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| Type | Public community college |
|---|---|
| Established | August 30, 1922 |
Parent institution | West Kern Community College District and California Community Colleges system |
| Superintendent/President and CEO | Dr. Rafe Edward Trickey, Jr. |
Academic staff | 58 full-time 59 part-time |
Administrative staff | 31 |
| Students | 5,723[1] |
| Location | , , United States 35°08′58″N 119°27′36″W / 35.14944°N 119.46000°W |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Black and Gold |
| Nickname | Cougars |
| Website | www.taftcollege.edu |
Taft College is a public community college in Taft, California. It is a part of the California Community Colleges system and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.[2] The college is one of only a few community colleges in California to have on-campus housing.
The college was founded in 1922 as Taft Junior College. Initially, it was part of the Taft Union High School District with classes held on the campus of Taft Union High School.[3] The college switched to its current name in 1954 and opened its own separate campus adjacent to the high school in 1956.[4]
Taft College offers Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees as well as a variety of certificates.[5] Graduates who complete specified programs are prepared for transfer to the California State University or University of California systems.
- ^ "California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office - Data Mart".
- ^ Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Directory of Accredited Institutions. Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, May 2012. Web. 17 May 2012. http://www.accjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/ACCJC_DIRECTORY_of_ACCREDITED_INSTITUTIONS_May_16_2012.pdf Archived 2012-06-12 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Peahl, Larry. Taft Chronology History. Unpublished. 17. Print. Available in Taft College Library.
- ^ Peahl, Larry. Taft Chronology History. Unpublished. 31-33. Print. Available in Taft College Library.
- ^ Taft College. Directory Listing of Academic Degrees. Taft College, 2011. Web. 17 May 2012. http://web.taftcollege.edu/student_services/EdPlan_2008B/programs/template.php