San Luis Obispo County Community College District
Established: 1963
Size: 3,316 square miles
Population: 269,000±
Cuesta College is located at the heart of scenic San Luis Obispo County, and is highly regarded throughout the state for its excellent educational programs, responsive student services and exceptional faculty and staff. In 1996 the college received a Silver Medal Eureka Award for Quality and Service Excellence.
Accreditation
Western Association of Schools and College
Instructional Programs
Lower division academic transfer courses, vocational/technical training, short courses, continuing education, distance education, day and evening classes.
Degrees
64 DEGREE PROGRAMS:
34 Associate of Art degrees
30 Associate of Science degrees
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119 CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS:
48 Certificate of Achievement
71 Certificate of Specialization
Student Support Services
Academic and vocational counseling, art gallery, children's center, student newspaper, student radio station, Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS), Extended Opportunity Programs and Services EOPS/CARE, financial aid, health center, Hollister Adobe Museum, learning skills, library learning resources, student development and student activities, transfer/career center and tutoring center.
Community Programs
Public events, community education short courses, year-round recreation activities, Institute for Professional Development/Small Business Development Center (IPD/SBAC), Alumni and Friends Association, Business Partners, Athletic Booster Club and Friends of the Library.
Special Events
Women's Forum, Writers' Conference, Seniors' Day, College for Kids and Learning Disabilities Conference.
Budget
2009-2010: $60.9 million
Enrollment
Spring 2011 Total Enrollment: 11,969
Spring 2011 North County: 3,177
Spring 2011 San Luis Obispo: 8,377
Spring 2011 South County: 731
Spring 2011 Distance Ed: 2,153
Faculty and Staff
167 Full-time faculty
418 Part-time faculty
229 Classified staff
40 Managers, administrators, supervisors and confidentials
Board of Trustees, 2011
Patrick Mullen, President
Angela Mitchell, Vice President
Per C. Mathiesen
Charlotte Alexander
Gaye L. Galvan
Kayli Mozingo, Student Trustee
College Administration
Superintendent/President Dr. Gilbert H. Stork
Assistant Superintendents/Vice Presidents
Dr. Linda Fontanilla, Student Services
Toni Sommer, Administrative Services
Dr. Cathleen Greiner, Academic Affairs
Deans
Dr. Pamela Ralston, Humanities
Deborah Wulff, Sciences, Math, Nursing and Physical Education
John Cascamo, Workforce and Economic Development
Sandee McLaughlin, Executive Dean North County Campus, South County Centers
Executive Director Human Resources and Labor Relations
Bill Benjamin
Executive Director Foundation/Advancement
Interim, Dr. Barbara George
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