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Taft College is a public community college located in Taft, California. Taft College is a part of the California Community Colleges system and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.〔Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. ''Directory of Accredited Institutions.'' Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, May 2012. Web. 17 May 2012. http://www.accjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/ACCJC_DIRECTORY_of_ACCREDITED_INSTITUTIONS_May_16_2012.pdf〕 The college is one of only a few community colleges in California to have on-campus housing. The college was founded in 1922 as Taft Junior College. Initially it was part of the Taft Union High School District with classes held on the campus of Taft High School.〔Peahl, Larry. ''Taft Chronology History.'' Unpublished. 17. Print. Available in Taft College Library.〕 The school switched to its current name in 1954 and opened its own separate campus adjacent to the high school in 1956.〔Peahl, Larry. ''Taft Chronology History.'' Unpublished. 31-33. Print. Available in Taft College Library.〕 The college offers Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees, as well as a variety of certificates.〔Taft College. ''Directory Listing of Academic Degrees.'' Taft College, 2011. Web. 17 May 2012. http://web.taftcollege.edu/student_services/EdPlan_2008B/programs/template.php〕 Graduates who complete specified programs are prepared for transfer to the California State University or University of California systems. ==History== In 1910 Taft had a population of 1,650, but within eight years that number swelled to 4,000.〔Peahl, Larry. ''Taft Chronology History.'' Unpublished. 6, 14. Print. Available in Taft College Library.〕 New schools were built at all levels to keep up with population growth. Taft Union High School (TUHS) District was formed in July 1920, with the expectation that a junior college would shortly follow. On August 30, 1922, the TUHS Board voted to create Taft Junior College, with the first classes being held on the grounds of the high school.〔Peahl, Larry. ''Taft Chronology History.'' Unpublished. 17. Print. Available in Taft College Library.〕 During the Second World War Taft hosted a training school for the United States Army Air Corps at Gardner Field. In October 1947 TUHS purchased leftover buildings from the defunct Gardner and Minter Fields. The junior college moved into these remodeled structures on August 27, 1948.〔Peahl, Larry. ''Taft Chronology History.'' Unpublished. 26. Print. Available in Taft College Library.〕 By 1954 the population of Taft had reached 16,100 and Taft Junior College clearly required its own campus. On July 1 preliminary plans for the new campus were approved and the institution officially changed its name to Taft College.〔Peahl, Larry. ''Taft Chronology History.'' Unpublished. 31. Print. Available in Taft College Library.〕 Construction began in May 1955 and the new campus opened its doors on September 11, 1956.〔Peahl, Larry. ''Taft Chronology History.'' Unpublished. 32-33. Print. Available in Taft College Library.〕 In 1962 voters created a new College District and the college separated completely from TUHS.〔Peahl, Larry. ''Taft Chronology History.'' Unpublished. 36. Print. Available in Taft College Library.〕 In October 1964 construction began on the first dormitories and students took up residence the following year.〔Peahl, Larry. ''Taft Chronology History.'' Unpublished. 37. Print. Available in Taft College Library.〕 The Science Building opened in 1966, the Technical Arts Building in 1967, the Vocational Ed Building in 1969 and the library annex in 1970.〔Peahl, Larry. ''Taft Chronology History.'' Unpublished. 38-39. Print. Available in Taft College Library.〕 A new gymnasium was added in 1981.〔Peahl, Larry. ''Taft Chronology History.'' Unpublished. 44. Print. Available in Taft College Library.〕 Throughout the 1980s and into the 1990s Taft College featured highly in sports, particularly in football.〔Peahl, Larry. ''Taft Chronology History.'' Unpublished. 42-49. Print. Available in Taft College Library.〕 In 1994 the college was forced to eliminate all athletic programs due to budget cuts.〔Peahl, Larry. ''Taft Chronology History.'' Unpublished. 49. Print. Available in Taft College Library.〕 Some programs (but not football) were later restored. In March 2004 voters approved a $39.8 million bond to finance renovation of existing college facilities and expand into new structures.〔Taft College. "General Information." ''Catalog and Student Handbook: 2010-2012.'' Taft, CA: Taft College, 2010. 11. Print.〕 The work is ongoing as of May 2012.〔AP Architects. ''Taft College Remodel for Efficiency.'' AP Architects, 2005. Web. 17 May 2012. http://addington.net/TC_RFE.asp〕 The total cost is estimated at around $100 million.〔Taft College. "General Information." ''Catalog and Student Handbook: 2010-2012.'' Taft, CA: Taft College, 2010. 11. Print.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Taft College」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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