The Yosemite Community College District ... - Columbia College

1 2013 FAST FACTS. The Yosemite Community College District Yosemite Community . The Yosemite Community College District (YCCD) includes two comprehensive, College District . Chancellor - Dr. Joan E. Smith two-year colleges ( Columbia College and Modesto Junior College ) and a central Executive Vice Chancellor - Teresa Scott Services unit. The District includes all of two counties (Stanislaus and Tuolumne). and parts of four others (Calaveras, Merced, San Joaquin and Santa Clara). In District Offices: Box 4065 (95352). the 2011-12 academic year, 16,209 Full Time Equivalent Student (FTES) were 2201 Blue Gum Avenue enrolled.

2 The District employs a staff of over 1,500 individuals with a 2011-2012 Modesto, CA 95358. budget of $ million. (209) 575-6509. YCCD is one of 72 Community College districts in the State of California. YCCD's two colleges ( Columbia College and Modesto Junior College ) are part of a 112 Community College system which is the largest system of public MODESTO JUNIOR College . higher education in the world, serving nearly three million students each year. President - Jill Stearns California's Community colleges are strategically located to be within driving MODESTO JUNIOR College Sites: distance for most Californians.

3 Nationally, there are over 1,100 Community EAST campus . colleges in the 435 College Avenue Modesto, CA 95350. (209) 575-6550. Columbia College . Columbia College WEST campus . (Calaveras Site) 2201 Blue Gum Avenue Modesto, CA 95358. Columbia College 108. Beckwith Ranch (Oakdale Outreach) 49 ANGELS 4554 Beckwith Road, Modesto CAMP. COPPEROPOLIS *Patterson Outreach Site - Patterson High MJC Columbia . School, 201 N. Ninth Street, Patterson, CA. (West campus ) SONORA TWAIN HARTE. JAMESTOWN TUOLUMNE CITY *New Site in Patterson is Under Development 120.

4 GROVELAND. OAKDALE RIPON. MJC 5. (Patterson SALIDA RIVERBANK. WATERFORD Columbia College . Outreach) MODESTO Acting President - Dr. Leslie Buckalew HUGHSON Today, both YCCD. CERES DENAIR MJC colleges offer a full Columbia College Sites: (East campus ) range of coursework main campus . TURLOCK. PATTERSON and programs to satisfy 11600 Columbia Drive HILMAR 99. the needs of students Sonora, CA 95370. NEWMAN and the needs of the (209) 588-5100. GUSTINE business Community . Calaveras Outreach Site According to the 2010 Census, over 620,000 Under Development people reside in YCCD's coverage area.

5 Oakdale Outreach Site - Oakdale High School, 139 West G Street, Oakdale Modesto Junior College was one Columbia College was established in 1968, of the first Community colleges due to a notable increase in enrollment established in California in 1921. and concern about the commute to attend In 1964, what was once known College in Modesto, the YCCD authorized the as the Modesto Junior College formation of Columbia College to fill the need District expanded into the Yosemite for quality educational opportunities in the Community College District .

6 Foothill counties. Responsive to Community Needs The Yosemite Community College District provides general, State can make. vocational and continuing education to students who Modesto Junior College and Columbia College are known are pursuing job-qualifying skills, certificates, associate for providing opportunities to students with a variety of degrees, enhancing the quality of their lives and preparing goals. Community colleges are open access institutions for transfer to four-year institutions. and meet the needs of the Community by offering: Community colleges serve as open enrollment.

7 Institutions. Community colleges do not deny admission to Affordable Tuition students. Students register for classes that have available Convenient campus Locations space, usually on a first come, first served basis. In 2010- Open Admissions 11, Community need has led to enrollment demand far Comprehensive Course Offerings outpacing available funding, and Community colleges are taking every step possible to serve every student because Partnerships with Local Industry educating residents is the most important investment our Mission+Core Values+Goals MISSION GOALS.

8 The Yosemite Community College District is committed to re- STUDENT SUCCESS AND ACCESS. The Yosemite Community College District 's colleges are the first sponding to the needs of our diverse Community through excel- choice for our Community residents and are recognized for their lence in teaching, learning and support programs contributing to flexible, superior services that promote student success by pro- viding access to learning in an accommodating and responsive social, cultural, and economic development and wellness. environment.

9 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. The Yosemite Community College District offers comprehensive, CORE VALUES exemplary educational programs and services which respond to COLLEGIALITY the individual learning needs of its students and the collective economic and cultural needs of its diverse communities. The Strategic Plan reflects thoughtful and responsible leadership through a collaborative process, while maintaining a climate of campus CLIMATE. clear, respectful communication among administrators, faculty, The Yosemite Community College District is dedicated to staff, students, and stakeholders throughout the Community .

10 Civility, acceptance, and mutual respect, which are reflected in its inclusiveness of all students and staff, high morale, health, wellness, teamwork, and participatory governance. DYNAMIC IMPLEMENTATION. The Strategic Plan creates an effective framework for decision- QUALITY STAFF. making, resource allocation, prioritization, and accountability The Yosemite Community College District provides a positive and while following a specified timeline. rewarding work environment that is successful in attracting and retaining highly professional and diverse staff.