings for various needs.
• Accountability: Committing to continuous improvement and innovation, ensuring course relevance.
• Respect: Valuing unique experiences and perspectives to foster a culture of collaboration.
• Excellence: Pursuing continual improvements and rewarding transparency and innovation.
• Sustainability: Committing to responsible resource management for growth and diversification.