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{{Short description|College in Davidson County, North Carolina, U.S.}}
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'''Davidson-Davie Community College''' ('''DDCC''') is a ] ] with campuses in ] and ]. It awards certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees in more than 50 programs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.davidson.cc.nc.us/academics/index.htm |access-date=October 23, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081023131208/http://www.davidson.cc.nc.us/academics/index.htm |archive-date=October 23, 2008 |title=Academics - Davidson County Community College }}</ref> As a member of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.davidson.cc.nc.us/advisement/index.htm |access-date=October 23, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080607020911/http://www.davidson.cc.nc.us/advisement/index.htm |archive-date=June 7, 2008 |title=Advisement Center - DCCC }}</ref> (CAA), between the ] and the ] (UNC) System, credits earned at DCCC transfer to the university system. Davidson-Davie Community College also provides basic skill training and ] (GED)<ref> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060930050534/http://www.davidson.cc.nc.us/lifelonglearning/basicskills.htm |date=September 30, 2006 }}</ref> programs to the public.
==Davidson County Community College==


Davidson-Davie Community College is ] by the ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sacscoc.org/pdf/webmemlist.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2014-02-10 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722052548/http://www.sacscoc.org/pdf/webmemlist.pdf |archive-date=2011-07-22 }}</ref>
Davidson County Community College (DCCC) is a multi-campus public, two-year higher-education institution. The Davidson Campus is located in Thomasville ''(see below)'', ]. The Davie Campus, is located in Mocksville, ].


==History==
:''Note: Traditionally, the Davidson Campus is considered to be in Lexington. However, the Davidson Campus does not fall into the city limits of either Lexington or Thomasville but does fall into the Thomasville mailing route.''
], Secretary of Labor ], and Dr. ] touring the college in 2012.]]
Originally chartered in 1958 as an Industrial Education Center<ref name="davidsonccc1">{{cite web|url=http://www.davidsonccc.edu/about/index.htm |access-date=November 28, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070507125242/http://www.davidsonccc.edu/about/index.htm |archive-date=May 7, 2007 |title=Davidson County Community College }}</ref> DCCC provided education and skills to assist the community in transitioning from an agriculturally based to a manufacturing-based economy. In 1963, enrollment consisted of 51 students in adult education and service programs with 125 students enrolled in vocational and technical courses.


Officially chartered as Davidson County Community College in 1965, the college began offering a larger variety of degrees and certificates including Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate in Science (AS). College transfer courses were added in 1966,<ref name="davidsonccc1"/> and for the Spring 2012 graduating class, nearly 200 students earned the college transfer credential of the AA, AS or Associate's in General Education (AGE) degree.
:''Current campus publications and correspondence has pointed to the Thomasville address.''


On January 1, 2021, Davidson County Community College changed their name to Davidson-Davie Community College to better reflect their commitment to both Davidson and Davie counties<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-01|title=DCCC is now Davidson-Davie Community College|url=https://www.davidsondavie.edu/dccc-is-now-davidson-davie-community-college/|access-date=2021-01-02|website=Davidson-Davie Community College|language=en-US}}</ref>
===History===


Currently, there are several projects planned or currently underway for new facilities on both the Davidson and Davie campuses. Student enrollment continues to expand every year.<ref>{{cite web|last=Edwards |first=Deneesha |url=http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20081006/ARTICLES/810060291/0/LETTERS |title=College holds groundbreaking for new technology center |publisher=The-Dispatch.com |date=2008-10-06 |access-date=2013-01-02}}</ref>
Originally chartered in 1958 as an Industrial Education Center DCCC provided education and skills to assist the community in transitioning from an agricultural to a manufacturing-based economy. In 1963, enrollment consisted of 51 students in adult education and service programs with 125 students enrolled in vocational and technical courses.


==Campuses==
Officially chartered as Davidson County Community College in 1965, the college begain offering a larger variety of degrees and certificates including Associate in Arts and Associate in Science. College transfer courses were added in 1966.
===Davidson Campus===
The Davidson Campus is located in central Davidson County, the Davidson Campus currently has 14 academic buildings. The campus also houses an emergency training facility, a walking track, and a small memorial garden.


The architectural campus design features a central "quad", or courtyard, featuring a large fountain, and tree grove with benches and seating. Each building features a matching brick façade generally using a Modern architectural design.
===Academics Programs & Majors===


Services on the Davidson Campus include "The Storm Cellar" the campus dining facility, a student lounge, and the campus bookstore. The two-story Grady Edward Love Learning Resources Center (Library) features ] access,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.davidsonccc.edu/lrc/howdoi.htm |access-date=November 19, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080829112458/http://www.davidsonccc.edu/lrc/howdoi.htm |archive-date=August 29, 2008 |title=Davidson County Community College }}</ref> a computer lab, and individual study rooms.
2007-2008 Academic Course List

The William T. Sinclair building is the original campus building. The Sinclair building is experiencing significant renovation: modern machining classes and the advanced manufacturing program hosted the Vice President in early spring 2012. An automotive bay within the William T. Sinclair building has since been transformed into an aquarium lab that supports the aquarium track of the Zoo and Aquarium (ZAS) associate in applied science degree.

The Davidson campus also sports Davidson Early College High School, an early college program for high school age students in Davidson county. The program began as a middle college in 2004, before transitioning into an early college in 2006. The program began in the William T. Sinclair building, before moving to the Dr. Edgar Holton Reich Building in 2020.

===Link Campus===
In September 2009, the college revealed that a local Lexington family had donated {{convert|183|acre|km2}} of land to the college.<ref> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111002143045/http://www.davidsonccc.edu/about/link_campus.htm |date=October 2, 2011 }}</ref> This donation increased the size of the Davidson Campus from {{convert|97|acre|m2}} to {{convert|280|acre|km2}}. Future plans include athletic fields, additional educational buildings, a renewable pine forest and a sports/conference arena.

===Davie Campus===
The Davie Campus, located on {{convert|45|acre|m2}} in ] features three academic buildings. Recent additions have added {{convert|8500|sqft|m2}} of space to the Laboratory building with the first floor of the Community building being renovated to serve as the campus library/computer lab. Which offers testing, research assistance, printing and copying, and tutoring.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.davidsonccc.edu/about/davie_campus.htm |access-date=November 28, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070530014717/http://www.davidsonccc.edu/about/davie_campus.htm |archive-date=May 30, 2007 |title=Davidson County Community College }}</ref> In the same style as the Davidson campus each building features a brick facade in a Modern architectural style.

The Davie campus also fully houses the Cancer Information, Histotechnology, Phlebotomy, Practical Nurse Education and Welding programs. Like the Davidson campus, Davie hosts an Early College allowing students to earn an associate degree as they earn their high school credential.

Services on the Davie campus include a computer lab, library, and several study spaces with vending machines.

===Other locations===
The Uptown Lexington Center<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.davidsonccc.edu/about/lexington.htm |access-date=December 14, 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060912172400/http://www.davidsonccc.edu/about/lexington.htm |archive-date=September 12, 2006 |title=Davidson County Community College }}</ref> opened in 2004 on First Street in ]. This site provides curriculum, GED, and Continuing Education services.

The Thomasville Education Center (TEC)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.davidsonccc.edu/about/thomasville.htm|access-date=December 14, 2007 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060912172421/http://www.davidsonccc.edu/about/thomasville.htm|archive-date=September 12, 2006 |title=Davidson County Community College }}</ref> opened in 2005 on Randolph Street in ]. Like the Uptown Lexington site, TEC offers credit and non-credit courses and GED.

The Davie Education Center<ref> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080512144145/http://www.davidsonccc.edu/about/daviecenter.htm |date=May 12, 2008 }}</ref> a {{convert|3500|sqft|m2|adj=on}} facility next to the Bermuda Run Town Hall opened in 2008. This site provides small business, continuing education, and curriculum courses. An extensive distance learning lab provides access to other courses and programs offered at DCCC or through other locations inside and outside of North Carolina.

==Organization==
Davidson-Davie Community College is a member of the North Carolina Community College system, a set of 58 community colleges located throughout the state.

===Administration===
The ], a set of 14 voting members and the Student Government President (non-voting)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.davidsonccc.edu/about/board_of_trustees.htm |access-date=November 19, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080720043333/http://www.davidsonccc.edu/about/board_of_trustees.htm |archive-date=July 20, 2008 |title=Davidson County Community College }}</ref> elect a president and set policy to drive decisions and address issues facing the college. Dr. Darrin Hartness, the current college president, was sworn in as the fourth president on January 2, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.the-dispatch.com/news/20190102/hartness-sworn-in-as-new-dccc-president|title=Hartness sworn in as new DCCC president|first=Sharon MyersThe|last=Dispatch|website=The Dispatch}}</ref>

===Academic Organization===
In 2009 DDCC began restructuring their academic organizational structure. Under the Vice President of Academic Programs and Services five schools contain the academic services of the college.


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|- |-
! colspan="4" | Agriculture and Animal Science Careers ! colspan="3" | School of Arts, Sciences and Education
|- |-
|English and Reading
| Biotechnology
|Humanities
| Viticulture & Enology
|Social Sciences
| Zoo & Aquarium Science
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|- |-
|Sciences, PE
! colspan="4" | Business Management & Finance Careers
|Mathematics
|Teacher Education
|- |-
! colspan="3" | School of Business, Engineering & Technical Studies
| Accounting
| Business Administration
| Human Resources Management
| Motorsports Management
|- |-
| Business & Computers
| Operations Management
| Engineering, Industrial, and Transportation
|
| Criminal Justice & Legal Studies
|
|
|- |-
! colspan="4" | College Transfer Options - Associate Degrees in: ! colspan="3" | School of Health, Wellness & Public Safety
|- |-
| Health and Wellness Technology
| Arts
| Human Services
| Fine Arts
| General Education | Health Continuing Education
| Science
|- |-
| Health and Public Safety
! colspan="4" | Community and Human Service Careers
|-
| Community Spanish Interpreter
| Cosmetology
| Esthetics
| Therapuetic Massage
|-
! colspan="4" | Computer Technologies
|-
| Computer Information Technology
| Computer Programming
| Networking Technology
|
|-
! colspan="4" | Education Careers
|-
| Early Childhood Education
| Lateral Entry Teacher Education
| Special Education
| Teaching Assistant
|-
! colspan="4" | Engineering and Industrial Technologies
|-
| Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration
| Electrical/Electronics Technology
| Electronics Engineering Technology
| Industrial Systems Technology
|-
|Welding
|
| |
| |
|- |-
! colspan="4" | Health Science Careers ! colspan="3" | School of Foundational Studies & Academic Support
|- |-
| Developmental Education
| Cancer Information Management
| Basic Skills
| Emergency Medical Science
| Distance Education
| Health Information Technology
| Histotechnology
|- |-
| High School Programs
| LPN to ADN Option
| Library Services
| Medical Assisting
| Learning Assistance Center
| Medical Laboratory Technology
| Nursing - ADN
|- |-
| Coaching Centers
| Nursing Assistant I & II
| Pharmacy Technology
| Phlebotomy
| Physical Therapy Assistant
|-
| Therapeutic Massage
|
| |
| |
|- |-
! colspan="4" | Public Safety and Law Careers ! colspan="3" | School of Community Education, Workforce Development & Entrepreneurship
|-
| Basic Law Enforcement Training
| Criminal Justice
| Fire Protetion
| Paralegal
|-
! colspan="4" | Transportation Careers
|-
| Automotive Systems Technology
| Motorcyle Mechanics
| Race Car Performance
| Truck Driver Training
|- |-
| Customized Training
| Small Business Center
| Conference Engagement and Community Engagement
|} |}


==Academics==
===Administration===
DDCC has an open door admissions policy,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.davidsonccc.edu/admissions/admissions_requirements_procedures.htm |access-date=November 19, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080720152823/http://www.davidsonccc.edu/admissions/admissions_requirements_procedures.htm |archive-date=July 20, 2008 |title=Davidson County Community College }}</ref> allowing all students who apply to be accepted. However, some programs do have special admissions requirements. Primarily, these are fields where demand for education is high: selected health programs, Basic Law Enforcement training, Truck Driver training, and the Zoo & Aquarium program.<ref> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110817234000/http://www.davidsonccc.edu/admissions/applications.htm |date=August 17, 2011 }}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|President: ||Dr. Mary Rittling
|-
|Current Board of Trustees:||Thom C. Hege - Chairperson<br />
Beth B. Parrott - Vice Chairperson<br />
Priscilla J. Ross - Secretary <br />
Carl N. Boon - Executive Committee Member<br />
Steve Yokeley - Executive Committee Member<br />
Rick Hibbett - SGA President, 2007-2008<br />
Ryan Short - SGA President, 2006-07<br />
Mike Albert<br />
Cal Cunningham<br />
Jerry C. Dockham<br />
David D. Eden<br />
Vickie L. Holder<br />
Dr. Barbara B. Leonard<br />
Steve Regan<br />
Guy Smith<br />
Daniel R. Timberlake<br />
|}


===Foundation===
==Davie Campus and Off-Site Locations==
Established in 1968, the Davidson-Davie Community College Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit educational and charitable organization that assists DDCC in the development of college programs, services, and scholarships. It has $9.5 million in scholarships and funds.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.davidsonccc.edu/foundation/about_foundation.htm |access-date=November 28, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060912172640/http://www.davidsonccc.edu/foundation/about_foundation.htm |archive-date=September 12, 2006 |title=Davidson County Community College }}</ref>


Annually, the foundation sponsors various events, fund raisers, and activities. The Scholarship Golf Tournament recruits local businesses and community figures to support and sponsor various holes and players. The 2008 tournament raised $30,000.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.davidsonccc.edu/foundation/events.htm |access-date=July 8, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060912172637/http://www.davidsonccc.edu/foundation/events.htm |archive-date=September 12, 2006 |title=Davidson County Community College }}</ref> The other major event, Campus Fund Drive, is a two-week campaign to encourage faculty, staff, and community to donate towards an annual goal. The 2008 CFD goal was $30,000.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.davidsonccc.edu/foundation/annualfunddrive.htm |access-date=November 28, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060912180225/http://www.davidsonccc.edu/foundation/annualfunddrive.htm |archive-date=September 12, 2006 |title=Davidson County Community College }}</ref>
=====Davie Campus=====


===DDCC Alumni Association===
Originally opened as a satellite campus in 1994 the Davie Campus is located in Mocksville, NC.
The Alumni Association attempts to connect the approximately half million students<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.davidsonccc.edu/foundation/alumni.htm |access-date=November 28, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060912172630/http://www.davidsonccc.edu/foundation/alumni.htm |archive-date=September 12, 2006 |title=Davidson County Community College }}</ref> who attended since 1963. Alumni are asked to volunteer time and support for college events and fund raisers. Alumni are extended various benefits for joining the association including access to campus facilities and services.


==Student life==
The Davie campus contains most of the same offices and services seen on the Davidson campus. Continuing Education, GED, and limited cirriculum courses are offered. The Early College, a program allowing high school students to earn college credit while still in High School, is also a large segment of the students on the Davie Campus.
Student Life at DDCC includes over 31 clubs and organizations<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.davidsonccc.edu/studentlife/student_organizations.htm |access-date=November 19, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080509122134/http://www.davidsonccc.edu/studentlife/student_organizations.htm |archive-date=May 9, 2008 |title=Student Clubs & Organizations at DCCC }}</ref> for students to join including the Student Government Association, an Intercultural Club, SAGA (Sexuality And Gender Alliance), and several other groups specific to a certain major or interest.


Throughout the academic year the Student Government Association hosts Fall Fest and Spring Fling. These events typically include club fund raisers, games for adults and children, and music. The SGA also sponsor several ] blood drives throughout the year.
As of December 2007 several construction projects are planned or in process on the Davie Campus.


The Prism Series is a cultural arts program that introduces various art forms to the campus<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.davidsonccc.edu/studentlife/prism.htm |access-date=November 19, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100527102634/http://www.davidsonccc.edu/studentlife/prism.htm |archive-date=May 27, 2010 |title=The Prism Series }}</ref> Each week the Prism Series hosts Coffee Hour featuring either a speaker or musical act. The Prism Series also sponsors various speakers and presentations throughout the year for students, faculty, and staff.
=====Uptown Lexington and Thomasville Education Center=====


Students are encouraged to participate in various campus-wide activities such as the ], ], Campus Holiday Tree Lighting, International week, and events celebrating Black History, Women's History, and Latino History months. Each semester an art exhibit is hosted in the Mendenhall building featuring art from local, regional, and national artists.
Uptown Lexington and the Thomasville Education Center provide Basic Skills/Continuing Education, GED, and other courses.


Students at the Davidson and Davie Campus have access to a free on-campus fitness facility. On the Davidson Campus a Fitness Specialist is available for fitness program planning and nutritional information.
Uptown Lexington opened in 2004 and the Thomasville Education Center opened in 2005 both sponsored by various local businesses and supporters.


=====Other Locations===== ===Athletics===
DDCC's men's basketball and a women's volleyball teams began in 2007 and are part of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Both teams have been successful in their respective games.<ref name="davidsonccc2">{{cite web|url=http://www.davidsonccc.edu/athletics/index.htm |access-date=November 19, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080509131643/http://www.davidsonccc.edu/athletics/index.htm |archive-date=May 9, 2008 |title=Davidson County Community College }}</ref>


In the 2009-10 year, the women's volleyball team reached the National NCJAA Volleyball tournament. The men's basketball team also achieved national ranking by competing in the NCJAA Division III national championship games.
There are also various locations throughout Davidson and Davie counties that host classes and workshops, these include local high schools and other venues.


Students admitted to the college who plan to participate in intercollegiate athletics must meet all admissions criteria set forth in the College Catalog. Player eligibility includes standards established by DDCC and NJCAA such as full-time enrollment of 12 hours or more with satisfactory attendance and grade point averages.<ref name="davidsonccc2"/>
==Foundation & Alumni Association==


Intramural sports are sponsored by the Fitness Center and open to any faculty, staff, or student. Basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer, and dodgeball are offered at various times throughout the year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.davidsonccc.edu/studentlife/fitness_center.htm |access-date=November 19, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080720042948/http://www.davidsonccc.edu/studentlife/fitness_center.htm |archive-date=July 20, 2008 |title=Fitness Center at Davidson County Community College }}</ref>
The Foundation assists in the development of college programs, services, and scholarships. Established in 1968, the Davidson County Community College Foundation, Inc. is considered a non-profit educational and charitable organization. Currently, the Foundation has $9.5 million in scholarships and funds.


Many DDCC sporting events are streamed live on the school's website.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.davidsonccc.edu/athletics/SPORTS-LIVE.htm |access-date=September 21, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111227100309/http://www.davidsonccc.edu/athletics/SPORTS-LIVE.htm |archive-date=December 27, 2011 |title=Athletics: Streaming Video }}</ref>
Annually, the Foundation sponsors various events, fundraisers, and activities. The Scholarship Golf Tournament recruits local businesses and community figures to support and sponsor various holes and players. The 2007 tournament raised $33,000. The other major event, Campus Fund Drive, is a two-week campaign to encourage faculty, staff, and community to donate towards an annual goal. The 2007 CFD goal was $30,000.


==References==
=====Foundation Mission Statement=====
{{Reflist}}
''Davidson County Community College Foundation, Inc., supports the development of the community by enhancing the capacity of the College to provide high quality programs and services and to enable individuals to achieve educational career goals which results in economic growth of the community.''


==External links==
===DCCC Alumni Association===
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* {{Official website|https://www.davidsondavie.edu/}}
The Alumni Association attempts to connect the approximately half million students who attended since 1963. Alumni are asked to volunteer time and support for college events and fundraisers. Alumni are extended various benefits for joining the association including access to campus facilities and services.

==External Links==



==References==


{{NC CC System}}


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Davidson-Davie Community College
TypePublic community college
Established1958, Industrial Education Center
1963, Davidson County Community College
2021, Davidson-Davie Community College
Parent institutionNorth Carolina Community College System
Endowment$12.0 million (2018)
PresidentDarrin L. Hartness
Academic staff241
Students5,798
LocationLexington, North Carolina, United States
35°51′56″N 80°10′55″W / 35.8655°N 80.1820°W / 35.8655; -80.1820
Colors    Navy blue, orange, and light gray
Sporting affiliationsNJCAA, Division II, Region 10
Mascot"Stormy" the Cat
Websitewww.davidsondavie.edu

Davidson-Davie Community College (DDCC) is a public community college with campuses in Davidson County and Davie County, North Carolina. It awards certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees in more than 50 programs. As a member of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA), between the North Carolina Community College System and the University of North Carolina (UNC) System, credits earned at DCCC transfer to the university system. Davidson-Davie Community College also provides basic skill training and General Educational Development (GED) programs to the public.

Davidson-Davie Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

History

Vice President Joe Biden, Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, and Dr. Jill Biden touring the college in 2012.

Originally chartered in 1958 as an Industrial Education Center DCCC provided education and skills to assist the community in transitioning from an agriculturally based to a manufacturing-based economy. In 1963, enrollment consisted of 51 students in adult education and service programs with 125 students enrolled in vocational and technical courses.

Officially chartered as Davidson County Community College in 1965, the college began offering a larger variety of degrees and certificates including Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate in Science (AS). College transfer courses were added in 1966, and for the Spring 2012 graduating class, nearly 200 students earned the college transfer credential of the AA, AS or Associate's in General Education (AGE) degree.

On January 1, 2021, Davidson County Community College changed their name to Davidson-Davie Community College to better reflect their commitment to both Davidson and Davie counties

Currently, there are several projects planned or currently underway for new facilities on both the Davidson and Davie campuses. Student enrollment continues to expand every year.

Campuses

Davidson Campus

The Davidson Campus is located in central Davidson County, the Davidson Campus currently has 14 academic buildings. The campus also houses an emergency training facility, a walking track, and a small memorial garden.

The architectural campus design features a central "quad", or courtyard, featuring a large fountain, and tree grove with benches and seating. Each building features a matching brick façade generally using a Modern architectural design.

Services on the Davidson Campus include "The Storm Cellar" the campus dining facility, a student lounge, and the campus bookstore. The two-story Grady Edward Love Learning Resources Center (Library) features Wi-Fi access, a computer lab, and individual study rooms.

The William T. Sinclair building is the original campus building. The Sinclair building is experiencing significant renovation: modern machining classes and the advanced manufacturing program hosted the Vice President in early spring 2012. An automotive bay within the William T. Sinclair building has since been transformed into an aquarium lab that supports the aquarium track of the Zoo and Aquarium (ZAS) associate in applied science degree.

The Davidson campus also sports Davidson Early College High School, an early college program for high school age students in Davidson county. The program began as a middle college in 2004, before transitioning into an early college in 2006. The program began in the William T. Sinclair building, before moving to the Dr. Edgar Holton Reich Building in 2020.

Link Campus

In September 2009, the college revealed that a local Lexington family had donated 183 acres (0.74 km) of land to the college. This donation increased the size of the Davidson Campus from 97 acres (390,000 m) to 280 acres (1.1 km). Future plans include athletic fields, additional educational buildings, a renewable pine forest and a sports/conference arena.

Davie Campus

The Davie Campus, located on 45 acres (180,000 m) in Mocksville, North Carolina features three academic buildings. Recent additions have added 8,500 square feet (790 m) of space to the Laboratory building with the first floor of the Community building being renovated to serve as the campus library/computer lab. Which offers testing, research assistance, printing and copying, and tutoring. In the same style as the Davidson campus each building features a brick facade in a Modern architectural style.

The Davie campus also fully houses the Cancer Information, Histotechnology, Phlebotomy, Practical Nurse Education and Welding programs. Like the Davidson campus, Davie hosts an Early College allowing students to earn an associate degree as they earn their high school credential.

Services on the Davie campus include a computer lab, library, and several study spaces with vending machines.

Other locations

The Uptown Lexington Center opened in 2004 on First Street in Lexington, North Carolina. This site provides curriculum, GED, and Continuing Education services.

The Thomasville Education Center (TEC) opened in 2005 on Randolph Street in Thomasville, North Carolina. Like the Uptown Lexington site, TEC offers credit and non-credit courses and GED.

The Davie Education Center a 3,500-square-foot (330 m) facility next to the Bermuda Run Town Hall opened in 2008. This site provides small business, continuing education, and curriculum courses. An extensive distance learning lab provides access to other courses and programs offered at DCCC or through other locations inside and outside of North Carolina.

Organization

Davidson-Davie Community College is a member of the North Carolina Community College system, a set of 58 community colleges located throughout the state.

Administration

The Board of Trustees, a set of 14 voting members and the Student Government President (non-voting) elect a president and set policy to drive decisions and address issues facing the college. Dr. Darrin Hartness, the current college president, was sworn in as the fourth president on January 2, 2019.

Academic Organization

In 2009 DDCC began restructuring their academic organizational structure. Under the Vice President of Academic Programs and Services five schools contain the academic services of the college.

School of Arts, Sciences and Education
English and Reading Humanities Social Sciences
Sciences, PE Mathematics Teacher Education
School of Business, Engineering & Technical Studies
Business & Computers Engineering, Industrial, and Transportation Criminal Justice & Legal Studies
School of Health, Wellness & Public Safety
Health and Wellness Technology Human Services Health Continuing Education
Health and Public Safety
School of Foundational Studies & Academic Support
Developmental Education Basic Skills Distance Education
High School Programs Library Services Learning Assistance Center
Coaching Centers
School of Community Education, Workforce Development & Entrepreneurship
Customized Training Small Business Center Conference Engagement and Community Engagement

Academics

DDCC has an open door admissions policy, allowing all students who apply to be accepted. However, some programs do have special admissions requirements. Primarily, these are fields where demand for education is high: selected health programs, Basic Law Enforcement training, Truck Driver training, and the Zoo & Aquarium program.

Foundation

Established in 1968, the Davidson-Davie Community College Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit educational and charitable organization that assists DDCC in the development of college programs, services, and scholarships. It has $9.5 million in scholarships and funds.

Annually, the foundation sponsors various events, fund raisers, and activities. The Scholarship Golf Tournament recruits local businesses and community figures to support and sponsor various holes and players. The 2008 tournament raised $30,000. The other major event, Campus Fund Drive, is a two-week campaign to encourage faculty, staff, and community to donate towards an annual goal. The 2008 CFD goal was $30,000.

DDCC Alumni Association

The Alumni Association attempts to connect the approximately half million students who attended since 1963. Alumni are asked to volunteer time and support for college events and fund raisers. Alumni are extended various benefits for joining the association including access to campus facilities and services.

Student life

Student Life at DDCC includes over 31 clubs and organizations for students to join including the Student Government Association, an Intercultural Club, SAGA (Sexuality And Gender Alliance), and several other groups specific to a certain major or interest.

Throughout the academic year the Student Government Association hosts Fall Fest and Spring Fling. These events typically include club fund raisers, games for adults and children, and music. The SGA also sponsor several Red Cross blood drives throughout the year.

The Prism Series is a cultural arts program that introduces various art forms to the campus Each week the Prism Series hosts Coffee Hour featuring either a speaker or musical act. The Prism Series also sponsors various speakers and presentations throughout the year for students, faculty, and staff.

Students are encouraged to participate in various campus-wide activities such as the Great American Smokeout, Constitution Day, Campus Holiday Tree Lighting, International week, and events celebrating Black History, Women's History, and Latino History months. Each semester an art exhibit is hosted in the Mendenhall building featuring art from local, regional, and national artists.

Students at the Davidson and Davie Campus have access to a free on-campus fitness facility. On the Davidson Campus a Fitness Specialist is available for fitness program planning and nutritional information.

Athletics

DDCC's men's basketball and a women's volleyball teams began in 2007 and are part of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Both teams have been successful in their respective games.

In the 2009-10 year, the women's volleyball team reached the National NCJAA Volleyball tournament. The men's basketball team also achieved national ranking by competing in the NCJAA Division III national championship games.

Students admitted to the college who plan to participate in intercollegiate athletics must meet all admissions criteria set forth in the College Catalog. Player eligibility includes standards established by DDCC and NJCAA such as full-time enrollment of 12 hours or more with satisfactory attendance and grade point averages.

Intramural sports are sponsored by the Fitness Center and open to any faculty, staff, or student. Basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer, and dodgeball are offered at various times throughout the year.

Many DDCC sporting events are streamed live on the school's website.

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