Spokane Community College

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Spokane Community College
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SCC Clock Tower
MottoInspire. Enrich. Uplift.
Type Public community college
Established1963
Parent institution
 Community Colleges of Spokane
President Jenni Martin (interim)
Students9,212 (2016)
Location
Spokane, Washington
,
U.S.

47°40′29″N117°21′31″W / 47.67472°N 117.35861°W / 47.67472; -117.35861
CampusUrban, 148 acres (60 ha)
Colors    Blue and gold
Nickname Bigfoot
Sporting affiliations
 National Junior College Athletic Association, Northwest Athletic Conference
MascotSkitch
Website www.scc.spokane.edu
Spokane Community College

Spokane Community College is a public community college in Spokane, Washington. It is part of the Community Colleges of Spokane and was established in 1963.

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Academics

SCC offers associate degree, bachelor's degrees, and certificates. SCC's health sciences division is the largest among community and technical colleges in Washington state. The college is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Campus

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Central plaza on campus

SCC's campus of 23 administrative, academic and support buildings is located on 148 acres (0.60 km2) next to the Spokane River in Spokane's Chief Garry Park neighborhood. An additional 10 acres (40,000 m2) is used for off-campus facilities, including an Apprenticeship and Journeyman Training Center and Felts Field aviation hangar. In 2012–2013, the community colleges' Institute for Extended Learning merged with SCC, expanding its program offerings to include adult basic education, e.g., GED, ESL, High School Completion; Career Transitions; ACT 2 (continuing education for adult 50 and older; parent education and co-operative pre-schools; and rural education centers in Colville, Inchelium, Ione, Newport, and Republic.

Athletics

SFCC partners with Spokane Community College as the Community Colleges of Spokane, using the team name the Sasquatch. They compete in the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC). The official colors are blue and gold.

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Notable alumni

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Q&A with Amy Doneen, NP and Owner of The Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention Center | NEWS-Line for Nurse Practitioner". www.news-line.com.
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