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Beaufort County Community College

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School Notes:

Beaufort County Community College is a public comprehensive community college with a commitment to provide accessible and affordable quality education, relevant training, and lifelong learning opportunities for the people served by the College.
• Beaufort County Community College began with the operation of a practical nursing program in 1949, under the direction of the State Vocational and Adult Education Department. From 1962 to 1968, the College operated as extension units of Pitt and Lenoir Community Colleges. In December, 1967, the College was officially chartered as Beaufort County Technical Institute.
• The vocational and technical programs of the College were complemented by a college parallel program which opened in 1968 in conjunction with East Carolina University. In 1979, community college status was granted, and since then, Beaufort County Community College has functioned as a comprehensive community college offering continuing education and awarding associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
• When you arrive on our campus, you can expect affordable quality programs, student-oriented instructors, and accessible services. We've dedicated ourselves to creating a community college that fosters respect for your needs and optimism for your growth.
• Beaufort County Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate Degrees, diplomas, and certificates. The college is a member of American Association of Community Colleges North Carolina Community College System.
• Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

• McLaughlin rises in Perdue’s office (Washington Daily News)
  posted on March 17, 2010 at 06:26:18 am
  A Washington native is settling into his role as deputy chief of staff to Gov. Beverly Perdue. Kevin McLaughlin, former chief operating officer and general counsel in the N.C. Department of Administration, said he began his new duties March 9.
• Students ‘shadow’ professionals (Washington Daily News)
  posted on February 27, 2010 at 08:11:54 am
  Mariah Hawkins, a sophomore at Northside High School, was inspired by the struggles of a childhood friend when choosing physical therapy as her prospective career.
• Panel seeks input on sex education (Washington Daily News)
  posted on February 24, 2010 at 07:26:14 am
  Beaufort County public-school officials are preparing for state-mandated changes in the way students are taught sex education. Monday night, they promised to involve parents and other community members in any decisions that they make regarding sex education.
• Board names bridge after Futrell (Washington Daily News)
  posted on February 16, 2010 at 07:26:14 am
  rTen members of the N.C. Board of Transportation voted unanimously Monday morning to name the U.S. Highway 17 Bypass bridge after the late Ashley B. Futrell Sr.
• Williamson receives achievement award (Washington Daily News)
  posted on February 9, 2010 at 07:27:04 am
  Lee Williamson is one of those people who is just great at multi-tasking.

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