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McDowell Technical Community College

Coordinates: 35°52′46″N 77°34′25″W / 35.879307°N 77.573660°W / 35.879307; -77.573660
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McDowell Technical Community College
TypePublic community college
Established1967; 57 years ago (1967)[1]
Parent institution
North Carolina Community College System
PresidentBrian S. Merritt[2]
Location, ,
United States

35°52′46″N 77°34′25″W / 35.879307°N 77.573660°W / 35.879307; -77.573660
Websitewww.mcdowelltech.edu

McDowell Technical Community College is a public community college in Marion, North Carolina. It is part of the North Carolina Community College System.

History

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McDowell Technical Community College was founded in 1964 as a satellite of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Institute. In 1971, McDowell received its own independent charter becoming a separate community college. MTCC has since continued to expand to include new buildings and a walking trail in 2015. In 2018, the college opened a new laboratory to educate and train students for a myriad of careers in the health field.[3]

Academics

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MTCC offers a wide range of degrees and certificates. There is also an adult education program.[4]

References

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  1. ^ History
  2. ^ "New President Named". www.mcdowelltech.edu. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
  3. ^ "McDowell Technical Community College unveils its newest laboratory". ABC 13 WLOS. 25 January 2018. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
  4. ^ "Academic Degree Programs".
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