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Valencia Community College is a multi-campus college located in Orlando, Florida in the United States.
The college was founded in 1967 as Valencia Junior College, taking its current name in 1971. It has several campuses in Orlando with additional campuses in Kissimmee and Winter Park. More than 30,000 students enroll each year.
Valencia is ranked second in the United States for the number of Associate's degrees awarded; it is first among two-year schools.
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Valencia Community College is a multi-campus college located in Orlando, Florida in the United States.
The college was founded in 1967 as Valencia Junior College, taking its current name in 1971. It has several campuses in Orlando with additional campuses in Kissimmee and Winter Park. More than 30,000 students enroll each year.
Valencia is ranked second in the United States for the number of Associate's degrees awarded; it is first among two-year schools. VCC also offers 40 AA Pre-Majors and certificate programs that lead to immediate entry into the workforce.
The average class size is 23.5. The campus is diverse, with 51% of students being white, 22% Hispanic, 15% African-American, and 6% Asian.
The Valencia Foundation $68 million endowment is about 12 times the average community college endowment, which reflects the abnormally commitment of local business, organizations, and individuals, including the foundation board of directors.
The seal of the college includes the coat of arms of Valencia, Spain, in the middle and the entire diamond design stems from it.
Campuses
Valencia Community College operates a total of 7 campuses, three of which are considered to be main campuses, the others are smaller more local campuses offering general core courses.
Main Campuses
- West Campus (1800 South Kirkman Road Orlando Fl, 32811)
- East Campus (701 N Econlockhatchee Trail Orlando Fl, 32825)
- Criminal Justice Institute (8600 Valencia College Lane Orlando Fl, 32825)
Limited Service Campuses
- Winter Park Campus (850 W. Morse Blvd. Winter Park Fl, 32789)
- Osceola Campus (1800 Denn John Lane Kissimmee Fl, 34744)
- Downtown Orlando Center (190 S Orange Ave. Orlando Fl, 32801)
- Sand Lake Center (2411 Sand Lake Road Orlando Fl, 32809)
Interesting Facts
- The Criminal Justice Institute occupies a separate state-of-the-art criminal justice training facility. The CJI is certified and approved by Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) to operate law enforcement and corrections academy's, advanced courses and specialized training. Valencia is one of 4 colleges in Florida that trains Department of Juvenile Justice recruit officers.
- World famous trauma surgeon Ernest FJ Block, MD, EMT-P attended Valencia for his EMT certificate.
Arts & Entertainment Programs
- The college's strengths lie in media-related courses. In an interview with Jane Pauley on The Today Show in 1990, Director Steven Spielberg called Valencia's film program one of the best available in the nation. The school trains film technicians who gain experience by participating in feature films. As a result, the students have had the opportunity to work with famous filmmakers such as George A. Romero and four-time Academy Award-winning director Robert Wise, in addition to film, stage and television stars Julie Harris,Talia Shire, Ed Begley, Jr., Sally Kellerman, Mickey Rooney, Ruby Dee, among others.
Intramurals
Although Valencia is not a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), Intramural sports are available. The Valencia Community College bowl team has won four national community college championships at NAQT and Six State championships.
Notable People
Alumni
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