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Gallipolis Career College

School Overview:

School Notes:

• The college was founded in 1962 under the name of Gallipolis Business College. Originally located on State Street in Gallipolis, the college was moved to 36 Locust Street in 1964. In 1978, it was moved to the Spring Valley Plaza, 1176 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis. In 1984, the college changed its name to Southeastern Business College. In January, 1990, Southeastern Business College was purchased by the Shirey Corporation. The college changed its name to Gallipolis Career College in October 1998. The Shirey Corporation is locally owned by Robert and Jeanette Shirey.
• At GCC, you will find an atmosphere conducive to learning. Our average student to teacher ratio is a low 11:1. That means individualized attention is available to all students. We also offer free tutoring to our students to ensure each one is able to reach his or her full potential.
• At Gallipolis Career College, we are dedicated to providing the most technologically advanced computer labs in the area. We are constantly surveying local businesses to find what skills we need to provide to produce the best employees possible.
• The college is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award diplomas and associate degrees and licensed by the State Board of Career Colleges and Schools to grant Associate Degrees.
• Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

• OH Career College Students Lose State Aid (WSAZ NewsChannel 3 West Virginia)
  posted on July 23, 2009 at 12:07:07 am
  Students who are often working the hardest to get a college education are now losing a big chunk of help in Ohio.
• Regents authorize GCC to award associate degrees (The Daily Sentinel)
  posted on July 4, 2009 at 06:45:14 pm
  GALLIPOLIS — On May 30, 1975, Gallipolis Career College was first authorized to award associate degree programs by the State Board of Career Colleges and Schools. Eventually, GCC was authorized to...
• GCC can now award associate degrees (The Daily Sentinel)
  posted on June 27, 2009 at 07:36:20 pm
  GALLIPOLIS — Gallipolis Career College has received authorization from the Ohio Board of Regents to award associate degrees through Dec. 31, 2012. The authorization was awarded by Chancellor Eri...
• Saying thank you: ‘Everyday Heroes’ honored at breakfast (Gallipolis Daily Tribune)
  posted on June 19, 2009 at 02:59:06 am
  GALLIPOLIS — They’re your neighbors, friends or even just people you meet in the ordinary course of the day. On Thursday, 14 of them were recognized as “Everyday Heroes” for exceptional acts of co...
• ‘Everyday Heroes’: Retired teacher is Education Hero (Gallipolis Daily Tribune)
  posted on June 5, 2009 at 03:44:06 am
  GALLIPOLIS — Karen Wright, who recently retired as an educator in the Gallia County Local Schools, has been chosen the Education Hero of 2009 in the “Everyday Heroes” recognition program sponsored ...

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