Wallace Community College (WCC) (formally known as George C. Wallace Community College) is a public community college in Dothan, Alabama. It is named after the father of Alabama governor George Wallace.[1] It serves approximately 6,000 students with its academic, health sciences, and career technical programs, in addition to its adult education, workforce development, and continuing education programs. The college has been accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since 1969.[2]
Wallace Community College | |
 WCC logo | |
Former names | George C. Wallace State Technical Trade School; George C. Wallace State Vocational Trade School; George C. Wallace State Technical Junior College; Alabama Aviation and Technical College; Sparks State Technical School; Sparks State Technical College |
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| Type | Public community college |
| Established | 1947 |
Parent institution | Alabama Community College System |
| President | Linda C. Young |
Total staff | 189 |
| Students | 3,832 |
| Location | , 31°19′03″N 85°27′53″W / 31.31745°N 85.46460°W |
| Mascot | The Governors |
| Website | www.wallace.edu |
Established in 1949, George C. Wallace Community College, with campuses in Dothan and Eufaula, is one of the largest and oldest community colleges in Alabama. It is part of the Alabama Community College System.
Athletics
editWCC maintains a men's junior college baseball team and women's softball team, both participants in the Alabama Community College Conference. The baseball team is currently coached by Ryan Ihle and the women's softball team is coached by David Dews.
References
edit- ^ Lorraine, Alison (24 July 2017). "What's in a name: Wallace Community College". www.wtvy.com. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
- ^ "Institution Details". Commission on Colleges. 2008. Retrieved 2009-03-27.