Connecticut State Community College Quinebaug Valley
Former name | Quinebaug Valley Community College (1971–2023) |
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| Motto | Learners, Leaders, Partners |
| Type | Public community college |
| Established | September 27, 1971 |
Parent institution | Connecticut State Community College |
| Accreditation | New England Commission of Higher Education |
| President | Mary Ellen Jukoski |
| Location | 742 Upper Maple Street , , , 06239 , United States |
| Campus |
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| Website | ctstate.edu/locations/quinebaug-valley |
Connecticut State Community College Quinebaug Valley, previously Quinebaug Valley Community College, is a public community college campus in Danielson, Connecticut. It was established in 1971 and became a campus of Connecticut State Community College in 2023 with the merger of twelve institutions.
History
Quinebaug Valley Community College opened on September 27, 1971, with 215 students.[1] It was name for the Quinebaug River that flows through northeastern Connecticut.[1] It held classes at Harvard H. Ellis Technical School and Killingly High School in Danielson, Connecticut.[1] Robert E. Miller was the college' first president.[1]
The college built a new campus on Upper Maple Street that opened in 1983.[1] It added a center in Willimantic, Connecticut in 1986.[1] The main campus was expanded by the addition of a 30,000 square foot West Wing in 2007 and a 38,000 square foot addition in 2014.[1]
It became Connecticut State Community College Quinebaug Valley, a campus of Connecticut State Community College in 2023 with the merger of twelve institutions.[2][3]
Campus
Connecticut State Community College Quinebaug Valley's main campus is located on 68 acres at 742 Upper Maple Street in Danielson, Connecticut.[4] It includes a 10,000 square foot Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center that was added in 2016.[1]
The college has a satellite location at 729 Main Street in Willimantic, Connecticut.[5]
Academics
Programs
The college offers associate degrees and certificate programs in 31 fields, including business administration, general studies, liberal studies, and liberal arts and sciences.[4]
Students
In 2021, the college had 1,161 students, including 63 percent females and 37 percent males.[4] Of those students, 78 percent were White, 12 percent were Hispanic/Latino, 4 percent were two or more races, 2 percent were Asian, 2 percent were Black, 1 percent were American Indian or Alaska native, and 1 percent were unknown.[4]
Faculty
In 2021, the student-to-faculty ratio was thirteen to one.[4] Mary Ellen Jukoski is the campus president.[6]
Accreditation
Through the Connecticut State Community College, the campus is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.[7][8]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "The History of QVCC". Quinebaug Valley Community College. Archived from the original on 2019-10-10. Retrieved 2019-10-10.
- ↑ Young, Jamila (2023-10-05). "Community colleges, now 'CT State,' to offer campus flexibility after merger". CT Insider. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ↑ "About CT State". Connecticut State Community College. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Quinebaug Valley Community College Overview". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved June 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Campuses". Connecticut State Community College. March 6, 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ "Organizational Charts". Connecticut State Community College. Retrieved 2026-06-06.
- ↑ "Commission Statement on Connecticut State Community College June 19, 2023". New England Commission Higher Education. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
- ↑ "Connecticut State Community College Receives Accreditation". CT State. 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
External links
- Quinebaug Valley Community College
- Community colleges in Connecticut
- Universities and colleges established in 1971
- Educational institutions in the United States established in 1971
- Universities and colleges in Windham County, Connecticut
- 1971 establishments in Connecticut
- Two-year colleges in the United States