Barstow Community College
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| Barstow Community College | |
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| Barstow College
2700 Barstow Rd., Barstow, CA 92311 760 252 2411 |
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Latin: Collegium Barstowea |
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| Motto: | Jewel of the Desert |
| Established: | 1959 |
| Type: | State Community College |
| Endowment: | Barstow College Fundation |
| President: | Dr. Clifford Brock |
| Rector: | Dr. Mark Meadows |
| Faculty: | 97 instructors |
| Staff: | 150 |
| Students: | 3200 |
| Undergraduates: | 3200 |
| Postgraduates: | none |
| Doctoral students: | none |
| Location: | Barstow, California, USA |
| Campus: | Main Campus - Barstow and Ft. Irwin |
| Sports: | Baseball and Basketball |
| Colors: | Maize and Blue |
| Nickname: | Vikings |
| Mascot: | Viking Warrior |
| Website: | http://www.barstow.edu / http://www.bcconline.com |
Barstow Community College is a community college in Barstow (CA). Enabling students to transfer onward to a four-year college or university is a priority for the school.[1]
[edit] Accreditation
Barstow Community College (BCC) is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Barstow Community College offers the following degrees:
[edit] Associate of Arts in Humanities
[edit] Associate of Arts in Social Sciences
[edit] Associate of Science in Natural Sciences/Math
[edit] Associate of Science in a variety of occupational majors
==Certificates== Accounting, Administration of Justice, Automotive Technology, Blueprint Reading, Business Information Systems, Child Development, Computer Information Systems, Cosmetology, Customer Service Academy, Diesel Technology, Electronics Technology, Emergency Management, IS Management, Management, Manicuring, Medical Assistant, Microsoft Office Assistant, Network Administrator, Photography, Carpentry, Web Master, Welding. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum GPA of 2.0 in program course work, completion of a minimum of 12 units at BCC: including English 50 with a grade of C or better or eligibility for English 1A, Math 101 of Business Administration 51 with a minimum passing grade of C, or eligibility of Math 50., completion of all course work in a designated area (e.g. Management)of certificate program. Accounting Certificate of Achievement course work includes: English (3 units), Math (3 units), Computer Science (1 unit), ACCT 1A, AACT 1B, ACCT 4, ACCT 68, BADM 1, BADM 51; all 3 units each for a total number of 18 required units.[2]
[edit] History
The Barstow Community College district was established in September of 1959 by the citizens of the upper High Desert region of Southern California. Evening classes began the next year at Barstow High School, followed by the first day of classes in fall 1962 at Barstow First Methodist Church. The campus was constructed in 1964 at its current location on Barstow Road and first classes began in February 1965. Presently, the campus of BCC represents the standards of any college campus in the U.S. and includes: instructional halls, gym, athletic fields, tennis courts, cafeteria, student center, state of the art library, amphitheatre, fine arts center, and numerous administrative and technical buildings. [3]
[edit] Barstow College Today
An open-admission, public institution, the college serves more than 3,200 students in degree and certificate programs with approximately 120 faculty. It provides the first two years of college or university study as part of the California State Community College System of Higher Education. The college's educational program includes lower-division course work, general education offerings, and vocational courses for transfer to baccalaureate degree institutions. The college offers a number of occupational programs designed to prepare students for entry into the workforce. Service learning and self-enrichment classes are also offered to the community.
Barstow Community College is in the process of expanding its vocational programs in order to meet the needs of the community and is constructing new facilities to house those programs. The vocational programs that have been added include: Fire Technology, Logistics and Warehousing, Electrical programs, Rough Carpentry, Cosmetology and more. The college is in the midst of a construction program with a state-of-the-art student services center scheduled for completion in July of 2008. To support its growing and successful theatre arts department, the college will start the construction of a 750 seat performing arts center in July of 2008! A two story and an indoor track Wellness Center addition to the gymnasium will start construction in July of 2009.
[edit] Location
BCC is located on the Interstate 15 in the Mojave Desert region of San Bernardino County, CA., approximately 120 miles from both Los Angeles and Las Vegas. The college district covers the area from the Nevada state line, bounded by Kern and Inyo counties and the San Bernardino mountains. BCC serves the communities of Barstow , Lenwood, Newberry Springs, Daggett, Yermo, Hinkley, Ludlow, and Baker. Barstow College also provides on-site instruction to the USMC and U.S. Army National Training Center at Ft. Irwin, as well as the on-line instruction to the long distance students. -->
| City of Barstow | |
| Motto: erqreoiurejie | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | San Bernardino |
| Incorporated (city) | 1947-09-30 [4] |
| Government | |
| - City Manager | Hector Rodriguez [5] |
| Area | |
| - Total | 33.59 sq mi (86.99 km²) |
| - Land | 33.59 sq mi (86.99 km²) |
| - Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) 0.00% |
| Elevation | 2,178 ft (664 m) |
| Population (2000)[6] | |
| - Total | 21,119 |
| - Density | 628.8/sq mi (242.8/km²) |
| - Metro Density | 628.8/sq mi (242.8/km²) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC-8) |
| - Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| ZIP Code | 92310, 92311, 92312 [7] |
| Area code(s) | 760 [8] |
| FIPS code | 06-04030 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1652670 |
| Website: http://www.barstowca.org/ | |
[edit] Admission
BCC is an open admission public institution serving more than 3,200 students in degree and certificate programs with approximately 120 full time employees and a $14 million budget (2007). It provides the first two years of college or university study as part of the California State Community College System of Higher Education. BCC provides students with both: comprehensive and vocational tracks of study for either the AA, certificate or life learning credit or transfer credit valid towards four year degrees at California State University system. For further admission questions, please, contact [1] As of 2008 the tuition per 1 credit is only $20, while most students enroll in about 12 credits of full time study the tuition per semester rarely exceeds $400 !!!
[edit] Barstow College Online
The college operates the largest online program among California Community Colleges in the state. Students who enroll in the online program are able to complete their degree requirements without having to leave home. This program has proven popular for Military and long distance student who live abroad. In fact, our men and women who serve have used the program while out of the country to continue their educational goals. See additional information at BCC online resourceshere
[edit] Programs and Services
The college offers comprehensive programs and services to ensure that its diverse student population is well served. The institution provides tutorial assistance in the areas of Science, Mathematics and English as well as independent study options. BCC also offers: textbook, priority registration, peer advising, child care and transportation assistance through its EOP&S (Extended Opportunity Programs and Services) department. Barstow College also provides support services to students with disabilities through its OSS (Office of Special Services) program that include: note taking, improving of study skills, test accommodations, registration assistance and counseling.
[edit] Alumni and Barstow Famous
Congressman Joe Baca, former BCC baseball player, Justine Leone; played for the Seattle Mariners, Danny Norman; played for the Mets and Expos, Greg Martinez; MLB player for Milwaukee Brewers, graduate of BCC, Feasel Brothers; both played football for BCC in late '70s, later in NFL.
[edit] Barstow College Men's Basketball Team Involved in The Mugging Of A Pizza Man
November 14th 2007 4 men Ivory Thues, Maurice Simon, Brandyn Verret, and Cedric Edwards from the Barstow College Men's basketball team beat and robbed a pizza delivery man. In the police report its states that the Barstow College Men's basketball players snuck up on the pizza delivery man, punched the man and repeatedly kicked him while he was on the ground, and stole two pizzas and an order of chicken wings. After the incident Barstow College Head Basketball coach gave a statement that all of the members involved had been kicked off the team, and that this kind of behavior would not be tolerated. Barstow College Guard Zach Collard was quoted saying " Personally when I was informed of thee events that had taken place I was shocked, when my other teammates told me I thought they were playing a joke on me or something. It wasn't until today when we had early practice and they weren't here and coach told us they were in the pokey. I just couldn't believe it those were some guys I would have never pictured doing something like this. I feel they are all for the most part good people that just made a terrible decision." Thues and Simion are in prison until august 2008. Verret and Edwards are currently out.
[edit] International Students
BCC welcomes international students through its admissions office which coordinates students' F-1 visas I-20(form) and status. Form I-20 is a United States Department of Homeland Security document issued by colleges, universities, and vocational schools that provides supporting information for the issuance of a student visa or change of status (F, J and M non-immigrant statuses). Since the introduction of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), the form also includes the student tracking number (SEVIS number) for the student and program.
[edit] International Cooperation
Barstow College is currently evaluating its future exchange programs of students and the faculty between colleges in China and Poland.
