Martin Community College
1161 kehukee pk rd, Williamston, NC, 27892-0998 -
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Martin Community College is a public comprehensive community college serving primarily residents of Martin County and segments of Bertie and Washington Counties. The College provides quality post-secondary curriculum programs leading to an Associate in Arts, Associate in Applied Science, or General Education degree, diploma, or a certificate of proficiency. Also offered is a certificate of attendance or diploma for Continuing Education courses. ...
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- Community College Avg.
| County | Martin 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 | 448 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 508 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 956 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 77% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 67% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,110 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 21% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,241 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 8% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $411 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 29% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,776 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Martin Community College was initially authorized as Martin Technical Institute by the General Assembly of North Carolina during the 1967 session. The State Board of Education exercised the authority the General Assembly delegated to it by contracting with the Martin County Board of Education for the establishment of a unit of the North Carolina Department of Community College System. This action was finalized on September 7, 1967. Martin Technical Institute was granted community college status by the General Assembly on June 26, 1975, with funding for a two-year college transfer program appropriated on July 1, 1976. The name was officially changed to Martin Community College on July 1, 1976.
- Martin Community College is conveniently located one mile west of Williamston, North Carolina. The physical plant consists of 146,265 square feet of space used to provide realistic instruction in air-conditioned classrooms, laboratories, and shops. The library has a collection of approximately 30,200 volumes as well as special resource materials selected by professional librarians in consultation with faculty and administrative personnel.
- The College is committed to providing quality educational experiences at a reasonable cost and at times convenient to students who work part-time or full-time. In addition to scheduling traditional classes to meet the needs of students, the College offers a variety of distance learning opportunities including Internet classes, classes on the North Carolina Information Highway, and telecourses.
- Martin Community College serves as an educational link between adults with educational needs and employers with needs for a skilled workforce. Occupational and vocational/technical training are emphasized in both curriculum and continuing education offerings. Additional emphases are placed on the College's transfer programs, basic skills programs, and developmental education programs.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
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- Sept. 28 — Calendar (The Daily Reflector)
posted on September 28, 2009 at 04:10:04 am
TUESDAY: The Pitt Community College Small Business Center hosts a free seminar titled "Understanding Your Financials" from 6-9 p.m. Robbie Dunbar will be the featured presenter. - Sept. 21 — Calendar (The Daily Reflector)
posted on September 21, 2009 at 04:10:05 am
TUESDAY: The Pitt Community College Small Business Center hosts a free seminar on low-cost Web design from 6-9 p.m. Mike Clendenon will be the featured presenter. For more information or to register, contact Mary at 493-7576. - Sept. 14 — Calendar (The Daily Reflector)
posted on September 14, 2009 at 04:09:56 am
TUESDAY: The Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the Institute for Supply Management will meet at 6 p.m. at the China 10 Restaurant on 10th Street. The topic is "Job Shadowing" with guest speaker Jessica Shimer, career development coordinator of Lenoir County Schools. - Walter Dalton Talks Community College In ENC (WITN 7 North Carolina)
posted on August 28, 2009 at 12:18:57 am
Lt. Governor Walter Dalton toured Martin Community College in Williamston earlier Thursday. - Aug. 24 — Calendar (The Daily Reflector)
posted on August 24, 2009 at 04:10:19 am
The 11th annual Building Quality Child Care Conference is scheduled for Oct. 10 at Martin Community College in Williamston from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Note: Data has been gathered from several government and commercial data sources. School data reflects years 2002-04 statistics (most recent years available). Area and demographic data reflects year 2000 statistics. Public School Review does not ensure the timeliness or accuracy of the information on this site.
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