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| Type | Public community college |
|---|---|
| Established | 1961 [1] |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
| President | Patty M. Scott [2] |
| Location | , , United States 43°23′43″N 124°15′07″W / 43.3952°N 124.252°W |
| Mascot | Lakers |
| Website | www.socc.edu |
Southwestern Oregon Community College is a public community college in Coos Bay, Oregon. It is Oregon's 2nd oldest community college, founded in 1961. [1]
History
Founded in 1961, the college originally served Coos County and western Douglas County. In 1995, Curry County joined the district. [1]
Notable alumni
- Doron Perkins - professional basketball player, 2009 Israeli Basketball Premier League MVP
See also
References
- ^ a b c "History of Southwestern". Southwestern Oregon CC. Archived from the original on 2003-05-01.
- ^ "College President". Southwestern Oregon CC. Archived from the original on 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2010-01-29.
Further reading
- "Oregon Community Colleges and Community College Districts" (PDF). Oregon Department of Community Colleges & Workforce Development. Retrieved 2022-07-17. - Shows the college's service area
External links
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