Delaware Technical Community College
| Type | Community College |
|---|---|
| Established | 1966 |
| President | Mark T. Brainard |
| Students | 20,349 |
| Location | , , |
| Colors | Green and White |
| Website | www.dtcc.edu |
Delaware Technical Community College (DTCC or Delaware Tech) is the community college system in the state of Delaware with locations in four cities. It was created by the Delaware General Assembly in 1966 by House Bill 529. The college is fully accredited and several curricula have been accredited by various professional associations. The college currently offers over 120 programs leading towards associate degrees, diplomas, or certificates.[1] Of these programs, 48 are accredited degree programs with articulation agreements with 61 other institutions of higher learning. In the 2007-2008 school year, there were 20,349 students enrolled in accredited classes and 20,246 students attending non-credit courses. The component campuses are the Jack F. Owens Campus (or simply 'Owens Campus') in Georgetown, Delaware; the Stanton Campus in Newark; the Charles L. Terry Campus (or simply 'Terry Campus') in Dover; and the Orlando J. George, Jr. Campus (or simply 'George Campus') in Wilmington.[2][3]
After nearly 45 years associated with the school, including nearly 19 years as president, Dr. George step down as DTCC President on June 30, 2014. On August 4th, 2014, the Delaware Tech named Mark T. Brainard as the college's fifth president.[4][5]
History
Delaware Tech was founded by Dr. Paul K. Weatherly, who served as president from 1967-1980. The Southern Campus was the first to open in September 1967 with 350 students, and renamed as the Jack F. Owens campus in May 1995. The Northern Campus was the second to open in a temporary location in 1968. The Northern Campus was then replaced by the Stanton Campus in the fall of 1973 and the Wilmington Campus in the spring of 1974. The Terry Campus in Dover was opened in 1972. The Presidents Office is situated adjacent to the Terry Campus. The president also keeps an office on the Wilmington campus.[6]
Statistics and Demographics
Credit Student Enrollment
- Total Credit Enrollment: 20,349
- Charles L. Terry Campus: 4,386
- Jack F. Owens Campus: 5,655
- Stanton Campus: 3,021
- Wilmington Campus: 8,641
(includes full time and part time)
Demographic Information
- Female Students: 64%
- Male Students: 36%
- Minority Students: 31%
- Part-time Students: 58%
- Delaware Resident Students: 95%
Athletics
Delaware Tech also has a small sports program over its campuses.
- The Owens Campus, located in Georgetown, is home of the Roadrunners, whose sports are baseball and softball. The baseball team won the 2001 NJCAA D2 World Series.
- The Stanton and Wilmington campuses combine for men's soccer, women's softball and men's basketball. Their teams are known as the Spirit, and their colors are green and white. In the early 1990s, a golf team was created for a local high-level amateur golfer, Tom Borsello, who had won the state amateur title on multiple occasions, and who was taking adult courses, to compete on the college level.
- The Terry Campus, located in Dover, is home of the Fighting Hawks. Various athletic programs are available there, including men and women's soccer programs, lacrosse, and women's softball.
Notable former faculty
- Dr. Jill Biden - English, wife of current Vice President Joe Biden
Alumni
- James Hutchison - former Mayor of Dover, Delaware (1994-2004)[7]
- Ruth Ann Minner - Former Governor of Delaware
Notes
- ^ "Delaware Tech Programs". Retrieved November 29, 2006.
- ^ "About Delaware Tech". Retrieved December 6, 2006.
- ^ "SENATE BILL NO. 222". Retrieved November 18, 2014.
- ^ "Dr. Mark Brainard Named Fifth President of Delaware Tech". Retrieved November 18, 2014.
- ^ Template:Cite web url=http://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/education/2014/08/04/brainard-named-president-delaware-tech/13589211/
- ^ "About Delaware Tech". Retrieved July 23, 2006.
- ^ Denison, Doug (2011-04-06). "Meet the candidates: Dover City Council at-large, 1st and 2nd Districts". Dover Post. Retrieved 2011-10-10.
References
- "Delaware Technical Community College". Retrieved May 28, 2006. Note: This citation is inclusive for all web pages associated with the dtcc.edu domain and published by the College
- "Making big money in hard times". Retrieved May 31, 2009.