Wallace Community College

George C. Wallace State Community College
Wallace Community College
	WCC logo
Former names	George C. Wallace State Technical Trade School; George C. Wallace State Vocational Trade School; George C. Wallace State Technical Junior College; Alabama Aviation and Technical College; Sparks State Technical School; Sparks State Technical College
Type	Public community college
Established	1947
Parent institution	Alabama Community College System
President	Linda C. Young
Total staff	189
Students	3,832
Location	Dothan, Alabama; 31°19′03″N 85°27′53″W / 31.31745°N 85.46460°W
Mascot	The Governors
Website	www.wallace.edu

Wallace Community College (WCC) (formally known as George C. Wallace Community College) is a public community college in Dothan, Alabama. It is named after the father of Alabama governor George Wallace.^[1] It serves approximately 6,000 students with its academic, health sciences, and career technical programs, in addition to its adult education, workforce development, and continuing education programs. The college has been accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since 1969.^[2]

Established in 1949, George C. Wallace Community College, with campuses in Dothan and Eufaula, is one of the largest and oldest community colleges in Alabama. It is part of the Alabama Community College System.

Athletics

WCC maintains a men's junior college baseball team and women's softball team, both participants in the Alabama Community College Conference. The baseball team is currently coached by Ryan Ihle and the women's softball team is coached by David Dews.

References

^ Lorraine, Alison (24 July 2017). "What's in a name: Wallace Community College". www.wtvy.com. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
^ "Institution Details". Commission on Colleges. 2008. Retrieved 2009-03-27.

External links

Official website

[1] Lorraine, Alison (24 July 2017). "What's in a name: Wallace Community College". www.wtvy.com. Retrieved 2023-04-04.

[SACSCOC-2] "Institution Details". Commission on Colleges. 2008. Retrieved 2009-03-27.

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