Durham Technical Community College
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The primary mission and purpose of Durham Technical Community College are to provide postsecondary education that prepares students for careers in vocational and technical fields, the first two years of a baccalaureate degree to prepare students for professional careers, basic skills and general education programs that enable students to live productive lives, and skills development courses that meet workforce training needs of the residents and employers of Durham and Orange counties. The college seeks to inspire an active desire for lifelong learning and knowledge that will serve them well in the global workplace. Financially and geographically, Durham Tech provides an educational opportunity not otherwise available to area adults. ...
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Durham 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 | 1,422 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 3,672 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 5,094 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 42% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 40% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,200 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 5% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $500 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 3% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $650 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Durham Technical Community College is a charter member of the North Carolina Community College System. When the North Carolina General Assembly authorized a small appropriation to establish a limited number of area schools to be known as industrial education centers in 1957, Durham already had a vigorous program in adult education through the Vocational and Adult Education Department of the Durham City Schools. A Practical Nursing program had been established in 1948; other programs included training in mechanical drafting, architectural drafting, and electronics technology. In addition, literacy skills training was offered for adults. Courses to upgrade the skills of workers were also offered in a variety of trades.
- Durham Tech offers at the main campus location on Lawson Street and Cooper Street, at the Northern Durham Center on Snow Hill Road, at the Orange County Skills Development Center on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, and at hundreds of other locations throughout Durham and Orange counties. In 2007, the college will also open a dedicated Orange County Campus for expanding our offerings and better responding to residents in our service area.
- Durham Technical Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate's degrees. The college is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges. The Dental Laboratory Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association; the Occupational Therapy Assistant program is accredited by the Accreditation Committee for Occupational Therapy Education; the Opticianry program is accredited by the Commission on Opticianry Accreditation; and the Respiratory Therapy program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. The Pharmacy Technology program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The Surgical Technology program holds provisional accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
- Profile last updated: 12/02/2008.
In the News:
- Day Book (The Chapel Hill News)
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Wednesday - School board winners' party hails new era (The News & Observer)
posted on November 14, 2009 at 02:44:44 am
The new Wake County school board members are partying tonight at the Grand Marquis Ballroom in Garner. - Community Colleges Offer Scholarships For NC Farmers (NBC 17 Raleigh)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 05:03:13 am
From the tobacco field to the classroom: community colleges are trying to find farmers who need help finding a new career. "Durham Tech is one of 19 community colleges that received a grant from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission," said Teretha Bell, HRD Program Director for Durham Technical Community College. "The money was given to colleges that were in counties that were ... - Community Colleges Offer Scholarships For NC Farmers (MyNC.com)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 04:55:17 am
Thousands are available for those impacted by a changing tobacco industry. - Durham JobLink Extends Hours (NBC 17 Raleigh)
posted on October 28, 2009 at 06:12:00 pm
Durham's JobLink mobile unit has announced it will extend its services to continue to serve the community. Due to customer demand and volume traffic at the Northgate Mall, service days have been extended through the end of the year. The job center will be open every Monday and Tuesday from 8:30a.m. until 4 p.m. The JobLink mobile unit was first opened in July of 2009 and helps residents find job ...
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