On the left is the Twitchell House, site of one of the first homesteads in Berlin, and now home to many of the administrative offices of the College, including the President's office.
White Mountains Community College in Berlin, northernmost of all the state's community colleges, began in 1966 on the site of another of the early homesteads in Berlin and across the street from the Twitchell House. Faculty members greeted the first class of 104 students with the purpose of preparing "qualified high school graduates as skilled workers to meet the needs of the state".
Since its early days, the college has grown in depth and size. Several new programs have been added to the original curricula. Three major expansions have increased the main college building to 76,500 square feet of modern classrooms, laboratories and shops. Computers play a significant role in classroom and lab instruction and are prominent in every curriculum.
The student body has grown significantly and now includes a wide spectrum of ages and experiences. Courses for traditional and adult students are available day and evening. As the college grows, plans are underway for new courses and a wider variety of options for learners. However, the basic philosophy remains to provide area residents with a first-rate two-year college education. Our graduates are competitive in the job market, advance on the job and grow as individuals.
