Nash Community College, a public comprehensive educational institution with an open-door admissions policy, was founded in 1967. Nash Community College’s mission is to provide an educational environment preparing students for successful college transfer and rewarding careers. Through quality instruction and services, technology, work force development, research, and community partnerships, Nash Community College fosters lifelong learning opportunities for individuals, communities, and organizations. These opportunities are accessible to all individuals regardless of age, sex, color, socio-economic status, ethnicity, race, national origin, religion, or disability. Over 12,000 citizens participated in programs at Nash Community College during the 2013-2014 school year.