Campus News
WCCC Caring Cupboard Chosen as Food Drive Beneficiary of Cub Scout Pack 132, Troop 132
November 22, 2022
CALAIS, ME - The Caring Cupboard, Washington County Community College’s (WCCC) on-campus food pantry open to all enrolled students, is honored to be the beneficiary of the 2022 Cub Scout Pack 132 Annual Food Drive. WCCC President Susan Mingo, Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Services Tyler Stoldt, and Student… Read More
Residential & Commercial Electricity Program Completes Project for Maine National Guard Troop
November 21, 2022
CALAIS, ME - The students from Washington County Community College’s Residential & Commercial Electricity class recently completed a project to acknowledge a Maine National Guard Troop recently deployed to Poland. The students worked as a group and used their newly acquired electrical skills to construct a LED lighted WCCC sign.… Read More
Washington County Community College Hosts Book Discussion on Inclusive Teaching: Strategies for Promoting Equity in the College Classroom
November 17, 2022
On Thursday, November 3rd, a book discussion event was held in the Teaching and Learning Center for Excellence at Washington County Community College. Inclusive Teaching: Strategies for Promoting Equity in the College Classroom by Kelly A. Hogan and Viji Sathy is all about providing recognized best practices, tips, and advice… Read More
FIRST YEAR MEDICAL ASSISTING PROGRAM COURSES OFFERED FULLY ONLINE STARTING NEXT FALL
November 16, 2022
CALAIS, ME - The Medical Assisting Program at Washington County Community College is now more flexible than ever. Starting in the Fall 2023 semester, the first year of courses in the program will be offered fully online. Students will be able to complete the first year fully online with a… Read More
Washington County Community College Welcomes New Trio Director Rob Schadt
November 4, 2022
Washington County Community College would like to introduce Rob Schadt, the new Director of TRIO Student Support Services (SSS). TRIO SSS is an esteemed program that serves students who are working to achieve their academic and lifetime goals. TRIO SSS provides services like tutoring, academic advising transfer services, career counseling,… Read More
Washington County Community College Students Benefit from Newly Renovated Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy Lab
October 21, 2022
2022 Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy students at Washington County Community College are the first to have full access to the newly renovated lab for an entire academic year. The new lab was finalized last fall and has been helping students prepare for their future in the workforce ever since. “The… Read More
WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE SEES HIGHEST STUDENT ENROLLMENT IN PREVIOUS FIVE YEARS AS THE CAMPUS EMERGES STRONGER FROM THE PANDEMIC
October 19, 2022
CALAIS, ME - Washington County Community College (WCCC) is emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic stronger than ever as student enrollment numbers are up 25 percent compared to this time last year and higher than any time over the previous five-year period. The enrollment increase is attributed to many factors, including… Read More
The Caring Cupboard at Washington County Community College Helps Students Stay Full and Focused
October 14, 2022
Student Navigator, Bernadette Farrar, and a staff of work study students, have made it their mission to never let a student at Washington County Community College (WCCC) go hungry. The Caring Cupboard (CC), located in Riverview Hall, helps them achieve this goal. The Caring Cupboard is open to any enrolled… Read More
Washington County Community College welcomes Troy Alley, new instructor of the Coastal Fisheries and Marine Technology Program
October 3, 2022
Washington County Community College would like to welcome Troy Alley, the instructor of the new Coastal Fisheries and Marine Technology Program. “This is an exciting new program that industry has said is needed and supports. I'm looking forward to working with and developing relationships with the awesome faculty, staff, and… Read More
