Palomar College facts for kids
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Motto in English
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Learning for Success |
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| Type | Public community college |
| Established | September 23, 1946 |
| President | Star Rivera-Lacey |
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| Campus | Multiple sites |
| Colors | Scarlet and silver |
| Mascot | Comets |
Palomar College is a public college in San Diego County, California. It's a type of school called a community college. The main campus is in San Marcos. There are also other smaller locations around north San Diego County.
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What You Can Study at Palomar College
Palomar College offers many different programs. You can earn an associate degree here. These degrees are usually for two years of study. The college also has certificate programs. These teach you specific skills for a job.
Many students go to Palomar College to get ready for a four-year university. They can transfer to schools like the University of California or California State University.
The college organizes its programs into five main areas:
- Arts, Media, Business Administration
- Career, Technical and Extended Education
- Languages and Literature
- Mathematics and The Natural and Health Sciences
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
Palomar College also works with local adult schools. They help adults learn basic skills. This includes learning English (ESL) or getting a high school diploma. They also offer job training.
Student Life and Media
Palomar College has cool ways for students to get involved. They have their own newspaper, magazine, radio, and TV station!
The Telescope and Impact Magazine
The Telescope is the college's student newspaper. Students in journalism classes create it. It's paid for by ads.
Impact is a magazine made by students. It comes out once a year in the spring. The same students who work on The Telescope also make Impact.
KKSM Radio Station
KKSM is the college's student-run radio station. It broadcasts all day, every day. Students learn how to run a radio station here.
Palomar College Television (PCTV)
Palomar College Television (PCTV) is the college's own TV station. It's like a local PBS station. It has been on the air since 1975.
Student Government
Students at Palomar College have a voice! They have an organization called the "Associated Students." This group helps students take part in how the college is run.
Associated Student Government (ASG)
The "Associated Student Government" (ASG) is the main student group. It's run by students. The ASG works to make the campus better for everyone.
ASG members help make important decisions for the college. They also talk to lawmakers about student issues. They plan fun events like Comet Week and Springfest. Being in the ASG gives students chances to go to conferences. They also get special parking and help represent student ideas.
The Associated Students also works with a statewide student group. This group speaks up for community college students in California.
Sports at Palomar College
Palomar College has a big sports program. They have 22 different sports teams for men and women. More than 450 students play sports each year.
Some of the sports include:
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Tennis
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Water Polo
- Cross Country
- Football
- Baseball
- Softball
- Golf
- Wrestling
- Track and Field
Honor Societies
Phi Theta Kappa
Palomar College has a chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK). This is an international honor society for two-year colleges. It celebrates students who do very well in their studies.
To join, students need to complete at least 12 college units. They also need a high grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher.
Students who qualify are usually invited to join. Members can take part in special events. These include service projects and leadership activities. Being a member can also help with scholarships for transferring to a four-year university. They can even get their work published in Nota Bene, PTK’s literary journal. Members also get to wear special cords at graduation.
Famous People Who Went to Palomar College
Many talented people have attended Palomar College. Here are a few:
- Todd Bankhead – a professional football player
- Joey Beltran – a professional mixed martial artist
- Ken Block – a famous rally car driver
- Travis Browne – a professional mixed martial artist
- Matt Chico – a professional baseball player
- Tom Dempsey – a professional football player
- Ryan Dahl – a software engineer who created Node.js
- Lina Fanene – a professional wrestler
- Bobby Lee – a comedian and actor
- Tommy Lister Jr. – an actor and professional wrestler
- Taylor Tomlinson – a stand-up comedian and TV host
- Nick Vincent – a professional baseball player
Notable Teachers at Palomar College
Some interesting people have also taught at Palomar College:
- Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz – a famous surfer and doctor
- Joyce Cutler–Shaw – an artist who taught at the college
