Looking Back: 1970-1979

Basic Law Enforcement Training students in 1970s

Looking Back: 1970-1979

1970

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.

Exterior of Brock Administration building in 1970s
Craven Technical Institute sign from 1970s
Aerial view of Craven CC property in 1970s

1971

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

1970-71 graduating class

1972

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

Female instructor speaks to class in 1970s
Male instructor speaks to class in 1970s
Female instructor speaks to typewriting class in 1970s
Teacher and students in computer lab in 1970s

1973

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

Man on telephone in 1970s
Student by Craven CC sign in 1970s
Two men meeting in 1970s

1974

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

Students in courtyard in 1970s

1975

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

Craven cheerleaders in 1970s
Students in automotive program in 1970s
Students playing volleyball in 1970s

1977

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

Female using typewriter in 1970s
Craven CC library in 1970s

1978

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).

Cheerleaders in 1970s

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