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Western Wyoming Community College

School Overview:

School Notes:

• Western's fundamental purpose is to provide high quality learning opportunities to students who are at various stages of life and have differing needs and expectations. Committed to quality and success, Western encourages flexibility, innovation, and active learning for students, faculty and staff. The College understands that learning occurs inside and outside the classroom and, therefore, seeks to create an environment where lifelong learning is encouraged and where students and employees interact in an atmosphere of mutual respect.
• Western Wyoming Community College, the fifth of seven community colleges in Wyoming, was established in the Fall of 1959. In 1960-61, the College moved to Reliance, five miles from Rock Springs, to occupy the former Reliance High School and daytime classes began. In September, 1964, the original district was expanded to include all communities within Sweetwater County.
• Consistent growth of the College led to the inauguration of a $1,822,000 building program on October 4, 1966. On November 11, 1967, ground-breaking ceremonies marked the beginning of construction on a new campus, and completion in June, 1969. Growth continued. In March, 1973, voters approved a $1,780,000 bond issue to provide additional instructional facilities. The new vocational-technical education building was ready for occupancy in Fall, 1974, and the college center building was completed. In 1976, three residence halls were constructed to provide on-campus housing, made possible by a loan from the State Farm Loan Board.
• The college offers Occupational and Transfer Programs in Arts & Performing Arts, Business, Computer Science and Office Information Systems, Education, Health, Humanities & Communication, Math & Science, Social Science, Technology & Industry Programs Technology & Industry Programs and General Studies. The college offers Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S), Associate of Arts (A.A.), Associate of Fine Arts (A.F.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees and One Year Certificate Programs and Certification Testing.
• Western Wyoming Community College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges & Schools.
• Profile last updated: 07/20/2009.

In the News:

• Lady Lancers drop three matches (The Torrington Telegram)
  posted on October 15, 2009 at 03:18:35 pm
  The Eastern Wyoming College Lady Lancers had a tough week, falling to Laramie County Community College (25-9, 25-13, 25-8), Central Wyoming College (26-24, 25-11, 25-12) and Western Wyoming Community College (25-15, 25-19, 25-18). The squad’s record fell to 9-21 overall with the three losses.
• Lady Rustlers Send Sophomores Out With Win (Riverton Radio)
  posted on October 14, 2009 at 12:59:59 pm
  Although it wasn't the last time the Lady Rustlers will step on their home court, Sophomore night was celebrated Tuesday night at Central Wyoming College.
• STAR park and ride begins tomorrow (The Green River Star)
  posted on October 1, 2009 at 03:53:49 pm
  The STAR Bus begins the park-and-ride service between Green River and Rock Springs tomorrow, according to Judy Owens, director of the transit authority.
• College reinstates Wamsutter adult classes (Billings Gazette)
  posted on September 27, 2009 at 04:16:16 am
  ROCK SPRINGS - Western Wyoming Community College has reversed course and will continue to provide adult basic education and general educational development classes in Wamsutter. Jami Anderson, director of adult developmental studies, said the college has decided to fund the programs after state and federal funding declined.
• College reinstates Wamsutter adult classes (KIFI Idaho Falls)
  posted on September 26, 2009 at 02:07:26 pm
  Associated Press - September 26, 2009 10:05 AM ET ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. (AP) - Western Wyoming Community College has reversed course and will continue to provide Adult Basic Education and General...

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