Alamance Community College
Encyclopedia
Alamance Community College is a community college
located in Graham, NC, serving the area of Alamance County, NC. It was established in 1958 as part of a statewide system known as industrial education centers.
. In 1959, the NC General Assembly officially designated this type of vocational school
as an industrial education center. Under new legislation
enacted in 1963, the administration of this industrial education center was transferred to the North Carolina State Board of Education
, Department of Community Colleges.
In 1964, the name of the institution was changed to Technical Institute of Alamance. Also in 1964, the college was given authority to award the Associate of Applied Science degree (A.A.S.). Governor Robert W. Scott
announced the donation of 48 acres (194,249.3 m²) of land to the college during September 1971, allowing for the construction of a new campus building.
Alamance Community College purchased the former Glenhope School in 1977, renovated it, and rennamed it the Burlington Campus of the Technical Institute of Technology. It served mostly as a location of continuing education
courses. In 1979, the board of trustees changed the name of the college to Technical College of Alamance.
The college became known as its present-day name of Alamance Community College in 1988. It opened a new shop building during 1985 on the Haw River campus. In June 1996, the college constructed a giant science and technology building on the main campus in Graham, NC.
In 2006, Alamance Community College officially became the home of an extensive historical collection of papers and records belonging to the family of Governor Robert W. Scott
.
in 1969. The accreditation was reaffirmed in December 1973, December 1983, December 1993, December 2003.
Carl Steinbicker--Chair; Douglas P. Fincannon--Vice Chair; Jerry A. Bailey; David John Price Barber; Dr. Anna M.--Student Trustee
Community college
A community college is a type of educational institution. The term can have different meanings in different countries.-Australia:Community colleges carry on the tradition of adult education, which was established in Australia around mid 19th century when evening classes were held to help adults...
located in Graham, NC, serving the area of Alamance County, NC. It was established in 1958 as part of a statewide system known as industrial education centers.
History
The initiation of a statewide system of industrial education centers was begun in 1957 by the allocation of funds by the North Carolina General AssemblyNorth Carolina General Assembly
The North Carolina General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of North Carolina. The General Assembly drafts and legislates the state laws of North Carolina, also known as the General Statutes...
. In 1959, the NC General Assembly officially designated this type of vocational school
Vocational school
A vocational school , providing vocational education, is a school in which students are taught the skills needed to perform a particular job...
as an industrial education center. Under new legislation
Legislation
Legislation is law which has been promulgated by a legislature or other governing body, or the process of making it...
enacted in 1963, the administration of this industrial education center was transferred to the North Carolina State Board of Education
North Carolina State Board of Education
The North Carolina State Board of Education, established by Article 9 of the North Carolina Constitution, supervises and administers the public school systems of North Carolina...
, Department of Community Colleges.
In 1964, the name of the institution was changed to Technical Institute of Alamance. Also in 1964, the college was given authority to award the Associate of Applied Science degree (A.A.S.). Governor Robert W. Scott
Robert W. Scott
Robert Walter "Bob" Scott was the 67th Governor of the state of North Carolina from 1969 to 1973. He was born in Haw River, North Carolina.The son of North Carolina Governor W...
announced the donation of 48 acres (194,249.3 m²) of land to the college during September 1971, allowing for the construction of a new campus building.
Alamance Community College purchased the former Glenhope School in 1977, renovated it, and rennamed it the Burlington Campus of the Technical Institute of Technology. It served mostly as a location of continuing education
Continuing education
Continuing education is an all-encompassing term within a broad spectrum of post-secondary learning activities and programs. The term is used mainly in the United States and Canada...
courses. In 1979, the board of trustees changed the name of the college to Technical College of Alamance.
The college became known as its present-day name of Alamance Community College in 1988. It opened a new shop building during 1985 on the Haw River campus. In June 1996, the college constructed a giant science and technology building on the main campus in Graham, NC.
In 2006, Alamance Community College officially became the home of an extensive historical collection of papers and records belonging to the family of Governor Robert W. Scott
Robert W. Scott
Robert Walter "Bob" Scott was the 67th Governor of the state of North Carolina from 1969 to 1973. He was born in Haw River, North Carolina.The son of North Carolina Governor W...
.
Accreditation
Alamance Community College was originally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and SchoolsSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools is one of the six regional accreditation organizations recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation...
in 1969. The accreditation was reaffirmed in December 1973, December 1983, December 1993, December 2003.
College information
The Alamance Community College offers independent study programs and internship connections to its students as alternatives for increasing the breadth and depth of the academic instruction and career training.Board of Trustees (2011-12)
Alamance Community College's Board of Trustees:Carl Steinbicker--Chair; Douglas P. Fincannon--Vice Chair; Jerry A. Bailey; David John Price Barber; Dr. Anna M.--Student Trustee