Bert Dotson was the executive secretary of the study committee that laid the groundwork for the community college in 1964. After the college was established, he served as executive assistant to the president, 1965-1982. He was interviewed by Larry Romine, director of Institutional Advancement, 1966-1992 and member of the Board of Education, 1997-2001, 2003-2007. Dotson recalls his role in the formation of the college.

This oral history was recorded as part of the college's 40th anniversary celebration.

Formats: digital recording, audio cassette recording (135 minutes), written transcript and log.

For a related collection, visit: Assistant to the President (Bert Dotson) Records,1960-1975 (A-032) .This collection documents the founding and early years of the college and includes records from the office of Bert Dotson, assistant to the president, 1965-1982, as well as records from the office of Dale Parnell, president, 1965-1968.