City College of San Francisco

Motto	The Truth Shall Make You Free
Established	August 1935
Type	Public (two-year)
Chancellor	Dr. Philip R. Day Jr.
Staff	1,836
Undergraduates	33,834 (credit) ca. 55,000 (noncredit)
Location	San Francisco, California, USA
Campus	Urban
Sports Team	CCSF Rams
Website	www.ccsf.edu

City College of San Francisco, or CCSF, is a two-year community college in San Francisco, California. The Ocean Avenue campus, in the Ingleside neighborhood, is the college's primary locale. Visiting guests, faculty, and students can enjoy a panoramic view from the beach to downtown and across the bay. City College of San Francisco is one of the largest community colleges in the country, with an annual enrollment of more than 100,000 students. [1] [2] Image File history File links CCSF.gif‎ source url: http://fog. ... A motto is a phrase or a short list of words meant formally to describe the general motivation or intention of an entity, social group, or organization. ... The date of establishment or date of founding of an institution is the date on which that institution chooses to claim as its starting point. ... 1935 (MCMXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... In Canada and the United States, a community college, sometimes called a technical college, county college, junior college or a city college, is an educational institution providing higher education and lower-level tertiary education, granting certificates, diplomas, and Associates degrees to people like laertes. ... A Chancellor is the head of a university. ... Dr. Philip R. Day, Jr. ... Employment is a contract between two parties, one being the employer and the other being the employee. ... In some educational systems, undergraduate education is post-secondary education up to the level of a Bachelors degree. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... This article is becoming very long. ... An urban area is a term used to define an area where there is an increased density of human-created structures in comparison to the areas surrounding it. ... This page as shown in the AOL 9. ... In Canada and the United States, a community college, sometimes called a technical college, county college, junior college or a city college, is an educational institution providing higher education and lower-level tertiary education, granting certificates, diplomas, and Associates degrees to people like laertes. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... This article is becoming very long. ... There are approximately 90 neighborhoods in San Francisco, California. ...

History

City College first opened in August 1935, but it wasn't located at the Ocean Avenue campus until 1940. [3] [4] [5]

Academic leadership

For over 70 years, City College of San Francisco has aimed to simultaneously provide students with an education and meet the needs of the community. The college has long been recognized for its ability to prepare students for further education as transfer students at leading four year universities such as the University of California, Berkeley, with full acceptance of academic credits.

Opportunities for women

CCSF was the first college to offer women training as aircraft mechanics., and established one of the first Women's Studies programs in the nation. [6], Womens studies is an interdisciplinary academic field devoted to topics concerning women, feminism, gender, and politics. ...

On campus, there are numerous student activity groups, gender-specific courses, and health services. For example, the Women's Resource Center and Library (Smith Hall, 103-104) offers women on campus an opportunity to network with academic support services and resources, and Project Survive is a campus peer education group working to promote healthy relationships and end abuse and sexual violence. [7] [8]

Opportunities for the LGBTQQIPPS communities

CCSF established the first gay, lesbian, and bisexual studies department in the U.S. (1989), teaching courses in Queer Studies. LGBT... stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender(queer), Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Pansexual, Polyamorous, Straight Allies. Queer studies is the study of issues relating to sexual orientation and gender identity. ...

Currently, there are Queer Alliance and the Queer Resource Center on campus. The former is a student group. [9] [10] [11] The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ...

Hotel and restaurant management programs

Founded in 1936, the program is "the oldest two-year hospitality program in the country and oldest of any kind emphasizing culinary arts," with an annual average enrollment of 200 international students. [12]

Campus diversity

The main dining hall of the Cafeteria features flags of many countries of the world.

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Numerous courses explore cultural topics in African American Studies, Asian American Studies, Latino/a Studies, and Philippine Studies. There are also several student organizations on campus (see below). [13] African American studies, or Black studies, is an interdisciplinary academic field devoted to the study of the history, culture, and politics of African Americans. ... // Introduction Asian American Studies is an academic discipline which studies the experience of people of Asian ancestory in America. ... // Introduction Latino/a Studies is an academic discipline which studies the experience of people of Hispanic ancestory in America. ...

Demographics

• 34.9% - Asian/Pacific Islander
• 19.9% - Hispanic/Latino
• 19.8% - White
• 11.0% - Unknown/No Response
• 7.0% - African American
• 5.2% - Filipino
• 1.7% - Other
• 0.4% - American Indian/Alaska Native (including other Indigenous, Native, Traditional, and Aboriginal people)

Campus organizations

• Abundant Life Christian Fellowship
• Alpha Gamma Sigma
• American Institute of Architecture Students
• Anarchist College
• Anarchist Library
• Asian Music Club
• Associated Students
• Band Original
• Black Student Union
• Buddhism Club
• Business Club
• Café Musée
• Campus Police Service Organization
• Catholic Student Club
• CCSF Gecko
• Chinese Cultural Club
• Christian Fellowship Club
• City College Players Club
• City College Press Club
• Coalition Club
• Dragon Boat Club
• Economics - Political Science Club
• Fencing Club
• Freedom School
• Indonesian Student/s Clubs
• International Business Association
• International Students Association
• KCSF Radio
• La Raza Unida
• Latin American Music and Arts (LAMA)
• Le Cercle Francais
• Multi-Voice S.A.G. (Students Appreciating Gospel)
• Muslim Student Association
• Muslim Women Association
• Myanmar Student Club
• Native American Study Organization
• Nursing Students Association
• P.E.A.C.E, P.W.R.T.B.T.S (S.I.T.R)
• Peer Advisors Stepping Stone (PASS)
• Poetry For The People
• Polynesian Club
• Project Safe
• Project Survive
• Queer Alliance
• Rams Cheerleaders
• Reach SF
• Revolution Youth
• Science and Math
• South Asian Student Association
• Spare the Air
• Student Parents United
• Swing City Dancers
• Team Ect.
• The Philosophy Club
• The T. Pflueger Club
• Trans Divas
• U too
• Vietnamese Students Association
• Women United
• World Music Club
• Young Democrats Club

Student counseling and academic outreach services

• African American Scholastic Programs (AASP)
• Asian Pacific American Student Success (APASS)
• Continuing Student Counseling (CSCD)
• Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSPS)
• Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS)
• Financial Aid Counseling (FAO)
• GIS Education Center (GISEC)
• Homeless At-Risk Transitional Students Programs (HARTS)
• International Student Counseling (ISCD)
• Latina/o Services Network (LSN)
• New Student Counseling Department (NSCD)
• Mental Health Counseling (SHS)
• Transfer Center Counseling (TC)
• Queer Resource Center (QRC)

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Administration

The district for City College is an independent co-extensive with the City and County of San Francisco. Its Board of Trustees is elected by San Francisco residents. District funds are allocated from the state legislature, local property taxes, student tuition and fees, lottery funds, sales tax funds, and miscellaneous sources. The district's programs are certified by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) 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. ...

Board of Trustees

• Chancellor: Dr. Philip R. Day Jr.
• President: Dr. Natalie Berg
• Vice-President: Johnnie Carter
• Members: Dr. Anita Grier, Milton Marks III, Julio J. Ramos, Rodel E. Rodis, Lawrence Wong.

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Chancellors

• Philip R. Day (1998-present)
• Del M. Anderson (1995-1998)
• Evan Dobelle (1990-1995)
• Hilary K. Hsu (1982-1990)
• Herbert M. Sussman (1977-1982)
• Louis F. Batmale (1970-1977)

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Presidents

Jacquelyn W. Green (1990-1991), Willis F. Kirk (1988-1990), Carlos B. Ramirez (1983-1988), Warren R. White (Interim, 1982-1983), Kenneth S. Washington (1975-1982), Harry Frustuck (Interim, 1974-1975), Harry Buttimer (1970-1974), Louis F. Batmale (1970-1974), Lloyd D. Luckman (Acting, 1967), Louis G. Conlan (1949-1970), Archibald J. Cloud (1935-1949).

Centers Division: Rena Bancroft (1986-1991), Nancy Swadesh (1984-1986), Laurent Broussal (1978-1984), Calvin Dellefield (1975-1978), Carolyn Biesadecki (Acting President, 1974-1975), James Dierke (1970-1974).

Budget (2005–06)

Revenue (estimate): $161.6 million

Sources:

• Legislative funding - 76.9%
• Sales tax - 8%
• Partnership for Excellence - 4.2%
• non-Resident 2.9%
• California State Lottery - 3.3%
• Beginning balance - 2.2%
• Other - 2.5%

Expenditures (estimate): $161.2 million

Allocations:

• Academic and student support services - 75%
• General institutional services - 13%
• Operating and maintenance - 9%
• Planning and policy making - 3%

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Science Building atop Cloud Hill as viewed from Ram Plaza (the Quad); a CCSF police car patrols along Cloud Circle.

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Campuses

• Airport Campus (SFO, Building 928)
• Alemany Campus
• Castro/Valencia Campus
• Chinatown/Northbeach Campus
• Downtown Campus
• Evans Campus (Bayview District, Evans at 3rd)
• John Adams Campus (North of Panhandle, Masonic at Hayes)
• Mission Campus/El Colegio de la Missión
• Ocean Campus Main (Main campus, Ingleside)
• Southeast Campus (Bayview District, Phelps at Oakdale)

Crime and Safety

City College of San Francisco is located in urban environment and has the associated crime. Crime statistics are maintained by the San Francisco Community College District Police Department(SFCCDPD). The San Francisco Community College District Police DO NOT carry firearms have the distinction of being one of the only urban police departments in the United States that is unarmed.

Crime Prevention Tips

Most crimes that occur on campus are crimes of "opportunity." Here are some ways to avoid being a victim or statistic and have a positive learning experience at City College of San Francisco.

• Do not leave personal belongings unattended even for a minute, in a classroom or any other area.
• Use the buddy system or get an escort when walking to and from the parking lots. Always keep your keys in your hand.
• Do not carry large amounts of money with you.
• Use the Emergency Call Boxes or dial # then 1 from any campus payphone to report suspicious activities and incidents.
• Lock your car and never leave valuables visible to the public.
• Common sense is your best protection.

Public transportation

The Ocean Avenue campus is accessible from BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) and MUNI (San Francisco Municipal Railway). BART passengers can travel from larger distances in the East Bay, downtown San Francisco, or San Mateo County to the Balboa Park station. Passengers using MUNI can take the K-Ingleside line or one of several bus lines. Other campuses are also accessible on public transportation. BART (in full, San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District) is a rapid transit electric train service that serves parts of the San Francisco Bay Area, including the cities of San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Fremont, and Walnut Creek. ... Muni is a common abbreviation for municipal, and sometimes becomes a frequently-used name for a city-related service or organization: Saint Louis Municipal Opera, Americas largest outdoor musical theatre (spelled MUNY in this case) Municipal bonds San Francisco Municipal Railway, a city transit agency in San Francisco, California...

Murals at the Ocean Campus

A large mural, Pan American Unity, created in 1940 by Diego Rivera is exhibited in the theatre lobby, and may be viewed during open hours. Visit the mural website at: www.riveramural.org. Also, the student union building's front façade is painted with a large multicultural mural. Diego Rivera and his wife Frida Kahlo (photographer: Carl Van Vechten) Diego Rivera (December 8, 1886 – November 24, 1957), (full name Diego María de la Concepción Juan Nepomuceno Estanislao de la Rivera y Barrientos Acosta y Rodríguez) was a Mexican painter and muralist. ...

A couple shown kissing on the student union wall

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Notable Students

See also: City College of San Francisco alumni (category)

• Joe Angel, radio broadcaster for the Baltimore Orioles
• Bill Bixby, actor, notably in the 1970s television series The Incredible Hulk
• Helen Crlenkovich, 1939 national diving champion, 1940 Olympic Team member
• Danny Glover, actor and director
• Lee Meriwether, former Miss America and actor
• O.J. Simpson, pro football hall-of-famer, found liable in the death of his wife and a family friend
• Damian Harrell, Arena Football Offensive Specialist for the Colordo Crush

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References

• History of CCSF [15]
• Women's Studies History at City College [16]
• Campus Peer Educators Project Survive [17]
• Queer Studies Department [18]
• SF Chamber of Commerce [19]
• Stem Cells and Biotech Info (pdf) [20]
• Student Enrollment by Year [21]
• Career and Technical Education Programs [22]
• Budgetary info [23]
• A Short History: Seventy years of making dreams into reality (pdf) [24]
• Women's Resource Center [25]