Palo Alto College

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Palo Alto College is a community college located in the San Antonio, Texas area. It is a member of the Alamo Community College District.

History

Palo Alto College was first established by ACCD trustees on February 21, 1983 and chartered on March 19, 1983 - the official date of its founding.^{[citation needed]} The college began with 231 students in high schools and military installations with administrative offices located at Billy Mitchell Village. As of 2007-2008, the college had 7,662 students enrolled. The college is set on nearly 126 acres (0.51 km²) of land. Palo Alto College has over 100 staff members and full-time faculty members. PAC’s original complex included 11 buildings and 26 classrooms.^[1]

The new college attracts students from throughout Bexar County and adjoining counties. In 1991, Palo Alto College was named the fastest growing college.^{[citation needed]} Consistent increases in enrollment have prompted physical growth, specifically through the construction of new facilities for added classroom space as well as sports and recreation. As a public comprehensive community college, Palo Alto College provides exemplary, accessible education and training to a diverse and aspiring community. The College educates, nurtures, and inspires students through a dynamic and supportive learning environment, which promotes the intellectual, cultural, economic, and social life of the community.^[2]

Major Functions

Palo Alto College fulfills its function by offering the following:

• General, transfer, and technical education;
• Basic skills development and comprehensive literacy programs;
• Continuing education and community outreach;
• Student success and support programs;
• Instructional technologies and distance education;
• Library information resources; and
• Institutional research, planning, development and evaluation.

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References

External links

• 1.Official Home Page
• 2.City Town Info: Palo Alto College
• 3.Campus Explorer
• 4.College Search Made Simple

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