College of Marin
Encyclopedia
The College of Marin is a community college
in Marin County, California
, U.S.
, with two campuses, one in Kentfield
, and the second in Novato
. It is the only institution operated by the Marin Community College District
. Its chief executive officer is currently Superintendent/President David Wain Coon, Ph.D.
College of Marin has been in operation since 1926. Each semester about 7,000 students are enrolled in over 1,100 credit classes. Approximately 100 international students participate in College of Marin's International Student Program. Nearly 6,000 students take advantage of the College's many community education
and community services classes. College of Marin is well known for its theatre department with the highest transfer acceptance to Juilliard for any two-year college in the nation. One famous graduate of COM's Drama Department is Robin Williams
.
agreements with the University of California
, California State University
, and private college
s.
In addition the College provides 35 two-year vocational and career programs, as well as providing basic skills, English as a second language education, and community education
classes. The College's workforce preparation programs provide the necessary skills for success in a globally competitive workforce environment.
Originally known as Marin Junior College when established in 1926, the College was renamed College of Marin in 1947. In 1985 College of Marin merged with Indian Valley College. This merger provided Marin residents with two campuses, the original campus located in Kentfield and the Indian Valley Campus in Novato. The two campuses serve a county population of approximately 250,000 residents.
Community college
A community college is a type of educational institution. The term can have different meanings in different countries.-Australia:Community colleges carry on the tradition of adult education, which was established in Australia around mid 19th century when evening classes were held to help adults...
in Marin County, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, with two campuses, one in Kentfield
Kentfield, California
Kentfield is a census-designated place in Marin County, California, United States, just north of San Francisco. Kentfield is located on the Northwestern Pacific Railroad southwest of downtown San Rafael, at an elevation of 115 feet . The population was 6,485 at the 2010 census...
, and the second in Novato
Novato, California
Novato is a city located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, in northern Marin County. Novato is located about north-northwest of San Rafael, at an elevation of 30 feet above sea level . The 2010 U.S. Census estimated the city population to be about 51,904. Novato is about ...
. It is the only institution operated by the Marin Community College District
Marin Community College District
The Marin Community College District is the community college district serving Marin County, California. In addition to traditional college-age students, the District serves concurrently-enrolled high- and middle-school students, as well as adults. MCCD operates one community college, the...
. Its chief executive officer is currently Superintendent/President David Wain Coon, Ph.D.
College of Marin has been in operation since 1926. Each semester about 7,000 students are enrolled in over 1,100 credit classes. Approximately 100 international students participate in College of Marin's International Student Program. Nearly 6,000 students take advantage of the College's many community education
Community education
Community education, also known as Community-based education or Community learning & development, is defined by the Scottish Government as learning and social development work with individuals and groups in their communities using a range of formal and informal methods...
and community services classes. College of Marin is well known for its theatre department with the highest transfer acceptance to Juilliard for any two-year college in the nation. One famous graduate of COM's Drama Department is Robin Williams
Robin Williams
Robin McLaurin Williams is an American actor and comedian. Rising to fame with his role as the alien Mork in the TV series Mork and Mindy, and later stand-up comedy work, Williams has performed in many feature films since 1980. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance...
.
History
In order to provide students with the opportunities they need, and to ensure that students achieve their specific goals and objectives, the College offers seventy Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degree programs. To facilitate students' transfer to the four-year institution of their choice, the College has established approximately 200 transferTransfer credit
Transfer credit, credit transfer, or advanced standing are the terms used by colleges and universities for the procedure of granting credit to a student for educational experiences or courses undertaken at another institution....
agreements with the University of California
University of California
The University of California is a public university system in the U.S. state of California. Under the California Master Plan for Higher Education, the University of California is a part of the state's three-tier public higher education system, which also includes the California State University...
, California State University
California State University
The California State University is a public university system in the state of California. It is one of three public higher education systems in the state, the other two being the University of California system and the California Community College system. It is incorporated as The Trustees of the...
, and private college
College
A college is an educational institution or a constituent part of an educational institution. Usage varies in English-speaking nations...
s.
In addition the College provides 35 two-year vocational and career programs, as well as providing basic skills, English as a second language education, and community education
Adult education
Adult education is the practice of teaching and educating adults. Adult education takes place in the workplace, through 'extension' school or 'school of continuing education' . Other learning places include folk high schools, community colleges, and lifelong learning centers...
classes. The College's workforce preparation programs provide the necessary skills for success in a globally competitive workforce environment.
Originally known as Marin Junior College when established in 1926, the College was renamed College of Marin in 1947. In 1985 College of Marin merged with Indian Valley College. This merger provided Marin residents with two campuses, the original campus located in Kentfield and the Indian Valley Campus in Novato. The two campuses serve a county population of approximately 250,000 residents.
Echo Times
The Echo Times is the college's monthly student-run newspaper. The paper focuses on student issues, but also focuses on stories that connect student concerns to a global context.Notable alumni
- Terry BozzioTerry BozzioTerry John Bozzio is an American drummer best known for his work with Missing Persons and Frank Zappa.-Biography:Terry Bozzio was born December 27, 1950 in San Francisco, California. He started at age 6 playing makeshift drum sets. At the age of 13 he saw The Beatles premier performance on The Ed...
, musician, drummer (with Frank Zappa and UK) - Pete CarrollPete CarrollPeter Clay Carroll is the head coach and executive Vice-President of the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He is a former head coach of the New York Jets, New England Patriots and the University of Southern California Trojans football team.-Early life:Carroll attended Redwood High...
, American football coach - Robin WilliamsRobin WilliamsRobin McLaurin Williams is an American actor and comedian. Rising to fame with his role as the alien Mork in the TV series Mork and Mindy, and later stand-up comedy work, Williams has performed in many feature films since 1980. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance...
, actor - Young L, rapper
- Sandra Karpman, cinematographer
- PrincePrincePrince is a general term for a ruler, monarch or member of a monarch's or former monarch's family, and is a hereditary title in the nobility of some European states. The feminine equivalent is a princess...
, musician