Butte College is a community college in the Butte-Glenn Community College District in northern California between the towns of Chico, Oroville, and Paradise, about 80 miles (129Â km) north of the state capital. The college is a two-year institution accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, with educational centers in Chico and Orland.
History
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After the passing of the 1960 Donahoe Act, voters of Butte County created a local community college district in 1966 to serve the educational and vocational needs of its citizens. In 1967, Butte College began by offering law enforcement, fire science, and vocational nursing classes in various locations throughout Butte County. The college officially opened its doors to the community in 1968 at the old Durham High School site, with over 1900 people enrolled at the new college. In 1974, the college moved from Durham to its present location near the geographic center of Butte County, and in 1975, Glenn County joined the District.
Campus
The campus rests on a wildlife refuge, and has been recognized as a national community college leader in sustainability, winning the grand prize 2008 National Wildlife Federation's Chill Out Contest: and the 2009 National Campus Sustainability Leadership Award. In 2011, Butte College became the largest solarized campus in the United States with 100% of the campus supplied with solar power, making it the first 'grid-positive' college or university in the country.
Organization and administration
The college Superintendent/President is Dr. Samia Yaqub.
Academic profile
The college is a two-year institution fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Student life
Sports
College athletics teams are nicknamed the Roadrunners. The mascot is named Dash.
Football Notes: 2013 National Champions, 2013 California State Champions, 2013 Gridiron Classic Champions, 2013 Nor Cal Conference Champions, 2012 Nor Cal Conference Champions, 2012 Ranked #1 in Northern California, 2012 Ranked #3 Nationally, 2012 State Center Bowl Champions, 2008 National Junior College Champions
Notable people
See also
- Oroville, California
- Paradise, California
- Orland, California
References
External links
- Official Website
- History of Butte College on LocalWiki