2014 Meeting Information 
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Spartanburg Community College Profile 
The Spartanburg County Technical Education Center first opened in the fall of 
1963. During its first decade, the school was accredited by the Southern 
Association of Colleges (SACS) and in 1969 a second classroom building was 
constructed. In 1974, in recognition of the school's expanding academic 
curriculum, the name was changed to Spartanburg Technical College. As the 
college continued to grow, satellite locations were opened to accommodate 
students in the three-county service area. In 2006, the college changed its name 
to Spartanburg Community College, becoming the first community college in 
South Carolina. Today the college operates a 104-acre central campus that is a 
recognized arboretum with nine academic and physical plant facilities, three 
campuses in the towns of Duncan, Gaffney and Union and soon a downtown 
campus with one academic facility. 
Vision: To change the lives and build the futures of our students and to be a 
catalyst for economic development through innovation, collaboration and 
excellence in educational programs and services. 
Mission: Spartanburg Community College (SCC) provides affordable access to 
high-quality technical, transfer and lifelong professional and personal 
development programs in a teaching and learning environment that prepares 
students for success. The College is a key community partner in advancing the 
Upstate’s economy. 
Description: Spartanburg Community College is a state-supported two-year 
technical and community college offering certificate, diploma and associate 
degree programs in the Arts & Sciences, business technology, health & human 
services, engineering and industrial technology fields. The College currently 
serves the counties of Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union in South Carolina. 
Faculty: SCC has a team of skilled, dedicated faculty with the majority having 
completed postgraduate work from outstanding national, regional and local 
colleges and universities. Many have years of hands-on experience in real-world 
settings. What sets SCC's faculty apart, however, is their dedication to teaching. 
They provide an unsurpassed educational experience, giving students the 
academic and technical skills necessary for success on the job and in future 
educational endeavors. 
Locations: Spartanburg Community College currently maintains four locations: 
- Central Campus in Spartanburg 
- Downtown Campus in downtown Spartanburg 
- Cherokee County Campus in Gaffney 
- Tyger River Campus in Duncan 
- Union County Advanced Technology Center in Union 
