INSTITUTIONAL SUMMARY FORM
PREPARED FOR COMMISSION REVIEW
Name of Institution: San Jacinto College
Name, Title, Phone number, and email address of Accreditation Liaison
Vice President of Instruction, 281-459-7101, richard.bailey@sanjac.edu
Name, Title, Phone number, and email address of Technical Support person for the Compliance Certification
SACS Compliance Director, 281-458-4050, serita.dickey@sanjac.edu
Educational Programs
1. Level of offerings (Check all that apply)
Diploma or certificate program(s) requiring less than one year beyond grade 12 Diploma or certificate program(s) of at least two but fewer than four years of work beyond grade 12 Associate degree program(s) requiring a minimum of 60 semester hours or the equivalent designed for transfer to a baccalaureate institution Associate degree program(s) requiring a minimum of 60 semester hours or the equivalent not designed for transfer Four or five-year baccalaureate degree program(s) requiring a minimum of 120 semester hours or the equivalent Professional degree program(s) Master's degree program(s) Work beyond the master's level but not at the doctoral level (such as Specialist in Education) Doctoral degree program(s) Other (Specify) ___
2. Types of Undergraduate Programs (Check all that apply)
Occupational certificate or diploma program(s) Occupational degree program(s) Two-year programs designed for transfer to a baccalaureate institution Liberal Arts and General Teacher Preparatory Professional Other (Specify) ___
History and Characteristics
San Jacinto College opened its doors in September, 1961 with one campus, Central campus in Pasadena, and over 850 students enrolled. The initial enrollment set a record for new enrollment for community colleges in Texas.
By 1974 the College opened its North campus and in 1979 the College opened its South campus.
From the initial enrollment of 850 students, the College has grown to three campuses, five outreach centers, with an enrollment of approximately 24,000 credit students. The average age of our students is 24. Our student body is very diverse with 45.5% Caucasian, 10.2% African American, 33.9% Hispanic, 5.4% Asian or Pacific Islander and 5% other. The College offers over 140 academic programs and provides students the opportunity to get involved in inter-collegiate sports, intramural sports, and the fine arts. The College has an open admissions policy.
In addition to the quality and well-rounded education experience offered to our students, San Jac also partners with businesses in the community to provide continuing development for the employees and future employees of the companies in our district. There is a wealth of industry located near San Jac with the Houston Ship Channel, 2nd largest port in the country, NASA, the Medical Center, and the Petro-Chemical industry all with ties to the communities we serve. San Jac has also partnered with local independent school districts to provide dual credit programs for high school students. San Jac also partners with Texas universities to provide easy transfer programs for our students who wish to continue on in their higher education.
List of Degrees
Associate of Arts (60 SCH or More) |
Associate of Science (60 SCH or More) |
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*FOS – Field of Study
Associate of Applied Science (60 SHC or More) |
Certificates (Less than 2 yrs.) |
Accounting AAS |
Accounting Certificate of Technology |
Aviation Management AAS |
Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate of Technology |
Air Conditioning Technology AAS |
Air Conditioning Certificate of Technology |
Applied Computer Electronics Technology AAS |
Applied Computer Electronics Certificate of Technology |
Automotive Collision Repair Technology AAS
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Automotive Collision Repair Assistant Specialty Occupational Certificate |
Automotive Technology AAS
AC Delco Technical Service Educational Program (TSEP) AAS College Automotive Program (CAP) – Daimler Chrysler AAS Honda Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT) AAS
Ford Motor Co. Automotive Student Service Ed. Training Spec. AAS General Motors Automotive Serv. Ed. Prog. – General Motors Specialty AAS Automotive Technology Toyota Technical Education Network (TTEN) AAS |
Automotive Technology Certificate of Technology AC Delco – Technical Service Educational Program (TSEP) Cert. of Tech.
Honda Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT) Certificate of Tech. Maintenance and Light Repair Occupational Certificate
Automotive Tech. (TTEN) Certificate of Technology |
Business Management – Supervision AAS
Business Management – Small Business Entrepreneur AAS |
Supervision Certificate of Technology Small Business Entrepreneur Certificate of Technology |
Executive/Administrative Assistant Specialty AAS
Legal Secretary Specialty AAS Medical Administrative Assistant Specialty AAS |
Executive/Administrative Assistant Specialty Certificate of Technology Legal Secretary Specialty Certificate of Technology Medical Administrative Assistant Specialty Certificate of Technology Accounting Specialty Marketable Skills Achievement Certificate |
Child Development & Family Studies AAS |
Child Development & Family Studies Certificate |
Applications Programming AAS Web Application Development Specialty AAS
Computer Support Specialty AAS Network Administration Microsoft Specialty AAS
Network Administration Cisco Specialty AAS
Information technology security AAS |
Core IT Occupational Certificate Applications Programming Certificate of Technology E-Commerce/Web Page Design Occupational Certificate Computer Support Certificate of Technology Beginning Network Administration MS Specialty Occupational Certificate Beginning Network Administration Cisco Specialty Occupational Certificate Introductory Game Design and Development Certificate of Technology Microcomputer Utilization Certificate of Specialization |
Cosmetology Instructor AAS Cosmetology Operator AAS |
Cosmetology Instructor Certificate of Technology Cosmetology Operator Certificate of Technology Facial Occupational Certificate Nail Technician Occupational Certificate Hair Weaving & Braiding Marketable Skills Achiever Award |
Culinary Arts – Chef Training AAS |
Culinary Arts Chef’s Training Certificate of Technology Pastry and Garde Manger Marketable Skills Achiever Certificate |
Law Enforcement Option AAS Social Services & Corrections Option AAS |
Law Enforcement Option Certificate of Technology Social Services Certificate of Technology |
Diesel Technology AAS |
Diesel Technology Certificate of Technology |
Dietetics – Food Service Management AAS
Dietetic Technician Nutrition Care AAS |
Food Service Management Certificate of Technology Dietary Management Certificate of Specialization Dietetic Technician Nutrition Care Certificate of Technology |
Electrical Technology AAS |
Electrical Technology Certificate of Technology |
Emergency Medical Technology AAS |
Emergency Medical Technology Certificate of Technology |
Engineering Design Graphics AAS |
Engineering Design Graphics Certificate of Technology |
Firefighting AAS |
Firefighting Certificate of Technology |
Geographic Information Science AAS |
Geographic Information Certificate of Technology |
Geomatic Surveying Technology AAS |
Geomatic Surveying Technology Certificate of Technology |
Gerontology Services AAS |
Gerontology Services Certificate of Technology |
Health Information Management AAS |
Cancer Data Management Occupational Certificate |
Instrumentation Technology AAS |
Instrumentation Technology Certificate of Technology Instrumentation Technology Certificate of Technology Continuing Professional Development |
Interior Design AAS |
Interior Design Certificate of Technology |
International Business & Trade AAS |
International Business & Trade Certificate of Technology |
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Medical Assisting Certificate of Technology |
Medical Radiography AAS Registered Medical Radiographer AAS |
Computed Tomography Occupational Certificate |
Medical Laboratory Technology AAS |
Medical Lab Technology Clinical Laboratory Assistant Occupational Certificate |
Mental Health Clinical and Counseling Psychology AAS |
Mental Health Technician Certificate of Technology |
Music – Recording Option AAS |
Techniques of Audio Engineering Certificate of Technology |
Non-Destructive Testing Technology AAS |
Non-Destructive Testing Technology Certificate of Technology |
Associate Degree Nursing (RN) AAS |
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ADN – Transition to RN (LVN to RN) AAS |
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Paramedic to RN Specialty AAS |
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LVN/Paramedic to ADN Mobility LVN Option AAS |
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Paramedic/LVN to ADN Mobility, Paramedic/LVN Option AAS |
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Vocational Nursing Program Certificate of Technology |
Occupational Health and Safety Technology AAS |
Occupational Health and Safety Technology Certificate of Technology |
Paralegal AAS |
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Pharmacy Technician Certificate of Technology |
Physical Therapist Assistant AAS |
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Pipefitting Technology Continuing Education Certificate Plumbing and Pipefitting Technology Continuing Education Certificate |
Process Technology AAS Chemical Lab Technician Specialty AAS |
Process Technology Certificate of Technology |
Real Estate AAS |
Real Estate Certificate of Technology |
Respiratory Care AAS |
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Restaurant Management AAS |
Restaurant Management Certificate of Technology |
Surgical Technology AAS |
Surgical Technology Certificate of Technology |
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Truck Driving (Commercial) Continuing Education Certificate |
Vision Care Technology AAS |
Vision Care Technology Certificate of Technology (Technician) |
Visual Communication AAS |
Visual Communication Certificate of Technology |
Welding Technology AAS |
Combination Welder Certificate of Technology |
Locations and Distance Education
Locations:
Location |
Country/State/City |
Degree/ |
50% of |
Central Campus |
USA/Texas/ |
A.A. |
Yes |
Clear Lake High School |
USA/Texas/ |
A.A. |
Yes |
Pasadena Town Square Mall |
USA/Texas/ |
A.A. |
Yes |
LaPorte High School |
USA/Texas/ |
A.A. |
No |
University of Houston at Clear Lake |
USA/Texas/ |
A.A. |
No |
North Campus |
USA/Texas/ |
A.A. |
Yes |
Galena Park |
USA/Texas/ |
A.A. |
No |
Galena Park High School |
USA/Texas/ |
A.A. |
No |
South Campus |
USA/Texas/ |
A.A. |
Yes |
Lutheran South |
USA/Texas/ |
A.A. |
No |
Distance. All courses offered by the San Jacinto College District in a distance learning format are also available in a traditional, face-to-face instructional setting. At the present time, approximately 7% of the total contact hours generated by San Jacinto College are made up of academic credit courses offered via distance learning formats (online, videotape, videoconferencing). Ninety percent of students enrolled in distance learning courses live within a 22 mile radius of a San Jacinto College District campus (SJC Distance Learning Demographics and Enrollment Report by Zip – Spring 2006).
On August 31, 2006, San Jacinto College sent a letter of notification to SACS informing the agency of 12 degree programs where 50 percent or more of the course requirements can be received via on-line delivery. This notification included:
Associate of Arts
Associate of Science
Associate of Arts in Teaching
Associate of Applied Science in Accounting
Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Management
Associate of Applied Science in Aircraft Maintenance Management Specialty
Associate of Applied Science in Business Management
Associate of Applied Science in International Business and Trade
Associate of Applied Science in Business Office Technology
Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems
Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice
Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Management
Additionally, the San Jacinto College District offers the following certificates in which 50% or more of the coursework is available via Distance Learning:
Accounting – Certificate of Technology
Accounting – Occupational Certificate
Accounting – Certificate of Specialization
Aeronautical Technology – Pilot Development Program – Certificate of Technology
Business Management – International Business & Trade – Certificate of Technology
Business Office Technology – Executive/Administrative Assistant Certificate of Technology
Business Office Technology – Legal Secretary – Certificate of Technology
Business Office Technology – Medical Administrative Assistant – Certificate of Technology
Business Office Technology – General Office Clerk – Occupational Skills Certificate
Business Office Technology – Certificate of Specialization – Accounting Clerk Trainee
Business Office Technology – Certificate of Specialization – Clerk Typist
Business Office Technology – Certificate of Specialization – Data Entry Clerk
Business Office Technology – Certificate of Specialization – File Clerk
Business Office Technology – Certificate of Specialization – Information Processing Clerk
Computer Information Systems – Web Application Development – Certificate of Technology
Computer Information Systems – Computer Support – Certificate of Technology
Computer Information Systems – Certificate of Specialization – Microcomputer Utilization
Computer Information Systems - Certificate of Specialization – Computer Support
Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement Option – Certificate of Technology
Criminal Justice – Academic Peace Officer Licensure Option – Certificate of Technology
Criminal Justice – Social Services – Certificate of Technology
Health Information Management – Medical Transcription – Certificate of Technology
Health Information Management – Medical Coding – Certificate of Technology
Management Development – Supervision – Certificate of Technology
Management Development – Small Business Entrepreneur Option – Certificate of Technology
Occupational Therapy Assistant – Occupational Health and Safety Technology – Certificate of Technology
Accreditation
Program |
National Accrediting Agency |
Acronym |
Campus(es) |
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) |
National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission, Inc. - New York, NY |
NLNAC |
Central |
Vocational Nursing |
The Board of Nursing Examiners - Austin, TX |
BNE |
North, South |
Health Information Management |
The Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management |
CAHIM |
North |
Medical Assisting |
The American Association for Medical Assistants Endowments |
AAMAE |
North |
Pharmacy Technician |
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists - Bethesda, MD |
ASHP |
North, South |
Emergency Medical Technology |
Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Programs |
CAAHEP |
Central, North |
Automotive Technology |
National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation |
NATEF |
Central |
LVN Mobility |
National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission, Inc. - New York, NY |
NLNAC |
South |
Physical Therapist Assistant |
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education - Alexandria , VA |
CAPTE |
South |
Cosmetology |
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations - Austin, TX |
TDLR |
Central, North, South |
Automotive Collision |
Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair |
I-CAR |
North, South |
Early Childhood |
National Association for the Education of Young Children |
NAEYC |
Central, North |
Paralegal Program |
American Bar Association |
ABA |
North |
Computer Information Systems |
CISCO - Region IV Education Service Center |
CISCO |
North |
Dietetics |
American Dietetics Association |
ADA |
Central |
Medical Imaging |
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology |
JRCERT |
Central |
Relationship to the U.S. Department of Education
San Jacinto College maintains a good relationship with the U. S. Department of Education by submitting and maintaining a properly executed “Program Participation Agreement” (PPA). In addition, the college’s good standing is confirmed through annual independent audits along with occasional program reviews performed by the Department of Education Regional Team.
The current “Program Participation Agreement” (PPA) will expire on June 30, 2007. The application for recertification of the PPA will be submitted by 3/31/07. A committee composed of the effected departments will prepare the application. The application will then be forwarded to the Administration for approval.
San Jacinto College compliance with the laws and regulations that are applicable to the FSA programs in which the school participates is verified, at least once a year, by an independent auditor. The independent auditor also conducts an audit of the school’s financial statements (a financial statement audit). SJC has always received an unqualified opinion. For this reason, the college has never been placed on direct reimbursement of federal funds.
In addition, San Jacinto College has welcomed other audits and program reviews as determine by the U.S. Department of Education or the Office of the Inspector General. The most recent program review of the Title IV federal student aid programs administered at San Jacinto College occurred during the week of September 13-16, 2004. The program review report contained 4 findings. These finding were resolved and accepted within the timeframe allowed. As a result, the college was able to maintain a good status.