Delano Campus Mission
The mission of The Delano Campus of Bakersfield College (BC) is to empower our Delano area students by providing ready access to “… the quality instruction and services our diverse community needs in order to achieve personal, academic and occupational success (BC Mission 2007).”
The Delano Campus is responsible for quality instruction and services that include the main BC strategic initiatives:
- Improve student access, retention, and success
- Provide effective learning and earning pathways for students
- Support student learning through appropriate technology
- Support student learning through streamlined systems and processes
Delano Campus Description
The Delano Campus provides the community with ready access to Bakersfield College programs and services. Our students live in Delano and the rural communities of Northern Kern and Southern Tulare counties. We often are the only pathway for these students to learn and earn. Leadership is provided by the Campus Director who is responsible for advocating programs and services that meet the needs of this community. The Delano Center functions as a satellite campus of Bakersfield College from two locations -- The Delano Center Building (Randolph St.) and the Delano Science and Technology Building (Timmons). The Delano Center has instruction onsite and by interactive video and audio from the BC Panorama Campus. The semester schedule for classes is concurrent with the Bakersfield Campus for Fall, Spring, and Summer. Student and instructional support services include Counseling, Financial Advising, Educational Advising, Assessment, Testing, Computer Lab, ESL Tutoring, and Admissions and Registration. Bakersfield Campus staff provides additional support services with regularly scheduled visits. A partnership with the Delano College Center Foundation (a community support group) makes possible funding for scholarships and book loans and purchases.
NOTE
FROM THE DIRECTOR
Dear Delano Area Community Member,
I am writing to let you know about some exciting happenings at the Bakersfield College, Delano Campus and to encourage you, your family and friends to consider teaching one of our courses.
In the past year, Delano Campus enrollments have increased by a significant 15 to 25 percent each semester. We anticipate this level of growth to continue and plan on adding over eighty sections in Fall 2008. Bakersfield College and the Kern Community College District have been steadfast in their promise to bring college education to the citizens of Northern Kern County. Their commitment to the region is evident by additions to the Delano Science and Technology building; planned modular classrooms and labs; and a continued partnership with Robert F. Kennedy High School. Extraordinary efforts are taking place to essentially double our resources and bring Delano and surrounding communities the education and training they desire and need.
This kind of expansion has some growing pains – not the least being the lack of qualified instructors to meet the ever increasing demand. I ask that you and your acquaintances consider teaching at your local campus. We are looking for staff in all disciplines including math, science, physical education, business and the industrial technology fields (welding, woodwork, and computer aided drafting). Instructor qualifications can be found on the Bakersfield College Website at http://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/employee/jobs/Adjunct/. It is best if you meet these qualifications, however if you have experience and/or other certifications you feel qualify please contact me. I can have our staff evaluate your knowledge and skills and grant an “equivalence” exception if appropriate.
The success of a community campus is dependent on the efforts and dedication of the local citizens. As we expand the services we bring you, it is imperative you get involved. Please consider teaching at the Delano Campus and contact me at (661)720-2002/2003 or email your resume or curriculum vitae to rmccrow@bakersfieldcollege.edu.
Thanks for your thoughts and continued support!
Yours in service,
Richard C. McCrow, Director
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