Merced College 2010-2011 Catalog

FROM THE PRESIDENT
Hello. I am Benjamin Duran, President of Merced College. Thank
you for looking into what Merced College can do for you. As we
enter our 48th year of serving Merced County residents, we hope
that you find our college the path to your future. This catalogue is designed to make the path clearer
and easier to follow. I wish you good luck and great success during your time with us here at Merced
College.
Merced College is one of 112 community colleges serving California. Merced College boasts a highly
qualified and professional faculty, a dedicated and skilled support staff and a diverse and well-prepared
student body.
Our mission is:
• To deliver programs that provide the first two years of university level instruction for students
wishing to transfer to the university of their choice
• To provide terminal vocational and technical training programs which prepare students to take
their place in the high skill workplace of the new millennium
• To provide lifelong learning and cultural enrichment opportunities for the community
The dedication to this mission has contributed to a positive academic climate. We hope you will consider
Merced College as you prepare to take that next step in life, whatever it may be.
Benjamin T. Duran, Ed.D.
Superintendent/President