Radiologic Technology Program Recognized as Bellwether Award Finalist

February 26, 2025

Delgado Community College’s Radiologic Technology Program has been recognized as a Bellwether Award finalist, a prestigious national honor that highlights outstanding and innovative practices in community college education. The Bellwether Awards, presented annually by the Bellwether College Consortium, recognize programs that set new standards in workforce development, instructional leadership, and student success. Being named a finalist places Delgado among the top community college programs in the country, showcasing its commitment to excellence in healthcare education.

Delgado faculty members Ty Delger, Katie Richard, and Rebecca Mercer attended Bellwether's 2025 Community College Futures Assembly in San Antonio February 23 - 25, where they received the finalist award and gave a presentation on Delgado's five-year initiative that addressed the critical shortage of radiologic technologists. In response to growing demand, the Delgado Radiologic Technology Program doubled student enrollment, increased faculty, expanded clinical education sites, and streamlined admissions. Key partnerships, including a groundbreaking collaboration with Ochsner Health, helped grow the program while maintaining high academic and clinical standards. With an increased graduation rate, high credentialing exam success, and strong job placement outcomes, Delgado’s program stands as a national model for sustainable workforce development in healthcare.

Delgado’s Radiologic Technology program prepares students for high-demand careers in medical imaging, equipping them with the skills needed to perform diagnostic procedures in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings. This national recognition underscores the program’s success in training highly skilled radiologic technologists through cutting-edge instruction, hands-on clinical experience, and strong industry partnerships. As a Bellwether finalist, Delgado’s program serves as a model for other institutions striving to enhance workforce readiness in the rapidly growing field of healthcare.