Imagination is the cornerstone of creativity.  Imagination is the spark that powers the drive to learn, to discover, to innovate, to adapt.  Before knowledge, there must be imagination. 

At Baton Rouge Community College, imagination is at the very roots of our existence.  Long before the buildings of our college stood, it existed in the minds of the community, formed as an answer to a real need.  Today, BRCC’s mission is fulfillment of that vision:  to identify and meet the educational needs of its community through innovative, dynamic programs that are accessible to all. 

 

It is little wonder, then, that imagination is a key component in our strategic planning and daily operations. It’s about seeing not just what is, but what could be. It inspired us to use principles of pervasive computing, a technology still in its infancy, to provide students with real-time information free from physical constraints. It enabled us to simultaneously improve campus security and make our college more environmentally-friendly by implementing emergency communication devices that run on solar energy. It has created innovative partnerships with area businesses and community leaders to accomplish a variety of goals. 

Imagination is at the center of our educational philosophy.  “Imagine what you can do” is more than just a slogan.  It is a challenge to all our students; an exhortation to examine, explore, and realize the incredible power of possibility.  BRCC is not simply an institution that provides knowledge . . . it offers students a canvas to compose their own vision of possibilities, and the tools to make that vision a reality. 

Welcome to Baton Rouge Community College!   We look forward to seeing where your imagination takes you! 

 

Myrtle E. B. Dorsey, Ph.D. 

Chancellor, Baton Rouge Community College