Craven Community College
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Established in 1965, Craven Community College in North Carolina
was originally an extension of Lenoir Community College
—Craven IEC (Industrial Education Center). It later added degree-awarding programs in several technical fields and became a technical institute. In the early 1970s, college-transfer degrees were added and the school became a community college.
Technical
and transfer
programs are offered to students. There are three campuses: New Bern (main campus), Havelock
and MCAS Cherry Point in Craven County, North Carolina
.
Dr. Catherine Chew became the fourth president of the college in October 2008. Dr. Maria Fraser-Molina is the executive vice president. Dr. Scott Ralls
, the third president of the college, was selected on Dec. 6, 2007 to become the next president of the North Carolina Community College System
.http://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/News_Releases/scott_ralls_new_system_president.htm Dr. Thurman E. Brock served as founding president of the college until 1989, and Dr. Lewis S. "Steve" Redd was president from 1990 until 2002.
The college motto
is "enriching lives creating futures" and the mascot
is the panther
. The college is known for its nursing
(ADN degree), allied health, computer science, and aeronautical technology (AAS degree) programs. In addition, a liberal-arts program leading to the AA degree is available. Many graduates have successfully transferred to senior institutions to seek bachelor's and advanced degrees.
, North Carolina State University
and other UNC system campuses, as well as other four-year institutions. The Bosch and Siemens Advanced Manufacturing Center and a new Business/Information Technology Building were completed in 2008 on this campus.
and to its Naval Aviation Depot (NADEP), so there is a chance for certified students from the IAT school to work on the air station upon graduation
. Several classes are held here, online, Cherry Point campus, or at Havelock High School.
The Havelock campus consists of three buildings: the Craven-Carteret-Pamlico Regional Library, the Lewis Redd classroom and laboratory building, and the IAT. The Redd Building contains the administration offices for the Havelock campus, six computer labs, classrooms, and the Academic Skills Center.
, the campus is available to anyone living on the base. Several classes from the Havelock Campus are held here; these can be attended by anyone (with a pass from the Base Pass Office).
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
was originally an extension of Lenoir Community College
Lenoir Community College
Lenoir Community College is a community college in Lenoir County, North Carolina offering degree programs and continuing education.LCC's main campus is located in the city of Kinston in Lenoir County...
—Craven IEC (Industrial Education Center). It later added degree-awarding programs in several technical fields and became a technical institute. In the early 1970s, college-transfer degrees were added and the school became a community college.
Technical
Vocational education
Vocational education or vocational education and training is an education that prepares trainees for jobs that are based on manual or practical activities, traditionally non-academic, and totally related to a specific trade, occupation, or vocation...
and transfer
Transfer
Transfer may refer to:* Transfer * Transfer * Transfer DNA, the transferred DNA of the tumor-inducing plasmid of some species of bacteria such as Agrobacterium tumefaciens* Transfer...
programs are offered to students. There are three campuses: New Bern (main campus), Havelock
Havelock, North Carolina
Havelock is a city in Craven County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 22,442 at the 2000 census, and estimated to be 21,906 in 2006...
and MCAS Cherry Point in Craven County, North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
.
Dr. Catherine Chew became the fourth president of the college in October 2008. Dr. Maria Fraser-Molina is the executive vice president. Dr. Scott Ralls
Scott Ralls
Dr. R. Scott Ralls is the president of the North Carolina Community College System . He was selected on Dec. 6, 2007 to succeed Martin Lancaster. He was the president of Craven Community College from 2002 through 2008....
, the third president of the college, was selected on Dec. 6, 2007 to become the next president of the North Carolina Community College System
North Carolina Community College System
The North Carolina Community College System is a statewide network of fifty-eight public community colleges. Each college has a distinct governance system and policies. In total, the system enrolls over 800,000 students, and is the third largest community college system in the nation...
.http://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/News_Releases/scott_ralls_new_system_president.htm Dr. Thurman E. Brock served as founding president of the college until 1989, and Dr. Lewis S. "Steve" Redd was president from 1990 until 2002.
The college motto
Motto
A motto is a phrase meant to formally summarize the general motivation or intention of a social group or organization. A motto may be in any language, but Latin is the most used. The local language is usual in the mottoes of governments...
is "enriching lives creating futures" and the mascot
Mascot
The term mascot – defined as a term for any person, animal, or object thought to bring luck – colloquially includes anything used to represent a group with a common public identity, such as a school, professional sports team, society, military unit, or brand name...
is the panther
Panthera
Panthera is a genus of the family Felidae , which contains four well-known living species: the tiger, the lion, the jaguar, and the leopard. The genus comprises about half of the Pantherinae subfamily, the big cats...
. The college is known for its nursing
Nursing
Nursing is a healthcare profession focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life from conception to death....
(ADN degree), allied health, computer science, and aeronautical technology (AAS degree) programs. In addition, a liberal-arts program leading to the AA degree is available. Many graduates have successfully transferred to senior institutions to seek bachelor's and advanced degrees.
New Bern Campus (main)
New Bern is where most of the classes and college offices are located; it is also the seat of government for Craven County. The buildings in New Bern house the college studies and student activities. Many students who attend this campus live in New Bern or surrounding areas, including Havelock. The college's students transfer to East Carolina UniversityEast Carolina University
East Carolina University is a public, coeducational, engaged doctoral/research university located in Greenville, North Carolina, United States. Named East Carolina University by statute and commonly known as ECU or East Carolina, the university is the largest institution of higher learning in...
, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a public, coeducational, extensive research university located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Commonly known as NC State, the university is part of the University of North Carolina system and is a land, sea, and space grant institution...
and other UNC system campuses, as well as other four-year institutions. The Bosch and Siemens Advanced Manufacturing Center and a new Business/Information Technology Building were completed in 2008 on this campus.
Havelock Campus
The Havelock Campus is primarily known for being the home of the Institute of Aeronautical Technology (IAT). It is close to MCAS Cherry PointMarine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point or MCAS Cherry Point is a United States Marine Corps airfield located in Havelock, North Carolina, USA, in the eastern part of the state...
and to its Naval Aviation Depot (NADEP), so there is a chance for certified students from the IAT school to work on the air station upon graduation
Graduation
Graduation is the action of receiving or conferring an academic degree or the ceremony that is sometimes associated, where students become Graduates. Before the graduation, candidates are referred to as Graduands. The date of graduation is often called degree day. The graduation itself is also...
. Several classes are held here, online, Cherry Point campus, or at Havelock High School.
The Havelock campus consists of three buildings: the Craven-Carteret-Pamlico Regional Library, the Lewis Redd classroom and laboratory building, and the IAT. The Redd Building contains the administration offices for the Havelock campus, six computer labs, classrooms, and the Academic Skills Center.
MCAS Cherry Point Campus
Located in the Training and Education building on the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry PointMarine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point or MCAS Cherry Point is a United States Marine Corps airfield located in Havelock, North Carolina, USA, in the eastern part of the state...
, the campus is available to anyone living on the base. Several classes from the Havelock Campus are held here; these can be attended by anyone (with a pass from the Base Pass Office).