The N.C. General Assembly initially authorized Martin Community College as "Martin Technical Institute" during the 1967 session. Exercising authority given by state lawmakers, the State Board of Education contracted with the Martin County Board of Education to establish a unit of the N.C. Community College System. This action was fi nalized on September 7, 1967. Martin County Commissioners and the local Board of Education then appointed an eight-member board of trustees for the college. Martin Community College’s mission is to provide quality, affordable, and accessible learner-centered educational programs, and services that are responsive to the needs of the communities we serve.