Message from the President
Welcome to Blue Ridge Community College. Are you just starting out in your career? Are you considering a career change? Are you looking to learn new skills or enrich current ones? No matter your goal, we’re here to help you reach your personal summit. We offer programs and courses at three different campuses in Henderson and Transylvania counties and invite you to visit in person or to further explore our website. You’ll quickly discover that this is the place for you. Come experience education as it should be – elevated.
We’re a group of forward-thinking professionals who are here to help you reach your academic and career goals – whatever they may be. Enhancing growth and development is synonymous with Blue Ridge Community College and our extraordinary faculty is student-centered and committed to your success.
Our small classes and customized training are all designed to provide students not only with a better choice – but the smart choice. We take pride in being an affordable option that’s accessible and helps students to overcome obstacles so they have a path to a better future. We have many financial options available to ease the financial challenges that often come with higher education. From scholarships to financial assistance, rest assured, we’ll help you to find ways to pay for college.
We’ve been educating the community for 50 years and many students who have entered and left through our doors have gone on to accomplish great success. Are you ready to begin the next chapter? We invite you to start your educational journey with us. Take that first step to fulfill your hopes and dreams. We’re waiting for you.
Warm regards,
Laura B. Leatherwood, Ed.D.
About Laura B. Leatherwood
Dr. Laura B. Leatherwood has served since 2017 as the fourth president of Blue Ridge Community College.
Prior to being named president at Blue Ridge Community College, she served for 17 years in various roles at Haywood Community College including vice president of student and workforce development, executive director of Haywood Community College Foundation, and director of institutional advancement.
Dr. Leatherwood holds a doctorate degree in university and community college leadership, a master’s degree in human resource development, and a bachelor’s degree in business law, all from Western Carolina University.
She currently serves on the board for Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development, Mountain Area Workforce Development, American Red Cross Asheville-Mountain Area, Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, National Technical Honor Society, and Advent Health Hendersonville. She is also a member of American Association of Community Colleges Commission on Economic and Workforce Development, Henderson County Public Schools CTE Business Advisory Committee, Western Carolina University College of Business Board of Directors, and the Wingate University Hendersonville Advisory Board, Land of Sky Collaborative, State Employees Credit Union (local board), Western NC Communities, Henderson County Partnership for Health, myFutureNC Commission and the Hunt-Lee Commission.
Office of the President
TEDC 203
(828) 694-1705
president@blueridge.edu
Executive Assistant
Tammy Pryor
t_pryor@blueridge.edu