Broward Community College

Broward Community College (BCC) is a large, multi-campus urban institution in Broward County located in Southeast Florida. Founded in 1959 as the first public higher education institution in the county, Broward Community College functions as the principal provider of undergraduate higher education for the residents of Broward County. Through a wide variety of degree and certificate programs and continuing education courses, the college attracts a great diversity of students, including individuals planning to complete a bachelors degree program, people seeking to acquire job-entry skills, employees desiring to upgrade skills for promotion or career change, and individuals seeking education for their personal enrichment. In addition, the college is also a source of cultural enrichment; a resource for community development, business, and industry; and an avenue for continued skill upgrading and enhancement and retraining. As a public comprehensive community college, the college serves well its role as a significant segment of Americas higher education effort.