York County Community College

York County Community College (YCCC) is a public community college in Wells, Maine. YCCC is part of the Maine Community College System.

York County Community College
York County Community College
Former names
York County Technical College
MottoFind the Fearless You
TypePublic community college
Established1994 (1994)
Parent institution
Maine Community College System
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
PresidentMichael Fischer
Academic staff
17 (FT) and 75 (adjunct)
Students1,708 (Fall 2017)[1]
Location
Wells
,
Maine
,
U.S.

43°18′24″N 70°35′27″W
CampusSuburban
Colors   Blue & white
NicknameYork County Hawks
Sporting affiliations
USCAA, NACE
MascotHawk
Websitewww.yccc.edu

History

York County Community College was established in 1994 as York County Technical College (YCTC) by the 116th Maine Legislature. In 1995, YCTC opened with an enrollment of 156 students as well as three associate degree programs and two certificate programs.

In December 1995, YCTC earned candidacy accreditation status from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Full accreditation status was obtained in 1999.

In November 1997, YCTC began classes in a new building. In later years, the building was expanded.

YCTC changed its name to York County Community College in July 2003.

In October 2020, the YCCC changed its mascot to the Hawk.[2]

Student body

In fall 2017, the enrollment was just over 1700 students[1] ranging from ages 17–72. Undergraduates consist of 35% men and 59% women.[3] The number of full-time students were 399 (23.4%), and the number of part-time students were 1,309 (76.6%). [3] The number of degree/certificate seeking students were 1,176 (68.9%), and the number of non-degree seeking students were 532 (31.1%).[3]

Athletics

In 2021, the school began to offer athletics, including Track and Field, Esports and other activities for students to participate in.[4][5]

References
  1. "York County Community College recognized nationally for strong growth" (PDF).
  2. "YCCC REVEALS TRANSFORMED BRAND, LOGO AND MASCOT". York County Community College. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
  3. "Consumer Information".
  4. "York County to Offer Intercollegiate Athletics". 2021-06-07. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  5. "TFRRS | York County CC Men's Track & Field Results & Statistics". www.tfrrs.org. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
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