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American River College

School Overview:

School Notes:

• American River College is a diverse academic community composed of individuals having many perspectives, abilities, faiths, cultures, ethnicities, races and orientations. We come from a multitude of backgrounds, and with distinct needs and goals. We recognize that to create an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community, we must understand and value our individual differences and affirm the inherit dignity in all of us.
• American River College is among the 10 largest community colleges in the state and is looked upon as a leader in innovative programs and services. It transfers more students to UC Davis and CSU Sacramento than any other community college. Five decades after its founding, American River College continues its leadership role among the Sacramento area's institutions of higher education.
• American River College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)--an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. ARC received its most recent accreditation "without condition"--the highest ranking a college can receive--in January 2004.
• ARC's Child Development Centers provide education and care for children and a laboratory for students preparing to work in the fields of early childhood education, nursing, child development, and psychology. Our child care programs are offered to student parents who are continuing their education, and serve infants/toddlers, preschool and school age children.
• The Counseling Center provides academic, career, and personal counseling, so that each student will reach his or her educational goals successfully. Services offered include individual counseling, group counseling, and Human/Career Development classes.

In the News:

• Los Rios board appoints new trustee (The Sacramento Bee)
  posted on November 19, 2009 at 03:49:37 am
  The Los Rios Community College District Board of Trustees on Wednesday night appointed Dustin Johnso
• Sacramento County H1N1 vaccination clinics (The Sacramento Bee)
  posted on November 18, 2009 at 06:53:06 am
  Sacramento County has scheduled free H1N1 vaccination clinics through January. Other area counties h
• Hometown Report: Sac State, UCD football programs have endured (The Sacramento Bee)
  posted on November 17, 2009 at 06:50:00 am
  The Hornets and Aggies are survivor programs. The teams will play in the annual Causeway Classic on Saturday, optimistic for the future but fearful of the past.
• Culinary School is Recipe to Survive Economy (News10 Sacramento)
  posted on November 17, 2009 at 03:46:21 am
  Some people looking for jobs have finally got things cooking at the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Sacramento.
• On Campus (Elk Grove Citizen)
  posted on November 15, 2009 at 06:17:58 am
  • The Cosumnes River College men’s soccer team upset the state’s 12th-ranked team, West Hills College, on Alex Azevedo’s goal in overtime for a 1-0 win.

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