McDowell Technical Community College is a public community college in Marion, North Carolina. It is part of the North Carolina Community College System.
| Type | Public community college |
|---|---|
| Established | 1967[1] |
Parent institution | North Carolina Community College System |
| President | Brian S. Merritt[2] |
| Location | , , United States 35°52′46″N 77°34′25″W / 35.879307°N 77.573660°W |
| Website | www |
History
editMcDowell Technical Community College was founded in 1964 as a satellite of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Institute. In 1971, McDowell received its own independent charter becoming a separate community college. MTCC has since continued to expand to include new buildings and a walking trail in 2015. In 2018, the college opened a new laboratory to educate and train students for a myriad of careers in the health field.[3]
Academics
editMTCC offers a wide range of degrees and certificates. There is also an adult education program.[4]
References
edit- ^ History
- ^ "New President Named". www.mcdowelltech.edu. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "McDowell Technical Community College unveils its newest laboratory". ABC 13 WLOS. 25 January 2018. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ "Academic Degree Programs".