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GENERAL INFORMATION
HISTORY
College classes began at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in the spring of 1969 at the Coffield Unit with two
classes and approximately 20 students. Today, many general academic courses, as well as numerous workforce
certificate programs, are offered to students at the Beto, Coffield, Michael and Powledge Units.
Currently, an Associate Vice President of Correctional Education is employed to perform the on-site administrative
duties. Advisement duties are assigned to the Coordinators of TDCJ Enrollment and the appropriate administrative
staff.
CURRICULA
Trinity Valley Community College makes a serious effort to meet the educational needs of TDCJ students. In order to
meet the educational needs of these units, diverse curricula are offered when possible. Academic courses are offered
in a trimester format. In addition, there are several workforce certificate programs offered to students in three eight-
week cycles. Also, continuing education workforce certificate courses are available to students at no charge. Students
should check with the TVCC enrollment coordinators to determine which TDCJ units offer these programs.
ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS
Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees and certificates. Contact SACSCOC at 1866 Southern
Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, at
for questions about the
accreditation of TVCC. SACSCOC is to be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support the College’s
significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard. All other inquiries about TVCC, such as admission
requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be directed to the College at 100 Cardinal Drive,
Athens, Texas 75751 or by calling 903-675-6200. TVCC received initial accreditation to award associate degrees from
SACSCOC in 1952, and received its last reaffirmation of accreditation in 2007 and has no sanctions or negative actions.
The Department of Education (DOE) recognizes the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing for TVCC's
Associate Degree Nursing Program that received its last reaffirmation of accreditation in 2009 and has no sanctions or
negative actions.
MISSION STATEMENT
Trinity Valley Community College is a learning-centered college that provides quality academic, workforce, college
preparatory, student support, and community service programs that prepare and empower students for success and
promote and enhance life-long learning for all communities served.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The TVCC Statement of Purpose is determined in statute identified in the Texas Education Code, Section 130.003,
which states that the charge of each public community college shall be to provide the following:
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Technical programs up to two-years in length leading to an associate degree or certificates;
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Vocational programs leading directly to employment in semi-skilled or skilled occupations;
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Freshman and/or sophomore courses in arts and sciences;
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Continuing adult education programs for occupational or cultural upgrading;
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Compensatory education programs designed to fulfill the commitment of an admissions policy that allow
the enrollment of disadvantaged students;
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A continuing program of counseling and guidance designed to assist students in achieving their individual
educational goals;
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Workforce development program designed to meet local and statewide needs;
