1510m Lake Rd
dyersburg, TN 38024
731-286-3346
Dyersburg State Community College focuses on student learning and offers high-quality academic programs that allow you to complete your first two years of college coursework at about one-half the cost of attending a public four-year institution.
Dyersburg State also offers career programs that provide the skills you need to enter the job market or upgrade your current skills. In addition, the College offers several certificate programs that prepare students for specific, high-demand occupations.
Dyersburg State also offers several athletic programs, including Baseball, Softball, Men's and Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Cross Country, Soccer, and Women's Volleyball.
Dyersburg State Community College has locations and teaching sites in Dyersburg, Covington, Paris, and Staton. Visit a location today to learn more about the educational programs and certificates we offer.
In 1957, the Pierce-Albright Report, a study ordered by the State Legislature, was made to the Tennessee Legislative Council. It recognized the increasing need for easy availability of education throughout an individual’s lifetime. The 1963 General Assembly appropriated funds to be used over a two-year period to initiate recommendations of the report. Plans were developed for a network of community colleges in the state that would place an institution of higher education within 50 miles of each person living in Tennessee. On June 13, 1967, the State Board of Education selected Dyersburg for the location of the second community college in West Tennessee. A portion of Okeena Park was chosen as the site, and groundbreaking ceremonies were conducted on May 29, 1968.
Dr. E. B. Eller, educator and former assistant commissioner of instruction in the State Department of Education, was selected as the first president. He filled this position from December 18, 1968, until June 30, 1981, at which time he was awarded president emeritus status upon his retirement.
In February 1969, temporary offices were opened in a small frame building in the east portion of the campus. A classroom building was completed by the fall of 1969, and the other buildings were ready by the end of the year. The first class graduated in June 1971.
Fun Facts about DSCC in 1969
– Dr. Edward B. Eller was the first president.
– The mascot for the first DSCC basketball team was the Saints.
– 588 students enrolled at DSCC and began classes on September 30, 1969.
– DSCC had 6 buildings in 1969 built on 115 acres. Land was donated by the City of Dyersburg, initial funds were donated by the Dyer County Government.
– The College was designed by the architectural firm of Thomas, Ross and Stanfill. Forcum-Lannom Construction Company built the College.
– The Dyersburg Municipal Golf Course occupied the 115 acres before the College was built. The Golf Course was part of Okeena Park.
– There were 30 faculty and staff employed in 1969.
1510m Lake Rd
dyersburg, TN 38024
731-286-3346
