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YORK COMMISSION FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Mr. Bruce A. Vaughan, Chairman
Mrs. Carolyn B. Carpenter, Vice Chairman
Mr. Edwin L. Barnes
Mr. James C. Hardin, III
Dr. A. Douglas Marion
Mr. Govan T. Myers
Mr. Robert B. Meek, Jr.
Mr. Charles Z. Robinson
Mrs. Geri H. Rucker
Mr. Jeffrey C. Sigmon
Dr. Greg Rutherford, President
ACCREDITATION
York Technical College is accredited by
the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools to award degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Contact the
Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur,
Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for question
about the accreditation of York
Technical College.
Additional accreditation is associated with some specific programs.
Accreditation documents are located in the
Office of the President.
HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE
York Technical College opened in 1964 as a Technical Education Center
and began with 60 students enrolled in seven programs all housed in one
building. The College has grown in the past four decades from the
initial enrollment to over 7200 credit students annually in
approximately 90 credit
programs. The College campus has also grown from one building to 15. In
1974, York County Technical Education Center became York Technical
College. In addition to offering academic programs, the College provides
continuing education for approximately 9,000 area residents and numerous
businesses.
MISSION STATEMENT
York Technical College, a member of the South Carolina Technical and
Comprehensive Education System, is a public, two-year, associate
degree-granting institution. York Technical College seeks to contribute
to the economic growth and development of York, Lancaster, and Chester
counties and of the State. Through excellence in teaching and
partnerships, the College responds to the technical and public service
needs of the community. The College has an open admissions policy for
qualified students and annually over 6,000 credit students.
York Technical College provides opportunities for individuals with
diverse backgrounds and ability levels to acquire or upgrade the
knowledge and skills necessary in engineering technology, industrial
technology, information technology, business, health, or public service
employment or for transfer to senior colleges and universities. In
addition to teaching technical skills, the College seeks to provide
graduates competency in written and oral communication, computer skills,
mathematics, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
The College offers:
Associate degrees in the following areas:
university transfer; technical;
occupational;
vocational
Diplomas and certificates in the following areas:
vocational;
technical;
occupational
Developmental and remedial education
Custom-designed continuing education for business and industry
The Center for Accelerated Technology Training to train potential
employees for new and expanding manufacturing companies
Student development and lifelong learning opportunities.
York Technical College pursues its mission based on these fundamental
values:
LEARNING: The College is committed to addressing the diverse learning
needs of the community in a student-centered environment.
EXCELLENCE: The College is dedicated to excellence in instruction,
support services, and management of human and physical resources.
ACCESSIBILITY: The College is an open door institution of higher
education for qualified students.
COMMUNICATION: The College recognizes and supports the importance of
teamwork and communication both internally and externally.
COMMUNITY: The College believes in efficiently working with other
educational systems, business, and industry to enhance economic growth
and the quality of life for the people of the College's service area.
Approved by the York Technical College Commission, August 10, 2004
Approved by South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, November 4,
2004
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