Wallace Community College

George C. Wallace State Community College
Wallace Community College
WCC logo
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
TypePublic community college
Established1947
Parent institution
Alabama Community College System
PresidentLinda C. Young
Total staff
189
Students3,832
Location,
31°19′03″N 85°27′53″W / 31.31745°N 85.46460°W / 31.31745; -85.46460
MascotThe Governors
Websitewww.wallace.edu

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]

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.

  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.