Irvine Valley College
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Irvine Valley College is a community college
in Irvine, California
and it is a part of the California Community Colleges system
. The college inherites its name from the Irvine family and The Irvine Company that were key in the development of the city of Irvine. Opened in 1979 as Saddleback College North Campus, Irvine Valley College received its current name and independent status in July 1985. In July 1988, the college received its first accreditation as a separate institution by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
. The school provides two-year associate of art and science degrees, certificates of achievement, and lower-division transferable courses to other colleges and universities. It is a midsize college campus having over 13,000 students. It is situated north east of the University of California, Irvine
and adjacent to the Irvine Spectrum Business Sector. It is about 3 miles away from both the 5 freeway
and 405 freeway
. The school is also about 10 miles from Corona del Mar State Beach
.
Students are allowed to see the different clubs on campus by visiting their booths.
Prospective high school seniors allowed to visit the campus and learn about the many academic paths available to them.
Since IVC does not have a football team, a homecoming basketball game takes places instead. There is also an accompanying pep rally with free food and activity.
Held Wednesday the week before Halloween, various clubs set up booths and offer snacks. There is also a Halloween costume contest.
Clubs pick a country they want to represent for Multi-Cultural Day (usually held the second month of every semester) and on that day, provide food from that country. There are live performances as well.
(teams are known as the Lasers and enjoy a spirited rivalry with their district rivals at Saddleback College
, with whom they compete for a perpetual trophy called The Irons. IVC sponsors intercollegiate athletics competition in 13 sports; women's badminton, men's baseball, men's and women' basketball, men's and women's golf, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's volleyball and women's sand volleyball as a member of the Orange Empire Conference
, which is widely regarded as the nation's premier community college conference. The Irvine Valley men's soccer team has twice been named National Champions among small colleges (1993 and 2003) for Coach Martin McGrogan, and men's volleyball three times (1994, 2007 and 2008) among IVC Athletics' total of 13 state titles since the program's inception in 1993. This includes IVC's most recent title in women's golf in 2010 under Coach Ben Burnett, and a state record four consecutive women's badminton championships from 2002–2005 in addition to their latest championship in 2009. The men's volleyball team was the latest to capture back-to-back titles, winning State and National Championships under the direction of coach Tom Pestolesi in 2007 and 2008. Misty May-Treanor
is a consultant for the IVC volleyball teams.
, was dedicated on October 30, 2007. The venue has a 400-seat main theatre with a single-level balcony that wraps around the orchestra pit. The proscenium stage with an orchestra pit capable of rising to stage level accommodates large performances. The Black Box (Studio Theatre
) provides a setting for plays and small concerts, with seating for 200. The project was funded by $32 million provided by the state of California and the South Orange County Community College District
.
A new $19 million Business Sciences and Innovation Center opened in 2008.
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 Irvine, California
Irvine, California
Irvine is a suburban incorporated city in Orange County, California, United States. It is a planned city, mainly developed by the Irvine Company since the 1960s. Formally incorporated on December 28, 1971, the city has a population of 212,375 as of the 2010 census. However, the California...
and it is a part of the California Community Colleges system
California Community Colleges system
The California Community Colleges System consists of 112 community colleges in 72 community college districts in the U.S. state of California...
. The college inherites its name from the Irvine family and The Irvine Company that were key in the development of the city of Irvine. Opened in 1979 as Saddleback College North Campus, Irvine Valley College received its current name and independent status in July 1985. In July 1988, the college received its first accreditation as a separate institution by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges is one of six official academic bodies responsible for the accreditation of public and private universities, colleges, secondary and elementary schools in the United States and foreign institutions of American origin. The Western Association of...
. The school provides two-year associate of art and science degrees, certificates of achievement, and lower-division transferable courses to other colleges and universities. It is a midsize college campus having over 13,000 students. It is situated north east of the University of California, Irvine
University of California, Irvine
The University of California, Irvine , founded in 1965, is one of the ten campuses of the University of California, located in Irvine, California, USA...
and adjacent to the Irvine Spectrum Business Sector. It is about 3 miles away from both the 5 freeway
Interstate 5
Interstate 5 is the main Interstate Highway on the West Coast of the United States, running largely parallel to the Pacific Ocean coastline from Canada to Mexico . It serves some of the largest cities on the U.S...
and 405 freeway
Interstate 405 (California)
Interstate 405 is a major north–south Interstate Highway in Southern California. It is a bypass of Interstate 5, running along the western areas of the Greater Los Angeles Area from Irvine in the south to near San Fernando in the north...
. The school is also about 10 miles from Corona del Mar State Beach
Corona del Mar State Beach
Corona del Mar State Beach is a protected beach in the state park system of California, USA. It is located in Corona del Mar, Newport Beach, and managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation...
.
Funding
The college is funded by a combination of state and local tax dollars, supplemented by private donations from individuals and corporations via the college's Foundation.Events
- Club Fair
Students are allowed to see the different clubs on campus by visiting their booths.
- Senior Day
Prospective high school seniors allowed to visit the campus and learn about the many academic paths available to them.
- Homecoming
Since IVC does not have a football team, a homecoming basketball game takes places instead. There is also an accompanying pep rally with free food and activity.
- Halloween Spooktacular
Held Wednesday the week before Halloween, various clubs set up booths and offer snacks. There is also a Halloween costume contest.
- Multi-Cultural Day
Clubs pick a country they want to represent for Multi-Cultural Day (usually held the second month of every semester) and on that day, provide food from that country. There are live performances as well.
Irvine Valley College Athletics
Irvine Valley College AthleticsIrvine Valley College Athletics
Irvine Valley College is a community college in Irvine, California and it is a part of the California Community Colleges system.Sponsoring intercollegiate competition at the 2-year college level, competes in the , widely regarded as the nation's premier community college conference.IVC Men's...
(teams are known as the Lasers and enjoy a spirited rivalry with their district rivals at Saddleback College
Saddleback College
The athletic programs are supported in part by the Associated Student Body at Saddleback College. Revenue generated from attendance at athletic events helps support the entire student activities program.-On-campus media outlets:*The Lariat...
, with whom they compete for a perpetual trophy called The Irons. IVC sponsors intercollegiate athletics competition in 13 sports; women's badminton, men's baseball, men's and women' basketball, men's and women's golf, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's volleyball and women's sand volleyball as a member of the Orange Empire Conference
Orange Empire Conference
Orange Empire Conference is a community college athletic conference in Orange County, California. Widely regarded as the finest community college conference in the nation, the OEC routinely leads California state championships....
, which is widely regarded as the nation's premier community college conference. The Irvine Valley men's soccer team has twice been named National Champions among small colleges (1993 and 2003) for Coach Martin McGrogan, and men's volleyball three times (1994, 2007 and 2008) among IVC Athletics' total of 13 state titles since the program's inception in 1993. This includes IVC's most recent title in women's golf in 2010 under Coach Ben Burnett, and a state record four consecutive women's badminton championships from 2002–2005 in addition to their latest championship in 2009. The men's volleyball team was the latest to capture back-to-back titles, winning State and National Championships under the direction of coach Tom Pestolesi in 2007 and 2008. Misty May-Treanor
Misty May-Treanor
Misty Erie May-Treanor is an American professional volleyball player. She has won more tournaments than any other female player with 107 career wins....
is a consultant for the IVC volleyball teams.
Dance
The dance curriculum focuses not only on training the student who wishes to transfer to a four-year institution in dance or achieve an associate degree but also on providing opportunities for students in other fields to learn about dance. There are numerous opportunities for students of all levels and interests to perform by enrolling in the dance rehearsal and performance class or participating in one of the performing groups. The curriculum includes technique courses in ballet, modern dance, jazz dance, tap, social dance, Middle Eastern and African dance; an introductory course in various dance forms; Pilates and dance conditioning courses; and academic courses in choreography, music for dance and dance history. Many of these courses meet general education requirements in the arts, humanities, health and wellness, and cultural diversity categories. Participation in formal concerts is by audition and enrollment in the dance rehearsal and performance class.Irvine Valley College Television
IVCTV33 airs educational and promotional videos of Irvine Valley College. IVCTV33 began airing in 1999 under the direction of Vincent Cooper. Irvine Valley College Television may be seen on channel 33 via Cox cable and the station is streamed live at http://wm.ivc.edu/ivctv/College statistics
| Undergraduate | |
|---|---|
| Caucasian American | 37.9 % |
| Asian American Asian American Asian Americans are Americans of Asian descent. The U.S. Census Bureau definition of Asians as "Asian” refers to a person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent, including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan,... |
29.2% |
| Hispanic American Hispanic and Latino Americans Hispanic or Latino Americans are Americans with origins in the Hispanic countries of Latin America or in Spain, and in general all persons in the United States who self-identify as Hispanic or Latino.1990 Census of Population and Housing: A self-designated classification for people whose origins... |
11.2% |
| Middle Eastern American Middle East The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East... |
4.8% |
| Filipino American Filipino American Filipino Americans are Americans of Filipino ancestry. Filipino Americans, often shortened to "Fil-Ams", or "Pinoy",Filipinos in what is now the United States were first documented in the 16th century, with small settlements beginning in the 18th century... |
2.7% |
| African American African American African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States... |
2.3% |
| American Indian Native Americans in the United States Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples in North America within the boundaries of the present-day continental United States, parts of Alaska, and the island state of Hawaii. They are composed of numerous, distinct tribes, states, and ethnic groups, many of which survive as... |
0.4% |
- System - Calendar Semester System (fall semester, spring semester, summer sessions)
- Male/Female Ratio - 44% male/56% female
- Full-time/Part-time Ratio - 39% full time/61% part time
- Day/Evening Enrollment - 21% day, 36% evening, 43% day and evening
- Median Age - 24 day/26 evening
Expansion
Irvine Valley College has a five year $100 million building program. A new Performing Arts Center, designed by ArquitectonicaArquitectonica
Arquitectonica is an international architecture, landscape architecture, interior design and urban planning corporation headquartered in Miami, Florida, United States in the Coconut Grove neighborhood, with offices in ten other cities throughout the world...
, was dedicated on October 30, 2007. The venue has a 400-seat main theatre with a single-level balcony that wraps around the orchestra pit. The proscenium stage with an orchestra pit capable of rising to stage level accommodates large performances. The Black Box (Studio Theatre
Studio Theatre
A studio theatre is a 20th-century term that describes a small theatre space. Studio theatres often have a flexible auditorium whose stage and seating may be re-arranged to suit the specific requirements of a production...
) provides a setting for plays and small concerts, with seating for 200. The project was funded by $32 million provided by the state of California and the South Orange County Community College District
South Orange County Community College District
South Orange County Community College District , founded in 1967, has three separate campuses: Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, California, Irvine Valley College in Irvine, California and the Advanced Technology & Education Park in Tustin, California. The District is governed by a seven-member...
.
A new $19 million Business Sciences and Innovation Center opened in 2008.
Affiliations
Irvine Valley College is an Educational Alliance Partner of the Meade 4M Community who supports the college's programs to educate the public in astronomy.Notable faculty
- Tom "Toulouse" Engelhardt-- award-winning, internationally-recognized guitar virtuoso and Environmental ScienceEnvironmental scienceEnvironmental science is an interdisciplinary academic field that integrates physical and biological sciences, to the study of the environment, and the solution of environmental problems...
professor at IVC. - Misty May-TreanorMisty May-TreanorMisty Erie May-Treanor is an American professional volleyball player. She has won more tournaments than any other female player with 107 career wins....
-- Olympic Beach Volleyball gold medalist, and assistant coach for IVC's Women's Volleyball team.
- Daniel Luzko -- award-winning, internationally-recognized composer and IVC music professor.
- Toshio Whelchel, author of "From Pearl Harbor to Saigon: Japanese American Soldiers and the Vietnam War", and history professor at IVC
- Martin McGrogan -- National "Coach of the Year" award-winning Men's Soccer Coach; had won over 200 career victories by 2009, placing him second all-time among the nation's community college soccer coaches.
- Tom Pestolesi -- has captured three national titles as Men's Volleyball Coach