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About 3,300 full-time students and 16,000 part-time students attend UCC. Umpqua Community College serves the greater [[Douglas County, Oregon|Douglas County]] region with the exception of [[Reedsport, Oregon|Reedsport]] and its immediate area along the [[Oregon Coast]]. UCC was the location of the [[Umpqua Community College shooting| |
About 3,300 full-time students and 16,000 part-time students attend UCC. Umpqua Community College serves the greater [[Douglas County, Oregon|Douglas County]] region with the exception of [[Reedsport, Oregon|Reedsport]] and its immediate area along the [[Oregon Coast]]. UCC was the location of the [[Umpqua Community College shooting|Umpqua Community College shootings]] in October 2015. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Revision as of 19:58, 1 October 2015
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| Established | 1964 |
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| President | Joseph Olson |
| Students | 3,300 full-time, 16,000 part-time [1] |
| Location | , United States |
| Campus | Rural, 100 acres (40 ha) |
| Affiliations | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Mascot | Riverhawks |
| Website | www.umpqua.edu |
| File:Ucclogo.gif | |
Umpqua Community College (UCC) is a community college located approximately six miles (9.7 km) north of Roseburg, Oregon, United States. The college has sixteen campus buildings located on 100 acres (40 ha)[1] bordering the North Umpqua River. The campus also features a track, tennis courts, and an outdoor pool. In 2009, a vineyard was added to the campus.[2]
About 3,300 full-time students and 16,000 part-time students attend UCC. Umpqua Community College serves the greater Douglas County region with the exception of Reedsport and its immediate area along the Oregon Coast. UCC was the location of the Umpqua Community College shootings in October 2015.
History
In the late 1950s, interested community members formed a committee, sponsored by the American Association of University Women, to explore the idea of establishing a community college in Douglas County. After visiting other campuses, the group wrote a report, and in 1960 the Chamber of Commerce formed an Education Committee with Wayne Crooch as its chair. In February 1960, the Roseburg School Board was asked to approve a program of lower-division college courses. The request was approved and an agreement was established with Southern Oregon College (now Southern Oregon University) and the Oregon University System. Harry Jacoby, assistant Superintendent of the Roseburg School District, was named coordinator of the project.[3]
The first college courses were offered in 1961. Classes were first held in rented facilities in Roseburg. The cost was $5 per term and $11 per credit.[3]
After meeting the legal requirements for forming a college district, the Oregon State Board of Higher Education ordered establishment of the proposed district on December 11, 1962. Voters supported formation of the district by voting 3,190 "yes" and 825 "no" on March 30, 1964. The same election also established the first seven-member board of directors. At the first board meeting on April 2, 1964, Ralph Snyder was appointed registrar and Harry Jacoby was hired as the first president of the college.[3]
The land for the campus, 98.5 acres (39.9 ha) of pasture land along a bend in the North Umpqua River, was donated by Elton and Ruth Jackson. The Board accepted the site in February 1965.[3] College construction was funded by a serial levy passed in May 1965 and a bond issue passed in 1968. Additional financing came from interest earnings, state funding, and federal grants.[1] Classes were first held on "Phase I" of the new campus in Fall 1967.[3]
In September 2010, the school started construction on a $6.7 million viticulture education facility to be the home of the school's Southern Oregon Wine Institute.[4] Planned to be opened in 2011, the 24,000-square-foot (2,200 m2) building will be named the Danny Lang Teaching, Learning and Event Center.[4]
2015 shooting
On October 1, 2015, a mass shooting occurred at the school campus. Reports stated fifteen people were killed and twenty others were injured on the grounds.Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page).[5] The incident is said to have been reported around 10:40 a.m.[6] Shortly after the shootings occurred, it was reported that a suspect had been taken into custody, citing Douglas County officials. That suspect was not identified.[7]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Umpqua Community College (2010). "Umpqua Community College Catalog, 2010–2011". Umpqua Community College. Retrieved November 15, 2010.
- ^ DD Bixby (May 21, 2009). "Putting Down Roots". The News-Review. Retrieved June 23, 2009.
- ^ a b c d e UCC Community Relations (1994). Umpqua Community College: The First 30 Years of Excellence. Umpqua Community College.
- ^ a b Tims, Dana (September 9, 2010). "Construction begins on long-awaited teaching winery in Roseburg". The Oregonian. Portland, Ore. Retrieved September 10, 2010.
- ^ KGW, Portland, Ore. (October 1, 2015). "7-10 people dead, 20 hurt in Oregon community college shooting". 11Alive. Retrieved October 1, 2015.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Oregon school shooting reported at Umpqua Community College (live updates)". OregonLive.com. October 1, 2015. Retrieved October 1, 2015.
- ^ "Fifteen dead, 20 wounded in shooting at Oregon college: media". Reuters. October 1, 2015. Retrieved October 1, 2015.