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Gaston College

School Overview:

School Notes:

• Gaston College was granted a charter by the State of North Carolina in 1963 and began its first classes in temporary headquarters in September 1964. The college moved to its permanent campus on Highway 321 between Dallas and Gastonia two months later. Serving both Gaston and Lincoln counties, Gaston College enrolls over 5,000 students each term in curriculum programs and averages over 16,000 students annually in its Continuing Education programs. Part of the North Carolina Community College System, Gaston College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees.
• The twelve major buildings that comprise the Gaston College Dallas campus contain approximately 450,868 square feet and have an estimated current value of $41,385,862. There is an efficient road system and parking for more than 2,000 cars. College facilities (including a 480-seat auditorium) are available for public use and may be scheduled through the Office for Finance and Facilities. Gaston College is a commuter institution and does not have dormitories or housing for rent.
• The purpose of the Arts and Sciences Division of Gaston College is to provide quality instructional opportunities in college parallel programs for students who intend to transfer to senior institutions and to provide support of technical and occupational program curriculums. The division serves as a community resource and promotes academic articulation with public/private schools, business/industry, and senior institutions.
• The Liberal Arts and Sciences Division offers a wide range of courses. Among these are art, criminal justice, technology, early childhood education, English, foreign languages, humanities, mathematics, music, the natural sciences, paralegal technology, and the social sciences.

In the News:

• Highland School of Technology cruises to third straight quiz bowl win (The Gaston Gazette)
  posted on March 13, 2010 at 09:17:07 pm
  DALLAS — Students read history books but also pored over maps and newspapers to beat their rivals to the quiz bowl buzzer. World geography and current events played a prominent role in the Gaston County Schools Invitational Quiz Bowl held Saturday...
• Jobless rate hits new high (The Gaston Gazette)
  posted on March 11, 2010 at 03:34:17 pm
  North Carolina’s unemployment rate climbed slightly in January to another record high at 11.1 percent. The N.C. Employment Security Commission reported Wednesday that January’s jobless rate was up 0.2 of a percentage point compared to December...
• Gaston County restaurant ratings, Feb. 15-26 (The Gaston Gazette)
  posted on March 2, 2010 at 08:20:06 pm
  The following restaurants were inspected by the Cleveland County Health Department between Feb. 15- 26. Ratings are as follows: A: 90-100; B: 80-89; C, 70-79; closed until grade above 70. -- Gaston College Campus Café, 201 Hwy 321 S, Dallas, 101.5...
• AARP Tax-Aide free tax preparation and electronic filing service offered at no charge (The Gaston Gazette)
  posted on February 22, 2010 at 09:16:32 pm
  AARP Tax-Aide is again offering free income tax preparation including free electronic filing service through April 15. The organization provides complete tax preparation service, free of charge, to all qualified taxpayers, with emphasis on those with...
• AARP Tax-Aide to offer free tax preparation and electronic filing service (The Gaston Gazette)
  posted on February 6, 2010 at 02:38:46 am
  AARP Tax-Aide is again offering free income tax preparation, including free electronic filing service through through April 15. The organization provides complete tax preparation service, free of charge, to all qualified taxpayers, with emphasis on...

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