Los Medanos College
Encyclopedia
Los Medanos College is a two-year community college
in Pittsburg
in Contra Costa County, California
. LMC has an extension in Brentwood
.
The name, meaning "inland sand dunes" in Spanish, refers to the sand dunes that characterize its location in eastern Contra Costa County along the Sacramento River and in the foothills of Mt. Diablo.
The college, opened in 1974, is one of three publicly supported two-year community colleges in the Contra Costa Community College District
(along with Contra Costa College
and Diablo Valley College
). Current enrollment is 14,000 students.
Academics
35 associate degrees and 23 certificates of achievement are available as of 07/2011. Several transfer-specific associate degrees are awaiting approval as of 07/2011. Many students complete their first two years of college here and transfer on to 4-year colleges and universities all over the country. Others move right into a specialized career or enhance their skills. Alumni Success Stories
Facilities
The college's facilities were expanded significantly with the completion of a new library and math building in the summer of 2007, and a new science building in the spring of 2008. This expansion increased the available instructional space by approximately 50%. The college is currently renovating the nursing/emergency medical technician program classroom/lab space, scheduled to be completed in Spring 2012. Bond committee website
Several notable programs include:
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 Pittsburg
Pittsburg, California
Pittsburg is a city located in eastern Contra Costa County, California, the outer portion of the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. The population was 63,264 at the 2010 census....
in Contra Costa 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...
. LMC has an extension in Brentwood
Brentwood, California
Brentwood is a city in Contra Costa County, California, United States. It is located in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. The population is 51,481 as of 2010....
.
The name, meaning "inland sand dunes" in Spanish, refers to the sand dunes that characterize its location in eastern Contra Costa County along the Sacramento River and in the foothills of Mt. Diablo.
The college, opened in 1974, is one of three publicly supported two-year community colleges in the Contra Costa Community College District
Contra Costa Community College District
The Contra Costa Community College District is a community college district that encompasses three community colleges in Contra Costa County, California - Contra Costa College, Diablo Valley College and Los Medanos College. Headquarters office is located in the George R...
(along with Contra Costa College
Contra Costa College
Contra Costa College, in San Pablo, California, is the west campus of the Contra Costa Community College District. It is part of the California community colleges system, one of the three college systems in California.- History :...
and Diablo Valley College
Diablo Valley College
Diablo Valley College is a two-year community college in Pleasant Hill in Contra Costa County, California.DVC is one of three publicly supported two-year community colleges in the Contra Costa Community College District , and was first opened in 1949...
). Current enrollment is 14,000 students.
Academics
35 associate degrees and 23 certificates of achievement are available as of 07/2011. Several transfer-specific associate degrees are awaiting approval as of 07/2011. Many students complete their first two years of college here and transfer on to 4-year colleges and universities all over the country. Others move right into a specialized career or enhance their skills. Alumni Success Stories
Facilities
The college's facilities were expanded significantly with the completion of a new library and math building in the summer of 2007, and a new science building in the spring of 2008. This expansion increased the available instructional space by approximately 50%. The college is currently renovating the nursing/emergency medical technician program classroom/lab space, scheduled to be completed in Spring 2012. Bond committee website
Several notable programs include:
- State Fire Marshall-approved Fire Academy http://www.losmedanos.edu/fire
- Honors Transfer Program: the only honors program certified as part of the UCLA Transfer Alliance http://www.losmedanos.edu/honors
- Puente: improving college success and accessibility for underrepresented students http://www.losmedanos.edu/puente
- MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement Program): For students interested in transferring to four-year institutions as majors in math-based fields; and graduate with baccalaureate degrees in science, engineering, computer science and other math-based fields.LMC MESA website
- Umoja Scholars: focuses on enriching, fostering, and nurturing the educational experience of all students, especially African American and first-generation college students.http://www.losmedanos.edu/umoja/
- AVIDAdvancement Via Individual DeterminationAdvancement Via Individual Determination is an American college-readiness system designed to increase the number of students who enroll in four-year colleges, focusing on students in the academic middle. The formula is to raise expectations of students...
(Advancement Via Individual Determination): prepares students to transfer to a four-year school. http://www.losmedanos.edu/avid/ - PTEC: Process Technology program: Aids and prepares students for a career in chemical processing and oil refinery work http://www.losmedanos.edu/ptec