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Celebrating a Milestone
The contrast between the campus today (above) and on Students now have abundant places to relax or study, both indoors and outdoors. The cafe (above) offers coffee, refreshments and food service.
opening day in August 2007 (right) is dramatic.
Enrollment figures further illustrate the growth of the cam-
pus and its impact on the community. e number of full-
time equivalent students, for example, has grown from
1,434 in the first full academic year to nearly 2,348 in 2011-
e Canyon Country Campus is part of the path students are taking to achieve
12. And, the number of students taking one or more classes
their goals and realize their dreams. Students who attend classes here enjoy the
at the campus has increased by approximately 3,500 in the
easy-to-navigate campus, the great quality of instruction, the variety of classes and
first five years. e data indicate that the Canyon Country
student support services available, and the overall majestic setting of the campus.
Campus has done more than fill an urgent need. It has be-
Since fall 2007, more than 20,000 students have taken at least one class at the
come a preferred learning destination for a significant por-
Canyon Country Campus. In just five years, the campus has increased sections,
tion of the community.
services, and opportunities for students and our community. With 17 associate
degree programs, 12 certificate programs, growing student enrollment, and a new
Applied Technology Education Center, the Canyon Country Campus continues
to grow. e fall 2012 semester is the biggest yet, with nearly 300 class sections
enroll more than 5,000 students, indicative of the strong demand for access to
higher education even in the midst of challenging economic times.
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