Halifax Community College
Halifax Community College Logo
Motto"Learning Comes To Life, In Pursuit of Excellence"
TypePublic community college
Parent institution
North Carolina Community College System
AccreditationSACS
Endowment1967
ChairmanStanley Edwards
PresidentErvin V. Griffin, Sr.
Location
Weldon
,
North Carolina
,
United States
Colors   Navy and gold
NicknameKnights
Websitewww.halifaxcc.edu

Halifax Community College is a public community college in Weldon, a town in Halifax County in North Carolina. Established in 1967, the college is one of the oldest in the North Carolina Community College System. It offers associate degree programs and continuing education.[1]

History

Halifax Community College was chartered on September 7, 1967, as Halifax County Technical Institute, part of the North Carolina Community College System. It began operations in February 1968 under Phillip W. Taylor, and from June 1968 to April 1977 was located at the old Colonial Manor Hotel property on Highway 301. The current 109-acre campus, centrally located on Highway 158 in Weldon, was purchased in 1972, built in 1975, 1976 and 1977, and dedicated on May 22, 1977.[1]

In 1971, a general education program was added, by contract with East Carolina University. After several years of study, and following legislative approval in 1975, Halifax County Technical Institute added two-year transfer programs to become a comprehensive community college. On July 1, 1976, the Institute's name officially changed to Halifax Community College.[2]

Growth in enrollment has been accompanied by growth in facilities, including centers for continuing education, wellness, child care, allied health, literacy/science education, nursing, and student services, as well as The Centre at Halifax Community College, a 1500-seat multipurpose theater and conference facility that opened in November 2003.

The fourth and current president, Ervin V. Griffin, Sr., took office December 1, 2006. [3]

Accreditation

Halifax Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.[4] The college and its programs are also accredited or approved by the following agencies:[5][6]

Academics

Harriet Morrison is Dean of Curriculum Programs and academic programs are grouped into six schools:[7][8]

  • School of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Business
  • School of Legal and Public Service
  • School of Vocational and Industrial Technology
  • School of Nursing and Allied Health
  • Adult and continuing education programs

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Halifax Community College". Nccommunitycolleges.edu. 2011-12-05. Archived from the original on 2012-06-10. Retrieved 2012-07-02.
  2. ↑ "Merging of Halifax Community College". Wral.com. 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2012-07-02.
  3. ↑ "Halifax Community College History" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-07-02.
  4. ↑ "Southern Association of Colleges and Schools". Sacs.org. Retrieved 2012-07-02.
  5. ↑ "Details". Onlineeducation.net. Retrieved 2012-07-02.
  6. ↑ "Accreditation Details". Rhgnc.org. Retrieved 2012-07-02.
  7. ↑ "Interview of Sn. VP Halifax". Youtube.com. 2011-11-18. Retrieved 2012-07-02.
  8. ↑ "N4CSGA News - NC Comprehensive Community College Student Government Association". N4csga.net. 2011-02-12. Archived from the original on 2012-04-26. Retrieved 2012-07-02.

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