Saddleback College Veteran Students Receive Grant and Needed School Supplies from Bank of America
To help student veterans meet basic needs as they pursue their academic goals, Saddleback College is working with local Bank of America employees in Orange County to provide career mentoring and other forms of assistance including school supplies and food. Bank of America is also partnering with Saddleback College to deliver tailored financial education to veteran students.
Students Sweep National Design Competition
Three Graphic Communications students swept the post-secondary institution category in a national design competition, earning themselves and their professor, Steven Gonsowski, recognition.
Southern California’s KCSN and KSBR Announce The New 88.5 FM
With great pride and excitement officials at California State University, Northridge and Saddleback College in Mission Viejo have announced a record-breaking shared programming agreement between their respective public radio licensees, KCSN-FM and KSBR-FM.
Dr. Gregory Anderson Appointed Saddleback College President
Dr. Gregory Anderson has been appointed as Saddleback College’s new president following a unanimous vote by the South Orange County Community College Board of Trustees in a special meeting today. His first day on campus will be October 16.
Saddleback College and Swift Engineering Team Up to Design, Build and Donate Prosthetic Robotic Hands
Saddleback College students are gaining real world experience in developing tools and devices through a collaboration with Swift Engineering that benefits e-NABLE, a group of volunteers from across the globe that use 3D printers to create free prosthetics.
Advanced manufacturing students started creating the upper limb assistive devices about a month ago after Meg Hewins, director of Human Resources at Swift, contacted Israel Dominguez, director of Economic Workforce and Development at Saddleback, about working together to support this worthy cause.
Advanced manufacturing students started creating the upper limb assistive devices about a month ago after Meg Hewins, director of Human Resources at Swift, contacted Israel Dominguez, director of Economic Workforce and Development at Saddleback, about working together to support this worthy cause.
Saddleback College Summer of Theatre makes O.C. Hot List
The Orange County Hot List recently ranked the Summer of Theatre at Saddleback College the sixth best festival in Orange County, beating out such events as the Newport Beach Jazz Festival, the Garden Grove Strawberry Festival, and others.
“We are excited to learn that the wider Orange County population is not only aware of what we are doing, but took the time to vote for our incredible event,” said David Anderson, director of audience development for the division of Fine Arts & Media Technology.
“We are excited to learn that the wider Orange County population is not only aware of what we are doing, but took the time to vote for our incredible event,” said David Anderson, director of audience development for the division of Fine Arts & Media Technology.
Cosmetology Program Ranked in Top 50
Saddleback College’s Cosmetology and Cosmetician / Esthetician Program has been named one of the top 50 programs.
TheBestColleges.org placed Saddleback at No. 14 of colleges and universities across the U.S.
Dr. Tod A. Burnett stated, “It’s an honor to be recognized for supporting students pursuing a career in cosmetology. Our students gain valuable experience with the guidance of our outstanding professional instructors.”
Saddleback College Partners with OpenStax to Promote Free Textbooks
Saddleback College was selected as one of 11 schools chosen to participate in the 2017-2018 OpenStax Institutional Partnership Program to encourage use of free, peer-reviewed textbooks on campus.
Saddleback College’s Accreditation Reaffirmed
For Immediate Release
June 23, 2017
A letter received today from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges reaffirmed Saddleback College’s accreditation.
June 23, 2017
A letter received today from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges reaffirmed Saddleback College’s accreditation.
Saddleback College One Book, One College Event Culminates in Dialogue with Lacks’ Family
Saddleback College’s One Book, One College program centered around the book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, came to a close yesterday at a college-wide event featuring dialogue with two members of the Henrietta Lacks family.
Saddleback College to Recognize 56 Nursing Graduates at Pinning Ceremony
The Saddleback College Nursing Program will honor 56 graduating nursing students in a symbolic candle lighting and pinning ceremony to be held on Tuesday, May 9th at 7:00 pm in the McKinney Theatre. Each graduate will receive a time-honored pin, a symbol of a nurse’s service to others, and their induction into the nursing profession.
Saddleback College Receives $2 Million State Innovation Award to Assist Veterans in Degree Completion
Mission Viejo, CA – The California Department of Finance awarded Saddleback College $2 million under the Awards for Innovation in Higher Education program for the college’s Pathway to Completion – Veteran Articulation Track (V-CAT) initiative. The state awards recognize innovations in California’s colleges that help reduce the time it takes students to complete degrees and credentials and/or make college more affordable.
Saddleback College Foundation 17th Annual Gala Honors Dr. Tod A. Burnett and Raises Record-Breaking Dollars
It was a record-breaking night for the Saddleback College Foundation, as they raised nearly $300,000 at the 17th annual gala held this past Saturday, April 1st at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel. Over 450 guests helped the foundation raise record-breaking dollars through sponsorships, ticket sales, silent auction, live auction, and “raise the paddle” scholarship appeal.
Saddleback College Hosts Successful First Amendment Series
Over the course of the last month, hundreds of students, staff, and faculty turned out to participate in the #UseYourVoice: Understanding the First Amendment in the 21st Century series aimed at helping the community better understand the complexities of the First Amendment.
Hosted by the Associated Student Government, Pre-Law Society, Academic Senate, Classified Senate, and Saddleback College president Tod A. Burnett, the series featured the following four workshops:
Hosted by the Associated Student Government, Pre-Law Society, Academic Senate, Classified Senate, and Saddleback College president Tod A. Burnett, the series featured the following four workshops:
Community Invited to Honor Dr. Tod A. Burnett at 17th Annual Saddleback College Foundation Gala
Mission Viejo, CA – Sponsorships and individual tickets are still available for the 17th Annual Saddleback College Foundation Gala to be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 6:00 pm at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel.
Athletic Honor Roll Sets Record in Fall 2016
The Saddleback College athletic department is pleased to announce that 165 of the college’s 356 student-athletes have been named to the Athletic Honor Roll after grades were posted for the Fall 2016 semester, including 25 student-athletes with a perfect 4.00 grade point average.