Elaine P. Nunez Community College
A Comprehensive Community College
Chalmette, Louisiana
A Member of the Louisiana Community & Technical College System
Nunez Community College Catalog
2026-2027
Volume 35
Equal Opportunity Statement
Elaine P. Nunez Community College adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal civil rights laws and regulations that are applicable to this agency. Therefore, no one will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, or national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); gender (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972); or disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) in attaining educational goals and objectives and in the administration of personnel policies and procedures. Anyone with questions regarding this policy may contact the Director of Human Resources in the Administration Building at 3710 Paris Road or by calling 504-278-6488.
This Catalog supersedes all catalogs previously published. Policies, regulations, and procedures contained herein were in effect as the publication went to press. The College reserves the right to make administrative and policy changes regarding any items published in this catalog. Changes will be posted in the catalog section of the College's website at https://www.nunez.edu.
Nunez Community College Executive Officers
Tina Tinney, Ed.D, Chancellor
Cherie' Kay LaRocca, Ph.D., Provost
Reggie J. Poché, MFA, CWD, Interim Vice Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships and Engagement
Tai Nguyen, MBA, CPA, Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration
Location
3710 Paris Road
Chalmette, Louisiana 70043
Phone (504) 278-6467
Membership, Accreditation, and Approval Status
Institutional Accreditation
Nunez Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Nunez Community College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Nunez 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).
Program-Specific Accreditations
In addition to NCC's accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, the college offers many programs that have specialized accreditations from state, regional, and/or national professional associations and boards. A list of those specialized Accreditations is provided below:
The Associate of Applied Science in Process Technology program is accredited by the Association of Technology Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE), as well as by the North American Process Technology Alliance (NAPTA).
The Practical Nursing program is accredited by Louisiana State Board Practical Nursing Examiners (LSBPNE).
The Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (http://www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Louisiana Community & Technical College System Board of Supervisors
Richard Nelson
System President
265 South Foster Drive
(225) 922-2800
Timothy W. Hardy, Baton Rouge, Chair of the Board
Stephen Smith, Schriever, LA, First Vice Chair
Willie Mount, Lake Charles, LA, Immediate Past Chair
Cynthia Butler-McIntyre, New Orleans, LA
Archie Hall, Baton Rouge, LA
Sabrina Hogan, Baton Rouge, LA
Joseph Hollins, Baton Rouge, LA
J.P. Kelly, Baton Rouge, LA
Erika McConduit, New Orleans, LA
Virginia Robinson, Gonzales, LA
Roe Wilkinson, Baton Rouge, LA
Santana LeDay, SOWELA Technical Community College, Student Member
Kent Harrison, Bossier Parish Community College. Student Member
Board of Regents for Higher Education
Dr. Kim Hunter Reed
Commissioner of Higher Education
Post Office Box 3677
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3677
(225) 342-4253
Misti S. Cordell, Baton Rouge, LA, Chair
Terrie P. Sterling, Zachary, LA, Vice Chair
Dallas L. Hixson, Alexandria, LA, Secretary
Phillip R. May Jr., 1st Congressional District
K. Samer Shamieh, MD, 1st Congressional District
Darren G. Mire, 2nd Congressional District
David J. Aubrey, 2nd Congressional District
Blake R. David, 3rd Congressional District
Stephanie A. Finley, 3rd Congressional District
Judy A. Williams-Brown, 4th Congressional District
Wilbert Pryor, 4th Congressional District
Christian C. Creed, 5th Congressional District
Christy Oliver Reeves, 5th Congressional District
Ted H. Glaser III, 6th Congressional District
Collis B. Temple III, 6th Congressional District
Maria Nechaeva, Southeastern Louisiana University, Student Member, COSBP