Sierra College is a
public
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community college
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in
Rocklin, California
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. It is part of the Sierra Joint Community College District, a district that covers over , serves
Placer,
Nevada
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and parts of
El Dorado
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and
Sacramento
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counties.
History
The college was officially founded in 1936 and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. This is the date that the school uses as the official establishment, even though it had been operating under various names and places before this. It was established as "Placer Junior College". In 1954 the college was named "College of the Sierras" with a
wolverine
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as the mascot. There were other junior colleges named after regions. These included: College of the Redwoods, College of the Sequoias & College of the Siskiyous
The main campus in Rocklin was chosen by 1960, out of 35 possible sites.
The planned construction of
Interstate 80
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was a consideration in the decision making. In 1961, the new campus opened.
In 1996, another campus in
Nevada County opened, in between
Grass Valley and
Nevada City. During 2000–2005, outreach campuses in
Roseville and near
Truckee were opened.
It is governed by a board of seven trustees who are elected district-wide and a student trustee. Only five individuals have held the post of president in the last 50 years.
Academics
Approximately 125 degree and certificate programs are offered in a wide variety of configurations taught by 216 full and 650 part-time faculty members. Faculty typically has the minimum of a master's degree in their fields and enhance their teaching with research, authorship and industry expertise. Classes are offered both in traditional "on-ground" classrooms and, increasingly, in an online format.
Athletics
The Sierra College mascot is the Wolverine. Sierra College participates in the
Big 8 Conference, and is a member of the
California Community College Athletic Association
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.
Athletic events
The 2002
USA Cross Country Championships
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were held on the Sierra College cross country course.
Student body association
A California nonprofit public benefit corporation named "Associated Students of Sierra College" (ASSC) has been operating at Sierra College since 1959. The board of trustees of the Sierra Joint Community College District has authorized ASSC to operate at Sierra College as a "student body association". In addition, ASSC "is recognized as the official voice for the students in District
consultation processes".
[Sierra Joint Community College District]
Board Policy 5400.
Retrieved 2020-04-23.
Notable people
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Buffy Wicks, California State Assembly member, District 15
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Ryan Guzman, actor and model
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Alex Obert
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, current captain of the
United States water polo team, competed in the
2020 Summer Olympics
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.
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Hans Ostrom, writer and professor
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John Romero
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, game designer
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Heather Rene Smith, ''Playboy'' Playmate of the Month (February 2007)
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James LeVoy Sorenson, inventor and entrepreneur
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Fenuki Tupou, offensive guard for the Philadelphia Eagles
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Brandon Aiyuk, NFL wide receiver for the
San Francisco 49ers
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*
Joseph James DeAngelo
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,
Golden State Killer
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Alexis Alford, youngest person to travel to every country
References
External links
Official website
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Universities and colleges in Placer County, California
Educational institutions established in 1936
1936 establishments in California
Schools accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
California Community Colleges