South Suburban College

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South Suburban College
Location
15800 South State Street South Holland, Illinois
Information
Enrollment

17,000
Campus suburban
Established 1927

South Suburban College is a community college located in the south suburbs of Chicago serving the Chicago Southland. The main campus is situated in South Holland, Illinois with a second campus called the University and College Center in Oak Forest, Illinois. South Suburban College is also affiliated with DePaul University, University of Saint Francis, Chicago State University, Governors State University, and Illinois Institute of Technology.

[edit] History

South Suburban College was founded in 1927 as Thornton Junior College. At that time, the College was an extension of Thornton Township High School in Harvey, Illinois. The Illinois Community College Act of 1965 created Community College District 510 and enlarged the area served to include Thornton High School District 205, Thornton Fractional High School District 215, and Bremen High School District 228.

In 1969, the name was changed to Thornton Community College to emphasize the comprehensive mission of the College. The College moved into its existing main campus facilities in South Holland in 1972.

In June of 1988, the Board of Trustees voted to change the name of the institution to South Suburban College to more accurately reflect the geographic location of the College. In an effort to serve the western portion of the district and to provide opportunities for district residents to complete a four-year degree, the University & College Center was opened in Oak Forest in 1992.

[edit] Student Body & Demographics

On average there are more than 17,000 students enrolled at SSC. The current statistics for the demographics of the student body are 65% African American, 25% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Asian and Pacific Islander, and 2% Other.

[edit] Notable Alumni