Fullerton College, in Fullerton, California, is the oldest community college in continuous operation in California, having been established in 1913. Fullerton College’s roots can be traced back to a time when the city of Fullerton was primarily an agricultural community devoted to growing, packing and shipping citrus products. Originally enrolling 28 students in its first year in 1913, today Fullerton College boasts an enrollment figure of nearly 20,000, with figures anticipated to reach more than 32,000 by the year 2020. Year 1913 (MCMXIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... About NOCCCD The North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD), located in Orange County, California, offers associate degrees and adult education certificates through Cypress College, Fullerton College and the School of Continuing Education. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... In Canada and the United States, a community college, sometimes called a 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. ... Year 1913 (MCMXIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ...

History

Fullerton Junior College, as it was known from 1913 to 1972, was born out of a proposal made in April 1913 by then principal of Fullerton Union High School Delbert Brunton that the board of trustees authorize two years of postgraduate study at the high school. The idea was approved, and classes at Fullerton Junior College officially began in the fall of that year. Out of the 28 students who enrolled as freshmen, 14 eventually graduated, and enrollment figures totaled 44 at the start of the 1915-1916 school year. Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1915 (MCMXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday[1] of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... 1916 (MCMXVI) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar). ...

While the beginning years of the two-year college concept were quite unstable (Los Angeles, Hollywood, San Fernando and Anaheim Junior Colleges were shut down during this time), Fullerton Junior College remained in operation. During the teens and 20's, the curriculum at Fullerton Junior College continually changed to meet the specific needs of the time. Military drill, oil drilling technology, manual arts and shop courses were offered during World War I, and by the mid-20's, semi-professional courses such as typing, stenography, bookkeeping and office practice were standard fare. “The Great War ” redirects here. ...

The college's first newspaper, The Weekly Torch, was introduced in 1923, in addition to its annual Torch Magazine. The Torch newspaper was later renamed The Weekly Hornet, and has been in continuous publication for the past 76 years. The first club at Fullerton Junior College, the Literary Club, was formed in its second year, followed by the Collegians and the College Woman’s Club the following year. The college also boasts a radio broadcasting program that is heard on 90.1 FM KBPK [1] in Orange County, CA. Year 1923 (MCMXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... KBPK 90. ...

In 1934, Superintendent of Fullerton Union High School and Fullerton Junior College Louis Plummer compiled a "master plan" for Fullerton Junior College that would soon lead to the development of the campus as it is known today. In the thesis for his Doctorate titled "Building Requirements for Fullerton Junior College," Plummer outlined a need for 36 classrooms to accommodate an anticipated enrollment figure of more than 1,600 students by the year 1950. At the time, Fullerton Junior College was utilizing about 60% of the high school’s resources, which by 1950, would need to be dedicated solely to the high school. Year 1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Later that year, the school's board of directors purchased a 14-acre parcel of land located adjacent to the high school on the east side of Lemon Street for use by Fullerton Junior College. A master plan for the property was developed in 1935 and was approved and partially funded with the help of the federal government and the Works Progress Administration. 1935 (MCMXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar). ... This article describes the government of the United States. ... WPA Graphic The Works Progress Administration (later Work Projects Administration, abbreviated WPA), was created on May 6, 1935 by Presidential order (Congress funded it annually but did not set it up). ...

The first building to be completed on campus was the commerce building, now known as the Business and Computer Information Building (Bldg. 300) in 1936, followed by the Administration Building (Bldg. 100) and the Industrial Building (Bldg. 600), now known as North Science, in 1937. The Student Union, or Student Center as it is now referred to (Bldg. 800), was built in 1938, and all plans included in the original 1935 master plan were finally realized in 1956 with the completion of the Language Building (Bldg. 200), or William T. Boyce Library. Additional land was later purchased incrementally until Fullerton Junior College reached its present size of 83 acres^[1].

In 1965, the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) was formed to oversee both Fullerton Junior College and Cypress College. Up until this point, Fullerton Junior College was still owned by Fullerton Union High School, and there was overwhelming support for Fullerton Junior College to break away from the high school and adopt its own ownership and government. With the NOCCCD, Fullerton Junior College finally had its own board of trustees who would dedicate themselves exclusively to the college’s needs. Later that same year, the college began acquiring the land that it occupied by buying it back from the high school. Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ... About NOCCCD The North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD), located in Orange County, California, offers associate degrees and adult education certificates through Cypress College, Fullerton College and the School of Continuing Education. ... Cypress College is a community college located in Cypress, California. ...

1970s to Present Day

Following the reorganization and ownership changes, it was decided that Fullerton Junior College should be renamed to reflect its new found independence from the high school. By 1972, Fullerton Junior College simply became known as Fullerton College. Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

No major construction took place on campus during the 1970s, however, in 1977, Fullerton College was designated an Orange County Historical Site. Soon after, in the early 1980s, construction did pick up again. In 1982, a major signage project took place which identified major classrooms and buildings for student reference. The 2000 Building, located across Chapman Avenue, was completed the same year and currently houses a variety of programs including Counseling, Admissions & Records, the Bookstore, Academic Support Center, and Distance Education. Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... Cities in Orange County Orange County is a county in Southern California, United States. ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ...

In 1984, the California legislature passed AB 1XX which established a mandatory enrollment fee of $50 per semester. Students taking less than 6 units only paid $5 a unit, and those taking non-credit courses were exempt from fees. Until that point, students had not paid an enrollment fee and were only responsible for the cost of textbooks and any laboratory fees required for specific classes. As a result of the increase, student enrollment dropped 2,300 to 16,652. This article is about the year. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ...

In spite of the dip in enrollment, the college continued to expand throughout the 1980s. In 1980, classes, mainly self-paced and general business, were first held in the former Wilshire Junior High School, which closed the year before. Ten years later, in 1990, the college celebrated the opening of the Plummer Parking Structure on the corner of Lemon Street and Chapman Avenue. The project was funded by the North Orange County Community College District in conjunction with the Fullerton Redevelopment Agency. Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ...

As the cultural make-up of Orange County changed, greater emphasis was placed both issues of diversity and cultural understanding.. Fullerton was awarded its first Title III Hispanic Serving Institutions Grant in 1996. Funded by the US Department of Education, the grant was designed to enhance academic programs and student services for under-represented students. Fullerton received $350,000 in its first year. In 2002, the college received a Title V Hispanic Serving Institutions Grant, and in 2003, partnered with Santa Ana College and California State University, Fullerton for a Title V Collaborative Grant. The United States Department of Education was created in 1979 (by PL 96-88) as a Cabinet-level department of the United States government, and began operating in 1980. ... Categories: | | ... California State University, Fullerton, commonly known as CSUF, CSU Fullerton, or Cal State Fullerton, is a part of the California State University system. ...

In an effort to promote diversity, the Cadena/Transfer Center was also established in 1996. A dual-purpose center, it offers both transfer assistance and cultural resources to students, faculty, and staff. The Office of Equity & Diversity, which was originally established in 2000, also sponsors a number of cultural events, including visits to the Museum of Tolerance, panel discussions featuring members of Gay and Lesbians Initiating Dialogue for Equality, and a presentation by Little Rock Nine member Terrence Roberts. Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... The Museum of Tolerance is a multimedia museum in Los Angeles, California, with an associated museum in New York City, designed to examine racism and prejudice in the United States and the world with a strong focus on the history of the Holocaust. ... Bottom row, left to right: Thelma Mothershed, Minnijean Brown, Elizabeth Eckford, Gloria Ray; Top row, left to right: Jefferson Thomas, Melba Pattillo, Terrence Roberts, Carlotta Walls, Daisy Bates (NAACP President), Ernest Green The Little Rock Nine were a group of African-American students who enrolled in Little Rock Central High... Terrence Roberts (born 1941 in Little Rock, Arkansas) gained national prominence as one of the Little Rock Nine. ...

Two years later, in the spring of 2002, North Orange County voters passed a $239 million facilities bond measure, benefiting the North Orange County Community College District. The nearly $135 million allotted to Fullerton College has already allowed for the critical renovation of current campus facilities and construction of new facilities. On June 13, 2005, the new library inside of the LLRC was opened, and a formal dedication occurred on October 28, 2005. Also see: 2002 (number). ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Library

The Library assists students, faculty, and staff to attain their educational and informational goals in a supportive library environment. The library offers traditional services such as a large circulating book and audiovisual collection, periodicals, interlibrary loan service, reserve materials and reference and research assistance. Technology has been incorporated into the library’s services, available both on campus and off campus via the library’s website. These include the library catalog, online databases for periodicals and in-depth subject resources, as well as Internet searching and documentation assistance.

In the library building itself, the staff is on duty to assist students with their research needs. There are computers with internet connections for student research use, as well as email and word processing capabilities. In addition, there are internet connections for laptop computers. Adaptive workstations are available to assist persons with disabilities in accessing information.

Theatre program

Fullerton College has a notable Theatre Arts Department. Every year, Fullerton College is host to a number of theatre festivals, including the Fullerton College Theatre Festival, which involves 2,000 competitors from over 60 high schools.

Notable Fullerton College alumni

In connection with the 25th Anniversary of the Fullerton College Standing Room Only program, Fullerton College alum Matthew Lillard made a special visit to Fullerton College. Lillard has appeared in many films including Scream, She's All That, Wing Commander, Ghoulies III, Scooby-Doo, Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed, Serial Mom, Summer Catch, SLC Punk!, Without a Paddle, The Perfect Score, and Thir13en Ghosts. Lillard's visit to Fullerton College, including an acting workshop, conversations with Gary Krinke and Theater Department Chair Bob Jensen, and conversations about his time at Fullerton College, which were videotaped by MTV and included in its Diary: Matthew Lillard program^[2]. Matthew Lyn Lillard (born January 24, 1970) is an American actor. ... Scream is a 1996 horror film, directed by Wes Craven and written by Kevin Williamson. ... Shes All That is a 1999 romantic comedy film, directed by Robert Iscove, and is a modern remake of George Bernard Shaws Pygmalion (which was also the basis for the musical comedy My Fair Lady starring Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison). ... Wing Commander is a science fiction film loosely based on the Wing Commander computer game series. ... Scooby-Doo is a 2002 live-action film, based on the popular Hanna-Barbera Saturday morning cartoon of the same name. ... Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed is a 2004 American movie sequel. ... Serial Mom is a 1994 film directed by John Waters, starring Kathleen Turner as the title character and Sam Waterston as her husband. ... SLC Punk! (1998) is an independent film directed by James Merendino; SLC is an acronym for Salt Lake City. ... Without a Paddle is a 2004 film about three men going on a camping trip. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article may require cleanup. ... Thir13en Ghosts (also known simply as Thirteen Ghosts or 13 Ghosts) is a 2001 horror film directed by Steve Beck. ... This article is about the original U.S. music television channel. ...

Other notable Fullerton College alumni include:

• A cappella doo-wop group The Alley Cats
• Jeff Buckley, Singer known for his cover of Hallelujah.
• Renee Griffin, best known for her roles in The Stoned Age and Showdown in Little Tokyo.
• Jason Scott Lee who has been featured in films such as Back to the Future Part II, Born in East L.A., Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, The Jungle Book, Lilo & Stitch, and Dracula III.
• Vishnu Singh the Soulless, 12th century hermitic monk whose pseudo life consisted of solitary posturing of unattained sexual prominence and weak displays of power and control rooted in insecurity.
• Tamara Mello, whose career began in 1993 with appearances on various television programs such as 7th Heaven, Boy Meets World, and Diagnosis Murder. In 1999, she debuted in Popular as Lily, the politically correct vegetarian. Mello can also be seen in such feature films as She's All That and The Brady Bunch Movie^[3].
• Pat Nixon, Wife of former President Richard Nixon and former First Lady of the United States from 1969 to 1974.
• Gwen Stefani, Lead singer of the popular band No Doubt
• Cress Williams, who has appeared in numerous TV shows including Beverly Hills 90210, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, NYPD Blue, ER, Becker, Nash Bridges, Providence, The West Wing, Grey's Anatomy, and Veronica Mars^[4].
• Greg Critser, author of the best-selling book "Fatland"

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Transfer rates

Fullerton College is one of the state's best transfer institutions in terms of total numbers of students who transfer to Universities of California (UCs) and California State Universities (CSUs) combined. Of the 109 California Community Colleges, Fullerton College currently ranks: Berkeley Davis Irvine Los Angeles Merced San Diego Santa Barbara Santa Cruz UC Office of the President in Oakland The University of California (UC) is a public university system in the state of California. ... The California State University (CSU) is one of three public higher education systems in the state of California, the other two being the University of California system and the California Community College System. ...

• 7th in terms of total numbers of students who transferred to either a UC or CSU.
• 2nd in the state in terms of numbers of students who transfer to the CSU system.
• 25th in the state in terms of numbers of students who transfer to the UC system.
• Fullerton College is in the top ten California community colleges in terms of overall transfers to the University of Southern California (USC).

In Fall of 2004, Fullerton College was once again the number one feeder to Cal State Fullerton. Of Fullerton College students who transfer to a four-year school with the intention of completing a four-year degree, a high percentage transfer to CSUF Berkeley Davis Irvine Los Angeles Merced San Diego Santa Barbara Santa Cruz UC Office of the President in Oakland The University of California (UC) is a public university system in the state of California. ... The California State University (CSU) is one of three public higher education systems in the state of California, the other two being the University of California system and the California Community College System. ... The Trojan Shrine, better known as Tommy Trojan located in the center of University of Southern California campus. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... California State University, Fullerton, commonly known as CSUF, CSU Fullerton, or Cal State Fullerton, is a part of the California State University system. ... California State University, Fullerton, commonly known as CSUF, CSU Fullerton, or Cal State Fullerton, is a part of the California State University system. ...

References

1. ^ Fullerton College: About
2. ^ Matthew Lillard at The Internet Movie Database
3. ^ Tamara Mello at The Internet Movie Database
4. ^ Cress Williams at The Internet Movie Database

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External links

• Fullerton College
• Fullerton College Theatre Arts Department
• Fullerton College Newspaper The Hornet
• William T. Boyce Library, Fullerton College
• North Orange County Community College District