Horry-Georgetown Technical College
HGTC is the fourth largest technical college in the state, and offers over 65 degree and certificate programs in Golf & Sports Turf Technology, Arts & Science, Business, Engineering & Industrial Technology, Health Science, Information/Computer Technology, and Public Service Technology. Tourism programs that have been added help the local economy. 90 percent of graduates stay in the area.
HGTC currently has three campuses. In addition to the main campus on U.S. 501 next to Coastal Carolina University in Conway (33°47′47″N 79°00′12″W / 33.7964°N 79.0033°W), the school has campuses in Myrtle Beach (33°39′33″N 78°56′30″W / 33.6591°N 78.9416°W) and Georgetown (33°19′14″N 79°19′17″W / 33.3205°N 79.3213°W). Students can also take classes online. The Conway campus has 13 buildings on 50 acres (20.2 ha).
The Grand Strand Campus Conference and Business Center near The Market Common has meeting space that includes the Thomas C. Maeser Auditorium, a 3,650-square-foot (339 m) ballroom.
History
In 1961, the Technical Education System in South Carolina began. In 1963, the South Carolina General Assembly created the Horry-Georgetown Commission for Technical Education. Horry-Marion-Georgetown Technical Education Center began with 123 students in 1966. In 1975, the name changed to Horry-Georgetown Technical College as a result of growth and changed emphasis. Horry-Georgetown Technical College now serves Horry and Georgetown Counties, while Marion County is served by Florence-Darlington Technical College.
In 2000, as buildings were torn down at the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, HGTC claimed the Officers Club and Non-Commissioned Officers Club.
The former base hospital became the Dr. Robert E. Speir Jr. Health Education Center on the Myrtle Beach campus, which held its grand opening July 11, 2008. In 2009, HGTC announced the center would get a 20,000-square-foot (1,900 m) addition for dental programs. The $7.4 million facility was substantially complete when Myrtle Beach City Council toured it May 8, 2012.
On June 15, 2012, the dedication of the Fred Fore Wildlife Pavilion was held at the Georgetown campus. Fore served as president of Florence-Darlington Technical College for 29 years, and his wife Marilyn Fore, the current HGTC President, worked to develop the pavilion as a forestry classroom.
References
- ^ "Horry-Georgetown Technical College Fast Facts".
- ^ "Horry-Georgetown Technical College Brand Guidelines". Horry-Georgetown Technical College. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- ^ "Living Local Carolina: HGTC has a new Mascot".
- ^ Byun, Claire (2016-03-27). "Half a century of growth: Horry Georgetown Technical College celebrates 50 years". The Sun News.
- ^ "Horry-Georgetown Technical College". braintrack.com. Archived from the original on 2010-07-31. Retrieved 2010-08-24.
- ^ "Horry-Georgetown Technical College: Conway Campus". Retrieved 2010-08-24.
- ^ "Horry-Georgetown Technical College: Conference and Business Center". Retrieved 2010-08-24.
- ^ "College Catalog & Student Handbook" (PDF). 2005–2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-12-15. Retrieved 2010-08-24.
- ^ "SC Technical College System". Retrieved 2010-08-24.
- ^ Zane Wilson, "Demolition Begins on Former Base," The Sun News, 2000-08-25.
- ^ "Editorial: Progress at HGTC: College stretches to meet the area's medical needs," The Sun News, July 11, 2007.
- ^ "The Website for the Horry Georgetown Technical College Foundation". Retrieved 2010-08-24.
- ^ Huff, Christopher (2009-07-31). "HGTC's healthcare programs continue to grow". Alternatives News Magazine. Retrieved 2010-08-24.
- ^ Anderson, Lorena (2012-05-08). "Myrtle Beach City Council gets look at new Speir building; OK's Street Reach event". The Sun News. Archived from the original on 2012-06-14.
- ^ Jones, Steve (2012-06-15). "HGTC pavilion dedicated to technical college pioneer". The Sun News. Archived from the original on 2012-06-18. Retrieved 2012-06-16.
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