San Jacinto College

San Jacinto College

Entrance sign to the central campus
Motto Your Goals, Your College
Type Community college
Established 1961
Chancellor Dr. Brenda Hellyer
Students 30,000[1]
Location Central Campus
8060 Spencer Hwy
Pasadena, Texas 77505
North Campus
5800 Uvalde Rd
Houston, Texas 77049
South Campus
13735 Beamer Rd
Houston, Texas 77089
District Office
4624 Fairmont Parkway
Pasadena, Texas 77504
Campus Urban
Colors Blue and Gold
Affiliations SACS
Website www.sanjac.edu

San Jacinto College is a community college in the Greater Houston area in the U.S. state of Texas.

Established in 1961, San Jacinto College originally consisted of the areas of Channelview ISD, Deer Park ISD, Galena Park ISD, La Porte ISD, and Pasadena ISD. The College now also serves Sheldon ISD, and portions of Clear Creek ISD and Humble ISD. San Jacinto College headquarters are located in Pasadena.[2]

History

In May 1960, voters in the Channelview, Deer Park, Galena Park, La Porte, and Pasadena school districts approved the creation of East Harris County Union Junior College, elected seven members to serve on the Board of Regents and authorized the Board of Regents (now Board of Trustees) to levy a tax for the College operations and maintenance.

On February 16, 1961, the Board of Regents changed the name of the district to The San Jacinto Junior College District. Using renovated buildings in Pasadena, the college welcomed 876 students to its first classes in September 1961. The San Jacinto Junior College District was approved and accredited by the Texas Department of Education when the college opened. The college was granted full membership in the Association of Texas Colleges and Universities on April 6, 1963. On November 4, 1968, Sheldon Independent School District was voted part of the College district.

On November 30, 1966, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools first granted San Jacinto College accreditation. The North and South campuses were first accredited in 1976 and 1979, respectively. The most recent reaffirmation of accreditation for all three campuses occurred in 1999.

Bonds issued in 1972 included funds for the North Campus. Following five terms of extension classes offered at North Shore High School, the North Campus opened for classes on its site in the fall of 1975. In 1976, bonds were approved for a third campus. After several terms of extension classes offered at J. Frank Dobie High School, San Jacinto College South opened for classes in September 1979.

In 1997, James F. Horton became the Chancellor, and Adena Williams Loston became the second president of San Jacinto College South and the first African-American president in the District.[3]

In December 1999 voters approved the issuing of $91 million in general obligation bonds, allowing the construction of six new buildings including the Interactive Learning Centers and Fine Arts Centers. Another vote in May 2008 earmarked $295 million to create updated science facilities, allied health facilities, library improvements, and physical education facility improvements.

Clear Horizons Early College High School opened its doors on the South campus in the fall of 2007. A partnership with Clear Creek ISD, this program allows students to earn an associate degree while simultaneously earning a high school diploma. In 2008, Hurricane Ike inflicted significant damage to the three campuses. Students were back in class in less than three weeks.[4]

Campuses

The stairs in the Library in the Central campus

The college has three main campuses and six extension centers. The Central campus is in Pasadena, the North and South campuses are in Houston on Uvalde and Beamer Road respectively. There are two extension centers in Webster, one at Clear Lake High School, two in Galena Park and one in Pasadena.[5]

Organization and administration

Established in 1961, the district originally consisted of the areas of Channelview ISD, Deer Park ISD, Galena Park ISD, La Porte ISD, and Pasadena ISD. The district now also serves Sheldon ISD. As defined by the Texas Legislature, the official service area of San Jacinto College includes territory within the following school districts:[6] the Channelview Independent School District, the Deer Park Independent School District, the Galena Park Independent School District, the La Porte Independent School District, the Pasadena Independent School District, the Sheldon Independent School District and the portion of Clear Creek Independent School District located in Harris County. Some facilities are also located within the boundaries of Clear Creek ISD but Clear Creek ISD is not considered In-District for enrollment purposes.

Academic profile

San Jacinto College offers students an opportunity to complete classes in Basic, Intermediate, and Paramedic level emergency medical technology. The college also offers maritime trade and logistics education programs.[7] The most recent results published in Texas EMS Magazine indicate a 41% first attempt pass rate for Paramedic program graduates from December 1, 2008 to November 30, 2009.[8]

Student life

San Jacinto College offers many student organizations, such as Student Government Association, Phi Theta Kappa, Astronomy Club, Anime Society, College Democrats and Republicans, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), Robotics Club, Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education (TACHE), and Student Veteran's Association.

Sport

Each campus has its own team for athletics - the San Jacinto Central Ravens represent Pasadena, whilst the San Jacinto North Gators and San Jacinto South Coyotes are in Houston.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ http://www.sanjac.edu/sacs/
  2. ↑ "Campus Locations." San Jacinto College. Retrieved on November 4, 2009.
  3. ↑ http://www1.sanjac.edu/future-students/about-san-jac/key-information/history
  4. ↑ http://www.sanjac.edu/future-students/about-san-jac/key-information/history
  5. ↑ http://www.sanjac.edu/future-students/about-san-jac/why-san-jac/campuses/extension-centers
  6. ↑ Texas Education Code, Section 130.197, "San Jacinto College District Service Area".
  7. ↑ Maritime, Trade & Logistics Programs
  8. ↑ http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/emstraumasystems/JF10NatRegistryNumbers.pdf
  9. ↑ "Briscoe R. Cain of Deer Park, Texas". intelius.com. Retrieved June 5, 2016.
  10. ↑ Sam Cassell
  11. ↑ http://www.sanjacsports.com/baseball/alumni
  12. ↑ "Profile: Chad Deering". SoccerTimes.com. Retrieved 2007-01-14.
  13. ↑ Maurstad, Tom (2007-12-12). "Plano native is Don Imus' new radio sidekick". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 2008-03-09.
  14. ↑ http://www.stevefrancisfoundation.com/about.html
  15. ↑ http://www.sanjacsports.com/baseball/alumni
  16. ↑ "Rick Hearst biography". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2007-12-11.
  17. ↑ http://www.sanjac.edu/san-jacinto-college/sean-nolin
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