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Isothermal Community College

School Overview:

School Notes:

• Isothermal Community College, a member of the North Carolina Community College System, is a comprehensive, two-year, public institution that serves the individuals in Rutherford and Polk Counties. The College offers individual courses and certificate, diploma and degree programs that enable students to transfer to four-year institutions or to acquire skills for new or continued employment, as well as to function effectively as citizens in our society. In addition, the College provides training for area business and industry, personal enrichment courses, remedial and developmental courses and community service activities.
• Programs of study fall into two major categories: college transfer and career preparation. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degree Programs are designed primarily for students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university. The Associate of Applied Science Degree, Diploma, and Certificate Programs are designed for career preparation. Some Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs are also transferable to four-year colleges and universities.
• Isothermal 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:

• Scholarship honors WLOS photojournalist (The Hendersonville Times-News)
  posted on March 17, 2010 at 09:54:55 am
  From staff reports SPINDALE -- John Billingsley's work in photojournalism was far from finished. His friends, family and coworkers hope a new scholarship will help many others continue his work.
• In the Pews: Erskine singers perform Sunday (Spartanburg Herald-Journal)
  posted on March 6, 2010 at 08:23:47 am
  The Erskine College Choraleers will present a music program at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 880 W. O. Ezell Blvd., during the 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday. Erskine alumni and all music lovers are invited to the performance.
• Make a note: WNCW radio to feature Old Fort's Mountain Music (The McDowell News)
  posted on February 10, 2010 at 10:30:44 pm
  A beloved McDowell County musical program will be featured on public radio station WNCW's new series about mountain traditions.
• Shelby girls win SMAC swimming title (The Shelby Star)
  posted on January 25, 2010 at 04:57:51 am
  SPINDALE — The Shelby High girls swimming team won the South Mountain 2A/3A Conference championship last Saturday at Isothermal Community College, while the boys team finished fourth. Golden Lions’ girls coach Lynn Miller was named the league’s...
• Asheville-area holiday calendar (Asheville Citizen-Times)
  posted on December 12, 2009 at 05:05:05 pm
  ASHEVILLE — Mars Hill Christmas parade , 10 a.m. Saturday. Fletcher Parade , 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Theme is “I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas.” 687-0751.

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