What’s in the name: “Watauga Global Community”?
The name is new for 2008, replacing “Watauga College,” the original name of the program since 1972. Retaining “Watauga” in the name connects with the program’s history, honoring the founders and the many faculty members and students who contributed to and shaped the program over the past 36 years. It also affirms our recognition of the importance of place (Watauga County) and our connection with that place. Our fall core class is focused on significant local issues in Watauga county, the beginning of an understanding of local to global connections. “Global” refers to the program’s strong international focus in both its curricular and co-curricular components. Faculty, staff, and students form a strong, supportive community that makes the program more than just a sum of its parts. The Watauga community supports its members as unique individuals who also share common goals and concerns.
