Saddleback College
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| Motto | Dynamic. Innovative. Student-Centered. |
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| Type | Public, Community College |
| Established | 1968 |
| President | Tod A. Burnett, Ed.D. |
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Academic staff
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910 (Full-Time and Associate) |
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Administrative staff
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294 (Classified) |
| Students | 26,305 |
| Address |
28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, California 92692, Mission Viejo, CA, USA 33°33′09″N 117°40′00″W / 33.55250°N 117.66667°WCoordinates: 33°33′09″N 117°40′00″W / 33.55250°N 117.66667°W |
| Campus | Suburban, 200 acres |
| Colors | Cardinal and Gold |
| Mascot | Gaucho |
| Affiliations |
South Orange County Community College District California Community College |
| Website | www.saddleback.edu |
Saddleback College (commonly referred to as Saddleback) is a community college in Mission Viejo, California, United States. As a part of the California Community College system, Saddleback awards over 300 associate's degrees, academic certificates, and occupational skills awards in 190 programs. The college was established in 1968 and is the oldest and southern-most institution governed by the South Orange County Community College District. Saddleback College got its name from the slump (or Saddleback) between the twin peaks of Santiago Peak and Modjeska Peak in the Cleveland National Forest. As a center for higher education, Saddleback College’s mission is to enrich its students and the south Orange County community by providing a comprehensive array of high-quality courses and programs that foster student learning and success in the attainment of academic degrees and career technical certificates, transfer to four-year institutions, improvement of basic skills, and lifelong learning.
Saddleback College is the largest member of the South Orange County Community College District, and offers educational opportunities and support services to a diverse and growing population in southern Orange County.
Saddleback College offers a wide range of programs that prepare students to evaluate and appreciate physical, cultural, and social environments. The college has a highly reputable science department including programs in Nursing, Physics, Environmental Studies, and Chemistry. Saddleback College awards associate degrees (A.A., A.S) and academic certificates (Occupational Skills Awards, Certificates of Achievement, and Certificates of Completion) in over 100 areas of study.
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