Cleveland Community College
School Notes Overview:
The College’s mission is to help students achieve professional and personal goals by providing quality, accessible educational programs and services; to serve as an agent for economic development by responding to the educational and training needs of business and industry, and to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life in Cleveland County by actively participating in collaborative community initiatives....
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- Community College Avg.
| County | Cleveland County, NC | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,379 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 1,962 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 3,341 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 50% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 48% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,576 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 10% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $772 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 3% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $700 | $1,146 |
School Notes:
- Cleveland Community College – established in 1965 by and for the people of Cleveland County – is a comprehensive, public two-year college and member institution of the North Carolina Community College System.
- Programs of study include college transfer Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees; Associate in Applied Science degrees; Associate in General Education degree; technical and vocational diplomas and certificates. Support services include academic advisement, developmental support, library/media services, and instructional technology.
- Cleveland Community College's transfer program includes many courses designed to prepare students for upper division study in such fields as business, education, engineering, dentistry, law, and medicine.
- Cleveland Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- College program teaches trade skills and how to land a job (The Shelby Star)
posted on October 31, 2009 at 04:19:41 pm
SHELBY — Cleveland County’s unemployment rate stands at roughly 14 percent. But a program through Cleveland Community College hopes to bring that down by putting students to work. In the span of six months, the county could potentially see a... - CCC Gamma Beta Phi and Shelby Rotary Club Teaming Up for International Cause (The Shelby Star)
posted on October 30, 2009 at 05:19:41 pm
Animals will take over Cleveland Community College on Saturday, Nov 7. The CCC Gamma Beta Phi honor society and the Shelby Rotary Club will host a Living Gift Market through Heifer International where animals like pigs, chickens and goats can be... - Conference Center plans unveiled (The Shelby Star)
posted on October 28, 2009 at 11:04:50 pm
SHELBY - Imagine a shared base for such Cleveland County traditions as the Heart Ball and Relay for Life walk. Imagine a conference center that would not only offer banquet space for local industries but also private meeting rooms to conduct... - Shelby begins drive to land Legion World Series for 4-year cycle (The Gaston Gazette)
posted on October 28, 2009 at 12:40:08 am
Timetable Feb. 1 — Bids must be in to national legion office in Indianapolis, Ind. March 15 — Finalists (6) to be announced Through April 15 — committee visitation at candidate sites May 3 — final formation presentations to national committee... - County meeting touches on plans for fair lease, prison (The Shelby Star)
posted on October 26, 2009 at 08:33:56 pm
SHELBY— An upcoming county work session aims to touch on several of the year’s heavy-hitting issues. Items on the agenda include the Cleveland County Fair, Cleveland Correctional Center and funding for Cleveland Community College. County...
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