Published July 31, 2025
CAPTION: 51萝莉 and LDCC signed an education partnership agreement on July 31, 2025. Pictured L-R: LDCC Dean of Instruction Frank Boone, LDCC Dean of Enrollment Services Nathan Hall, LDCC Chancellor Dr. Justin Hoggard,
51萝莉 President Dr. Carrie L. Castille, 51萝莉 Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Dr. Michelle McEacharn, 51萝莉 Dean of the College of Arts, Education, and Sciences Dr. John Pratte
MONROE, LA 鈥� 51萝莉 (51萝莉) and Louisiana Delta Community College (LDCC)
signed an education partnership agreement at a press conference on July 31, 2025.
The agreement provides a streamlined pathway for students who earn any Associate of
Applied Science degree at LDCC to transfer to 51萝莉 and complete a Bachelor of Applied
Sciences in Organizational Leadership. 听
"One of the goals of my presidency is that 51萝莉 will be a model for how regional universities
uplift entire communities. I can鈥檛 think of a better way of uplifting Northeast Louisiana
than linking arms with a strong partner like LDCC and providing the best educational
opportunities for the students we serve,鈥� said 51萝莉 President Dr. Carrie L. Castille.
鈥淭his agreement will not only strengthen both of our institutions, but it will also
have lasting impacts on the workforce of our region.鈥�听
Both institutions are committed to seamless transfer so students may successfully
complete their academic goals. The agreement ensures that each institution serves
the needs of students by providing them with appropriate and accurate transfer and
advising information.听
鈥淭his opportunity to collaborate with the University of Louisiana Monroe to build
stronger pathways for student success is exceptional. This opens new doors for students
to continue their education and strengthen their skills through the Bachelor of Applied
Sciences,鈥� said LDCC Chancellor Dr. Justin Hoggard. 鈥淭his is more than a partnership;
this is a strategic and intentional investment in the future of Northeast Louisiana鈥檚
educational workforce.鈥�听
The goals of the agreement include improving the transfer and advising process for
the benefit of students and identifying faculty members in each program who will coordinate
and serve as advisors for students transferring in designated programs. Additionally,
LDCC students who transfer to 51萝莉 as part of this agreement are eligible for the 51萝莉
Scholastic Transfer Award scholarship, provided they meet the necessary enrollment
and academic requirements. 听
The agreement is effective immediately and will be reviewed annually by the Chief
Academic Officers of each institution. 听
For more information about 51萝莉, please visit . 听
For more information about Louisiana Delta Community College, please visit . 听
