Yavapai College
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| Motto | Your community. Your college. |
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| Type | Community College |
| Established | 1965 |
| President | Dr. James F. Horton Jr., PhD |
| Students | 7423 (Fall '05) |
| Address | 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott AZ 86301, USA , , , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Green & Gold |
| Nickname | Roughriders |
| Mascot | 'Ole Ruff |
| Website | http://www.yc.edu |
Yavapai College is a community college located in Prescott, Arizona.
History
Yavapai College was established in 1965 by means of a countywide election. In the four years that followed, a board was appointed, a bond was passed, college personnel were hired, and curricula were established. The first classes were held in fall of 1969. In February 1970, the college district dedicated its first buildings in Prescott on a 100-acre site that was once part of Fort Whipple, the military base constructed in 1864 to provide security and protection for the territorial capital.
Academics
In 2004/2005, Yavapai College offered 85 certificate, degree, and transfer options to students in 58 different programs of study. In addition to traditional curriculum, the college offers many learning options to fit the lifestyles/circumstances of its students. Alternative learning options include: credit for prior learning, internships/service learning, non-credit courses, college for kids, high school partnerships (dual enrollment), internet courses, open entry/open exit courses, telecourses, senior programs (OLLI, Elderhostel/Edventures), and high school equivalency program (GED testing).
Yavapai College offers six associate degree programs: Associate of Arts/Associate of Science, Associate of Business Degrees, Associate of Arts in Elementary Education, Associate of Fine Arts Degree, Associate of General Studies Degree Program, and Associate of Applied Science Degree
Athletics
Yavapai College sponsors six intercollegiate teams - three men (soccer, baseball, and basketball) and three women (basketball, cross country, and volleyball. The women’s softball program begins in spring of 2008) - and competes in Division 1 of the National Junior College Athletics Association (NJCAA). The college belongs to the Arizona Community College Athletics Conference (ACCAC), a league of fifteen community colleges throughout the State of Arizona.
The college athletic teams have distinguished themselves athletically with national championships in soccer (5), baseball (3) and cross country (2).
Housing
Yavapai College offers on-campus housing at the Prescott Campus in the three Residence Halls, Marapai, Kachina, and Supai. There is a Food Court available, as well as Common Grounds café.
Famous Alumni
Curt Schilling, Pitcher for the Boston Red Sox.