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Washington State Community College

School Overview:

School Notes:

• Washington State Community College is a state-assisted, two-year comprehensive community college offering Over 50 programs of study. The designated service area of the College includes Washington and Morgan Counties, but a significant number of students from across southeastern Ohio and nearby counties in West Virginia also are enrolled.
• The College was founded in 1971 as Washington Technical Institute with its one building campus located on St. Rt. 676 in Marietta. In 1972 the name became Washington Technical College as part of a reorganization of Ohio's higher education system. In 1991, the College was re-chartered as Washington State Community College and at the same time relocated to its current campus at 710 Colegate Drive in Marietta.
• The campus is about 280 acres of rolling woodland within the city limits. Limited classes are offered in off-campus locations, including Morgan County, Warren, Newport and Caldwell, Ohio. The Washington State campus, which opened with one "Main" building in 1991, has grown to include six structures: the Main Building, Arts & Sciences Center, Carson K. Miller Library, Center for Business and Technology, Evergreen Child Development Center, and a maintenance building. The college sets on nearly 155 acres of wooded land. In 2004 the College created a Master Plan for campus growth, with a vision for addition of a conference center, an Appalacian arts center with an amphitheater, and a health sciences building, as well as improvements to the campus entrances and parking.
• The college offers programs in Arts & Sciences(Transfer Programs), Business, Engineering & Industrial Technologies, Health Sciences, Public Services and Distance Learning.
• The college is accredited by the North Central Association of College and Schools.
• Profile last updated: 10/01/2009.

In the News:

• A knack for getting things done (The Marietta Times)
  posted on November 19, 2009 at 03:06:30 pm
  After the Harmar Railroad Bridge closed to pedestrian traffic due to structural safety concerns in 2007, Marietta officials knew where to turn for help - Terry Tamburini. "With his help we were able to pull together a team that included ODOT, Rep.
• WSCC program showcases math, science for girls (The Marietta Times)
  posted on November 14, 2009 at 06:55:04 am
  By Ashley Hill The Marietta Times ahill@mariettatimes.com Girls from Washington, Meigs and Morgan county high schools traveled to Washington State Community College Friday to participate in "We are IT" day. About 200 high school sophomores, took part in activities related to the information technology field.
• Mid-Ohio Valley recognized for arts (Parkersburg News and Sentinel)
  posted on November 14, 2009 at 05:13:46 am
  PARKERSBURG - The Mid-Ohio Valley has officially been recognized for its arts and culture by the West Virginia Commission on the Arts. The area was officially named a Certified Arts Community Nov. 10 by the state commission on the arts during its quarterly meeting in Charleston, said John Hoffman, executive director of Artsbridge.
• Free clinic to serve area (The Marietta Times)
  posted on November 13, 2009 at 01:54:44 pm
  A local group concerned with improving access to health care plans to open a free clinic for Washington County residents without health insurance in early 2010. The clinic took another step closer to reality this week with the help of a $55,000 grant from the Sisters of St. Joseph Charitable Fund.
• Contract extended despite criticism (The Marietta Times)
  posted on November 11, 2009 at 02:25:53 pm
  The Board of Trustees at Washington State Community College has voted to extend the contract of college President Charlotte Hatfield, despite some concerns from employees about her leadership style. The board voted 5-4 in a special meeting Oct. 26 to extend Hatfield's contract through Dec. 31, 2011.

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