Message from the President
Enterprise State Community College, Your Investment in Excellence.
Welcome to Enterprise State Community College! Our College’s mission is to ensure that you gain the ultimate educational experience while conveniently studying close to where you live and work. Our faculty and staff take pride in our personal approach to serving the “whole student.” We strive to meet the needs for the intellectual, social, ethical, professional, cultural and creative facets of students’ lives.
At ESCC and our Alabama Aviation College campuses, you have many options that allow you to personalize your learning experience. Whether you are here for an associate degree, to transfer that degree to a four- year institution, or to obtain training for preparation for tomorrow’s marketplace, we are dedicated to helping you reach success. You can take one class or a full load. You can learn in our classrooms and laboratories, or you can take courses online.
I am pleased that you have decided to become a part of our community of scholars. Students, faculty and staff working together here generate growth and enthusiasm for learning and life. I hope this publication serves you well and that your association with ESCC will be happy and rewarding. Most important, I hope you are able to achieve your educational and professional goals with us.
Danny Long
President
History
When the public junior college system of Alabama was established in 1963, Enterprise was selected as the site for one of the original twelve state junior colleges. Area citizens and civic groups raised money for the purchase of a 100-acre campus site, donated library materials, and provided a number of scholarships—thus, beginning a history of college and community cooperation for which Enterprise State Community College is noted.
The Alabama Aviation College at Ozark originated in 1960 as a part of the Ozark City Board of Education’s educational program. In 1962, the institution’s aviation maintenance program was certified by the Federal Aviation Administration, and in 1963, the institution became a state vocational trade school. In February 2003, the Alabama State Board of Education approved the reorganization of Enterprise State Junior College with the Alabama Aviation College at Ozark, and in November 2009, the Alabama State Board of Education approved a name change to Enterprise State Community College with the aviation programs marketed as the Alabama Aviation College, a unit of Enterprise State Community College.
The ESCC Foundation was established in 1982 to enhance the College’s ability to seek private funding. Administered by a Board of Directors composed of business and civic leaders, the Foundation has developed an endowment program that funds student scholarships as well as faculty development, curriculum improvement, and continuing education projects. Throughout its history, Enterprise State Community College has been successful in attracting federal and private funds that have enabled the College to develop innovative programs and services.
The College has received state and national recognition for a variety of student activities, including Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor society of American two-year colleges; the Ambassadors, which leads the orientation programs for new students; and the Entertainers, the College’s show choir. Athletics have been an important part of the ESCC collegiate experience as well. The College currently supports men’s basketball, women’s basketball, men’s baseball, and women’s softball teams.
The College has been led by five dedicated, enthusiastic presidents: Mr. B.A. Forrester (1965-1981), Dr. Joseph D. Talmadge (1981-1994), Dr. Stafford L. Thompson (1996-2008), Dr. Nancy W. Chandler (2009- 2014), and Mr. Matt Rodgers (2017-present). Mr. Rodgers, the faculty, and staff are continuing the College’s legacy of excellence in education at all locations of the College and in the surrounding communities. Dynamic leadership, dedication to the teaching-learning process, and superior support services help the College achieve its mission.
Campus and Off-Site Location Descriptions
ENTERPRISE CAMPUS
Seven modern, fully equipped and air-conditioned buildings are in use. They include an administrative and general classroom building, a science building, a learning resources center (LRC), an EMS and Health/Fitness building, a fine arts building, an English and social sciences building, a student center, and a maintenance shop. Convenient driveways and paved parking areas are provided for students and faculty.
The buildings are situated on a 160-acre tract approximately one and one-half miles east of downtown Enterprise at the intersection of Plaza Drive and the Boll Weevil Circle. Recreation facilities for softball, baseball, jogging, and volleyball have been developed for both College and community use.
Wallace Hall—WA (1966). The administration building is a two-story structure which houses the computer center, administrative offices, faculty offices, and classrooms for business education, computer science, and general education. The building is named in honor of Governor George C. Wallace.
Snuggs Hall—SN (1966). This building is named for the late William Elbert Snuggs, former principal of Enterprise High School, a past president of the Alabama Education Association (AEA), and a past president of the Alabama Retired Teachers Association, who made one of the first cash contributions to the College. The building houses the Learning Resources Center (LRC)/Library and Boll Weevil Central. The LRC includes print and non-print resources, a select government documents collection, faculty photocopier, exam proctoring center, and office space. Boll Weevil Central includes tutoring and academic advising. Snuggs Hall is situated south of Wallace Hall and is connected to Sessions Hall by a covered walkway and a paved plaza.
Sessions Hall—SE (1966). Laboratories, classrooms, and faculty offices for the teaching of zoology, botany, microbiology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics are housed in Sessions Hall. An unusual feature of the building is the octagonal lecture room which provides a spotlighted demonstration table and seats 114 persons. The lecture room serves as a meeting place for students and community groups. The hall is named for the late L. H. Sessions who for forty years was either a member or chairman of the Enterprise School Board, a tireless worker for quality education, and an active force in getting a junior college located in Enterprise.
Lolley Hall—LO (1967). The health building is named for the late Senator W. Ray Lolley who was instrumental in causing legislation to be passed creating the Alabama junior college system. The building contains offices, dressing rooms, and classrooms as well as activity areas. The building contains one of the largest gymnasiums in Alabama. The Emergency Medical Services program is also located here. Two classrooms and offices were added in 1990.
Lurleen B. Wallace Hall—LW (1969). This large student center contains a bookstore, meeting rooms, the counseling suite, Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Support Services (SSS), Dean of Students office, and Associate Dean of Students for Enrollment Management office. It is named to honor Governor Lurleen B. Wallace.
Forrester Hall—FO (1977). The fine arts building contains classrooms and office space for art and music. A tiered lecture room/ESCC Foundation Theater, a large choral lecture room, a piano laboratory, and a 3-D projection/computer laboratory are special features of the building. The James Hatcher Collection is also housed here. The building is named for the late Benjamin Abb Forrester, first president of the College.
Talmadge Hall—TA (1990). The newest building on campus houses classrooms and offices for the English and social sciences departments. The Conner Gallery, a unique art display room, enables the College to show valuable exhibits to students and the community. The building is named for Dr. Joseph D. Talmadge, the College’s second president.
Maintenance Shop—(1973). Located on Bellwood Road, this facility is used to house all maintenance operations for the Enterprise Campus.
Cunningham Drive. The drive around the Enterprise Campus is named for the late O.I. Cunningham who, as Executive Secretary of the Enterprise Chamber of Commerce, worked tirelessly to establish a college in Enterprise and remained throughout the rest of his life one of the most loyal supporters of the College.
Alabama Aviation College in Ozark
Sitting on a hill on U. S. Highway 231 in Ozark, the Alabama Aviation College features four classroom and office buildings plus additional buildings with hangars.
Henry B. Steagall, II Hall—STE. This building houses the administrative offices along with Student Services, the Learning Resources Center, a computer lab, and classrooms.
Rufus Barnett Building—BNT. Connected to the Brown Building, the Barnett Building also houses Aviation Maintenance Technology classes, work bays, and faculty offices.
Henry Higham Building—HIG. Situated just northwest of Henry B. Steagall, II Hall, the Higham Building contains the Avionics Technology laboratories, classrooms, and faculty offices.
Aviation Technical Training Center—ATTC. This building opened for classes in 2008. Sitting on the back of the campus, it dominates the view in size and unique architecture. The building contains a hangar, classrooms, AMT, computer labs, and division and faculty offices.
Alabama Aviation College in Andalusia
The Aviation Training Facility at Andalusia is located in the New Business Incubator Building situated at the Andalusia-Opp Airport, Andalusia, Alabama. The facility consists of approximately 8,000 square feet of instructional and administrative space including a faculty administrative office, secure records storage space, two large classrooms, a welding lab, a composites lab, a sheet metal lab, and a woodworking lab. The sheet metal/woodworking lab has space for housing an aircraft suitable for instruction. All spaces are well lit and ventilated in accordance with all local and national codes. Vehicle parking is provided adjacent to the building. Aircraft taxiway and servicing opportunities are available at the airport.