Motto	Your Goals, Your College
Established	1961
Type	Community college
Chancellor	Dr. Brenda Hellyer
Students	24,000 [1]
Location	Pasadena, Texas, USA
Campus	Urban
Colors	Blue and Yellow
Affiliations	SACS
Website	www.sanjac.edu

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San Jacinto College is a community college system in the Greater Houston area in the U.S. state of Texas. Established in 1961, the San Jacinto College district originally consisted of the areas of Channelview ISD, Deer Park ISD, Galena Park ISD, La Porte ISD, and Pasadena ISD. The district now also serves Sheldon ISD. Some facilities are also located within the boundaries of Clear Creek ISD.
The system has its headquarters in Pasadena.^[2]
As defined by the Texas Legislature, the official service area of San Jacinto College includes territory within the following school districts:^[3]

• the Channelview Independent School District,
  
• the Deer Park Independent School District,
  
• the Galena Park Independent School District,
  
• the La Porte Independent School District,
  
• the Pasadena Independent School District,
  
• the Sheldon Independent School District, and
  
• the portion of Clear Creek Independent School District located in Harris County
  

[edit] History

Established in 1961, the district originally consisted of the areas of Channelview ISD, Deer Park ISD, Galena Park ISD, La Porte ISD, and Pasadena ISD. The district now also serves Sheldon ISD. Some facilities are also located within the boundaries of Clear Creek ISD.

In May 1960, voters in the Channelview, Deer Park, Galena Park, La Porte, and Pasadena school districts approved the creation of East Harris County Union Junior College, elected seven members to serve on the Board of Regents and authorized the Board of Regents (now Board of Trustees) to levy a tax for the College operations and maintenance. On February 16, 1961, the Board of Regents changed the name of the district to The San Jacinto Junior College District. Using renovated buildings in Pasadena, the college welcomed 876 students to its first classes in September 1961. The San Jacinto Junior College District was approved and accredited by the Texas Department of Education when the college opened. The college was granted full membership in the Association of Texas Colleges and Universities on April 6, 1963. On November 4, 1968, Sheldon Independent School District was voted part of the College district.

Bonds issued in 1972 included funds for the North Campus. Following five terms of extension classes offered at North Shore High School, the North Campus opened for classes on its site in the fall of 1975. In 1976, bonds were approved for a third campus. After several terms of extension classes offered at J. Frank Dobie High School, San Jacinto College South opened for classes in September 1979.

On November 30, 1966, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools first granted San Jacinto College accreditation. The North and South campuses were first accredited in 1976 and 1979, respectively. The most recent reaffirmation of accreditation for all three campuses occurred in 1999.

In December 1999, voters approved the issuing of $91 million in general obligation bonds to support Phase I of the District's master plan. During the next five years, six (6) new buildings were constructed and major infrastructure improves were completed throughout the district.
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[edit] Values

Integrity: Ethical and Professional
“We act in ways which instill confidence and trust”

Excellence: In Everything We Do
“We achieve quality results in everything we do”

Accountability: It’s Up to Us
“We take responsibility for our commitments and outcomes”

Innovation: Lead the Way
“We apply our knowledge, skill, insight, and imagination to recognize opportunities, solve problems, and recommend new solutions”

Sense of Community: Caring for Those We Serve and Ourselves
“We demonstrate genuine concern for the well-being of our students, our community and ourselves”

Student Success: Our Ultimate Measure
“We enable students to achieve their goals”

Diversity: Celebrate the Differences
“We celebrate the diversity of ideas and cultures”

Collaboration: We work Together
“We work together for the benefit of the college”
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[edit] Campuses

[edit] Actual Campuses

The Stairs in the Library in the Central campus

• San Jacinto College Central, Pasadena, Texas
• San Jacinto College North, Unincorporated area
• San Jacinto College South, Houston

[edit] Extension centers

• Aerospace Academy, Houston
• C.E. King High School Extension Center, Unincorporated Harris County
• Center for Advanced Software Training, Houston
• Clear Lake Extension Center, Houston
• Extension Center at Channelview Annex, Channelview
• Galena Park Extension Center, Galena Park
• Pasadena High School Extension Center, Pasadena
• Pasadena Town Square Mall, Pasadena
• Technology Training Center, Webster

[edit] Notable alumni

Patrick Swayze - Movie Actor^[6]

Andy Pettitte - Major League Baseball Pitcher^[7]

[edit] References

1. ^ http://www.sanjac.edu/sacs/
2. ^ "Campus Locations." San Jacinto College. Retrieved on November 4, 2009.
3. ^ Texas Education Code, Section 130.197, "San Jacinto College District Service Area".
4. ^ http://www.sjcd.edu/about_us_2497.html
5. ^ http://www.sanjac.edu/about_us_10019.html
6. ^ http://www.sjcd.edu/parents_visitors_8768.html
7. ^ http://www.sjcd.edu/north/athletics/mensbaseball/history.shtml

[edit] External links

• San Jacinto College Homepage