FACTS IN BRIEF
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BACKGROUND: |
Since 1961, the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District has enhanced the quality of East County life by providing a top notch, affordable education. The district includes two colleges, Grossmont and Cuyamaca, with more than 600,000 square feet of facilities situated on 135 acres and 165 acres, respectively. Increasingly, flexible class schedules and learning opportunities are providing a wide range of education options for busy people. |
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OPERATION: |
The District serves more than 27,000 students per semester. Grossmont first convened classes in 1961 and has more than 18,000 students every semester. Cuyamaca was built in 1978 and has a growing enrollment now at 9,000 students. The colleges lead the way in developing educational programs, classes and services that meet the needs of the community of learners.
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GROWTH: |
Grossmont College enrollment is expected to exceed 20,000 students by 2015. Cuyamaca College, continuing a growth curve that began in 1995, is projected to reach 15,000 students by 2015. New, expanded and improved facilities have been opening to meet the need.
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STUDENTS: |
Most district students work full- or part-time and many return to campus for retraining. Statistics show that 90 percent of the District's students who transfer to San Diego State University continue into their second semester and achieve slightly higher grade-point averages than students who enter the four-year institution as Freshmen.
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Gender: Female |
57.1% |
Male |
42.9% |
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Age: 19 and under |
27.7% |
30-49 |
17.2% |
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20-24 |
36.2% |
50+ |
6.4% |
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25-29 |
12.5% |
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Enrollment: Full-time |
35.5% |
Part-time |
64.5% |
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Ethnicity: White |
48.4% |
Black |
7.7% |
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Hispanic |
19.9% |
Other |
3.9% |
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Asian |
6.0% |
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MEETING STUDENT NEEDS: |
Courses are available to meet a broad spectrum of interests and needs. Classes offer a solid education, whether the student is just starting college, planning to transfer to a university, returning to launch a career or pick up new skills.
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DEGREES AND CURRICULUM: |
Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Advanced/Basic Certificates. Grossmont College offers more than 150 degree and certificate programs. Approximately 1,200 students receive associate degrees and certificates at commencement each spring. Cuyamaca College has 125 degree and certificate programs. About 600 students receive associate degrees and certificates each year.
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FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING: |
Short-term classes (four, six or eight weeks), open entry-open exit, on-line and blended courses, Saturday courses, and contract education. The many options available contribute to why surveys show that one out of every three East County residents has taken classes at Cuyamaca or Grossmont colleges.
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DISTRICT EMPLOYEES: |
Faculty and staff: 766 full- time 1,636 part- time
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MISSION AND COMMUNITY COMMITMENT: |
The district's mission is to provide leadership for learning opportunities that anticipate, prepare for, and meet the future challenges of a complex democracy and a global society. The District facilitates and supports educational programs and services at Grossmont and Cuyamaca colleges to meet student and community needs.
District and college leaders listen and respond to the needs of industry and business leaders.
The district is a major contributor to the East County economy with more than $60 million annually invested in East County through the district's:
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GROSSMONT COLLEGE SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS: |
Administration of Justice Anesthesia Technologist Cardiovascular Technology Child Development Culinary Arts Digital Media Emergency Dispatcher
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Medical Office Administrative Assistant Nursing Occupational Therapy Assistant Orthopedic Technology Personal Trainer Respiratory Therapy Security Academy And more
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CUYAMACA COLLEGE SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS: |
Accounting Automotive Technology Business/Management Computer & Information Science Child Development Engineering Elementary Education
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Environmental Health & Safety Graphic Design Ornamental Horticulture Paralegal Studies Real Estate Water & Wastewater Technology And more
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LOCATION : |
Grossmont College is in northwest El Cajon, adjacent to the cities of Santee, La Mesa and San Diego. Cuyamaca College is located in Rancho San Diego, just south of the city of El Cajon. Both colleges are just a 20-minute drive east from central San Diego.
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GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS: |
Rick Alexander, Greg Barr, Bill Garrett, Mary Kay Rosinski, Deanna Weeks Student members: Christopher Enders, Charles Taylor III Cathy |
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CHANCELLOR: |
Cindy L. Miles, Ph.D. |
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PRESIDENTS: |
Sunita V. Cooke, Ph.D. Grossmont College Ron Manzoni, Interim, Cuyamaca College |
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GCCCD Public Information Office; 8800 Grossmont College Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020-1799 (619) 644-7573; Fax 619-644-7924; www.gcccd.edu |
Facts in brief 3/09 |