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North Country Community College

School Overview:

School Notes:

• The people of Essex and Franklin counties of New York founded North Country Community College in 1967. The College's mission is to provide the highest quality public, post secondary education to area residents, as well as those outside the region, who desire to live, learn and grow in a unique educational setting. The College is proud to be unofficially known as "The College of Essex & Franklin".
• The main campus of North Country Community College, which houses the administrative offices of the institution, is located in Saranac Lake. The College also has two branch campuses: Malone, in Franklin County and Ticonderoga, in Essex County. Classes are also offered at a satellite campus in Moriah. This allows the College to better serve the students of these geographically diverse populations. NCCC has the largest service district of any New York State community college, responding to the educational needs of the people in a 3,500 square-mile area.
• North Country maintains a strong reputation for progressive academic curriculum that is anchored in the liberal arts tradition. College programs are ideal for those students who plan on attaining a 2 or 4 year degree, as well as those seeking a career change. Degree programs are offered in Business Studies, Health Related Careers, Human Services and Liberal Arts & Sciences.
• Profile last updated: 10/15/2009.

In the News:

• NCCC steadies against pending state aid cuts (Plattsburgh Press Republican)
  posted on November 19, 2009 at 08:45:22 am
  SARANAC LAKE — Officials at North Country Community College talked state-aid cuts at their Board of Trustees meeting this week. But increased enrollment here might moderate pending aid reductions of about $260 per student, an anticipated loss of almost $400,000.
• No charges filed in alleged sex assault (Adirondack Daily Enterprise)
  posted on November 18, 2009 at 03:09:05 pm
  SARANAC LAKE - A Franklin County grand jury has decided not to file charges after reviewing an alleged sexual assault case involving local college students.
• David Tyldesly quits at the top (Adirondack Daily Enterprise)
  posted on November 17, 2009 at 03:51:28 pm
  SARANAC LAKE - Dave Tyldesley, who led the Saranac Lake girls cross country team to eight straight sectional titles, is stepping down as the Red Storm's head coach to take a similar position at North Country Community College.
• Cold-shooting leads to Saints loss (Plattsburgh Press Republican)
  posted on November 16, 2009 at 11:46:50 am
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• Of Interest: Nov. 16, 2009 (Plattsburgh Press Republican)
  posted on November 16, 2009 at 08:45:00 am
  Saranac Central board meeting scheduled SARANAC — The Saranac Central Board of Education will meet today to discuss an internal-audit services bid award and a person's employment.

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