Oxnard College

Oxnard College
TypePublic community college
Established1975
Parent institution
Ventura County Community College District
Endowment$151,380 (2011/2012)[1]
Students6,941[2]
Location
Oxnard, California
,
U.S.

34°09′50.98″N 119°09′26.39″W / 34.1641611°N 119.1573306°W / 34.1641611; -119.1573306
Campus118 acres (48 ha)
NicknameCondors
Sporting affiliations
CCCAA – WSC
Websiteoxnardcollege.edu

Oxnard College is a public community college in Oxnard, California, United States. Established in 1975 by the Ventura County Community College District,[3] it serves the Oxnard Plain cities of Oxnard, Camarillo, and Port Hueneme. Oxnard College offers both degrees and certificates in 26 different fields.[4] The college offers associate degrees, including the California transfer curriculum, as well as career and technical education programs to the local community.

History

The first two permanent buildings were occupied in the fall of 1979. In 2002, due to the passage of the Measure S bond, Oxnard College received $129 million that would be allocated towards new buildings and renovations.[5] These newly acquired funds led to the creation of new building on campus such as Condor Cafe in 2009.[5] The campus also held dedication ceremonies for the new buildings, including a new Student Services building in 2009, a new Performing Arts building in Spring 2011, a new Library Learning Resource Center (LLRC) in June 2012, and a new Dental Hygiene building in 2016.[5] Some renovations that were also made to existing buildings were an expansion of classrooms in the Child Development Center.[5] This also included the renovation and expansion of athletic facilities which included a new track/soccer stadium, a new softball field, and upgraded baseball facilities.[5] In 2014, renovation and seismic retrofitting began on the old Learning Resource Center (LRC) building; the work was completed in 2017 and the building is now known as Condor Hall.[5]

Academics

There are four academic departments at Oxnard College:[6]

  • Career and Technical Education
  • Liberal Studies
  • Math/Science/Health/PE/Athletics
  • Transitional Studies

A four-year dental hygiene bachelor's degree program has been developed with the first students beginning in the fall of 2025.[7]

Student services

The Dream Resource Center provides resources to undocumented students.[8][9]

The Extended Opportunities Program (EOPS) is designed to specifically aid low income students.[10] The EOPS helps students navigate college and focuses on being a tool for those students who need an extra hand.

The Oxnard College Honors Program, which began in the fall of 2019, comprises specialized courses aimed at developing academic aptitude.[11]

Athletics

Oxnard's athletic teams are nicknamed the Condors. The college currently sponsors four men's and four women's varsity teams. The college competes as a member of the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) in the Western State Conference (WSC).[12]

Notable alumni

Notable alumni of Oxnard College include:

References

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  6. ^ "Academic Departments". Oxnard College. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  7. ^ Murtaugh, Isaiah (March 28, 2024). "Oxnard College gets greenlight to offer first bachelor's degree". Ventura County Star. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  8. ^ Vasoyan, Andy (August 19, 2019). "South Coast College Opens New Resource Center For Undocumented Students". KCLU News. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
  9. ^ de los Santos, Senerey (September 13, 2019). "Dream Resource Center opens in Oxnard". KEYT. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
  10. ^ "EOPS | Oxnard College". www.oxnardcollege.edu. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
  11. ^ Oxnard College Honors Program, Oxnard College
  12. ^ "2019-20 CCCAA Directory" (PDF). California Community College Athletic Association. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
  13. ^ Patel, Samir S. (August 10, 2018). "From A Million Eggs, Putting Together Clues About Science's Past And Future". NPR. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
  14. ^ Kelley, Judith G. (January 2, 2010). Ethnic Politics in Europe: The Power of Norms and Incentives. Princeton University Press. ISBN 9781400835652.
  15. ^ "Jeremiah Massey". RealGM.com. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
  16. ^ Kisken, Tom (February 22, 2019). "The girl from Oxnard grew up to lead the Women's March". Ventura County Star. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  17. ^ "Jack Wilson". VC Sports Hall of Fame. June 5, 2017. Retrieved February 19, 2023.