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Pitt Community College

School Overview:

School Notes:

• In March, 1961, Pitt Community College was chartered and designated by the State Board of Education as an industrial education center. The College began its operation as Pitt Industrial Education Center during the same year. Dr. Lloyd Spaulding served as the director of the center. The programs developed and expanded, and in 1964, the school was designated a technical institute by the State Board of Education. The name was changed in July, 1964, to Pitt Technical Institute, and it opened in its new facility, the Vernon E. White Building, in September, 1964, with nine curricula and 96 students.
• A vocational education classroom and lab/shop building, the A.B. Whitley Building, was opened in February, 1990. The 32,300 square foot facility provides space for the following programs: Machining Technology, Electronic Servicing, Electronic Engineering Technology, Architectural Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, and Industrial Construction Technology. The Industrial and Construction Technology Division office is located in the Whitley Building. The Planning and Research Department is also located in the building.
• Today, Pitt Community College offers 44 associate degree programs, numerous certificate programs, 22 diploma programs, and 18 University Transfer programs. The College has expanded its instruction to include more than 200 classes via the internet, classes via the NC Information Highway, telecourses, and community-based classes. During Fall semester 2003, 5,848 curriculum students and 4,234 continuing education students were enrolled.
• Pitt 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:

• Community news (The Daily Reflector)
  posted on November 17, 2009 at 03:49:21 am
  Pitt Community College will host a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. today at the Craig Goess Student Center, 1986 Pitt Tech Road, Winterville. The Eastern North Carolina Donor Center, 700 Cromwell Drive, also will be open from 1-7 p.m.
• Tribute an outgrowth of principal's dedication (The Daily Reflector)
  posted on November 11, 2009 at 02:49:13 pm
  GRIFTON — Ronda Sortino never knew any other way of life. The Grifton School principal grew up in a military family and lived much of her life on bases where she says values such as integrity, character, organization and discipline were instilled in her.
• PCC nets easy win over LCC (The Daily Reflector)
  posted on October 29, 2009 at 04:00:27 am
  WINTERVILLE — Kirsten Kelly and Jessica Sweers didn't get a lot of time to savor their final home match as members of the Pitt Community College volleyball team Tuesday.
• PCC officials OK master plan for growth (The Daily Reflector)
  posted on October 28, 2009 at 03:04:32 am
  WINTERVILLE — Pitt Community College has an updated blueprint for its growth. The Board of Trustees during its regular meeting Tuesday approved a facility master plan that officials say will guide campus growth during the next 10 years.
• PCC construction students put skills to work for Habitat (The Daily Reflector)
  posted on September 30, 2009 at 01:56:43 am
  WINTERVILLE — Students at Pitt Community College are putting their construction skills to use for a local nonprofit and gaining classroom credit along the way.

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