San Jacinto College-central Campus
8060 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX, 77501-2007 - 
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San Jacinto College is a comprehensive, public, two-year community college, accountable and responsive to the taxpaying citizens of The San Jacinto College District. Blending traditional methodologies and technology-based delivery systems, the college delivers accessible, affordable, high-quality basic skills, academic support and post-secondary education programs, which prepare students to enter the job market, to transfer to senior institutions of higher education, to achieve their personal and professional goals and to assume leadership roles in a culturally and ethnically diverse global community. Through our programs, services and partnerships with industry, the college supports the economic growth of the community and of the region. ...
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| County | Harris County, TX | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 8,931 students | 1,015 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 14,822 students | 1,441 students |
| Total Enrollment | 23,753 students | 2,177 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 36% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 31% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,898 | $2,841 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 14% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,028 | $1,267 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 2% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,089 | $1,151 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 7% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,099 | $3,120 |
School Notes:
- 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 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.
- San Jacinto College, a natonally recognized public community college in Harris County, Texas, has three campuses and seven extension centers serving a population of more than 588,000 residents in suburban Houston communities. SJC offers over 140 degrees and certificates to more than 24,000 credit and 25,000 non-credit students.
- Now in its 46th session, San Jacinto College, a public community college in Harris County, Texas, serves a district defined by the combined areas of these independent school districts: Channelview, Deer Park, Galena Park, La Porte, Pasadena, and Sheldon.
- San Jacinto College awards associate degrees, professional certificates and continuing education units under accreditation by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Assistant coach accepts position as PE director (North Channel Sentinel)
posted on June 5, 2009 at 06:10:06 am
Scott Horstman, assistant coach of the San Jacinto College men’s basketball team for the last 22 years, recently resigned his coaching position to become the Central campus physical education department chair, replacing Becky Lidolph, who recently retired. - Pasadena mayor candidates take stances on issues (The Pasadena Citizen)
posted on April 29, 2009 at 06:19:38 am
The mayor’s race in Pasadena pits incumbent Johnny Isbell against challengers Dana Philibert and David L. Stroder. - San Jac hiring adjunct faculty (Friendswood Journal)
posted on April 13, 2009 at 06:09:44 pm
San Jacinto College will host a job fair for adjunct faculty on Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Central campus.
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