Yavapai College
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| Motto | Your community. Your college. |
|---|---|
| Type | Community College |
| Established | 1965 |
| President | Dr. James F. Horton Jr., PhD |
Academic staff | 94 Full Time |
| Students | 3715 FTE (Spring 2009) |
| 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 Yavapai County, Arizona. The main Campus is in Prescott, with locations in Clarkdale, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, and Sedona.
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 (0.40 km2) site that was once part of Fort Whipple, the military base constructed in 1864 to provide security and protection for the territorial capital.[1]
Academics
In 2007-08, Yavapai College offered 83 certificate, degree, and transfer options to students in 64 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).[2]
Yavapai College offers seven 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, Associate Degree in Nursing, and Associate of Applied Science Degree
Yavapai College is also home of the Yavapai College Gunsmithing School, which for several years was renowned as one of the top three Gunsmithing schools in the U.S. (Trinidad State Jr College and Colorado School of Trades being the other two of the three top contestants.)
Athletics
Yavapai College sponsors six intercollegiate teams - three men (soccer, baseball, and basketball) and four women (basketball, cross country, volleyball and softball) - 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 (7), 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 is currently a free agent who last pitched for the Boston Red Sox. He was named co-MVP along with Randy Johnson in the 2001 World Series while pitching for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
- Avery John currently plays as a defender for the New England Revolution soccer club of Major League Soccer.
- Mike Randolph currently plays as a defender for the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer club of Major League Soccer.
- Kelvin Jack, a Trinidadian goalkeeper who plays for Gillingham FC in England.
References
- ^ Hughes, Tom; Diane Mazmanian & Sandra Thurman-Jackson, Yavapai College Fact Book 2006. Retrieved on July 16, 2006.
- ^ Hughes, Tom; Diane Mazmanian & Sandra Thurman-Jackson, Yavapai College Fact Book 2008. Retrieved on February 13, 2009.