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Central Carolina Technical College outlines expansion plans and Kershaw student numbers
Summary
College leaders presented enrollment and funding updates to the council: 944 Kershaw students in 2023–24, average five‑year enrollment about 684, $25,000 yearly local scholars allocation returned to students ($87,245 distributed in 2023–24), and potential capital projects using $20 million appropriated over two years.
Central Carolina Technical College representatives updated Kershaw County Council on enrollment, scholarships and campus expansion plans during a Feb. 25 presentation.
Dr. Kevin Pollock (board chair) and Paul Napper (foundation and board representatives) reported that 944 students from Kershaw County were enrolled in the 2023–24 academic year; the five‑year average is about 684 students, the college said. The council also heard that local scholarship funding — a $25,000 county appropriation — produced $87,245 in scholar awards to students in 2023–24. The college said it wants to negotiate a five‑year renewal of that scholars program.
College leaders described available capital funding: they said the college has received and currently holds $10 million appropriations in each of the past two years (a total of $20 million) for campus projects and owns 22 acres adjacent to the current campus suitable for expansion. The college said it is in confidential negotiations with potential industry training partners and is considering either a single large building or several smaller training facilities; the speakers said the college expects to have firm plans within about six months.
Council members praised the college's dual‑enrollment and workforce training work and asked administrators to continue the existing local millage and $25,000 scholar appropriation. The council unanimously voted to accept the presentation and to continue the partnership dialogue.
College staff provided program and outcome details: they reported that about 35% of Kershaw students were taking courses online, roughly 75% of students were part‑time, and roughly 93–94% of graduates moved into employment. Fields cited included welding, mechatronics, nursing and transfer degrees. The college said it has proposed several campus‑oriented projects including signage and support for the Colonial Arts Center and estimated $22.5 million in total campus investment when current appropriations and planned projects are combined.
Council members asked for continued information about student outcomes and thanked the college and foundation members for ongoing partnership efforts.
