In 1965, the State Board of Education renamed the institution Central Maine Vocational Technical Institute and in January 1966, CMVTI was moved to its present location on Turner Street in Auburn, on a site that had served as the city poor farm.
The Legislature changed the name of Central Maine Vocational Technical Institute to Central Maine Technical College in 1989 to more accurately reflect CMTC’s role and status as a comprehensive institution of higher education. In 2003, CMTC became Central Maine Community College, offering transfer degrees in the arts and sciences as well as career and technical programs.
During its first year — 1964 — the institution enrolled 48 students in four programs (Auto Mechanics,
,
, and Architectural
) served by a staff of 13, seven of whom were instructors. The first graduating class, consisting of six students, received diplomas in June 1965.
Today, there are more than 3,200 students enrolled in CMCC courses. Approximately 250 are resident students living in one of the campus residence halls. In addition, an estimated 2,000 area residents participate each year in conferences, courses and programs offered through the Corporate and Community Services Division of the College. The students are served by approximately 150 faculty and staff members.
Accreditation
Central Maine Community College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., a non-governmental, nationally recognized organization, which certifies public and private colleges and universities throughout New England that meet its standards.
Non-Discrimination Notice
Central Maine Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and employer. For more information, call 207-755-5233.
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- This building at 287 Main Street in Lewiston served as the first home of CMCC in 1964.
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- Industrial Electricity
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- Drafting
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- Building Construction
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- The school has had several different names since its establishment in 1964.
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- Automotive Mechanics
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- This building at 385 Main Street in Lewiston served as the first home of CMCC in 1964.
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- In 1966, CMVTI only consisted of what is now part of Jalbert Hall.
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- Today, there are more than 3,200 students enrolled in CMCC courses.
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- The site selected for the CMVTI campus had served previously as the City of Auburn Poor Farm.
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