Bellevue Community College
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| Established: | 1966 |
| Type: | Community college |
| President: | B. Jean Floten |
| Students: | approx. 35,000 for 06-07 school year[1] |
| Location: | Bellevue, Washington, USA |
| Campus: | 96 acres |
| Gender balance: | 60% women, 40% men[2] |
| Mascot: | Bulldogs |
| Website: | http://bellevuecollege.edu/ |
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Bellevue Community College (BCC) is a community college located in Bellevue, Washington, a suburb of Seattle. It serves 35,000 students per year, making it the largest community college and second largest institution of higher education overall in Washington state (behind the University of Washington and ahead of Washington State University). BCC offers associate's degree programs covering the first two years of a college education as well as degrees, certificates and continuing education programs. In 2007, it started to offer a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in a few select fields[3]
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[edit] History
Bellevue Community College was established in 1966 as an alternative place of higher education for residents of the east side of Lake Washington.[4] The School opened with a total of 464 students.[5] Two years later, construction began on a permanent campus, and school size grew throughout the 1970's. During the 1980's, slow growth led to a reduction in staff and enrollment. College growth once again increased during the 1990's, and peaked with a total enrollment of 39,300 during the 2000-2001 school year.[6]
[edit] Academics
Many BCC students earn their college freshman and sophomore credits here (and receive an associate degree), and then transfer to a four-year institution to continue their education.
BCC offers a variety of high school programs, such as Running Start, for students of the age 16 and older.[7]
[edit] Student Life
The Associated Student Government (ASG) holds elections for all students once a year. The Jibsheet is the weekly english-language student-run newspaper.[8]
[edit] Athletics
BCC participates in the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges,[9] also known as the NWAACC. Facilities include a baseball field, a soccer field, and a gymnasium[10]
[edit] Awards
- "Microsoft IT Showcase School" designation from Microsoft Corporation (only the second in the nation, along with the University of Massachusetts-Amherst). 2006[11]
- One of the "Nation's Leading Colleges and Universities Committed to Diversity," according to non-profit educational organization Minority Access, Inc. 2006[12]
- National John L. Blackburn Award for Exemplary Models of Administrative Leadership from the American Association of University Administrators. 2006[13]
- Charles Kennedy Equity Award from the Association of Community College Trustees, recognizing exemplary commitment to equitable treatment for minorities and women. 2005[citation needed]
- Selection by U.S. Department of Labor to create national Bioinformatics Center of Excellence. 2004[citation needed]
- Designation as Washington state Center for Information Technology Excellence. 2004[citation needed]
- National Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Collaboration Award from Community College National Center of Community Engagement. 2004[citation needed]
- Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization from NAFSA: Association of International Educators. (2004) Internationalizing the Campus 2004. Washington, DC USA: NAFSA: Association of International Educators, 7-16.
[edit] References
- ^ BCC Fact Sheet - College at a Glance - Bellevue Community College
- ^ BCC Fact Sheet - College at a Glance - Bellevue Community College
- ^ Degrees & Certificates. Bellevue Community College. Retrieved on 18 December 2007.
- ^ College History. Bellevue Community College. Retrieved on 18 December 2007.
- ^ College History. Bellevue Community College. Retrieved on 18 December 2007.
- ^ College History. Bellevue Community College. Retrieved on 18 December 2007.
- ^ High School Programs. Bellevue Community College. Retrieved on 18 December 2007.
- ^ The Jibsheet Home Page. The Jibsheet. Retrieved on 18 December 2007.
- ^ Member Institutions. Bellevue Community College. Retrieved on 18 December 2007.
- ^ Bellevue CC Athletics Facilities. Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges. Retrieved on 18 December 2007.
- ^ Bellevue Community College Named Microsoft IT Showcase School. Microsoft. Retrieved on 12 February 2008.
- ^ "Values at BCC", seattletimes.com, The Seattle Times, 9 October 2006. Retrieved on 2008-02-13.
- ^ "BCC's rock star", seattletimes.com, The Seattle Times, 25 July 2006. Retrieved on 2008-02-13.
