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Santa Ana College company history timeline

1915

Santa Ana College held its first classes in the fall of 1915 as Santa Ana Junior College, located on the campus of Santa Ana High School, during the presidency of Woodrow Wilson.

Santa Ana Junior College opened its doors to 25 students in 1915 as a Santa Ana High School department.

1947

The bond measure passed by a 3-to-1 margin and in 1947 Santa Ana College moved to a permanent campus at 17th and Bristol.

1978

In response to population growth in east Orange County, the district purchased 30 acres from the Irvine Company in 1978 where Santiago Canyon College now stands.

1985

The first permanent classroom building was opened in 1985, offering comprehensive programs as well as a full range of student services such as admissions and registration, financial aid, academic advising and job placement.

In 1985, a satellite campus, what is now called Santiago Canyon College was established in Orange, California.

1997

Doctor Vivian Blevins was named president of Rancho Santiago College and would serve until 1997.

2002

In 2002 voters approved Measure E, a $337 million renovation and new construction bond to alleviate overcrowding and expand the educational and training programs.

2004

July: Doctor Rita Cepeda was appointed president of SAC and served in that role until 2004.

2012

Bond Measure Q was approved in November of 2012, authorizing up to $198 million to finance further renovations, repairs and new construction at Santa Ana College.

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