Historical Sketch of Stanly Community College

The Stanly News & Press published, "College has served Stanly since 1971," with an historical sketch of Stanly Community College of Albemarle, North Carolina written by Toby Thorpe.

The institution initially offered classes in 1969 as the Stanly Adult Education Center.  In 1971 it became the Stanly Technical Institute.  The institution was renamed as Stanly Technical College in 1979 and Stanly Community College in 1986 as programs expanded and enrollment grew.

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