Wallace Community College

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George C. Wallace State Community College
Wallace Community College
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Former names
George C. Wallace State Technical Trade School; George C. Wallace State Vocational Trade School; George C. Wallace State Technical Junior College; Alabama Aviation and Technical College; Sparks State Technical School; Sparks State Technical College
Type Public community college
Established1949
Parent institution
Alabama Community College System
President Kathy L. Murphy
Location,
31°19′03″N85°27′53″W / 31.31745°N 85.46460°W / 31.31745; -85.46460
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Website www.wallace.edu
Wallace Community College

Wallace Community College (WCC) (formally known as George C. Wallace Community College) is a public community college in Dothan, Alabama. It is named after the father of Alabama governor George Wallace. [1] 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 Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since 1969. [2]

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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 baseball team and women's softball team, both participants in the Alabama Community College Conference. The College also added men's and women's golf and men's and women's cross country in the Fall of 2025.

References

  1. Lorraine, Alison (24 July 2017). "What's in a name: Wallace Community College". www.wtvy.com. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
  2. "Institution Details". Commission on Colleges. 2008. Retrieved 2009-03-27.