Grayson County College
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Grayson County College is a community college
located in Grayson County
, Texas
. GCC's main campus is located in Denison
, with branch campuses in Sherman
, Van Alstyne
and Bonham
(the latter in neighboring Fannin County
).
The main campus (consisting of the East Campus and the West Campus) is in a rural setting near Grayson County Airport
. The East Campus is all new construction and houses the administration; the West Campus is composed mainly of buildings left over by the former Perrin Air Force Base
, including an 18-hole golf course
which the college now operates and vineyards which carry on the work of famed horticulturalist and Denison resident Thomas Volney Munson
.
GCC offers associate degrees in over 25 areas of study, and operates in partnership with West Texas A&M University
to offer selected bachelor's degrees online, with student counseling provided by GCC.
GCC, a member of the NJCAA, also offers athletic scholarships in baseball, and softball.
In February 2007, GCC's Board of Trustees called for a $44,790,000 bond election to expand and improve the existing campus, which was held in May and the referendum passed. This was GCC's first bond election since the one called to create the campus in the 1960s. Among other things, $25.7 million would be devoted to a new Career and Technical Center on the East campus, moving these facilities from their current West Campus location.
As defined by the Texas Legislature
, the official service area of GCC includes all of Grayson County and territory within the following school districts in Fannin County:
Community college
A community college is a type of educational institution. The term can have different meanings in different countries.-Australia:Community colleges carry on the tradition of adult education, which was established in Australia around mid 19th century when evening classes were held to help adults...
located in Grayson County
Grayson County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 110,595 people, 42,849 households, and 30,208 families residing in the county. The population density was 118 people per square mile . There were 48,315 housing units at an average density of 52 per square mile...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
. GCC's main campus is located in Denison
Denison, Texas
Denison is a city in Grayson County, Texas, United States. The population was 22,773 at the 2000 census; it is estimated to have grown to 24,127 in 2009. Denison is one of two principal cities in the Sherman-Denison Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
, with branch campuses in Sherman
Sherman, Texas
Sherman is a city in and the county seat of Grayson County, Texas, United States. The city's estimated population as of 2009 was 38,407. It is also one of two principal cities in the Sherman-Denison Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
, Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne, Texas
Van Alstyne is a city in Grayson Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 3,046 at the 2010 census.The Grayson County portion of Van Alstyne is part of the Sherman–Denison Metropolitan Statistical Area,-Geography:...
and Bonham
Bonham, Texas
Bonham is a city in Fannin County, Texas, United States. The population was 10,127 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Fannin County. James Bonham sought the aid of James Fannin at the Battle of the Alamo....
(the latter in neighboring Fannin County
Fannin County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 31,242 people, 11,105 households, and 7,984 families residing in the county. The population density was 35 people per square mile . There were 12,887 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile...
).
The main campus (consisting of the East Campus and the West Campus) is in a rural setting near Grayson County Airport
Grayson County Airport
North Texas Regional Airport / Perrin Field is a county-owned public use airport in Grayson County, Texas, United States. It is located between the cities of Sherman and Denison. Formerly known as Grayson County Airport, the airport was renamed in November 2007. It is used entirely for general...
. The East Campus is all new construction and houses the administration; the West Campus is composed mainly of buildings left over by the former Perrin Air Force Base
Perrin Air Force Base
Perrin Air Force Base is an inactive United States Air Force base, approximately 7 miles northeast of Sherman, Texas. It was active during World War II as pilot training airfield and during the Cold War as a combat crew and flying training base...
, including an 18-hole golf course
Golf course
A golf course comprises a series of holes, each consisting of a teeing ground, fairway, rough and other hazards, and a green with a flagstick and cup, all designed for the game of golf. A standard round of golf consists of playing 18 holes, thus most golf courses have this number of holes...
which the college now operates and vineyards which carry on the work of famed horticulturalist and Denison resident Thomas Volney Munson
Thomas Volney Munson
Thomas Volney Munson often referred to simply as T.V. Munson, was a horticulturist and breeder of grapes in Texas.-Background:...
.
GCC offers associate degrees in over 25 areas of study, and operates in partnership with West Texas A&M University
West Texas A&M University
West Texas A&M University , part of the Texas A&M University System, is a public university located in Canyon, Texas, a small city south of Amarillo. West Texas A&M opened on September 20, 1910...
to offer selected bachelor's degrees online, with student counseling provided by GCC.
GCC, a member of the NJCAA, also offers athletic scholarships in baseball, and softball.
In February 2007, GCC's Board of Trustees called for a $44,790,000 bond election to expand and improve the existing campus, which was held in May and the referendum passed. This was GCC's first bond election since the one called to create the campus in the 1960s. Among other things, $25.7 million would be devoted to a new Career and Technical Center on the East campus, moving these facilities from their current West Campus location.
As defined by the Texas Legislature
Texas Legislature
The Legislature of the state of Texas is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Texas. The legislature is a bicameral body composed of a 31-member Senate and a 150-member House of Representatives. The Legislature meets at the Capitol in Austin...
, the official service area of GCC includes all of Grayson County and territory within the following school districts in Fannin County:
- Bonham Independent School DistrictBonham Independent School DistrictBonham Independent School District is a public school district based in Bonham, Texas . In addition to Bonham, the district also serves the cities of Bailey and Ravenna....
- Dodd City Independent School DistrictDodd City Independent School DistrictDodd City Independent School District is a public school district based in Dodd City, Texas .In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency....
- Ector Independent School DistrictEctor Independent School DistrictEctor Independent School District is a public school district based in Ector, Texas .In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.-Schools:*Ector Junior High/High School...
- Leonard Independent School DistrictLeonard Independent School DistrictLeonard Independent School District is a public school district based in Leonard, Texas .In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency. The school's mascot is the Tiger and the colors are Blue and Gold. Their mascot's name is Paws.The website is www.leonardisd.net...
- Sam Rayburn Independent School DistrictSam Rayburn Independent School DistrictSam Rayburn Independent School District is a public school district based in the community of Ivanhoe, Texas .In addition to Ivanhoe, the district also serves the communities of Telephone and Elwood in north central Fannin County....
- Savoy Independent School DistrictSavoy Independent School DistrictSavoy Independent School District is a public school district based in Savoy, Texas .In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.In 2010, the school had approximately 320 students....
- Trenton Independent School DistrictTrenton Independent School DistrictTrenton Independent School District is a public school district based in Trenton, Texas .In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency....
- Whitewright Independent School DistrictWhitewright Independent School DistrictWhitewright Independent School District is a public school district based in Whitewright, Texas .Located in southeastern Grayson County, the district extends into a small portion of western Fannin and northeastern Collin counties....
- Wolfe City Independent School DistrictWolfe City Independent School DistrictWolfe City Independent School District is a public school district based in Wolfe City, Texas .Located in Hunt County, the district extends into a small portion of Fannin County.The current Principal is Chris Sheets....