Waycross College

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Waycross College
Waycross College Seal
Established: September, 1976
Type: Community college
President: David Palmer
Staff: 74
Undergraduates: 989[1]
Location: Waycross, Georgia, USA
Campus: 150 acres (.607 km²)
Colors: Burgundy and Gray         
Mascot: Swamp Fox
Website: www.waycross.edu

Waycross College, a two-year unit of the University System of Georgia, exists to provide programs of higher education for citizens of the immediate and surrounding communities. The College's philosophy is to provide opportunities for those who need special preparation for regular college-level courses, while giving well-prepared students immediate access to transfer courses that can be applied toward advanced study appropriate to their academic goals.

Waycross College attempts to provide a wide range of enjoyable and satisfying experiences calculated to contribute to one's intellectual objectives and personal interests and aptitudes. Concerts, recitals, special lectures, independent study, meaningful physical activities, club activities, social events, cultural exhibits, and intercollegiate athletics are provided on a regular basis.

Historically, the establishment of a University System two-year college in the Ware County-Waycross area was originally approved by the Board of Regents in December, 1970. A site for the College was approved by the Board in February, 1973. A bond issue was approved in May, 1973. An official name, Waycross Junior College, was approved by the Board of Regents in January, 1975. Waycross Junior College opened for classes in September, 1976. In June, 1987, the official name was changed to Waycross College.

Waycross College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate’s degrees.[2]

The Administration Building.
The Administration Building.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Semester Enrollment Report (PDF). Office of Research and Policy Analysis. University System of Georgia (2007-11-12). Retrieved on 2007-12-23.
  2. ^ [http://www.sacscoc.org/pdf/webmemlist.pdf COC Accredited Colleges & Universities


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