History

In the 1950s, North Carolina education, government, business, and industry leaders were concerned about the lack of vocational education for the state’s residents. In 1957, the North Carolina State Board of Education invited local boards of education throughout the state to submit proposals for establishing industrial education centers in their districts.

Members of the Lee County Board of Education saw this as a wonderful opportunity to provide vocational training for county residents. They worked with the Lee County Board of Commissioners, Sanford Chamber of Commerce, Junior Chamber of Commerce, industries, and interested members of the public to create a proposal to start a Lee County Industrial Education Center. In 1958, the LECIEC was one of the first 18 industrial education centers to be authorized by the state.

Planning for the LCIEC moved forward slowly. In 1960, Lee County voters approved a bond issue to fund construction of a Center building. It was completed in 1962 and, with improvements, still serves students as Wilkinson Hall on the Lee Main Campus.

William A. Martin was hired as the Center’s first director and, later, president. During his tenure, 1961-1969, the institution put down strong educational roots and started to create its identity. Classes were expanded into Chatham County in 1964 and into Harnett County in 1965. 

In 1965, LCIEC was chartered as Central Carolina Technical Institute. It could then  award Associate in Applied Science degrees, bringing more advanced education to the area. That same year, it became the first community college in the state to offer an animal hospital technician curriculum, now Veterinary Medical Technology. 

Dr. J.F. Hockaday served as president from 1969 to 1983, a period of great growth. In 1970, CCTI became the first institution in the North Carolina Community College System to be accredited by the NCCCS and the State Board of Education.

That same year, the college signed an agreement with Campbell College, now Campbell University, for Campbell to offer courses at the Institute. This was the first such agreement in the state between a technical institute and a private college.

In 1979, the institution was renamed Central Carolina Technical College. It has been known as Central Carolina Community College since 1988, reflecting its growth and development as an educational institution.

Dr. Marvin R. Joyner became CCTC’s president in 1983. Under his leadership, the college remained true to its mission of workforce training while also expanding opportunities to prepare for advancement to university education.

Dr. Matthew Garrett succeeded Dr. Joyner as president in 2004, serving until 2008. During his tenure, the college continued to grow. The Lee Main Campus more than doubled in size to provide room for future expansion. 

Dr. T. Eston “Bud” Marchant succeeded Dr. Garrett in 2008, serving as president until 2019. He brought a strong commitment to expand the college’s service to its communities in all areas, including the addition of new facilities in all three of the college’s service counties.

Dr. Lisa M. Chapman became 澳门黄金城赌城 President, effective April 1, 2019. Dr. Chapman is the former Senior Vice President/Chief Academic Officer at the N.C. Community College System Office in Raleigh. Before going to the state level in 2014, Dr. Chapman had been in various roles with 澳门黄金城赌城 for 27 years. 

Under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Chapman, 澳门黄金城赌城 is working to enhance student success and community engagement. Dr. Chapman's visionary approach has included the addition of the E. Eugene Moore Manufacturing and Biotech Solutions Center. When renovation is complete, the facility will be transformed to a one-of-a-kind, world-class education center. 

The college has developed a reputation as a leader in developing new programs to meet the changing needs for workforce training. It was the first community college in North Carolina to launch programs such as Lasers and Photonics, Veterinary Medical Technology, Automotive Restoration, and Barbering. 澳门黄金城赌城 was the first community college in the nation to offer an Associate in Applied Science in Sustainable Agriculture.

澳门黄金城赌城 is dedicated to enhancing workforce training in central North Carolina by providing high-quality, relevant educational programs tailored to the needs of local industries. Through partnerships with employers and community organizations, the college offers a variety of vocational training and certification programs designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for successful careers. This commitment not only supports individual career development but also contributes to the region’s economic growth and sustainability.

澳门黄金城赌城 continues to foster a culture of excellence, empowering students to thrive in a rapidly changing world while making a positive impact on the communities it serves.