Introduction and Overview

It is a public community college that mainly offers associate degree programs and various certificate programs.

It serves Cherokee County, Clay County, and Graham County, providing convenient higher education opportunities for local students.

In 2018-2019, the school had a total of 963 students, including 413 full-time students and 550 part-time students.

History and Establishment

Established in 1964, the North Carolina State Board of Education approved the operation of the Tri-County Industrial Education Center in 1964, the Cherokee County Board of Education negotiated and reached a lease agreement for the college to rent the abandoned Cherokee County Prison Camp in 1965, the three buildings on the Murphy campus were renovated and constructed in the 1970s, the North Carolina State Legislature allocated funds to build a new multi-purpose building in 1984, the new multi-purpose building Enloe Building was completed in 1989, and the Graham County Center was funded through a statewide bond referendum in 1993, land and buildings were provided for the Graham County Center in 1995, and the Graham County Center opened in 1998.

School Strength

Faculty: With experienced teachers and staff, the student-teacher ratio is 16:1, which can provide students with more personalized teaching and guidance.

Academic achievements: It has achieved remarkable results in helping students obtain associate degrees and professional certificates, laying a solid foundation for students to enter the workplace or continue their studies.

Teaching resources: The school is equipped with basic learning facilities such as libraries, and also provides online learning resources and academic support services to meet the learning needs of different students.

Nature of the institution

Public community college.

Educational philosophy

Committed to providing students with high-quality education and training, focusing on the cultivation of practical ability and professional skills, helping students to quickly adapt to workplace needs after completing their studies, and also providing students with the opportunity to transfer to a four-year university to meet the educational goals of different students.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines:

Liberal arts and general education: Provide students with a wide range of humanities, social sciences and natural sciences knowledge, cultivate students' critical thinking and comprehensive literacy, and prepare for subsequent transfers or entry into the workplace.

Health-related majors: Majors such as nursing and medical assistants have cooperative relationships with local medical institutions to provide students with practical opportunities and employment in the healthcare field after graduation.

Business, management, marketing and related support services: Focus on cultivating students' business management and marketing capabilities. The course content covers accounting, marketing, business administration and other aspects, providing knowledge and skills support for students' career development in the business field.

Key laboratories and research centers: No particularly famous key laboratories and research centers were found in the school, but the school is equipped with corresponding teaching laboratories and practice sites in various disciplines to meet the students' practical teaching needs.

Department

The school is mainly divided into technical colleges, continuing education colleges, etc., providing a variety of majors and courses for students to choose from, covering all aspects from traditional academic fields to vocational and technical fields.

Ranking

The specific position of the school in the national comprehensive ranking has not been found, but it has a certain reputation and influence among community colleges in North Carolina and plays an important role in the local community college system.

Cost

In 2018-2019, in-state tuition and fees are $2,363, and out-of-state tuition and fees are $8,507.

Campus environment

Campus facilities: The main campus is located in Murphy City, with buildings such as Maxwell Hall, West Hall, Crisp Hall, and Enlo Hall. In addition, there is the Graham County Center in Robbinsville and the Cherokee County Applied Technology Center in Marble. The school's library is well-equipped and provides students with a good place to study.

Natural environment: Murphy is located in the mountainous area of ​​North Carolina. The campus is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery and fresh air, providing students with a comfortable learning and living environment.

Campus culture: The school focuses on the all-round development of students and provides a wealth of student activities and community organizations, such as the Student Union and interest groups. Students can participate in various activities according to their interests and hobbies, make friends, and expand their network.