Our Mission
- Build tomorrow’s leaders through excellence in teaching, learning, and service
- Bridge the gap between today’s students and the workforce of tomorrow
- Broaden the path to lifelong educational goals
History
A Brief History
- 1966--Community college component was established to offer Associate level, 2-year degrees, which were awarded through West Virginia Institute of Technology.
- 1970s to 1990s--Degree inventory developed to include TAC of ABET accredited engineering technology programs, computer technology, ADA accredited dental hygiene, printing technology, business, and health programs.
- 1996--West Virginia Tech became a regional campus of West Virginia University and was known as WVU Tech.
- 1999—WV State legislature established a separate community college system.
- 2004—WV State legislature required all community colleges to seek independent accreditation. The Community and Technical College at WVU Institute of Technology (CTC at WVU Tech) was accredited as an independent institution by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
- 2008 – WV State legislature mandated that all community colleges operate independent of any other institution. The Govenor appointed a separate Board of Governors to the CTC at WVU Tech.
- May 19, 2009—The official name of the college was changed to BRIDGEMONT Community and Technical College.
