HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE
DISTRICT - Riverside Community College was founded in 1916 in response
to a general petition of the electors. Originally affiliated with the
Riverside Polytechnic High School District, the College served students
from that district and shared a campus with the old Polytechnic High
School.
On July 1, 1964, electors
created a separate community college district under the direction of
an independent Board of Trustees and terminated its affiliation with
what is now the Riverside Unified School District. The legal entity
that operates the College, officially known as Riverside Community College
District, encompasses the Alvord, Corona/Norco, Jurupa, Moreno Valley,
Riverside, and the Val Verde unified school districts.
On July 1, 1984, the College
annexed the Corona/Norco Unified School District and on June 4, 1985,
acquired 141 acres from the General Services Administration through
the U.S. Department of Education. On March 16, 1987, the Robert P. Warmington
Company donated 112 acres of privately-owned land to the District. Twenty
more acres were added to the site in 1989,. March 13, 1991, the District
opened the Norco and Moreno Valley campuses to students. In the year
2000 over 28,000 students attended classes at the three campuses. [Extended
history of RCC in MS Word format]
BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT
- Riverside Community College serves the cities of Riverside, Corona,
Norco and Moreno Valley as well as the communities of Mira Loma, La
Sierra, Rubidoux and Jurupa. The College holds classes at District campuses
and other area sites. Although the District has specific geographic
boundaries, students from any area may attend the College.
COLLEGE ORGANIZATION AND
STAFF - The Board of Trustees, elected by the citizens of the District
and entrusted with the overall guidance and direction of the District,
delegates the daily operation and management of the College to the President.
A list of the administrative staff follows on the next page.
SHARED GOVERNANCE
- Assembly Bill 1725 (Chapter 973, Statutes of 1938) enacted a new structure
of community college governance ensuring faculty, staff and students
the right to participate effectively in the College governance, to express
their opinions at the campus level, and to ensure that these opinions
are given reasonable consideration. In addition, the Academic Senate
and the College Administration have reached agreement in a number of
areas that specify the role of faculty in the decision-making process.
Further agreements involving shared governance will continue to develop.
MISSION OF THE DISTRICT
- The Riverside Community College District is accessible and
comprehensive, committed to providing an affordable post-secondary education,
including student services and community services, to a diverse student
body. The District provides transfer programs paralleling the first
two years of university offerings, pre-professional, career preparation,
and occupational and technical programs leading to the associate of
arts degree, the associate of science degree, and a variety of certificates.
In the tradition of general education, the liberal arts and sciences
and the occupational and technical programs and courses prepare students
for intellectual and cultural awareness, critical and independent thought,
and self-reliance. Consistent with its responsibility to assist those
who can benefit from post-secondary education, the District provides
pre-college, tutorial and supplemental instruction for under-prepared
students. Through its three constituent colleges, Moreno Valley, Norco
and Riverside City, the District works in partnership with other educational
institutions, business, industry, and community groups to enhance the
quality of life and the internal harmony of the communities it serves.
The District serves Western Riverside County from three interrelated
colleges in the cities of Riverside, Norco and Corona, and Moreno Valley.
Adopted June 20, 2006
Moreno Valley Campus
Mission Statement - Responsive to the educational needs of
its region, Moreno Valley College offers academic programs and student
support services which include baccalaureate transfer, professional,
pre-professional, and pre-collegiate curricula for all who can benefit
from them. Life-long learning opportunities are provided, especially,
in health and public service preparation. Adopted June 20, 2006
Norco Campus Mission
Statement - Today’s students, tomorrow’s leaders.
Norco College, located in western Riverside County, provides a range
of high quality educational programs, services, and learning environments
that meet the needs of a diverse community. We equip our students with
the academic and technological skills to attain their goals in higher,
occupational, and continuing education, workforce development, and personal
enrichment while they achieve established learning outcomes. Norco College
fosters the development of technological programs to meet the needs
of the growing business community. As a continuing process, we listen
to our community and respond to its needs while engaging in self-examination
and ongoing dialogue, planning, and improvement. Adopted June 20,
2006
Riverside City Campus
Mission Statement - Riverside City College empowers a diverse
community of learners toward individual achievement, success and lifelong
learning by providing comprehensive services and innovative educational
opportunities. Adopted June 20, 2006