Saddleback College

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Saddleback College
Saddleback College seal.svg
Former name
Saddleback Junior College
MottoDynamic. Innovative. Student-Centered.
TypePublic community college
Established1968; 53 years ago (1968)
Parent institution
SOCCCD
PresidentDr. Elliot Stern
Students25,879[1]
Location
Mission Viejo
,
California
,
United States

33°33′09″N 117°40′00″W / 33.55250°N 117.66667°W / 33.55250; -117.66667Coordinates: 33°33′09″N 117°40′00″W / 33.55250°N 117.66667°W / 33.55250; -117.66667
CampusSuburban
200 acres (81 ha)
ColorsCardinal and Gold    
NicknameBobcats
Websitewww.saddleback.edu
Saddleback College logo.svg

Saddleback College (Saddleback) is a public community college in Mission Viejo, California. It is part of the California Community College system and awards over 300 associate degrees, academic certificates, and occupational skills awards in 190 programs. Established in 1968, Saddleback is the oldest and southernmost institution governed by the South Orange County Community College District. Saddleback College is named for the saddle between the twin peaks of Santiago Peak and Modjeska Peak in the Cleveland National Forest.

Academics[]

Saddleback College is the largest member of the South Orange County Community College District.

The college has a highly reputable science department including programs in Nursing, Physics, Environmental Studies, and Chemistry. Saddleback College awards associate degrees (A.A., A.S) and academic certificates (Occupational Skills Awards, Certificates of Achievement, and Certificates of Completion) in over 100 areas of study.

Not-for-credit Community Education classes are also available through Saddleback College.[2]

Saddleback College provides a Veterans Education Transition Services (VETS) Center. The program is devoted to helping veterans transition from combat to the classroom. VETS supports transitioning combat veterans through an extensive network of care givers in the civilian community, government, and non-profit organizations.[3]

Accreditation[]

Saddleback College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) under the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. The associate degree nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, and the paramedic program is accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Emergency Medical Services Programs.[4]

Campus and surroundings[]

Saddleback College Campus

Saddleback College is located in Mission Viejo, Orange County, California.

A notable site on the campus is the Saddleback College Veterans Memorial, which was officially completed in 2010. A dedication ceremony was held on April 29, 2010, and was attended by representatives for Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, lawmakers, active and former members of the armed services, college students and staff.[5] This memorial stands as a symbol of sacrifice, freedom and honor on the Saddleback Campus.

An on-campus bus terminal/transfer point for the Orange County Transportation Authority[6] 85,[7] 91,[8] and MV Shuttle 182[9] is located on the north end of campus.

Associated Student Government[]

The campus is populated with many student clubs and organizations. The Associated Student Government (ASG) plans, organizes, promotes, sponsors and finances a comprehensive program of activities and services for all Saddleback College students. ASG is made up of three branches which are Inter-Club Council, the Associated Student Senate, Events Cabinet.[10] The Inter-Club Council manages various college clubs that have included the Model United Nations, the Chicano Latino Studies Student Association, College Democrats, College Republicans, Class Action, Students for a Free Tibet, Wilderness Adventure Club, and the Anime Club.[11]

Athletics[]

Saddleback College is home to 19 intercollegiate athletic teams that compete in some of the most competitive community college conferences in the nation.[12]

Involvement in these intercollegiate athletic teams is open to any Saddleback College student enrolled in 12 or more units (certain restrictions apply).

The athletic programs are supported in part by the Associated Student Body at Saddleback College. Revenue generated from attendance at athletic events helps support the entire student activities program.

On-campus media outlets[]

  • The Lariat:[13] Since opening in 1968, Saddleback College has had a student-run newspaper, the Lariat. It is distributed most Wednesdays of the regular school year. It is printed at the Anaheim, California facility of The Orange County Register, where 5,000 copies are made. During the fall 2005 semester, the Lariat chose to change its masthead to include Saddleback's sister college in Irvine, Irvine Valley College, to appeal to a broader reader base and increase circulation. The change was met with opposition from members of Saddleback's administration as well as from the Associated Student Government since Irvine Valley College did not contribute funds to the Lariat. Irvine Valley College now gives an allotted sum and the masthead continues to include both colleges. The Lariat was a National Newspaper Pacemaker winner in 1994 and a finalist in 1993, 1997, 2005, and 2006.
  • KSBR Saddleback Radio:[14] KSBR is a commercial-free jazz radio station which is broadcast throughout the LA area on the HD2 secondary channel of 88.5fm. This is done via a partnership with KCSN whose audio appears on 88.5's primary channel. KSBR's format is contemporary jazz but it also has weekend specialty shows featuring other musical styles like reggae, folk, ragtime, rock, Latin jazz, blues, and hip-hop.[15]
In addition to training Saddleback College's Communication Arts students, KSBR has received the Associated Press "Instant News" citation, AP's Certificate of Excellence for overall coverage, and is the only California station to be a four-time winner of the American Heart Association's C. Everett Koop, M.D. award.
  • Saddleback College Television: Cox Communications Cable Television - Saddleback College - Channel 39 - Mission Viejo
Saddleback College Cable Television serves cable subscribers with educational and school based programming from all of Saddleback's public and private educational institutions.[16]

Notable alumni[]

Notable faculty[]

References[]

  1. ^ "California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office - Data Mart". Datamart.cccco.edu. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
  2. ^ Miller, Janet (8 February 2013). "Community Education". Saddleback.edu. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  3. ^ Sauter, Brooke (10 October 2013). "VETS Program Homepage". Saddleback.edu. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  4. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-03-08. Retrieved 2013-05-03.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ^ "Veterans Memorial dedicated at college". Ocregister.com. 30 April 2010. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  6. ^ [1][dead link]
  7. ^ "85 Mission Viejo to Laguna Niguel" (PDF). Octa.net. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  8. ^ "91 Laguna Hills to San Clemente" (PDF). Octa.net. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  9. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-09-07. Retrieved 2012-11-11.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  10. ^ "Associated Student Government (ASG)". Saddleback.edu. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  11. ^ "Associated Student Government (ASG)". Saddleback.edu. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  12. ^ "Saddleback Athletics Home". Saddleback College Athletics. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  13. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-04-30. Retrieved 2010-04-27.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  14. ^ "KSBR". Ksbr.net. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  15. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-03-06. Retrieved 2010-04-27.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  16. ^ "Saddleback College". Ch39.saddleback.edu. Retrieved 25 January 2018.

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