York County Community College
York County Community College
Former names
York County Technical College
MottoFind the Fearless You
TypePublic community college
Established1994 (1994)
Parent institution
Maine Community College System
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
PresidentMichael Fischer
Academic staff
17 (FT) and 75 (adjunct)
Students1,708 (Fall 2017)[1]
Location
Wells
,
Maine
,
U.S.

43°18′24″N 70°35′27″W / 43.3068°N 70.5908°W / 43.3068; -70.5908
CampusSuburban
Colors   Blue & white
NicknameYork County Hawks
Sporting affiliations
USCAA, NACE
MascotHawk
Websitewww.yccc.edu

York County Community College (YCCC) is a public community college in Wells, Maine. YCCC is part of the Maine Community College System.

History

York County Community College was established in 1994 as York County Technical College (YCTC) by the 116th Maine Legislature. In 1995, YCTC opened with an enrollment of 156 students as well as three associate degree programs and two certificate programs.

In December 1995, YCTC earned candidacy accreditation status from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Full accreditation status was obtained in 1999.

In November 1997, YCTC began classes in a new building. In later years, the building was expanded.

YCTC changed its name to York County Community College in July 2003.

In October 2020, the YCCC changed its mascot to the Hawk from the Coyote.[2][3]

Student Body

As of the academic year 2022-2023, the enrollment was 1,625 students[4] ranging from ages 17–72.

The number of full-time students were 399 (23.4%), and the number of part-time students were 1,309 (76.6%). The number of degree/certificate seeking students were 1,176 (68.9%) and the number of non-degree seeking students were 532 (31.1%).

YCCC shotput

Demographics

As of the academic year 2022-23, the student population was 64% female and 36% male.[4]

Population by Race/Ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaskan Native: 0.6%
  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African-American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic/Latino: 2.8%
  • Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0.2%
  • White: 82.5%
  • Two or more races: 2.8%
  • Unknown: 4.7%[4]

Athletics

In 2021, the school began to offer athletics, including Track and Field, Esports and other activities for students to participate in.[5][6][7]

Track and Field

In the USCAA's Yankee Small College Conference, the York County Community College Hawks are looked at as "an incredible threat".[8] Many students from this team move on to NCAA schools that they often compete against in local competition given the school's community college status, such as Husson University.[9][10][11]

Esports

York County Community College competes in NACE. The program first started with an Overwatch team.[7] This was later followed with some appearances at some Super Smash Brothers Ultimate tournaments[12] and even hosting one of their own.[13]

References

  1. ↑ "York County Community College recognized nationally for strong growth" (PDF).
  2. ↑ "YCCC REVEALS TRANSFORMED BRAND, LOGO AND MASCOT". York County Community College. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
  3. ↑ "YCCC , UNE receive Hunger Dialogue awards". Press Herald. 2016-04-06. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
  4. 1 2 3 "York County Community College". National Center for Education Statistics | Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
  5. ↑ Allen, Anna (2021-06-07). "York County to Offer Intercollegiate Athletics". York County Hawks.
  6. ↑ "TFRRS | York County CC Men's Track & Field Results & Statistics". www.tfrrs.org. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
  7. 1 2 Hatt, Coley. "Esports Begins at YCCC – York County Community College". www.yccc.edu. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  8. ↑ Laroche, Jake (2023-04-28). "USCAA Track and Field Nationals: Hosted by Hampshire and the YSCC". Yankee Small College Conference.
  9. ↑ DeCesare, Jayme (Jan 27, 2023). "Former Hawks Standout Breaks 400-meter record at Husson University". York County Hawks.
  10. ↑ Swanson, Joseph (2023-07-13). "DeCourt wins 400 meters, men's track & field finishes fifth at Monks Invitational". Husson University. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  11. ↑ "Maggie Dallaire – YCSS Runner of the Week – York County Community College". www.yccc.edu. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
  12. ↑ "Elite Smash Series S4EP2". start.gg. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  13. ↑ "York County Hawks Open 1#". start.gg. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
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