Wallace Community College (WCC) (formally known as George C. Wallace Community College) is a
public
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community college
A community college is a type of educational institution. The term can have different meanings in different countries: many community colleges have an "open enrollment" for students who have graduated from high school (also known as senior se ...
in
Dothan, Alabama
Dothan () is a city in Dale, Henry, and Houston counties and the Houston county seat in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is Alabama's eighth-largest city, with a population of 71,072 at the 2020 census. It is near the state's southeastern corner ...
. It is named after the father of Alabama governor
George Wallace.
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
since 1969.
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 Russo.
References
External links
Official website
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Community colleges in Alabama
Universities and colleges established in 1947
Dothan, Alabama
Dothan metropolitan area, Alabama
Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Education in Houston County, Alabama
Education in Barbour County, Alabama
Education in Dale County, Alabama
1947 establishments in Alabama
George Wallace