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South Plains College

School Overview:

School Notes:

• In 1958, the college opened its doors primarily as a two-year academic transfer institution, the first such college in Texas in more than 10 years. South Plains College opened the door to the expansion of community colleges in Texas, arguably the most significant development in Texas higher education of the last half of the twentieth century. Fruitful changes began almost immediately. In 1959, Whiteface Independent School District became a part of the district, which was redesignated the South Plains Junior College District. In the early 1960s, the district developed a clearer notion of community college and rapidly incorporated technical and vocational education, continuing education, and educational counseling and other student support services.
• South Plains College's main campus is located in Levelland, Texas. Established in 1957 by the residents of Hockley County, South Plains College offers its students a diverse educational program. The program of study on the Levelland Campus spans freshman and sophomore studies for students who plan to eventually earn a bachelor's degree. These classes, offered through the Arts and Sciences Division, parallel those offered by universities and are fully transferable to these schools. First-class technical programs are also available to students who want to obtain specific job skills in one or two years of college and then go right to work in a good-paying job.
• SPC is recognized as one of the most modern and complete community colleges in Texas. The Levelland Campus encompasses 40 buildings on a 177-acre campus. Attractively landscaped and maintained, the campus features a contemporary architectural design that enhances an excellent learning environment.
• The college offers degrees and certificates in Arts and Sciences, Health Occupations, Technical Education, Continuing Education, Workforce Development, Internet Courses and Dual Credit Courses.
• South Plains College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees and proficiency certificates. SPC is an approved college recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
• Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

• Journeyman Tairu adds to Tech’s character (The Daily Toreador)
  posted on November 18, 2009 at 04:31:21 am
  From Maryland to Pennsylvania to Kansas, Levelland and Lubbock, Texas Tech guard David Tairu has traveled a long distance to play Division I basketball....
• Speedster Djouara back to build on debut season (The Hawk)
  posted on November 11, 2009 at 03:52:18 am
  Last year, the speed and pure athleticism of Mariame Djouara, '10, took opponents of the Saint Joseph's women's basketball team by surprise. This year, teams aren't likely to make the same mistake. The 5-foot-9 guard's explosion onto the scene after two seasons at South Plains College in Levelland, Texas, last year was a major boost for an inconsistent 2008-09 team.
• Pac-10 basketball: Former Jefferson High player contributes to win in his debut for Cal (The Oregonian)
  posted on November 10, 2009 at 07:26:22 am
  Portland native Markhuri Sanders-Frison chips in six points, seven rebounds and two clutch free throws for Cal
• Mavs Overcome Sluggish Start (The Ponca City News)
  posted on November 7, 2009 at 04:26:33 pm
  TONKAWA — Starting slow, the Northern Oklahoma Mavericks built up momentum in the second half and finished by drubbing the Oklahoma Christian JV 70-30 Thursday night in Foster-Piper Fieldhouse.
• Spring Creek comes down the mountain for gig (Boulder Weekly)
  posted on October 16, 2009 at 06:35:58 pm
  It's been a long climb for Spring Creek, the first Coloradans ever signed by the blue-chip bluegrass label Rebel Records, and the first band ever to win both the Telluride and the RockyGrass festivals back to back.

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