Patrick Henry Community College (PHCC) is a community college

Community college

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 located at 645 Patriot Avenue in unincorporated

Unincorporated area

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 Henry County

Henry County, Virginia

As of the census of 2000, there were 57,930 people, 23,910 households, and 16,952 families residing in the county. The population density was 152 people per square mile . There were 25,921 housing units at an average density of 68 per square mile...

, Virginia

Virginia

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, United States

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, north of the City of Martinsville

Martinsville, Virginia

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Patrick Henry was founded in 1962 as part of the University of Virginia

University of Virginia

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's School of General Studies. The College became an independent two year college in 1964 and part of the Virginia Community College System

Virginia Community College System

The Virginia Community College System oversees a network of 23 community colleges in Virginia, which serve residents of Virginia and provide 2-year degrees and various specialty training and certifications. In 2006, the Virginia Community College System's annual enrollment rate topped 233,00...

 in 1971. Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, PHCC offers 30 associates degree programs, 11 certificate programs, and 50 career studies certificate programs.

Campus

Classes were originally held in the old Northside Elementary School in Martinsville

Martinsville

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, Virginia

Virginia

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 before they were moved to the present campus. The first building, Francis T. West Hall, was completed in 1969 and served as an administration building. The Learning Resource Center, which houses the library was completed in 1971. Five additional buildings have since been added, the last finished in 1999. The campus in situated on 137 acre (0.55441982 km²) approximately three miles north of the City of Martinsville

Martinsville, Virginia

Martinsville is an independent city which is surrounded by Henry County, Virginia, United States. The population was 13,821 in 2010. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Martinsville with Henry County for statistical purposes...

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In addition to the main campus, PHCC has four additional off-campus sites: Franklin County

Franklin County, Virginia

As of the census of 2000, there were 47,286 people, 18,963 households, and 13,918 families residing in the county. The population density was 68 people per square mile . There were 22,717 housing units at an average density of 33 per square mile...

 site, Patrick Henry

Patrick Henry

Patrick Henry was an orator and politician who led the movement for independence in Virginia in the 1770s. A Founding Father, he served as the first and sixth post-colonial Governor of Virginia from 1776 to 1779 and subsequently, from 1784 to 1786...

 site, and the Virginia Motorsports Technology Center and the School of Craft and Design Artisan Center in the City of Martinsville

Martinsville, Virginia

Martinsville is an independent city which is surrounded by Henry County, Virginia, United States. The population was 13,821 in 2010. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Martinsville with Henry County for statistical purposes...

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Mission

Patrick Henry Community College is a comprehensive two-year institution committed to student success, lifelong learning, and enrichment of the quality of life in the region it serves.

Programs

PHCC offers 22 two year occupational/technical programs, transfer programs and 61 career studies and certificate programs.

Student organizations

• Academic Success Group (ASG)
• Administration of Justice Association
• Black Student Association (BSA)
• Cheerleaders
• Drama Club
• Interclub Council
• International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)
• Intramurals
• Motorsports Club
• Nursing Students Association (NSA)
• Paralegal Association
• Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)
• Procedures for Establishing Club-Sponsored Events
• Resolve (The Fitness Resolve)
• Serving Early Childhood and Development (SEEDS)
• SPIRE
• Sports Club
• Student Government Association (SGA)
• Student Social Activity Policy
• Veterans Club

Additional information can be found on the Clubs and Organizations page

External links

• Patrick Henry Community College