Delaware Technical & Community College
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| Established | 1966 |
|---|---|
| Type | Community college |
| President | Dr. Orlando J. George |
| Students | 44,313 |
| Location | Dover, Delaware, USA |
| Website | www.dtcc.edu |
Delaware Technical & Community College (DTCC or Delaware Tech) is the community college system in the state of Delaware with locations in four cities. It was created by the Delaware General Assembly in 1966 by House Bill 529. The college is fully accredited and several curricula have been accredited by various professional associations. The college currently offers over 120 programs leading towards associate degrees, diplomas, or certificates.[1] Of these programs, 48 are accredited degree programs with articulation agreements with 61 other institutions of higher learning. In the 2004-2005 school year, there were 19,462 students enrolled in accredited classes and 24,851 students attending non-credit courses. The component campuses are the Jack F. Owens Campus (or simply 'Owens Campus') in Georgetown, Delaware; the Stanton Campus in Newark; the Charles L. Terry Campus (or simply 'Terry Campus') in Dover; and the Wilmington Campus in Wilmington.[2]
The current president of the college is Dr. Orlando J. George, Jr.[3]
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[edit] History
The Southern Campus was the first to open in September 1967 with 350 students, and renamed as the Jack F. Owens campus in May of 1995. The Northern Campus was the second to open in a temporary location in 1968. The Northern Campus was then replaced by the Stanton Campus in the fall of 1973 and the Wilmington Campus in the spring of 1974. The Terry Campus was opened in 1972. The Presidents Office is situated adjacent to the Terry Campus.[4]
[edit] Statistics and Demographics
[edit] Credit Student Enrollment
- Total Credit Enrollment: 19,462
- Charles L. Terry Campus: 3,704
- Jack F. Owens Campus: 5,274
- Stanton Campus: 5,829
- Wilmington Campus: 4,655
[edit] Demographic Information
- Women Students: 65%
- Minority Students: 27%
- Part-time Students: 62%
- Delaware Resident Students: 92%
[edit] References
- Delaware Technical & Community College. Retrieved on May 28, 2006. Note: This citation is inclusive for all web pages associated with the dtcc.edu domain and published by the College
[edit] Notes
- ^ Delaware Tech Programs (english). Retrieved on November 29, 2006.
- ^ About Delaware Tech (english). Retrieved on December 6, 2006.
- ^ Dr. George's Inauguration Speech (english). Retrieved on July 23, 2006.
- ^ About Delaware Tech (english). Retrieved on July 23, 2006.
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