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Saddleback College

{{Short description|Community college in Mission Viejo, California, US}}

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{{Infobox university

| name = Saddleback College

| image = Saddleback College seal.svg

| image_upright = 0.8

| former_name = Saddleback Junior College

| motto = Dynamic. Innovative. Student-Centered.

| established = {{start date and age|1968}}

| type = Public community college

| parent = SOCCCD

| president = Dr. Elliot Stern

| academic_staff =

| administrative_staff =

| students = 25,879{{cite web|url=http://datamart.cccco.edu/Students/Enrollment_Status.aspx|title=California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office - Data Mart|website=Datamart.cccco.edu|access-date=25 March 2018}}

| city = Mission Viejo

| state = California

| country = United States

| coordinates = {{coord|33|33|09|N|117|40|00|W|region:US-CA_type:edu|display=inline,title}}

| campus = Suburban
{{convert|200|acre|ha}}

| colors = Cardinal and Gold {{color box|#b30838}} {{color box|#fdbe57}}

| nickname = Bobcats

| sporting_affiliations =

| website = {{URL|www.saddleback.edu}}

| logo = Saddleback College logo.svg

| logo_size = 80px

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Saddleback College 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 awards associate degrees (A.A., A.S) and academic certificates in over 100 areas of study. Not-for-credit Community Education classes are also available through Saddleback College.{{cite web|url=http://www.saddleback.edu/ce/|title=Community Education|first=Janet|last=Miller|date=8 February 2013|website=Saddleback.edu|access-date=25 January 2018}}

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.{{cite web|url=http://www.saddleback.edu/vets|title=VETS Program Homepage|first=Brooke|last=Sauter|date=10 October 2013|website=Saddleback.edu|access-date=25 January 2018}}

=Accreditation=

Saddleback College is accredited by 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.saddleback.edu/media/pdf/FastFacts.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2013-05-03 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130308152113/http://www.saddleback.edu/media/pdf/FastFacts.pdf |archive-date=2013-03-08 }}

Campus and surroundings

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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.{{cite web|url=http://www.ocregister.com/articles/people-246589-college-veterans.html|title=Veterans Memorial dedicated at college|date=30 April 2010|website=Ocregister.com|access-date=25 January 2018}} 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[https://web.archive.org/web/20230918090626/https://www.octa.net/eBusBook/RoutePDF/.pdf] 85,{{cite web|url=http://www.octa.net/eBusBook/RoutePDF/route085.pdf|title=85 Mission Viejo to Laguna Niguel|website=Octa.net|access-date=25 January 2018}} 91,{{cite web|url=http://www.octa.net/eBusBook/RoutePDF/route091.pdf|title=91 Laguna Hills to San Clemente|website=Octa.net|access-date=25 January 2018}} and MV Shuttle 182{{cite web |url=http://www.octa.net/eBusBook/RoutePDF/route191.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2012-11-11 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130907121459/http://octa.net/ebusbook/RoutePDF/route191.pdf |archive-date=2013-09-07 }} is located on the north end of campus.

Student life

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.{{cite web|url=http://www.saddleback.edu/asg/Members.html|title=Associated Student Government (ASG)|website=Saddleback.edu|access-date=25 January 2018}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.saddleback.edu/asg/icc.html|title=Associated Student Government (ASG)|website=Saddleback.edu|access-date=25 January 2018}}

=Athletics=

Saddleback College is home to 19 intercollegiate athletic teams.{{cite web|url=http://www.saddleback.edu/athletics/|title=Saddleback Athletics Home|website=Saddleback College Athletics|access-date=25 January 2018}}

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Media

  • The Lariat:{{cite web |url=http://www.lariatnews.com/about-us |title=Lariat - About Us |access-date=2010-04-27 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100430114136/http://www.lariatnews.com/about-us |archive-date=2010-04-30 }} 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:{{cite web|url=http://www.ksbr.net/|title=KSBR |website=Ksbr.net|access-date=25 January 2018}} KSBR is a commercial-free jazz radio station 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.ksbr.net/gi_ksbr.html |title=KSBR Information |access-date=2010-04-27 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100306144532/http://www.ksbr.net/gi_ksbr.html |archive-date=2010-03-06 }}

: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.{{cite web|url=http://ch39.saddleback.edu/Cablecast/Public/Main.aspx?ChannelID=1|title=Saddleback College|website=Ch39.saddleback.edu|access-date=25 January 2018}}

Notable people

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References

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External links

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  • [http://www.saddleback.edu/ Official website]

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Category:Universities and colleges in Orange County, California

Category:California Community Colleges

Category:Universities and colleges established in 1968

Category:Schools accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Category:Mission Viejo, California

Category:Two-year colleges in the United States