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:''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. The debate arose when it was discovered that the physical mailing address of the Davidson Campus falls into the Thomasville mailing route. The postal service instructed that mail with the physical address be re-labeled as Thomasville.'' :''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. The debate arose when it was discovered that the physical mailing address of the Davidson Campus falls into the Thomasville mailing route. The postal service instructed that mail with the physical address be re-labeled as Thomasville.''


:''Current campus publications and coorespondence has pointed to the Thomasville address.'' :''Current campus publications and coorespondence has pointed to the Thomasville address.''

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Davidson County Community College

Davidson County Community College (DCCC) is a multi-campus public, two-year higher-education institution. The Davidson Campus is located in Thomasville (see below), Davidson County, North Carolina. The Davie Campus, is located in Mocksville, Davie County, North Carolina.


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. The debate arose when it was discovered that the physical mailing address of the Davidson Campus falls into the Thomasville mailing route. The postal service instructed that mail with the physical address be re-labeled as Thomasville.
Current campus publications and coorespondence has pointed to the Thomasville address.

History

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.

Officially charter 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.

Academics Programs & Majors

(Turn into Table) As of the 2007-2008 Academic Catalog DCCC currently offers

Accounting Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Associate Degree Nursing Associate in Arts Associate in Fine Arts Associate in General Education Associate in Science Associate in Science - Pre-Engineering Automotive Systems Technology Basic Law Enforcement Training Biotechnology** Business Administration Cancer Information Management - DCO Community Spanish Interpreter Computer Information Technology Computer Programming Cosmetology Cosmetology - Esthetics Technology Cosmetology - Nail/Manicuring Technology Criminal Justice Technology Early Childhood Associate Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant Early Childhood - Special Education Electrical/Electronics Technology Electronics Engineering Technology Emergency Medical Science Fire Protection Technology General Occupational Technology Histotechnology - DCO Health Information Technology Human Resources Management Industrial Systems Technology Manufacturing Technology - Plastics Medical Assisting Medical Laboratory Technology Motorcycle Mechanics Motorsports Management Technology*** Networking Technology Operations Management Technology Paralegal Technology Paralegal Technology - Legal Nurse Consultant Pharmacy Technology Phlebotomy - DCO Physical Therapy Assistant**** Practical Nursing Education - DCO Race Car Performance ** Therapeutic Massage Truck Driver Training Viticulture (grape growing) & Enology (wine making) ***** Welding - DCO Zoo & Aquarium Science

Administration

President: Dr. Mary Rittling (bio)

Board of Trustees:

Thom C. Hege - Chairperson Beth B. Parrott - Vice Chairperson Priscilla J. Ross - Secretary Carl N. Boon - Executive Committee Member Steve Yokeley - Executive Committee Member Rick Hibbett - SGA President, 2007-2008 Ryan Short - SGA President, 2006-07

Mike Albert Cal Cunningham Jerry C. Dockham David D. Eden Vickie L. Holder Dr. Barbara B. Leonard Steve Regan Guy Smith Daniel R. Timberlake

Student Activities & Athletics

Student Government Association

Clubs and Student Organizations

Athletics

Other Centers and Outreach

Davie Campus

Uptown Lexington Education Center

Thomasville Education Center

GED Outreach

Foundation & Alumni Association

The Foundation plays a major role 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.

Annually, the Foundation sponors various events, fundrasiers, and activities. The Scholarship Golf Tournament recruites 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.

Foundation Mission Statement

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.

DCCC Alumni Association

The Alumni Association attempts to connect the approximately half million students the college has served since 1963. Alumni are asked to volunteer time and support when available for college events and fundraisers, including speaking to various groups about their personal experiences at DCCC. Alumni are extended various benefits for joining the association including access to campus facilities and services.

Development & Future Endeavours

External Links

Davidson County Community College Homepage

North Carolina Community College System Homepage

College Foundation of North Carolina - Davidson County Community College Profile

References

DCCC Performance Measure (PDF)

DCCC Student Handbook

DCCC Catalog

DCCC Foundation