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'''Los Medanos College''' ('''LMC''') is a [[Public college|public]] [[community college]] in [[Pittsburg, California]]. Established in 1974, LMC has an extension in [[Brentwood, California|Brentwood]] and is part of the [[Contra Costa Community College District]].



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'''Los Medanos College''' ('''LMC''') is a [[community college]] for retards in the western [[United States]], located in [[Pittsburg, California]], northeast of [[San Francisco]] in [[Contra Costa County, California|Contra Costa County]]. Established in 1974, LMC has an extension in [[Brentwood, California|Brentwood]] and is part of the [[Contra Costa Community College District]].


==History==
==History==
The name, meaning "inland sand dunes" in Spanish, refers to the sand dunes that characterize its location in eastern Contra Costa County along the Sacramento River and in the foothills of Mt. Diablo.<ref>[http://www.cccapply.org/KeyFacts/undergraduate/1072/Los_Medanos_College/Los_Medanos_College1.html CCCApply - About the Colleges - Key Facts - Los Medanos College] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051123061742/http://www.cccapply.org/KeyFacts/undergraduate/1072/Los_Medanos_College/Los_Medanos_College1.html |date=2005-11-23 }}. Accessed on 2008-01-12.</ref> Opened in 1974, the college is part of [[Contra Costa Community College District]], along with [[Contra Costa College]] and [[Diablo Valley College]]. Enrollment was 8,658 students in Spring 2017.<ref name="auto"/>
The name, meaning "inland sand dunes" in Spanish, refers to the sand dunes that characterize its location in eastern Contra Costa County along the Sacramento River and in the foothills of Mt. Diablo.<ref>[http://www.cccapply.org/KeyFacts/undergraduate/1072/Los_Medanos_College/Los_Medanos_College1.html CCCApply - About the Colleges - Key Facts - Los Medanos College] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051123061742/http://www.cccapply.org/KeyFacts/undergraduate/1072/Los_Medanos_College/Los_Medanos_College1.html |date=2005-11-23 }}. Accessed on 2008-01-12.</ref> Opened in 1974, the college is part of [[Contra Costa Community College District]], along with [[Contra Costa College]] and [[Diablo Valley College]]. Enrolment was 6,845 students in Spring 2023.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=About Los Medanos College |url=https://www.losmedanos.edu/aboutus/index.aspx |access-date=2024-02-06 |website=Los Medanos College}}</ref>


==Academics==
==Academics==
35 associate degrees and 23 certificates of achievement are available as of 07/2011.<ref>Los Medano College 2011-12 Catalog</ref> Several transfer-specific associate degrees are awaiting approval as of 07/2011.
There were 25 associate degrees and 30 certificates of achievement available in the 2022–2023 academic year.<ref name=":0" />


==Facilities==
==Facilities==
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*Honors Transfer Program<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.losmedanos.edu/transferacademy/|title=Los Medanos College - Transfer Academy|website=Losmedanos.edu|accessdate=15 November 2017}}</ref>
*Honors Transfer Program<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.losmedanos.edu/transferacademy/|title=Los Medanos College - Transfer Academy|website=Losmedanos.edu|accessdate=15 November 2017}}</ref>
*Puente: improving college success and accessibility for Latino students<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.losmedanos.edu/studentservices/puente/|title=Los Medanos College - Puente|website=Losmedanos.edu|accessdate=15 November 2017}}</ref>
*Puente: improving college success and accessibility for Latino students<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.losmedanos.edu/studentservices/puente/|title=Los Medanos College - Puente|website=Losmedanos.edu|accessdate=15 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement|MESA]] (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement Program): facilitating transfer to four-year institutions with majors and baccalaureate degrees in science, engineering, computer science and other math-based fields.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.losmedanos.edu/mesa/|title=Los Medanos College - Math, Engineering &amp; Science Achievement (MESA) Program|website=Losmedanos.edu|accessdate=15 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement|MESA]] (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement Program): facilitating transfer to four-year institutions with majors and bachelor's degrees in science, engineering, computer science and other math-based fields.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.losmedanos.edu/mesa/|title=Los Medanos College - Math, Engineering & Science Achievement (MESA) Program|website=Losmedanos.edu|accessdate=15 November 2017}}</ref>
*Umoja Scholars: focuses on enriching, fostering, and nurturing the educational experience of African American students.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.losmedanos.edu/umoja/|title=Los Medanos College - Umoja|website=Losmedanos.edu|accessdate=15 November 2017}}</ref>
*Umoja Scholars: focuses on enriching, fostering, and nurturing the educational experience of African American students.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.losmedanos.edu/umoja/|title=Los Medanos College - Umoja|website=Losmedanos.edu|accessdate=15 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Advancement Via Individual Determination|AVID]] (Advancement Via Individual Determination): prepares students to transfer to a four-year school.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.losmedanos.edu/avid/learn.asp|title=Los Medanos College - Advancement Via Individual Determination AVID|website=Losmedanos.edu|accessdate=15 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Advancement Via Individual Determination|AVID]] (Advancement Via Individual Determination): prepares students to transfer to a four-year school.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.losmedanos.edu/avid/learn.asp|title=Los Medanos College - Advancement Via Individual Determination AVID|website=Losmedanos.edu|accessdate=15 November 2017}}</ref>
*PTEC (Process Technology): aids and prepares students for a career in chemical processing and oil refinery work.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.losmedanos.edu/departments/ptech/|title=Los Medanos College - Process Technology Program|website=Losmedanos.edu|accessdate=15 November 2017}}</ref>
*PTEC (Process Technology): aids and prepares students for a career in chemical processing and oil refinery work.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.losmedanos.edu/departments/ptech/|title=Los Medanos College - Process Technology Program|website=Losmedanos.edu|accessdate=15 November 2017}}</ref>


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
* [[Ty Carter]], [[United States Army]] [[Staff Sergeant]] and [[Medal of Honor]] recipient<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mercurynews.com/2013/08/24/from-antioch-to-afghanistan-ty-carters-journey-of-heroism/|title=From Antioch to Afghanistan: Ty Carter’s journey of heroism|date=24 August 2013|website=Mercurynews.com|accessdate=15 November 2017}}</ref>
* [[Ty Carter]], [[United States Army]] [[Staff Sergeant]] and [[Medal of Honor]] recipient<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mercurynews.com/2013/08/24/from-antioch-to-afghanistan-ty-carters-journey-of-heroism/|title=From Antioch to Afghanistan: Ty Carter's journey of heroism|date=24 August 2013|website=Mercurynews.com|accessdate=15 November 2017}}</ref>
* [[Lester Conner]] (born 1959), former [[NBA]] player and assistant coach<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eastbaytimes.com/2007/01/09/conners-nba-story-a-charmer/|title=Conner’s NBA story a charmer|date=9 January 2007|website=Eastbaytimes.com|accessdate=15 November 2017}}</ref>
* [[Lester Conner]] (born 1959), professional basketball player and coach<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eastbaytimes.com/2007/01/09/conners-nba-story-a-charmer/|title=Conner's NBA story a charmer|date=9 January 2007|website=Eastbaytimes.com|accessdate=15 November 2017}}</ref>
* [[Anthony C. Ferrante]], [[film director]], [[film producer|producer]] and [[screenwriter|writer]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.losmedanos.edu/news/anthonycferrante.asp|title=Anthony C. Ferrante, Sharknado director, got his start at LMC|website=Losmedanos.edu|accessdate=15 November 2017}}</ref>
* [[Anthony C. Ferrante]], [[film director]], [[film producer|producer]] and [[screenwriter|writer]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.losmedanos.edu/news/anthonycferrante.asp|title=Anthony C. Ferrante, Sharknado director, got his start at LMC|website=Losmedanos.edu|accessdate=15 November 2017}}</ref>
* [[Octavio Guzman]], [[USL Pro]] soccer player<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theorion.com/45695/sports/wildcat-alumnus-kicks-into-high-gear-as-pro-soccer-player/|title=Wildcat alumnus kicks into high gear as pro soccer player|first=Lars|last=Gustafson|website=Theorion.com|accessdate=15 November 2017}}</ref>
* [[Octavio Guzman]], professional soccer player<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theorion.com/45695/sports/wildcat-alumnus-kicks-into-high-gear-as-pro-soccer-player/|title=Wildcat alumnus kicks into high gear as pro soccer player|first=Lars|last=Gustafson|website=Theorion.com|accessdate=15 November 2017}}</ref>
* [[Jack Larscheid]], former [[NFL]] player{{Citation needed|date=August 2017}}
* [[Jack Larscheid]], professional football player{{Citation needed|date=August 2017}}
* [[Sterling Moore]], [[NFL]] player<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4709888/football-journey-sterling-moore|title=Football journey: Sterling Moore|website=Espn.com|accessdate=15 November 2017}}</ref>
* [[Sterling Moore]], professional football player<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4709888/football-journey-sterling-moore|title=Football journey: Sterling Moore|website=Espn.com|date=19 November 2011|accessdate=15 November 2017}}</ref>
* [[Dave Tollefson]], former [[NFL]] player<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.losmedanos.edu/successtories/tollefson.asp|title=Alumni Dave Tollefson|website=Losmedanos.edu|accessdate=15 November 2017}}</ref>
* [[Dave Tollefson]], professional football player<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.losmedanos.edu/successtories/tollefson.asp|title=Alumni Dave Tollefson|website=Losmedanos.edu|accessdate=15 November 2017}}</ref>
* [[Rich Waltz]], television [[play-by-play]] [[Sportscaster|commentator]] for the [[Miami Marlins]] [[baseball]] team{{Citation needed|date=August 2017}}
* [[Rich Waltz]], television [[sportscaster]]{{Citation needed|date=August 2017}}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Portal|San Francisco Bay Area|University}}
{{Portal|San Francisco Bay Area}}
* {{Official website|http://www.losmedanos.edu}}
* {{Official website|http://www.losmedanos.edu}}


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Latest revision as of 07:06, 3 March 2024

TypePublic community college
Established1974; 50 years ago (1974)
Parent institution
Contra Costa Community College District
PresidentPamela Ralston
Students6,845[1]
Location
Pittsburg
,
California
,
United States

38°00′22″N 121°51′36″W / 38.006°N 121.86°W / 38.006; -121.86
CampusSuburban
Colors   Cardinal and gold
MascotMustangs
Websitewww.losmedanos.edu
Pittsburg is located in the United States
Pittsburg
Pittsburg
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Location in the United States
Pittsburg is located in California
Pittsburg
Pittsburg
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Location in California

Los Medanos College (LMC) is a public community college in Pittsburg, California. Established in 1974, LMC has an extension in Brentwood and is part of the Contra Costa Community College District.

History

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The name, meaning "inland sand dunes" in Spanish, refers to the sand dunes that characterize its location in eastern Contra Costa County along the Sacramento River and in the foothills of Mt. Diablo.[2] Opened in 1974, the college is part of Contra Costa Community College District, along with Contra Costa College and Diablo Valley College. Enrolment was 6,845 students in Spring 2023.[3]

Academics

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There were 25 associate degrees and 30 certificates of achievement available in the 2022–2023 academic year.[3]

Facilities

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Several notable programs include:

  • Fire Academy (approved by the California State Fire Marshal)[4]
  • Honors Transfer Program[5]
  • Puente: improving college success and accessibility for Latino students[6]
  • MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement Program): facilitating transfer to four-year institutions with majors and bachelor's degrees in science, engineering, computer science and other math-based fields.[7]
  • Umoja Scholars: focuses on enriching, fostering, and nurturing the educational experience of African American students.[8]
  • AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination): prepares students to transfer to a four-year school.[9]
  • PTEC (Process Technology): aids and prepares students for a career in chemical processing and oil refinery work.[10]

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "About Los Medanos College". www.losmedanos.edu. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  2. ^ CCCApply - About the Colleges - Key Facts - Los Medanos College Archived 2005-11-23 at the Wayback Machine. Accessed on 2008-01-12.
  3. ^ a b "About Los Medanos College". Los Medanos College. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
  4. ^ "Los Medanos College - Fire Technology". Losmedanos.edu. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  5. ^ "Los Medanos College - Transfer Academy". Losmedanos.edu. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  6. ^ "Los Medanos College - Puente". Losmedanos.edu. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  7. ^ "Los Medanos College - Math, Engineering & Science Achievement (MESA) Program". Losmedanos.edu. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  8. ^ "Los Medanos College - Umoja". Losmedanos.edu. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  9. ^ "Los Medanos College - Advancement Via Individual Determination AVID". Losmedanos.edu. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  10. ^ "Los Medanos College - Process Technology Program". Losmedanos.edu. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  11. ^ "From Antioch to Afghanistan: Ty Carter's journey of heroism". Mercurynews.com. 24 August 2013. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  12. ^ "Conner's NBA story a charmer". Eastbaytimes.com. 9 January 2007. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  13. ^ "Anthony C. Ferrante, Sharknado director, got his start at LMC". Losmedanos.edu. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  14. ^ Gustafson, Lars. "Wildcat alumnus kicks into high gear as pro soccer player". Theorion.com. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  15. ^ "Football journey: Sterling Moore". Espn.com. 19 November 2011. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  16. ^ "Alumni Dave Tollefson". Losmedanos.edu. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
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