Clovis Community College
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Clovis Community College (CCC), located in Clovis, New Mexico
, is a higher education institution offering instruction at the associate's degree
level. Due to the close proximity and past connections, CCC works closely with Eastern New Mexico University
to provide area residents with educational opportunities.
in conjunction with the Clovis Municipal Schools. The current campus was constructed in 1978 and rests on 25 acres (101,171.5 m²) of land donated by Ervin Schepps. Over time, CCC grew to cover 100 acre (0.404686 km²). In 1990, local voters established CCC as a locally governed independent community college.http://www.clovis.edu/AboutUs/ccchistory.asp
In recent years, CCC has made efforts to modernize the curriculum including the addition of online courses and computer based learning. In the Fall of 2006, students were issued school email addresses to improve communication and online education.
In the Summer of 2006, CCC was assured by the State Board of Education that its funding would not be cut for at least one year, despite recent enrollment declines. http://www.cnjonline.com/engine.pl?station=clovis&template=storyfull.html&id=23722 Similar declines were seen throughout the state, http://www.cnjonline.com/engine.pl?station=clovis&template=storyfull.html&id=22313 but CCC suffered a loss of over 10% from 2004 to 2006. http://www.cnjonline.com/engine.pl?station=clovis&template=storyfull.html&id=22384
In the summer of 2006, the Board of Trustees approved the contract of CCC's newest President, John Neibling.http://www.cnjonline.com/engine.pl?station=clovis&template=storyfull.html&id=20311
Clovis, New Mexico
Clovis is the county seat of Curry County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 32,667 at the 2000 census; according to 2010 Census Bureau estimates, the population had risen to 37,775....
, is a higher education institution offering instruction at the associate's degree
Associate's degree
An associate degree is an undergraduate academic degree awarded by community colleges, junior colleges, technical colleges, and bachelor's degree-granting colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study usually lasting two years...
level. Due to the close proximity and past connections, CCC works closely with Eastern New Mexico University
Eastern New Mexico University
Eastern New Mexico University , frequently called Eastern, is a state university in Portales, Roosevelt County, New Mexico, USA...
to provide area residents with educational opportunities.
History
Clovis Community College was established in 1961 as a branch campus of Eastern New Mexico UniversityEastern New Mexico University
Eastern New Mexico University , frequently called Eastern, is a state university in Portales, Roosevelt County, New Mexico, USA...
in conjunction with the Clovis Municipal Schools. The current campus was constructed in 1978 and rests on 25 acres (101,171.5 m²) of land donated by Ervin Schepps. Over time, CCC grew to cover 100 acre (0.404686 km²). In 1990, local voters established CCC as a locally governed independent community college.http://www.clovis.edu/AboutUs/ccchistory.asp
In recent years, CCC has made efforts to modernize the curriculum including the addition of online courses and computer based learning. In the Fall of 2006, students were issued school email addresses to improve communication and online education.
In the Summer of 2006, CCC was assured by the State Board of Education that its funding would not be cut for at least one year, despite recent enrollment declines. http://www.cnjonline.com/engine.pl?station=clovis&template=storyfull.html&id=23722 Similar declines were seen throughout the state, http://www.cnjonline.com/engine.pl?station=clovis&template=storyfull.html&id=22313 but CCC suffered a loss of over 10% from 2004 to 2006. http://www.cnjonline.com/engine.pl?station=clovis&template=storyfull.html&id=22384
In the summer of 2006, the Board of Trustees approved the contract of CCC's newest President, John Neibling.http://www.cnjonline.com/engine.pl?station=clovis&template=storyfull.html&id=20311
Accreditations
Clovis Community College is accredited by the following organizations:- Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and SchoolsNorth Central Association of Colleges and SchoolsThe North Central Association of Colleges and Schools , also known as the North Central Association, is a membership organization, consisting of colleges, universities, and schools in 19 U.S. states, that is engaged in educational accreditation...
(NCACS) - State Board of Education has approved CCC as a State of New Mexico Area Vocational School
- National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)