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Coordinates: 47°40′29″N 117°21′31″W / 47.67472°N 117.35861°W / 47.67472; -117.35861
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Spokane Community College
SCC Clock Tower
MottoInspire. Enrich. Uplift.
TypePublic community college
Established1963
Parent institution
Community Colleges of Spokane
PresidentJenni Martin (interim)
Students9,212 (2016)
Location
Spokane, Washington
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U.S.

47°40′29″N 117°21′31″W / 47.67472°N 117.35861°W / 47.67472; -117.35861
CampusUrban, 148 acres (60 ha)
Colors   Blue and gold
NicknameBigfoot
Sporting affiliations
National Junior College Athletic Association, Northwest Athletic Conference
MascotSkitch
Websitewww.scc.spokane.edu

Spokane Community College is a public community college in Spokane, Washington. It is part of the Community Colleges of Spokane and was established in 1963.

Academics

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SCC offers associate degree, bachelor's degrees, and certificates. SCC's health sciences division is the largest among community and technical colleges in Washington state. The college is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Campus

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Central plaza on campus

SCC's campus of 23 administrative, academic and support buildings is located on 148 acres (0.60 km2) next to the Spokane River in Spokane's Chief Garry Park neighborhood. An additional 10 acres (40,000 m2) is used for off-campus facilities, including an Apprenticeship and Journeyman Training Center and Felts Field aviation hangar. In 2012–2013, the community colleges' Institute for Extended Learning merged with SCC, expanding its program offerings to include adult basic education, e.g., GED, ESL, High School Completion; Career Transitions; ACT 2 (continuing education for adult 50 and older; parent education and co-operative pre-schools; and rural education centers in Colville, Inchelium, Ione, Newport, and Republic.

Athletics

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SFCC partners with Spokane Community College as the Community Colleges of Spokane, using the team name the Sasquatch. They compete in the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC). The official colors are blue and gold.

Sports offered:

  • Men's: basketball, baseball, soccer.
  • Women's: volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball.
  • Both: golf, track and field athletics (indoor and outdoor), cross country, tennis

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Q&A with Amy Doneen, NP and Owner of The Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention Center | NEWS-Line for Nurse Practitioner". www.news-line.com.
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