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]
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
- Riverside Community College District is dedicated to the success of our students and to the development of the communities we serve.
To advance this mission, our colleges and learning centers provide educational and student services to meet the needs and expectations of their unique communities of learners.
To support this mission, District Offices provide our colleges with central services and leadership in the areas of advocacy, resource development, and planning.
Moreno Valley Campus
Mission Statement - Responsive to the educational needs of its region, Moreno Valley Campus 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.
Norco Campus Mission
Statement - Norco Campus provides educational programs, services, and learning environments for a diverse community. We equip our students with the knowledge and skills to attain their goals in higher, career/technical, and continuing education; workforce development; and personal enrichment. To meet the evolving community needs, Norco Campus emphasizes the development of technological programs. As a continuing process we listen to our community and respond to its needs while engaging in self-examination, learning outcomes assessment, ongoing dialogue, planning, and improvement.
Riverside City Campus
Mission Statement - Riverside City College provides an affordable, high-quality education, including comprehensive student services and community programs, by empowering and supporting a diverse community of learners as they work toward individual achievement and life-long learning.
To help students achieve their goals, the college offers tutorial and supplemental instruction, pre-college courses, transfer programs, career preparation, and technical programs leading to certificates or associate degrees.
Based on a learner-centered philosophy, the college fosters critical thinking, develops information and communication skills, expands the breadth and application of knowledge, and promotes community and global awareness.