About Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
Wallace State Community College is widely recognized for its tradition of excellence, comprehensive educational offerings and unique opportunities. Since 1966, Wallace State has provided students with quality, affordable education. Today, the college enrolls approximately 6,000 students and offers more than 50 programs of study in academic, health and technical programs in addition to an unlimited number of transfer options.
A blend of modern and old, Wallace is a charming campus spanning 250 acres, with 41 buildings.
Students are offered an education that is grounded in tradition yet fueled by innovation. The campus has the most advanced technology and state-of-the-art equipment available for teaching and training, and offers an ever increasing array of distance learning opportunities.
WSCC is setting new trends in education. Wallace State is proud of its University Center partnership with Athens State University, enabling students to complete junior- and senior-level classes leading to a baccalaureate degree, all on the Wallace State campus.
The word “community” is not just part of our name - it is a vital part of our mission. Strong partnerships with business and industry, the medical community, K-12 schools, other two-year and four-year colleges, and civic and community groups produce greater opportunity for the students and community we serve.
Mission
Wallace State Community College, a degree granting public community college, is committed to enabling meaningful learning that transforms lives and communities. In support of the mission, Wallace State Community College is committed to:
- promoting student success in learning environments that are student centered, innovative, engaging, and supportive
- providing teaching excellence that inspires a quest for lifelong learning
- respecting uniqueness and valuing diversity
- forging strategic partnerships that advance community, workforce and economic development
- culturally enriching our communities
- accountability and integrity
Non-Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of the Alabama State Board of Education and Wallace State Community College, a postsecondary institution under its control, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
Accreditation
Wallace State is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science degrees. (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097; Phone: 404/679-4501). Many programs have additional accreditation from organizations appropriate to the particular disciplines.
For further information, please see the current College Catalog or contact us at 866 350-WSCC.
Disclaimer
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