Central Alabama Community College - Alexander City

Central Alabama Community College was created by action of the Alabama State Board of Education on February 23, 1989. The board action consolidated Alexander City State Junior College (ACSJC) and Nunnelley State Technical College (NSTC).
Prior to consolidation, the State Legislature's approval of Act No. 93 on May 3, 1963, established Alexander City State Junior College. While many organizations and individuals were responsible for the College being located in Alexander City, Russell Mills, Inc. actually donated the property site valued at $750,000. The first classes were held on September 30, 1965, in the old Russell Hospital with an opening enrollment of 442 freshmen.

In September of 1966, ACSJC was moved to its permanent location on Cherokee Road. On October 23, 1966, Governor George Corley Wallace delivered the address at the formal dedication of the College. Alexander City State Junior College was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in December of 1969. A new library was completed in January of 1969 and a Health, Education, and Arts complex in January of 1971.

Nunnelley State Technical College in Childersburg was also a direct result of Act No. 93. Along with Congressman William F. (Bill) Nichols, many organizations, individuals, and governing bodies joined together to bring the College to the area. The City of Childersburg contributed some $24,000 for the purchase of twenty-five acres on Highway 280. The acreage was donated to the state for the College site. Construction of the technical college was completed in February of 1966. The College officially opened on March 7, 1966, with an opening enrollment of 35 full-time students.

On September 25, 1966, Governor George Corley Wallace delivered the dedicatory address to more than 1,500 attendees. In just seven short years on December 12, 1973, Nunnelley earned Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accreditation.

Sizeable federal grants in 1973, 1977, 1979, and 1985 allowed Nunnelley to expand plant facilities, program offerings and student services. The present physical plant has more than doubled in size since first opening its doors.

Coosa Valley School of Nursing began as the Sylacauga School of Nursing in 1921 as a hospital diploma program. The school was reorganized in 1951 and continued to operate as a hospital diploma program until 1994, when CVSN introduced an associate degree of nursing program. Academic courses for the program were offered by the ACSJC, and then CACC, since 1972. Coosa Valley School of Nursing merged with Central Alabama Community College in a three-phase program that was completed on November 21, 1996. Coosa Valley School of Nursing moved into the Jim Preuitt Nursing and Allied Health Building on the Childersburg campus in January 2001.

Today, the Alexander City and Childersburg campuses offer resources and expertise which address the education and training needs of central Alabama.

Automotive Programs

Automotive Mechanics Technology

Business Programs

Business and Commerce
Business and Personal, Financial Services Marketing Operations

Business Administration Programs

Business Administration and Management

Childcare Programs

Child Care and Support Services Management

Computer Programs

Computer and Information Sciences

Construction Programs

Cabinetmaking and Millwork, Millwright
Precision Metal Working

Cosmetology Programs

Cosmetology

Criminal Justice Programs

Criminal Justice, Police Science

Drafting Programs

Drafting and Design Technology, Technician

Electronics Programs

Industrial Electronics Technology, Technician

Environmental Programs

Environmental Control Technologies, Technicians

Fire Science Programs

Fire Services Administration

HVAC Programs

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Liberal Arts Programs

General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies
Multi Interdisciplinary Studies

Licensed Practical Nursing Programs

Licensed Practical Nurse - Vocational Nurse

Office Professional Programs

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science - Associate
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

Paramedic Programs

Emergency Medical Technology, Technician EMT Paramedic

Registered Nursing RN Programs

Registered Nurse RN, ASN, N, MSN - Nursing

Technical Programs

Machine Shop Technology, Assistant
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Mgmt and Recycling Tech

Welding Programs

Welding Technology, Welder

Mission Statement

Central Alabama Community College provides the residents of central Alabama with continuing opportunities for the development of knowledge and skills through programs that are affordable, accessible, and responsive to the needs of community, business, industry, and government. To accomplish these ends the college will:

Maintain an "open door" admission policy that ensures educational opportunities for our service area residents from all racial, sexual, ethnic, and social groups within the guidelines established by the State Board of Education.

Provide general education at the freshman and sophomore levels leading to the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees, that are designated to facilitate transfer to a senior college or university.

Provide technical, vocational, and career education programs that (1) prepare students for immediate employment in an occupational field and (2) lead to certificates, diplomas, and/or Associate in Applied Science or Associate in Occupational Technology degrees.

Maintain student services and activities that (1) assist individuals in formulating and achieving career, educational and personal goals, (2) include counseling and academic advisement services, and (3) provide opportunities to participate in vocational, athletic, social, cultural, and recreational activities.

Assure that education remains accessible and affordable to area residents through low tuition, comprehensive financial aid programs, and geographically accessible locations.

Provide community services that support personal growth, cultural enrichment, and recreation; provide access to college facilities for community activities; and promote the educational, social, and economic well-being of the community.

Provide developmental education to assist individuals in improving basic learning skills, in overcoming educational deficiencies, and in making satisfactory progress toward educational objectives.

Provide educational partnerships that meet the specific educational, training, and economic development needs of businesses, industries, community organizations, and governmental agencies.

Establish a mutually beneficial educational partnership with the area secondary schools through which the College can provide services such as enrichment, advanced placement, dual enrollment opportunities, and other services to augment the local school system.

Establish mutually beneficial educational partnerships and program linkages with other colleges and universities to enrich and support educational programs.

Maintain effective and efficient planning, management, and assessment of all financial, administrative, and educational services and programs.

Maintain human and physical resources and supportive services including:

Personnel who are committed to teaching and service, qualified to provide high-quality post-secondary education, and oriented toward achieving a higher quality of life for the community;

Facilities, instructional equipment, and library/learning resource materials to support teaching and learning in the increasingly technological society;

Continuing opportunities and programs for the professional growth and development of personnel; and
Institutional planning and assessment to assure effective utilization of resources, promote continuous improvement, and provide accountability

GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS FOR STUDENTS IN DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

All certificate and associate degree graduates of Central Alabama Community College should be able to:

Communicate effectively through written, oral, numeric and symbolic channels.

Use critical thinking skills to solve problems in scientific, social, and personal settings.

Recognize the effects and uses of science and technology.

Contribute positively to society.

Apply the processes of learning and personal discipline.

ADDITIONAL GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS FOR ASSOCIATE OF ARTS AND ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS

In addition to the above goals, graduates receiving associate in arts and associate in science degrees should:

Clarify values.

Understand and assess the relevance of various social systems.

Recognize the interrelationships among the humanities, the fine arts, and life.

ADDITIONAL GOALS FOR ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE, ASSOCIATE IN OCCUPATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

In addition to general education goals, graduates in associate in applied science, associate in occupational technology, and certificate programs should:

Demonstrate competency in the skills needed for entry level employment in their chosen fields.

Classification

Enrollment Information

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Total enrollment:	2022
Total undergraduate:	2022
Total graduate:	0
Total professional:	0

Total full-time:	1134
Full-time undergraduate:	1134
Full-time graduate:	0
Full-time professional:	0

Total part-time:	888
Part-time undergraduate:	888
Part-time graduate:	0
Part-time professional:	parttime_professional

Men total:	633
Women total:	1389

Nonresident alien:	0	(0.00%)
American Indian/Alaska Native:	10	(0.49%)
Asian or Pacific Islander:	6	(0.30%)
Black non-Hispanic:	504	(24.93%)
Hispanic:	12	(0.59%)
White non-Hispanic:	1486	(73.49%)
Race/ethnicity unknown:	4	(0.20%)