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Johnston Community College

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School Notes:

• Johnston Community College (JCC) in Smithfield, North Carolina, is located thirty miles east of Raleigh near the junction of I-95 and US 70. The 175-acre main campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities, picturesque pines, colorful azaleas and scenic ponds. Johnston Community College has campuses throughout the county, including the Cleveland Center, the Workforce Development Center in Clayton, and the Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center, a 2800 acre wildlife preserve and teaching facility. Originally established in 1969 in Four Oaks, North Carolina, and moved to its current location in 1976, JCC has maintained its small town values while progressively meeting the needs of the fastest growing county in North Carolina. The College was fully accredited in 1977. As a member of the North Carolina Community College System, it is a public, two-year post-secondary college with an open-door admission policy. Johnston Community College provides comprehensive occupational, general, and continuing education programs, as well as community service activities for Johnston County and surrounding areas. The College opens its doors to the community and seeks to provide for the fullest possible development of the potential of all students in order that they may increase their knowledge and understanding of life; that they may develop occupational and educational proficiencies in accordance with their interests, talents, and aspirations; and that they may continue their personal growth. To that end, the College, in its programs, services and future plans, strives to reflect the unique demographic, economic and culturally diverse area it serves.
• Johnston Community College is accredited by the Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award certificates, diplomas and associate degrees.
• Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

• Firearms Equipment Delivers Real-World Training (MyNC.com)
  posted on October 14, 2009 at 02:10:17 pm
  Law enforcement officers can now sharpen their marksmanship skills using highly-realistic video-based training at Johnston Community College.
• Garden goings on (The News & Observer)
  posted on October 10, 2009 at 06:02:36 am
  Advanced Ikebana
• JCC Vice President Jeanne Whisnant To Retire (MyNC.com)
  posted on September 30, 2009 at 10:10:48 am
  Jeanne Whisnant, a vice president for information technology at JCC, is planning to retire.
• College Foundation Golf Tourney Is October 9 (MyNC.com)
  posted on September 15, 2009 at 02:25:15 pm
  The Johnston Community College Foundation will host its annual Neal Lancaster-Four Oaks Bank Charity Classic on Friday, Oct. 9 at the Country Club of Johnston County.
• College Notes (The News & Observer)
  posted on September 2, 2009 at 06:04:45 am
  Johnston Community College has scheduled the following classes:

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