Wallace Community College — Local services in Dothan

So, I will start by saying that I am totally biased, but Wallace College is a huge asset to the whole Wiregrass. My father attended Wallace in the '70s, my sister and I both were there in the early then late '90s, my oldest two children both took classes there, and my youngest is about to begin as a high school student this coming year. Also, I have taught at Wallace College as an adjunct for several years.

Wallace is an amazing place to begin your college career. Whether taking academic classes to transfer to a 4 year college later (at 1/2 the price or less compared to 4 year schools), or entering one of the many trades and establishing the foundations of knowledge that help you become successful throughout life, Wallace is THE place in the Wiregrass to begin your journey. There are classes for everyone here, and...

The staff never answers phones. I've been calling for weeks and can't never get in touch!!! Now school starts Aug. 22 and I think I'm to late for sign ups! I called again today and called every option just to speak to SOMEBODY there but, once again no answer. I heard great things about Wallace and that's why I choose to go there but, they are probably the worst in communication skills!!!! my name is charity enfinger and I would really like to be in the nail tech program but, due to poor communication skills from ALL the staff I've missed my opportunity to get a better career for my two baby girls. One is 7 months and the other is 2. I wish I could get in if only they'd answer...

They need to offer more degrees like RV repair, Cooking school, Fashion Design, Sewing, Interior Design, Private investigation, Restaurant management, etc. They keep turning out the same degrees that over saturates the work force and brings down the pay so bad that a high percentage of graduates go into something else or use their degree as a side hustle. I don’t think it’s fair to Dothan’s growth to force students to leave town to get top...