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Then & Nowxceeding Expectations

Visitors are greeted at the new campus during the Open-
ing Celebration on Oct. 6, 2007 (above), while others ex-
amine a scale model of the campus with its eventual
permanent buildings (right).

CELEBRATION! A view of the Canyon Country Campus from the Applied Technology Education Center, which opened in 2011.

On Oct. 6, 2007, crowds of community members explored the new campus
during the Opening Celebration, an event that showcased the campus and A CHALLENGE MET
celebrated the heritage of Canyon Country. e event, featuring a variety of
activities, campus tours and entertainment, attracted hundreds of people, he Canyon Country Campus has met the challenge to create an entirely new
T college campus. But it has also exceeded expectations by expanding instruc-
young and old alike.
tional, training and support programs, building additional facilities, and
e Canyon Country Campus served 3,410 students in 262 class sections maximizing student access and success. Classrooms feature the latest instructional
during its first semester in the fall of 2007. e relocation and ongoing cam- technologies, and students have access to more than 300 computer workstations. e
pus expansion to include more services and a greater breadth and number library provides direct access to the college’s online catalog and databases, as well as
of classes have allowed the district to better meet its mission to provide rel- a textbook lending library. e learning Center (TlC) supports students in multiple
LOOKING BACK
Banners were installed evant academic education at the lower-division level, workforce training and subject areas. A variety of on-site programs and departments provide extensive student
along Canyon Country’s lifelong learning. e development of the campus brings to life the college’s support. ey include Admissions & records, Counseling, Financial Aid, Career Serv-
main thoroughfares in
the weeks leading up to vision of being a leader in institutional effectiveness, student support, and ices, Student Business Office, Student Health Center and Veterans Center. In 2008,
the Opening Celebration. excellence in teaching and learning. Most importantly, the Canyon Country the Carl A. rasmussen Amphitheater was introduced, quickly becoming the site of
Campus maximizes student access, a key component of our college mission. campus and community functions, such as the popular Star Party.

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