Columbia College (Sonora)

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Columbia College (Sonora)

Background

Yosemite Community College District

Housing consists of 48 apartments in four, three-story buildings, for a total of 105 students. Managed by California Student Housing, LLC.

Has had housing since 1986 Sonora population: 4,808 (2013) Security

An in-house security officer and a camera surveillance system provide security. Student discipline

Most cases involve alcohol and drugs Occupancy rates

Decreases seen as a result of downturn in enrollment. Current occupancy at around 60 to 75 percent.

Food

Students are not required to purchase a meal plan. Amenities

 Computer lab

 Wireless internet

 Laundry facilities

 Satellite television

Overuse of campus services (health, recreation, counseling, etc.) No impact.

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Cerro Coso Community College (Mammoth Lakes)

Background

Kern Community College District

Student apartments adjacent to the Eastern Sierra College Center's Mammoth Lakes campus are available for single or double occupancy. The Mammoth Lakes Foundation manages the buildings.

Has had housing since 2009

Mammoth Lakes population: 8,073 (2013) Security

Access card security system and security monitors throughout the building. Student discipline

Behavioral issues comprise most of the discipline cases. Housing director noted problems with drinking, smoking cigarettes and marijuana, and noise violations

Occupancy rates

Enrollment decreases have negatively impacted occupancy rates. Food

No meal plan required or offered; however, students are provided one free meal per week. Amenities  Computer lab  Wireless internet  Exercise/fitness room  Laundry facilities

 Snowboard/ski tuning room

 Snowboard/ski locker in each room

 Community room with fireplace

 Jumbo flat screen TV with cable

 Pool table

 Outdoor courtyard with grills, bonfire pit and bocce court

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Feather River College (Quincy)

Background

Feather River Community College District

The Feather River College Residence Hall (FRCRH) is owned and operated by Feather River College and the Feather River College Foundation. The Feather River College residence halls consist of 160 beds located throughout five buildings; and feature two types of units. The first type includes one bedroom shared by two students. The second type houses four residents with two students in each room.

Has had housing since ???? Quincy population: 1,728 (2010) Security

 Secure card access readers, camera monitoring system, and 24-hour Public Safety surveillance around the residence halls

Student discipline Occupancy rates Food

Students are not required to purchase a meal plan as one is not available. Amenities

 Common room

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Lassen College (Susanville)

Background

Lassen Community College District Has had housing since ????

Susanville population: 15,546 (2013) Security Student discipline Occupancy rates Food Amenities  Television lounge  Recreation room  Laundry facilities  Cable television  Study area  Common kitchen

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College of the Redwoods (Eureka)

Background

Redwoods Community College District

The 150-160 students who choose the halls each year occupy two newly-renovated buildings, Mendocino Hall and Del Norte Hall. Mendocino is more of an apartment style, with room doors opening to the outside, while Del Norte's room doors lead to an enclosed hallway.

Has had housing for more than four decades. Population: 26,913 (2013)

Security

No significant issues. Rooms are “coded” to enter. Student discipline

Alcohol and drug issues Occupancy rates

Usually full by start of semester, with some students dropping off in spring. Food

Students living in the hall must purchase a meal plan.

Amenities  Computer lab  Full gym  Laundry facilities  Study areas  Game room

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Reedley College (Reedley)

Background

State Center Community College District

The residence hall facility provides housing for 100 men and 40 women, with separate wings for both.

Has had housing since ????

Reedley population: 25,010 (2013) Security

Students living in the hall must purchase a meal plan.

Amenities

 Computer lab

 Common recreation room

 Full kitchen for student use

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Shasta College (Redding)

Background

Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Community College District

Shasta College maintains two dormitories, one for 63 women and one for 63 men. Has had housing since 1967

Redding population: 91,119 (2013) Security

All residents are issued a traditional key for their room door and a key card for the exterior door to their dormitory.

Staff on hand 24/7; attempting to get round-the-clock coverage from public safety. Student discipline

Most involve alcohol and drugs. Above average number of incidents this year. Occupancy rates

Not an issue. Fall usually sees 12 males on waiting list. Food

Students living in the residence hall are not required to purchase a meal plan. Amenities  Wireless internet  Computer lab  Recreation room  Patio area  Common kitchen  Study lounge  Laundry facilities

Overuse of campus services (health, recreation, counseling, etc.) No impact

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Sierra College (Rocklin)

Background

Sierra Joint Community College District

One co-ed residence hall , a two-story facility that has suite-style rooms. All rooms are double occupancy Each room holds two residents, with a bathroom facility shared between every two rooms.

Has had housing since ????

Rocklin population: 59,738 (2013) Security

Each residence hall has a computerized access system that controls all exterior doors. Residents are issued an access key for admittance to the building as well as a key to their room. Campus Security Officers patrol the parking lot, exterior building areas and grounds, and community areas each evening.

Students living in the residence hall must purchase a meal plan. Amenities  Wireless internet  Study room  Recreation room  Kitchen  Laundry facilities

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College of the Siskiyous (Weed)

Background

Siskiyou Joint Community College District

The Lodges at College of the Siskiyous are maintained as a community living environment. There are two buildings, Juniper Hall and Ponderosa Hall, which provide space for 136 residents. The two-story buildings each have four wings with a common bathroom facility on each wing. Rooms are double occupancy. The buildings are co-ed, with men and women on separate wings.

Has had housing since 1961 Weed population: 2,912 (2013) Security

No significant issues other than petty theft because students left doors open. Surveillance cameras in use.

Student discipline

Most due to alcohol and drugs Occupancy rates

Generally high Food

Students living in the residence hall must purchase a meal plan. Amenities  Computer lab  Laundry facilities  Custodial services  Cable television  Wireless internet  Round-the-clock staffing

Overuse of campus services (health, recreation, counseling, etc.) No impact

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Taft College (Taft)

Background

West Kern Community College District Has had housing since ????

Taft population: 8,978 (2013) Security

Students living in the residence hall must purchase a meal plan. Amenities  Computer lab  Laundry facilities  Game room  Television room  Wireless internet

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West Hills College (Coalinga)

Background

West Hills Community College District Has had housing since 1950s

West Hills College Coalinga provides on-campus housing for single students. Males are housed in Gordon Hall with a capacity for 121 and females are assigned to Ivans Hall with a capacity for 56. Each residence hall is staffed with a live-in Housing Coordinator and student Resident Assistants.

Coalinga population: 16,755 (2013) Security

Surveillance cameras and overnight security Student discipline

Most involve alcohol and drugs. Occupancy rates

Low for past 15 years (60 to 70 percent ); this year, 90 percent Food

Students living in the residence hall must purchase a meal plan. Amenities

 Computer lab

 Housekeeping seven days a week

 Recreation/games room

 Cable television in each room

Overuse of campus services (health, recreation, counseling, etc. No impact