District Fact Sheet Report to the Community 2007

With its strong ties to the 25 communities it serves, South Orange County Community College District links higher education to the quality of life and economic vitality of Orange County while helping generations of residents to fulfill their learning aspirations.

Distinguished faculty from Saddleback College and Irvine Valley College provide students with rigorous academic classes, as well as state-of-the-art professional, vocational and skills training. Students, ranging in age from teens to retirees, receive cutting edge, “real world” training, making them highly competitive in the job market. For older, retired students, the Emeritus Institutes offers challenging and enriching special interest courses covering a broad spectrum of educational topics. Vibrant Community Education programs provide myriad lifelong learning opportunities for community members of all ages.  Our newest campus, the Advanced Technology & Education Park (ATEP), opened in the Fall of 2007 by offering courses from Saddleback College, Irvine Valley College, and the Center for Applied Competitive Technologies. 

The District is governed by a seven-member elected Board of Trustees.  The chief executive officer is the Chancellor to whom the College Presidents and Provost report.