- York County Community College
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name = York County Community College
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established = 1994
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type = Public, two year
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president = Dr. Charles M. Lyons
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dean = Dr. Corinne Kowpak
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students = 1,006 (as of 2007)
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city = Wells
state = Maine
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country = USA
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campus = Suburban
former_names = York County Technical College
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website = http://www.yccc.edu/
footnotes =York County Community College (also abbreviated YCCC) is a
community college located inWells, Maine . YCCC is one of the seven colleges in theMaine Community College System .History
York County Community College was established in 1994 as York County Technical College (YCTC) by the 116th Maine Legislature. In 1995, YCTC opened with an enrollment of 156 students as well as three associate degree programs and two certificate programs.
In December 1995, YCTC earned candidacy accreditation status from the
New England Association of Schools and Colleges . Full accreditation status was obtained in 1999.In November 1997, YCTC began classes in a new building. in later years, the building had expansions.
YCTC changed its name to York County Community College in July 2003.
Course of Study
Associate Degree programs
*Business Administration
*Accounting
*Architectural Design
*Business Administration with Finance
*Career Studies
*Computer Technology
*Culinary Arts
*Digital Media
*Early Childhood Education
*Liberal Studies
*Trade and Technical Occupations
*Web Development
*Criminal JusticeCertificate programs include: Architectural Drafting and Design and Food Service Specialist.
Nursing and Funeral Services degree programs are offered through partnerships with Southern Maine Community College and American Academy McAllister Institute.
tudent Body
In 2007 the enrollment was 1,006 students ranging from ages 17-72. Undergraduates are split nearly evenly by gender; men (47%) and women (53%).
The number of full-time students were 342 (34%), and the number of part-time students were 684(66%).
The number of degree/certificate seeking students were 714 (77%), and the number of non-degree seeking students were 232 (23%).
External links
* [http://www.yccc.edu/ YCCC Official Site]
* [http://www.uscollegesearch.org/york-county-technical-college.html US College Search profile]
* [http://www.mccs.me.edu/ Maine Community College System]
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