Davidson-Davie Community College (DDCC) is a
public
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community college
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with campuses in
Davidson County and
Davie County, North Carolina
Davie County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 42,712. Its county seat is Mocksville.
Davie County is included in the Winston-Salem, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a ...
. It awards certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees in more than 50 programs. As a member of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA), between the
North Carolina Community College System
The North Carolina Community College System (System Office) is a statewide network of 58 public community colleges. The system enrolls over 500,000 students annually. It also provides the North Carolina Learning Object Repository as a central loc ...
and the
University of North Carolina
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(UNC) System, credits earned at DCCC transfer to the university system. Davidson-Davie Community College also provides basic skill training and
General Educational Development
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(GED) programs to the public.
Davidson-Davie Community College is
accredited
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by the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
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.
History
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Originally chartered in 1958 as an Industrial Education Center
DCCC provided education and skills to assist the community in transitioning from an agriculturally based to a manufacturing-based economy. In 1963, enrollment consisted of 51 students in adult education and service programs with 125 students enrolled in vocational and technical courses.
Officially chartered as Davidson County Community College in 1965, the college began offering a larger variety of degrees and certificates including Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate in Science (AS). College transfer courses were added in 1966,
and for the Spring 2012 graduating class, nearly 200 students earned the college transfer credential of the AA, AS or Associate's in General Education (AGE) degree.
On January 1, 2021, Davidson County Community College changed their name to Davidson-Davie Community College to better reflect their commitment to both Davidson and Davie counties
Currently, there are several projects planned or currently underway for new facilities on both the Davidson and Davie campuses. Student enrollment continues to expand every year.
Campuses
Davidson Campus
The Davidson Campus is located in central Davidson County, the Davidson Campus currently has 14 academic buildings. The campus also houses an emergency training facility, a walking track, and a small memorial garden.
The architectural campus design features a central "quad", or courtyard, featuring a large fountain, and tree grove with benches and seating. Each building features a matching brick façade generally using a Modern architectural design.
Services on the Davidson Campus include "The Storm Cellar" the campus dining facility, a student lounge, and the campus bookstore. The two-story Grady Edward Love Learning Resources Center (Library) features
Wi-Fi
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access, a computer lab, and individual study rooms.
The William T. Sinclair building is the original campus building. The Sinclair building is experiencing significant renovation: modern machining classes and the advanced manufacturing program hosted the Vice President in early spring 2012. An automotive bay within the William T. Sinclair building has since been transformed into an aquarium lab that supports the aquarium track of the Zoo and Aquarium (ZAS) associate in applied science degree.
The Davidson campus also sports Davidson Early College High School, an early college program for high school age students in Davidson county. The program began as a middle college in 2004, before transitioning into an early college in 2006. The program began in the William T. Sinclair building, before moving to the Dr. Edgar Holton Reich Building in 2020.
Link Campus
In September 2009, the college revealed that a local Lexington family had donated of land to the college. This donation increased the size of the Davidson Campus from to . Future plans include athletic fields, additional educational buildings, a renewable pine forest and a sports/conference arena.
Davie Campus
The Davie Campus, located on in
Mocksville, North Carolina
Mocksville is a town in Davie County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 5,051 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Davie County.
History
Mocksville was incorporated as a town in 1839. The town was named for the original ow ...
features three academic buildings. Recent additions have added of space to the Laboratory building with the first floor of the Community building being renovated to serve as the campus library/computer lab. Which offers testing, research assistance, printing and copying, and tutoring. In the same style as the Davidson campus each building features a brick facade in a Modern architectural style.
The Davie campus also fully houses the Cancer Information, Histotechnology, Phlebotomy, Practical Nurse Education and Welding programs. Like the Davidson campus, Davie hosts an Early College allowing students to earn an associate degree as they earn their high school credential.
Services on the Davie campus include a computer lab, library, and several study spaces with vending machines.
Other locations
The Uptown Lexington Center opened in 2004 on First Street in
Lexington, North Carolina
Lexington is the county seat of Davidson County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 18,931. It is located in central North Carolina, south of Winston-Salem. Major highways include I-85, I-85B, U ...
. This site provides curriculum, GED, and Continuing Education services.
The Thomasville Education Center (TEC) opened in 2005 on Randolph Street in
Thomasville, North Carolina
Thomasville is a city in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 27,183 at the 2020 census. The city was once notable for its furniture industry, as were its neighbors High Point and Lexington. This Piedmont Triad comm ...
. Like the Uptown Lexington site, TEC offers credit and non-credit courses and GED.
The Davie Education Center a facility next to the Bermuda Run Town Hall opened in 2008. This site provides small business, continuing education, and curriculum courses. An extensive distance learning lab provides access to other courses and programs offered at DCCC or through other locations inside and outside of North Carolina.
Organization
Davidson-Davie Community College is a member of the North Carolina Community College system, a set of 58 community colleges located throughout the state.
Administration
The
Board of Trustees
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, a set of 14 voting members and the Student Government President (non-voting) elect a president and set policy to drive decisions and address issues facing the college. Dr. Darrin Hartness, the current college president, was sworn in as the fourth president on January 2, 2019.
Academic Organization
In 2009 DDCC began restructuring their academic organizational structure. Under the Vice President of Academic Programs and Services five schools contain the academic services of the college.
Academics
DDCC has an open door admissions policy, allowing all students who apply to be accepted. However, some programs do have special admissions requirements. Primarily, these are fields where demand for education is high: selected health programs, Basic Law Enforcement training, Truck Driver training, and the Zoo & Aquarium program.
Foundation
Established in 1968, the Davidson-Davie Community College Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit educational and charitable organization that assists DDCC in the development of college programs, services, and scholarships. It has $9.5 million in scholarships and funds.
Annually, the foundation sponsors various events, fund raisers, and activities. The Scholarship Golf Tournament recruits local businesses and community figures to support and sponsor various holes and players. The 2008 tournament raised $30,000. The other major event, Campus Fund Drive, is a two-week campaign to encourage faculty, staff, and community to donate towards an annual goal. The 2008 CFD goal was $30,000.
DDCC Alumni Association
The Alumni Association attempts to connect the approximately half million students who attended since 1963. Alumni are asked to volunteer time and support for college events and fund raisers. Alumni are extended various benefits for joining the association including access to campus facilities and services.
Student life
Student Life at DDCC includes over 31 clubs and organizations for students to join including the Student Government Association, an Intercultural Club, SAGA (Sexuality And Gender Alliance), and several other groups specific to a certain major or interest.
Throughout the academic year the Student Government Association hosts Fall Fest and Spring Fling. These events typically include club fund raisers, games for adults and children, and music. The SGA also sponsor several
Red Cross
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blood drives throughout the year.
The Prism Series is a cultural arts program that introduces various art forms to the campus Each week the Prism Series hosts Coffee Hour featuring either a speaker or musical act. The Prism Series also sponsors various speakers and presentations throughout the year for students, faculty, and staff.
Students are encouraged to participate in various campus-wide activities such as the
Great American Smokeout
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,
Constitution Day
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, Campus Holiday Tree Lighting, International week, and events celebrating Black History, Women's History, and Latino History months. Each semester an art exhibit is hosted in the Mendenhall building featuring art from local, regional, and national artists.
Students at the Davidson and Davie Campus have access to a free on-campus fitness facility. On the Davidson Campus a Fitness Specialist is available for fitness program planning and nutritional information.
Athletics
DDCC's men's basketball and a women's volleyball teams began in 2007 and are part of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Both teams have been successful in their respective games.
In the 2009-10 year, the women's volleyball team reached the National NCJAA Volleyball tournament. The men's basketball team also achieved national ranking by competing in the NCJAA Division III national championship games.
Students admitted to the college who plan to participate in intercollegiate athletics must meet all admissions criteria set forth in the College Catalog. Player eligibility includes standards established by DDCC and NJCAA such as full-time enrollment of 12 hours or more with satisfactory attendance and grade point averages.
Intramural sports are sponsored by the Fitness Center and open to any faculty, staff, or student. Basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer, and dodgeball are offered at various times throughout the year.
Many DDCC sporting events are streamed live on the school's website.
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