Reedley College

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Reedley, CA 93654
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Reedley College often referred to as Reedley, RC, or known to locals as The College is a public community college located in Reedley, California, USA convert|20|mi|km southeast of the Fresno Metropolitan Area and only a 3 hour drive south to Los Angeles or 3 hour drive north to San Francisco. Reedley College is a part of the California Community Colleges system, within the State Center Community College District (SCCCD), and fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges [http://www.accjc.org/list_accred_coll.htm] . The school offers Associate's Degrees, and students can earn a Certificate of Completion, or transfer to a 4-year university of their choice. Reedley College students can choose to either pursue their AA (Associates in Arts) or their AS (Associates in Science), or obtain their GED (General Education Degree). Reedley College offers more than 80 major degrees and certificates for students to choose from.

History

Reedley College was founded in May 1926, as Reedley Junior College on the campus of Reedley High School. It became a full community college on July 1, 1946. In 1954, the school district voted to move Reedley College to its own campus and in 1956 it moved to its present location on convert|420|acre|km2 what was once a part of the historic Thomas Law Reed Ranch (300 acres remain used as farmland). In 1963 the college joined the SCCCD and was renamed Kings River Community College in 1980. However, by popular demand, the name Reedley College was restored in July 1998.

Admissions

There are approximately 11,878 students attending Reedley College and Reedley College's education centers also known as the North Centers. The race makeup of the main campus at Reedley College: 51.79% White, 3.71% Black or African American, 1.67% Native American, 5.83% Asian, 2.14% Filipino, 33.2% other races, and 4.5% from two or more races. 48.54% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Athletics

The Reedley College Athletic Department fields teams in 11 intercollegiate sports with six men's teams and five women's teams. The Tigers are a member of the Central Valley Conference in all sports except for football, which is a member of the Northern California Football Alliance. The Reedley College football team won the Northern California Football Championship, the COA State Championship, and finished #1 in the nation in 2002 with a 12-0 record. The women's basketball team has been to the COA Final 16 more than 4 of the last 10 years. Tiger athletes have gone on to four-year colleges such as California, Texas Tech, Fresno State, Boise State, Minnesota, Texas State, and Michigan State.

Notable Alumni

* Larry L. Hillblom, co-founder of DHL Worldwide Express
* Sally Knight, who helped break the world speed record in 2007
* Bobby Cox, longtime manager of the Atlanta Braves MLB baseball team

Residence Hall

Reedley College is one of the only junior colleges in the state of California to house students on campus. Sequoia Hall houses 100 women and 100 men. Sequoia Hall is located on the southern corner of the campus. It is carpeted and air-conditioned two story building. One wing is for women and the other wing is for men. There is a spacious lounge, game room, and patio area for all residents to use. Bathrooms, laundry rooms, and vending machines are provided. Residents have access to outdoor tennis, basketball, volleyball, racquetball, gymnasium activities, and swimming pool facilities. Leisure activities are planned by Sequoia Hall staff to provide relaxation and the opportunity for the residents to make new friends.

The plans for new Sequoia Residence Hall has gone underway. Construction of the new dorms are expected to start the summer of 2008.

College Publications

* The Chant (Reedley College Newspaper)
* Currents (Reedley College Newsletter)
* Symmetry (Reedley College works from English & Art students)

External links

* [http://www.reedleycollege.edu/ Reedley College ]
* [http://www.reedleycollege.edu/athletics/Default.htm/ Reedley College Tiger Athletics ]
* [http://www.reedleycollege.edu/library/Default.htm/ Reedley College Library ]
* [http://tbc.reedleycollege.edu/jobboard/ Tiger Business Connection ]
* [http://www.reedleycollege.edu/academic/CollegePublications/default.htm/ Reedley College Publications ]