Mcdowell Technical Community College
School Notes Overview:
The mission of McDowell Technical Community College to provide high-quality, comprehensive educational opportunities and services which fulfill the personal development, training and employment needs of the residents, businesses, and industries in McDowell County and surrounding areas. The College acknowledges and values cultural, gender, racial, and ethnic diversity and seeks to contribute to the maximum development of the individual and community through open door admissions and readily accessible and affordable programs. The college is dedicated to providing quality educational programs and services accessible to students on-campus, off-campus, or through distance learning. These educational programs and services are offered, within the limits of a available resources, regardless of disability or previous educational attainments. ...
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | McDowell 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 | 555 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 648 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 1,203 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 65% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 51% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,755 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 29% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,902 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 6% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $622 | $1,146 |
School Notes:
- In 1964, McDowell Technical Community College was established as the Marion-McDowell Industrial Education Center, located in downtown Marion, N.C. near the corner of State Street and South Garden Street. M-MIEC operated as a satellite unit of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Institute until September, 1967. The school moved to permanent facilities on a 31-acre site at the intersection of Interstate 40 and Highway 226 in Marion in 1970.
- Today, McDowell Technical Community College offers Associate Degrees, Diplomas, and/or Certificates in more than 30 curriculum programs. The College also offers classes in many areas of Continuing Education. MTCC currently serves more than 6,800 students per year with some type of education and training.
- The college offers a number of Occupational and Continuing Education Services, including Teleconference Workshops, Computer Training, and a variety of specialized programs designed to enhance an individual's employability, to help him or her learn a new career, to establish a pattern of growth and stability in business and industry, and to help individuals stay abreast of trends in their chosen field.
- McDowell Technical Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees.
- Profile last updated: 10/01/2009.
In the News:
- Voters shake up the scene in Marion, Old Fort (The McDowell News)
posted on November 5, 2009 at 12:55:11 am
The unofficial numbers for the votes in this story include those that were cast on Election Day, the absentee ballots and the early, one-stop voting period. The McDowell County Board of Elections will make the results official with the canvass when the provisionals will be counted. - Marion voters choose new mayor, councilwoman (The McDowell News)
posted on November 4, 2009 at 02:25:11 am
Steve Little will be the next mayor of Marion. And Juanita Doggett, Everette Clark and Lloyd Cuthbertson will take their seats on the Marion City Council. - Marion, Old Fort voters go to polls Tuesday (The McDowell News)
posted on November 1, 2009 at 08:55:01 pm
On Tuesday, voters in Marion and Old Fort will elect their leaders. - Voices in McDowell anti drunk-driving group sponsors slogan contest (The McDowell News)
posted on September 17, 2009 at 11:01:52 pm
It is time to "Get the Facts, Jack" about drinking and driving in McDowell County. - Program might run again but it will cost (The McDowell News)
posted on September 16, 2009 at 11:31:42 pm
Although it is no longer operating, the state Department of Correction's Community Works Program could be restarted but it would cost local governments and other agencies that use inmate labor.
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- Western Piedmont Community College - 2,754 students - 17.5 mi. away - view location
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