| Motto | "Opportunities for Life." |
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| Established | 1963 |
| Type | Community College |
| President | Dr. Patricia Skinner |
| Location | Dallas, North Carolina, USA |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Colors | Green and White |
| Website | www.gaston.edu |
Gaston College is a community college located in Dallas, North Carolina.
Serving Gaston County and Lincoln County, Gaston College enrolls over 5,000 students each term in curriculum programs and about 16,000 students in continuing education programs. As part of the statewide North Carolina Community College System, Gaston College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate Degrees.
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Gaston College was granted a charter by the State of North Carolina in 1963 and began its first classes in temporary headquarters in September 1964. The college moved to its permanent campus on Highway 321 between Dallas and Gastonia two months later.
Gaston College has three campuses and one regional training center:
Twelve buildings comprise the Dallas Campus and contain approximately 450,868 square feet (41,887.0 m2). There is an efficient road system and parking for more than 2,000 cars. College facilities are available for public use. Gaston College is a commuter institution and does not have dormitories or housing for rent. There is also a 5 star Child Development Center located on the Dallas campus.
The Lincoln Center of Gaston College was opened in August 1969. In 1987, it was relocated to the Lincoln County School of Technology in Lincolnton. The former Lincolnton High School was renovated by Gaston College to become the current Lincoln County Location. Classes were first held at Lincoln Campus in Spring 1999.
The North Carolina Vocational Textile School was approved in 1941 and began operation in 1943 in Belmont. It was later renamed the North Carolina Center for Applied Textile Technology. In 2005, the center was transferred to Gaston College and became the East Campus and Textile Technology Center. The Textile Technology Center offers new and sample product development, product testing, training, and consulting for the textile industry. Currently numerous continuing education and a few curriculum classes are offered on the campus.
The Regional Emergency Services Training Center is a five-story training facility used by fire, police, and emergency medical organizations. On surrounding grounds, there are nine propane and flammable liquids pits. The center gives Gaston College the opportunity to offer specialized training previously unavailable in the region.
Gaston College Academic Catalog 2006-2008
Jim Burke, Eagle Scout and Boy Scout Leader. Class of 1992
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