Palo Alto College
Encyclopedia
Palo Alto College is a community college
located in the San Antonio, Texas
area. It is a member of the Alamo Community College District
.
The new college attracts students from throughout Bexar County and adjoining counties. In 1991, Palo Alto College was named the fastest growing college. Consistent increases in enrollment have prompted physical growth, specifically through the construction of new facilities for added classroom space as well as sports and recreation. As a public comprehensive community college, Palo Alto College provides exemplary, accessible education and training to a diverse and aspiring community. The College educates, nurtures, and inspires students through a dynamic and supportive learning environment, which promotes the intellectual, cultural, economic, and social life of the community.
Core Values
Major Functions
Palo Alto College fulfills its mission by offering the following:
Associate of Arts in Teaching
Associate of Applied Science
Associate of Science
2+2 Programs
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...
located in the San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States of America and the second-largest city within the state of Texas, with a population of 1.33 million. Located in the American Southwest and the south–central part of Texas, the city serves as the seat of Bexar County. In 2011,...
area. It is a member of the Alamo Community College District
Alamo Community College District
The Alamo Community College District is a community college system serving the greater San Antonio, Texas area. ACCD consists of five colleges which operate with a high degree of autonomy: San Antonio College, St. Philip's College, Palo Alto College, Northwest Vista College, and Northeast...
.
History
Palo Alto College was first established by ACCD trustees on February 21, 1983 and chartered on March 19, 1983 - the official date of its founding. The college began with 231 students in high schools and military installations with administrative offices located at Billy Mitchell Village. As of 2007-2008, the college had 7,662 students enrolled. The college is set on nearly 126 acre (0.50990436 km²) of land. Palo Alto College has over 100 staff members and full-time faculty members. PAC’s original complex included 11 buildings and 26 classrooms.The new college attracts students from throughout Bexar County and adjoining counties. In 1991, Palo Alto College was named the fastest growing college. Consistent increases in enrollment have prompted physical growth, specifically through the construction of new facilities for added classroom space as well as sports and recreation. As a public comprehensive community college, Palo Alto College provides exemplary, accessible education and training to a diverse and aspiring community. The College educates, nurtures, and inspires students through a dynamic and supportive learning environment, which promotes the intellectual, cultural, economic, and social life of the community.
Core Values
- Quality Instruction
- Student Success
- Commitment to Community
- Appreciation of Diversity
Major Functions
Palo Alto College fulfills its mission by offering the following:
- General, transfer, and technical education;
- Basic skills development and comprehensive literacy programs;
- Continuing education and community outreach;
- Student success and support programs;
- Instructional technologies and distance education;
- Library information resources; and
- Institutional research, planning, development and evaluation.
Academic Degrees
Associate of ArtsAssociate of Arts in Teaching
Associate of Applied Science
Associate of Science
Academic Programs
Certificate (Tech) Programs2+2 Programs