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San Juan College

School Overview:

School Notes:

• San Juan College was founded in 1956 as the Farmington Branch of the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts, in accordance with statutes of the State of New Mexico. All classes were initially taught by part-time instructors during evening hours in facilities at Farmington High School. In 1958, the name was changed from Farmington Branch to San Juan Branch, NMSU. This name better indicated the area served by the branch.
• San Juan College celebrates diversity through special academic and cultural activities which enhance the community college experience. A wide range of educational opportunities is provided including academic transfer degrees, technical-occupational programs, general education classes, and non-credit offerings. Fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, San Juan College is a participant in the Academic Quality Improvement Project which is focused on quality principles. As the recipient of the state of New Mexico's highest quality award, San Juan College continues to emphasize improvement in all aspects of the institution. San Juan College offers a world of educational opportunities for everyone.
• The college is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
• Profile last updated: 12/15/2008.

In the News:

• Blue Collar Comedy, Gilkyson and the Roller Girls (The Durango Telegraph)
  posted on November 19, 2009 at 12:14:45 am
  2009-11-19
• San Juan County fundraisers see mixed results (The Farmington Daily Times)
  posted on November 9, 2009 at 07:11:45 am
  A truancy group seeking $4,000 from the community to provide gift cards for students who improved their attendance in school got nothing.
• Hospital hall of fame gets six new members (The Farmington Daily Times)
  posted on November 8, 2009 at 07:09:51 am
  FARMINGTON — San Juan Regional Medical Center was built by the tireless labor and efforts of community members.
• College automotive students rewarded for hard work (The Farmington Daily Times)
  posted on November 7, 2009 at 07:26:02 am
  FARMINGTON — San Juan College students Leyander Chee and Carol Primrose didn't know why their professors called them in for a special meeting Wednesday.
• NEWSMAKERS: The state of the San Juan County economy (The Farmington Daily Times)
  posted on November 6, 2009 at 03:39:41 am
  On this week's edition of Newsmakers, Jasper Welch, director of the San Juan College San Juan College business Enterprise Center, offers a better understanding of what those poor job market numbers mean and whether the usual holiday bump in retail sales will be able to shore up continued local losses. Newsmakers

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