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{{Short description|Community college in Salisbury, Maryland, U.S.}}
{{Infobox university
{{Infobox university
|name = Wor-Wic Community College
| name = Wor-Wic Community College
|image_name = Worwic logo.png
| image_name = WorWicCommunityCollege.jpg
|image_size = 138
| image_size =
|established = 1975
| established = 1975
|type = [[Community College]]
| type = Public [[community college]]
|endowment =
| endowment =
|staff =
| staff =
|faculty =
| faculty =
|president = Dr. Murray K. Hoy
| president = Dr. Deborah Casey
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| students = 10,982 (credit & non-credit)<ref name="Overview">[https://mdacc.org/the-colleges/wor-wic-community-college/ Maryland Association of Community Colleges] Wor-Wic Community College Overview</ref>
|vice-president = Dr. Kristin L. Mallory - Academic Affairs <br> Dr. Reenie McCormick - Institutional Affairs <br> Ms. Jennifer A. Sandt - Administrative Services <br> Mr. Bryan Newton - Enrollment Management and Student Services
| city = [[Salisbury, Maryland|Salisbury]]
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|students = 10,982 (credit & non-credit)<ref>[http://mdacc.org/colleges/worwic.html Maryland Association of Community Colleges] Wor-Wic Community College At a Glance</ref>
|city =[[Salisbury, Maryland|Salisbury]]
| state = [[Maryland]]
|state =[[Maryland]]
| country = United States
| coordinates = {{Coord|38.3737|N|75.5033|W|display=inline,title|type:edu}}
|country =United States
|campus =[[Suburban]], {{convert|200|acre|km2}}
| campus = [[Suburban]]
| campus_size = {{Convert|200|acre}}<ref>[https://www.worwic.edu/About-Wor-Wic/Our-Campus Wor-Wic Community College] Our Campus</ref>
|free_label =
|free =
| free_label =
|affiliations = [[Middle States Commission on Higher Education]]
| free =
| affiliations = [[Middle States Commission on Higher Education]]
|colors = [[Teal (color)|Teal]] {{color box|#008080}} & [[White (color)|White]] {{color box|#ffffff}}
| colors = [[Teal (color)|Teal]] {{color box|#008080}} & [[White (color)|White]] {{color box|#ffffff}}
| mascot = [[Dolphin]]
|mascot = [[Dolphin]] <ref>[http://www.cfes.org/photo-gallery/2010-Lower-Shore-Volunteer-Fair/DSC_2021.JPG Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore] 2010 Lower Shore Volunteer Fair - Photo of Wor-Wic's Mascot</ref>
|website =[http://www.worwic.edu www.worwic.edu].
| website = [http://www.worwic.edu www.worwic.edu]
| logo = Worwic logo.png|
| footnotes=<center>32000 Campus Drive<br>Salisbury, MD 21804</center>|
|}}
}}


'''Wor–Wic Community College''' is a two-year institution located in [[Salisbury, Maryland|Salisbury]] in the [[Eastern Shore of Maryland|Eastern Shore]] region of [[Maryland]], offering both credit and continuing education classes. The college's name is a portmanteau of Maryland's [[Worcester County, Maryland|'''Wor'''cester]] and [[Wicomico County, Maryland|'''Wic'''omico]] counties. It was founded in 1975, and operated as a "college without walls" in the two counties for 20 years before constructing a campus in Salisbury in 1994. In 1989, state legislation was enacted to allow [[Somerset County, Maryland|Somerset]] County residents to attend Wor-Wic at the in-county tuition rate.<ref>[http://www.worwic.edu/About/History.aspx Wor-Wic History]</ref>
'''Wor–Wic Community College''' is a public [[community college]] in [[Salisbury, Maryland]]. The college's name is a [[portmanteau]] of Maryland's [[Worcester County, Maryland|'''Wor'''cester]] and [[Wicomico County, Maryland|'''Wic'''omico]] counties. It was founded in 1975 and operated as a "college without walls" in the two counties for 20 years before constructing a campus in Salisbury in 1994. In 1989, state legislation was enacted to allow [[Somerset County, Maryland|Somerset]] County residents to attend Wor-Wic at the in-county tuition rate.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wor-Wic Community College - History |url=https://www.worwic.edu/About-Wor-Wic/History |access-date=2023-09-03 |website=www.worwic.edu}}</ref>


In the Fall 2011 semester there were 4,063 students enrolled in credit courses and 2,382 students enrolled in non-credit courses. 92% of credit students came from the tri-county area.<ref name=wwccfactsfig>{{cite web|url=http://www.worwic.edu/Media/Documents/Facts%20and%20Figures.pdf|title=Wor-Wic Facts & Figures 2011|year=2011|accessdate=2011-04-25}}</ref> See the college website for current Facts & Figures.
As of 2023 there were 4,486 students enrolled in credit courses and 6,496 students enrolled in non-credit courses.<ref name="Overview" /> Wor-Wic is popular with students who plan on transferring to [[Salisbury University]] because of its proximity, inexpensive tuition, and the similarity of its general education courses to those of Salisbury University.


==Academics==
Wor-Wic is popular with students who plan on transferring to [[Salisbury University]] because of its proximity, inexpensive tuition, and the similarity of its general education courses to those of Salisbury University.
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Wor-Wic is accredited by the [[Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Wor-Wic Community College - Accreditation |url=https://www.worwic.edu/About-Wor-Wic/Accreditation |access-date=2023-09-03 |website=www.worwic.edu}}</ref> Its nursing programs are approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing. The radiologic technology program is nationally accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.<ref name=":0" />


==Facilities==
<ref>[http://www.wboc.com/story/15150295/adult-education-program WBOC] New Hope for G.E.D. Students in Wicomico County</ref>
Wor-Wic leases or owns various facilities which provide office, classroom, and laboratory space.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wor-Wic Community College - Our Campus |url=https://www.worwic.edu/About-Wor-Wic/Our-Campus |access-date=2023-09-03 |website=www.worwic.edu}}</ref> In addition, Wor-Wic owns Ocean Resorts Golf Club which is used for their Turf Management and Hospitality courses.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wor-Wic Community College - Ocean Resorts Golf Club |url=https://www.worwic.edu/About-Wor-Wic/Ocean-Resorts-Golf-Club |access-date=2023-09-03 |website=www.worwic.edu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=DispatchAdmin |date=2008-04-16 |title=04/17/2008 {{!}} Friday, April 18 - Wor-Wic Pulling Out Of Berlin {{!}} News Ocean City MD |url=https://mdcoastdispatch.com/2008/04/17/friday-april-18-wor-wic-pulling-out-of-berlin/ |access-date=2023-09-03 |website=News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2023, Wor-Wic opened the new Patricia and Alan Guerrieri Technology Center, bringing "welding, HVACR, metal fabrication and plumbing labs; a CDL simulation lab; and other hands-on instruction areas for electro-mechanical, construction, electrical and alternative energy programs" on-campus.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-23 |title=Wor-Wic Community College to Open New Technology Center |url=https://www.wboc.com/news/wor-wic-community-college-to-open-new-technology-center/article_3baae140-c9cb-11ed-ac1e-67d83d2498e5.html |access-date=2023-09-03 |website=WBOC TV |language=en}}</ref>

==Academic degree & continuing education programs==

===Accreditation===
Wor-Wic is accredited by the [[Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools]].<ref name="accreditation">{{cite web
|url=http://www.worwic.edu/About/Accreditation.aspx
|title=Accreditation
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|accessdate=2012-04-25}}</ref> Its nursing programs are approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing. The radiologic technology program is nationally accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.<ref name="accreditation"/>

===Credit programs===
{{columns-list|colwidth=30em|* Business
* Chemical Dependency Counseling
* Computer Studies
* Construction Engineering Technology
* Criminal Justice
* Education
* Emergency Medical Services
* Environmental Science
* General Studies
* Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Management
* Nursing
* Occupational Therapy Assistant
* Office Technology
* Physical Therapist Assistant
* Radiologic Technology
* Science

}}

===Non-credit offerings===
{{columns-list|colwidth=30em|
* Business & Supervision
* Career & Personal Enrichment
* Child Care
* Computers
* Courses for Senior Adults
* Customized Training
* Floristry & Landscaping
* Health & Safety
* Hospitality & Tourism
* Industry, Trades & Manufacturing
* Insurance
* Real Estate
* Summer Scholars (Gifted & Talented Students Grades 3-9)
* Transportation (Boating, CDL, Motorcycle)<ref>[http://www.wboc.com/story/11020621/interest-in-truck-driving-careers-growing WBOC] Interest in Truck Driving Careers Growing</ref>
* Veterinary Assistant Training
}}

==Locations==
Wor-Wic leases or owns various facilities which provide office, classroom, and laboratory space.<ref>[http://www.worwic.edu/CampusMap.aspx Wor-Wic Community College] Campus Map</ref>
* Ocean Resorts Golf Club - Turf Management and Hospitality courses<ref>[http://www.wboc.com/story/8668694/community-college-given-eastern-shore-golf-course WBOC] Community College Given Eastern Shore Golf Course</ref><ref>[http://www.worwic.edu/News/ViewNewsArticle.aspx?NewsArticleId=848 Wor-Wic Community College] Ocean Resorts Golf Club Grand Opening</ref>
* McCready Memorial Hospital - Emergency Medical Technician laboratory
* [[Parkside High School]] - Manufacturing Technology laboratory


==Tuition==
==Tuition==
As of the Fall 2017 semester, the tuition cost is $108 per credit hour for in-county residents, $241 per credit hour for other Maryland residents, and $297 per credit hour for out-of-state students.<ref>[http://www.worwic.edu/Admissions/FinancialInformation.aspx Wor-Wic Community College] Financial Information</ref>
As of the Fall 2023 semester, the tuition cost is $129 per credit hour for in-county residents, $258 per credit hour for other Maryland residents, and $323 per credit hour for out-of-state students.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wor-Wic Community College - Tuition & Fees |url=https://www.worwic.edu/Pay-For-College/Paying-for-Credit-Programs/Tuition-Fees |access-date=2023-09-03 |website=www.worwic.edu}}</ref>


== Governance ==
== Governance ==
The [http://www.mhec.state.md.us Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC)] oversees and coordinates higher education in the State of Maryland including academic and financial policies at the College. A seven-member Board of Trustees, appointed by the Governor of the State of Maryland, governs the College.<ref>[http://www.worwic.edu/Administration/TrusteesSponsors.aspx Wor-Wic Community College] Trustees and Sponsors</ref> The College also has Local Sponsors, which include the Worcester County Council, the Wicomico County Council, and the Wicomico County Executive. Wor-Wic also has numerous Advisory Boards and Committees.<ref>[http://www.worwic.edu/Administration/AdvisoryBoards.aspx Wor-Wic Community College] Advisory Boards</ref>
The [[Maryland Higher Education Commission]] oversees and coordinates higher education in the State of Maryland including academic and financial policies at the college. A seven-member Board of Trustees, appointed by the Governor of the State of Maryland, governs the college.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Wor-Wic Community College - Trustees and Sponsors |url=https://www.worwic.edu/About-Wor-Wic/Trustees-and-Sponsors |access-date=2023-09-03 |website=www.worwic.edu}}</ref> The college also has local sponsors, including the Worcester County and Wicomico County governments.<ref name=":1" />

The college is a member of the [http://www.mdacc.org Maryland Association of Community Colleges] (MACC).


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
* Matthew A. Maciarello - Maryland Circuit Court Judge <ref>[http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/mdmanual/36loc/wi/stattorneys/html/msa15434.html Maryland State Archives] Matthew A. Maciarello</ref>
* Matthew A. Maciarello - Maryland Circuit Court Judge <ref>{{Cite web |title=Matthew A. Maciarello, State's Attorney, Wicomico County, Maryland |url=https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/36loc/wi/stattorneys/html/msa15434.html |access-date=2023-09-03 |website=msa.maryland.gov}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.worwic.edu/ Official Site]
*[http://www.worwic.edu/ Official website]


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Wor-Wic Community College
TypePublic community college
Established1975
PresidentDr. Deborah Casey
Students10,982 (credit & non-credit)[1]
Location
Salisbury
,
Maryland
,
United States

38°22′25″N 75°30′12″W / 38.3737°N 75.5033°W / 38.3737; -75.5033
CampusSuburban, 200 acres (81 ha)[2]
ColorsTeal   & White  
AffiliationsMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
MascotDolphin
Websitewww.worwic.edu

Wor–Wic Community College is a public community college in Salisbury, Maryland. The college's name is a portmanteau of Maryland's Worcester and Wicomico counties. It was founded in 1975 and operated as a "college without walls" in the two counties for 20 years before constructing a campus in Salisbury in 1994. In 1989, state legislation was enacted to allow Somerset County residents to attend Wor-Wic at the in-county tuition rate.[3]

As of 2023 there were 4,486 students enrolled in credit courses and 6,496 students enrolled in non-credit courses.[1] Wor-Wic is popular with students who plan on transferring to Salisbury University because of its proximity, inexpensive tuition, and the similarity of its general education courses to those of Salisbury University.

Academics

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Wor-Wic is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.[4] Its nursing programs are approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing. The radiologic technology program is nationally accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.[4]

Facilities

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Wor-Wic leases or owns various facilities which provide office, classroom, and laboratory space.[5] In addition, Wor-Wic owns Ocean Resorts Golf Club which is used for their Turf Management and Hospitality courses.[6][7] In 2023, Wor-Wic opened the new Patricia and Alan Guerrieri Technology Center, bringing "welding, HVACR, metal fabrication and plumbing labs; a CDL simulation lab; and other hands-on instruction areas for electro-mechanical, construction, electrical and alternative energy programs" on-campus.[8]

Tuition

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As of the Fall 2023 semester, the tuition cost is $129 per credit hour for in-county residents, $258 per credit hour for other Maryland residents, and $323 per credit hour for out-of-state students.[9]

Governance

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The Maryland Higher Education Commission oversees and coordinates higher education in the State of Maryland including academic and financial policies at the college. A seven-member Board of Trustees, appointed by the Governor of the State of Maryland, governs the college.[10] The college also has local sponsors, including the Worcester County and Wicomico County governments.[10]

Notable alumni

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  • Matthew A. Maciarello - Maryland Circuit Court Judge [11]

References

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  1. ^ a b Maryland Association of Community Colleges Wor-Wic Community College Overview
  2. ^ Wor-Wic Community College Our Campus
  3. ^ "Wor-Wic Community College - History". www.worwic.edu. Retrieved 2023-09-03.
  4. ^ a b "Wor-Wic Community College - Accreditation". www.worwic.edu. Retrieved 2023-09-03.
  5. ^ "Wor-Wic Community College - Our Campus". www.worwic.edu. Retrieved 2023-09-03.
  6. ^ "Wor-Wic Community College - Ocean Resorts Golf Club". www.worwic.edu. Retrieved 2023-09-03.
  7. ^ DispatchAdmin (2008-04-16). "04/17/2008 | Friday, April 18 - Wor-Wic Pulling Out Of Berlin | News Ocean City MD". News Ocean City Maryland Coast Dispatch Newspaper. Retrieved 2023-09-03.
  8. ^ "Wor-Wic Community College to Open New Technology Center". WBOC TV. 2023-03-23. Retrieved 2023-09-03.
  9. ^ "Wor-Wic Community College - Tuition & Fees". www.worwic.edu. Retrieved 2023-09-03.
  10. ^ a b "Wor-Wic Community College - Trustees and Sponsors". www.worwic.edu. Retrieved 2023-09-03.
  11. ^ "Matthew A. Maciarello, State's Attorney, Wicomico County, Maryland". msa.maryland.gov. Retrieved 2023-09-03.
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