College of the Mainland generally refers to the College of the Mainland in Texas, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to it:

Basic Information

Established: 1966.

School Nature: Public Community College.

Location: Located in the mainland area of ​​northern Galveston County, Texas, the specific address is 1200 Amburn Rd, Texas City, TX 77591.

Campus Environment: The campus is urban-style and covers an area of ​​120 acres. The campus buildings include the Administration Building, Learning Resource Center, Mathematics and Science Building, Technical Vocational Building, Central Facilities Building, etc. The college moved to this campus in 1970.

School Colors: Blue, Red and Yellow.

Nickname: Fighting Ducks.

School Official Website: www.com.edu.

History

In October 1966, the Junior College District of College of the Mainland was established. In December, voters approved the issuance of $2.85 million in bonds and related taxes for debt repayment and operation. Subsequently, the board of directors selected the president, hired faculty and staff, and determined the temporary school site. In September 1967, the first batch of 414 Students were enrolled.

In February 1970, the college moved to a new campus. In May of the same year, voters approved a $4.75 million bond issue for the second phase of construction, including the construction of an art building, a sports complex, and a student center. The second phase of construction was completed in September 1972.

In 1984, the college expanded the technical vocational building for the third time. In 1991, two industrial education buildings were built for automotive mechanics and diesel technology programs. In 1999, the new public service vocational building opened.

In 2003, the college opened the North County branch of the Continental College Learning Center in League City, Texas, and in 2004 In 2017, the college became one of only three colleges in Texas to offer college high school courses on campus.

Educational Programs

Diploma: The college offers a wide range of diploma programs, such as accounting, business administration, instrumentation and electrical training, technician training, welding technology, computer systems, geographic information systems, graphic design certificates, database management, network security, pharmacy technicians, nursing, photography, cosmetology, health information management and computer maintenance.

Certified Programs: There are certified majors such as biblical studies.

High School Programs: Includes college high school courses, which allow high school students to complete their last two years of study on a college campus and earn an associate's degree at the same time, as well as dual credit courses, where students can earn high school and college credits at the same time.

ESL/GED Education: Free General Education Development (GED) and English as a Second Language (ESL) courses are provided, and adult basic education courses can help students improve their reading, writing and math skills to prepare for the GED exam.

Vocational Training: Provides process technology degrees for those who want to work as operators in refineries and other petroleum-related plants.

Student Status

Number of Students: 4,335 in the fall of 2021 undergraduates.

Student Composition: It is a Hispanic service institution with a certain degree of diversity in the student body.

Admission: The admission rate is 100%.

Faculty

The faculty and staff of the college have many years of professional experience and can impart practical knowledge. The student-teacher ratio is 15:1. 89% of students think that professors put a lot of effort in teaching, 80% of students think it is easy to choose the courses they want, and 76% of students think that the academic burden is easy to manage.

Campus Life

The college has various student organizations and club activities where students can make friends, expand their interests and hobbies, and improve their personal abilities and leadership.

The school will hold some traditional activities, such as Turkey Bowl, GC RBC Blood Drive, etc.

There are also bookstores, counseling centers, career service centers, etc. on campus to provide convenience and support for students.