Looking Back: 1970-1979

CCTI drops “County” from its name and becomes Craven Technical Institute (CTI) April 14, 1970.

An agreement with East Carolina University allows students to take college transfer courses through CTI.

In April 1971, employees and CTI students make the physical move from Tryon Palace Drive to Racetrack Road.

The newly accredited CTI completes its first academic year with 382 curriculum students during the fall quarter.

The State Board of Education grants community college status – Craven Community College becomes a reality.

Dean of Industrial Technologies Jerry Prescott chairs a committee to write specifications for the Student Center building (later named Ward Hall) addition.

A physical education project, including tennis courts, is started and the Student Center is completed and dedicated.

The Craven Community College Foundation is formed on April 15, 1977, to enhance Craven CC’s educational mission through community fundraising.

Leander Morgan, former Craven CC administrator and three-time New Bern Mayor, joins others to support efforts to gain a $600,000 Economic Development Administration grant for the Learning Resources Center Building (later named Barker Hall).