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Several notable programs include:
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==Notable alumni==
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* [[Ty Carter]], [[United States Army]] [[Staff Sergeant]] and [[Medal of Honor]] recipient
* [[Ty Carter]], [[United States Army]] [[Staff Sergeant]] and [[Medal of Honor]] recipient
* [[Lester Conner]] (born 1959), former [[NBA]] player and assistant coach
* [[Lester Conner]] (born 1959), former [[NBA]] player and assistant coach

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38°00′21″N 121°51′36″W / 38.0059°N 121.86°W / 38.0059; -121.86

TypeCommunity College
Established1974
PresidentBob Kratochvil
Students9,192[1]
Location
Pittsburg
,
California
,
United States
CampusSuburban
ColorsCardinal and gold
MascotMustangs
Websitewww.losmedanos.edu

Los Medanos College (LMC) is a community college in Pittsburg, Contra Costa County, California, United States. LMC has an extension in Brentwood. It is part of the Contra Costa Community College District.

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.[2] Opened in 1974, the college is part of Contra Costa Community College District, along with Contra Costa College and Diablo Valley College. Current enrollment is 14,000 students.[3]

Academics

35 associate degrees and 23 certificates of achievement are available as of 07/2011.[4] Several transfer-specific associate degrees are awaiting approval as of 07/2011.

Facilities

Several notable programs include:

  • State Fire Marshall-approved Fire Academy
  • Honors Transfer Program
  • Puente: improving college success and accessibility for Latino students
  • MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement Program): For students interested in transferring to four-year institutions as majors in math-based fields; and graduate with baccalaureate degrees in science, engineering, computer science and other math-based fields.
  • Umoja Scholars: focuses on enriching, fostering, and nurturing the educational experience of African American students.
  • AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination): prepares students to transfer to a four-year school.
  • PTEC: Process Technology program: Aids and prepares students for a career in chemical processing and oil refinery work

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ http://datamart.cccco.edu/Students/Enrollment_Status.aspx
  2. ^ CCCApply - About the Colleges - Key Facts - Los Medanos College. Accessed on 2008-01-12.
  3. ^ Drummond, Marshall; Perry, Patrick (2007-03-19). "Focus on Results: Accountability Reporting for the California Community Colleges" (PDF). California Community Colleges System Office. Retrieved 2007-06-20.
  4. ^ Los Medano College 2011-12 Catalog


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