Oxnard College
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| Type | Publiccommunity college |
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| Established | 1975 |
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Parent institution
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Ventura County Community College District |
| Endowment | $151,380 (2011/2012)[1] |
| Students | 6,941[2] |
| Location |
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U.S.
34°09′50.98″N119°09′26.39″W / 34.1641611°N 119.1573306°W |
| Campus | 118 acres (48 ha) |
| Nickname | Condors |
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Sporting affiliations
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CCCAA–WSC |
| Website | oxnardcollege.edu |
Oxnard Collegeis a publiccommunity collegeinOxnard, California, United States. Established in 1975 by theVentura County Community College District,[3]it serves theOxnard Plaincities of Oxnard,Camarillo, andPort Hueneme. Oxnard College offers both degrees and certificates in 26 different fields.[4]The college offersassociate degrees, including the California transfer curriculum, as well as career and technical education programs to the local community.
History
[edit]The first two permanent buildings were occupied in the fall of 1979. In 2002, due to the passage of the Measure S bond, Oxnard College received $129 million that would be allocated towards new buildings and renovations.[5]These newly acquired funds led to the creation of new building on campus such as Condor Cafe in 2009.[5]The campus also held dedication ceremonies for the new buildings, including a new Student Services building in 2009, a new Performing Arts building in Spring 2011, a new Library Learning Resource Center (LLRC) in June 2012, and a new Dental Hygiene building in 2016.[5]Some renovations that were also made to existing buildings were an expansion of classrooms in the Child Development Center.[5]This also included the renovation and expansion of athletic facilities which included a new track/soccer stadium, a new softball field, and upgraded baseball facilities.[5]In 2014, renovation and seismic retrofitting began on the old Learning Resource Center (LRC) building; the work was completed in 2017 and the building is now known as Condor Hall.[5]
Academics
[edit]There are four academic departments at Oxnard College:[6]
- Career and Technical Education
- Liberal Studies
- Math/Science/Health/PE/Athletics
- Transitional Studies
A four-yeardental hygienebachelor's degree program has been developed with the first students beginning in the fall of 2025.[7]
Student services
[edit]The Dream Resource Center provides resources toundocumented students.[8][9]
The Extended Opportunities Program (EOPS) is designed to specifically aid low income students.[10]The EOPS helps students navigate college and focuses on being a tool for those students who need an extra hand.
The Oxnard College Honors Program, which began in the fall of 2019, comprises specialized courses aimed at developing academic aptitude.[11]
Athletics
[edit]Oxnard's athletic teams are nicknamed the Condors. The college currently sponsors four men's and four women's varsity teams. The college competes as a member of theCalifornia Community College Athletic Association(CCCAA) in theWestern State Conference(WSC).[12]
Notable alumni
[edit]Notable alumni of Oxnard College include:
- René Corado— ornithologist and writer[13]
- Judith Kelley— Dean ofDuke University'sSanford School of Public Policy[14]
- Jeremiah Massey- Professional Basketball player[15]
- Carmen Perez— civil rights activist[16]
- Jack Wilson- FormerMajor League Baseballplayer[17]
References
[edit]- ^Cowden Moore, Jean (January 12, 2013)."College foundations differ widely in how much they raise, what they spend".Ventura County Star.
- ^"California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office - Data Mart".Datamart.cccco.edu. RetrievedDecember 12,2017.
- ^"Oxnard College".OxnardCollege.edu. RetrievedDecember 12,2017.
- ^"2017-2018 data".
- ^abcdef"Oxnard College Catalog 2017-2018".OxnardCollege.edu. RetrievedJanuary 30,2018.
- ^"Academic Departments". Oxnard College. RetrievedNovember 2,2016.
- ^Murtaugh, Isaiah (March 28, 2024)."Oxnard College gets greenlight to offer first bachelor's degree".Ventura County Star. RetrievedMarch 29,2024.
- ^Vasoyan, Andy (August 19, 2019)."South Coast College Opens New Resource Center For Undocumented Students".KCLU News. RetrievedAugust 21,2019.
- ^de los Santos, Senerey (September 13, 2019)."Dream Resource Center opens in Oxnard".KEYT. RetrievedSeptember 13,2019.
- ^"EOPS | Oxnard College".www.oxnardcollege.edu. RetrievedJune 7,2020.
- ^Oxnard College Honors Program, Oxnard College
- ^"2019-20 CCCAA Directory"(PDF). California Community College Athletic Association. RetrievedApril 15,2020.
- ^Patel, Samir S. (August 10, 2018)."From A Million Eggs, Putting Together Clues About Science's Past And Future".NPR. RetrievedJanuary 13,2020.
- ^Kelley, Judith G. (January 2, 2010).Ethnic Politics in Europe: The Power of Norms and Incentives. Princeton University Press.ISBN9781400835652.
- ^"Jeremiah Massey".RealGM.com. RetrievedNovember 13,2014.
- ^Kisken, Tom (February 22, 2019)."The girl from Oxnard grew up to lead the Women's March".Ventura County Star. RetrievedFebruary 22,2019.
- ^"Jack Wilson".VC Sports Hall of Fame. June 5, 2017. RetrievedFebruary 19,2023.
