Kern County Grand Jury 2002 - 2003 Final Report - Administration and Audit Committee

ADMINISTRATION & AUDIT COMMITTEE Thomas H. Hardy – Chairman Robert D. Coogle Harold G. Mott BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE PURPOSE: The Administration and Audit Committee of the 2002-2003 Kern County Grand Jury visited Bakersfield College on September 3, 2002, pursuant to Penal Code Sections 925 and 933. The Committee met with the President and the Executive Director who presented the mission and operations of the college. The Committee was given an extensive tour of the college campus and observed the various construction project sites. BACKGROUND: The mission of Bakersfield College (BC) is to empower students and community to succeed by providing exceptional instruction and services in a supportive environment. BC’s vision is to be known for its excellence and to collaborate in community development, foster cooperative efforts, and cultivate partnerships. BC desires to ensure student success through innovative programs and high standards of service. BC is a two-year learning institution founded in 1913 and has resided at its present 153 acre main campus since 1956 and has a current enrollment of 15,000 students. The College has been under the authority of the Kern Community College District since 1968. BC offers Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees, as well as Certificate of Achievement in more than 40 fields of study. BC maintains three detached college campuses ...