| Location: | Southeast |
| Setting: | Large Town Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Size: | Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad) |
Vision
Spartanburg Community College is the innovative leader in providing relevant, accessible, and affordable educational programs and services to support and improve the economic vitality of our service community.
Mission
Spartanburg Community College is a public, suburban, two-year comprehensive, open-admission institution of higher education serving the citizens of the upstate counties of Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union in South Carolina. The College advances economic development of the region through programs, services and partnerships that address emerging and continuing employment needs in a rapidly changing global environment. Through excellence in teaching and learning, the College promotes lifelong learning and helps students reach their personal and professional goals.
Scope
Spartanburg Community College implements its mission through programs, services and partnerships that include
• College-level credit programs—SCC serves 5,000 to 7,500 credit students annually through programs leading to associate degrees, diplomas and certificates designed for direct job placement, as well as associate degrees designed for transfer to four-year colleges and universities.
• Continuing Education programs—SCC delivers catalog and customized short-term courses to 15,000-20,000 students annually. Continuing Education provides professional and career advancement programs and courses to business, industry, health care and government agencies. The college also offers noncredit courses for personal enrichment.
• Developmental Education programs—SCC readies unprepared students to enter a program of study through courses that build academic skills and self-confidence.
• Student Development programs—SCC offers a wide variety of student support services to nurture students’ academic, personal and professional growth.
Values
At Spartanburg Community College, we believe in the worth of individuals and their potential for growth and development.
Values Pertaining to Students
We believe in
• Encouraging students to reach their highest potential and to increase their self-esteem
• Stressing students’ responsibility in taking an active role in their own learning, growth and development
• Fostering a caring environment appropriate for the personal and educational development of adult students
• Helping students acquire a work ethic appropriate to their career choice
• Promoting a desire for lifelong learning
• Instilling a sense of college pride in students
Values Pertaining to Faculty and Staff
We believe in
• Accomplishing the college mission through teamwork, effective communication, and personal accountability
• Maintaining a climate of mutual trust and respect
• Treating faculty and staff fairly
• Giving employees personal responsibility for job performance
• Developing professional potential of faculty and staff
Values Pertaining to Community
We believe in
• Providing timely programs and services that meet the needs of students and area business and industry
• Participating as a partner in the community’s growth and development
• Promoting interactive communication with the community to ascertain needs and distribute information about programs and services
• Developing a continuum of educational opportunities by partnering with secondary and postsecondary institutions
• Encouraging faculty and staff to serve as leaders and role models in the community
• Being accountable to the community for effective use of resources
Spartanburg Community College (SCC) (Formerly Spartanburg Technical College or Spartanburg Tech), is a public, suburban, two-year comprehensive, open-admission institution of higher education serving the citizens of Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union counties in Upstate South Carolina. The College advances economic development of the region through programs, services and partnerships that address emerging and continuing employment needs in a rapidly changing global environment. The College promotes lifelong learning and helps students reach their personal and professional goals. A recent name change has taken effect in late 2006, with the "Technical" being dropped, and now has come to be known as Spartanburg Community College.
Dr. Dan Terhune has been the college president since 1996 and he has successfully improved the College. Since 1996 the following buildings have been completed: Central Campus-Health Sciences Building, Student Services Building, and state of the art library. Cherokee County Campus-Business Training, Freightliner Service Center. Duncan, South Carolina-Tyger River Campus. The student enrollment has consistently increased over the past ten years.
Spartanburg Community College has three locations:
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-District | In-State | Out-of-State |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 2,862 | $ 3,578 | $ 5,450 |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,762 | $ 3,478 | $ 5,350 |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 100 | $ 100 | $ 100 |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,016 | 79% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,809 | 69% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 941 | 6% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 1,515 | 7% | |
Any Aid: |
92% |
