8 District Facilities

North Orange County Community College District

District Facilities Overview // NOCCCD is comprised of two comparatively large and academically excellent comprehensive colleges: Cypress College and Fullerton College as well as a very large noncredit component – the School of Continuing Education.

Refer to Chapter 1 for a detailed description of the District.

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District Facilities District Context and Characteristics //

The North Orange County Community College District spans a large breadth of geography, and sweeps across an area of rich diversity in population, business activity, and civic life.

Bounded on the east by Anaheim Hills and the 91 Freeway corridor, its northern boundary runs along the foothills above Yorba Linda, Tonner Pass, and the avocado-rich hills above La Habra Heights. To the west (from north to south) are the 1 communities of Buena Park, La Palma, Cypress, Los Alamitos, and Seal Beach. Continuing counterclockwise, the southern boundary includes Huntington Beach, Garden Grove and Orange.

Neatly bisecting the district territory in both directions are major freeways: SR-57 running north/south and SR-91 running east/ west. Interstate 5 also runs diagonally through the district. The SR-22 runs east/west along the southern portion of the district and the district also has portions of the SR-55 within its boundaries. 2 The district area is home to a widely diverse range of businesses, from the Disney Resort to aerospace research and manufacturing facilities.

The weather is mild and pleasant most days of the year. There are many recreational resources right in the community area. There are major parks in most of the constituent communities. Even though most of the district would be considered suburban, there are convenient opportunities to immerse yourself in nature. The beach is 30–45 minutes away from most district locations. Many people enjoy birdwatching in the 3 Bolsa Chica wetlands in Huntington Beach. Joggers, cyclists, and hikers enjoy the paths along the Santa Ana river. From numerous entry points in the district, you can go north or south for many miles of exploration and enjoyment. There are Orange County Monument Sign equestrian paths in the foothills of Fullerton. And, if you like the 1 2 Huntington Beach excitement of G-forces, Disneyland, California Adventure, and 3 Bolsa Chica Wetlands Knotts Berry Farm theme parks are within the district.

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District Facilities Primary District Sites //

As the map on the facing page illustrates, the District’s primary educational operations are at three campuses – Anaheim Campus, Cypress College, and Fullerton College.

Anaheim Campus 1830 W. Romneya Drive Anaheim, CA 92801-1819 1 In 2001, the District acquired the former Martin Luther Hospital building and converted it into the Anaheim Campus.

The District Office, the administrative offices and classrooms for the School of Continuing Education and the District’s Special Services Department and Warehouse have relocated to this campus.

Cypress College 9200 Valley View Street Cypress, CA 90630-5897 2 On September 12, 1966, Cypress College opened its doors. The College is located in the City of Cypress and the original plan was based on the “cluster college” or “house concept.” It includes the site of the SCE Cypress Continuing Education Center (CEC).

Fullerton College 321 East Chapman Avenue Fullerton, CA 92832-2095

315 E. Wilshire Avenue Fullerton, CA 92832 3

Founded in 1913, Fullerton College is one of the oldest continuously operated community colleges in California. It includes the site of the Wilshire School of Continuing 1 Anaheim Campus Education. 2 Cypress College 3 Fullerton College

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District Facilities Additional District Properties //

La Habra Site 1000 North Leslie Street La Habra, CA 90631

This 5.08 acre industrial site housed all the district-wide maintenance and warehouse functions until the opening of the Anaheim Campus. Located only 3.5 miles away from Fullerton College, today the site is being used as an extension of 1 Fullerton College.

Fullerton Museum 301 North Pomona Avenue Fullerton, CA 92832

The museum is located in the original downtown core of the City of Fullerton. It sits at the northwest corner of E. Wilshire Avenue and Pomona Avenue which is two blocks west of Fullerton College.

Benjamin Franklin House 2 301 North Pomona Avenue Fullerton, CA 92832

The Fullerton College Foundation occupies this 1920s bungalow which shares the same parcel as the Fullerton Museum.

Chapman/Newell Complex (Gigliotti Property) 428, 434, 438 & 460 Chapman Avenue Fullerton, CA 92832 3 There are five units that currently sit on this property. One unit is leased to the law firm of Gigliotti & Gigliotti. Three units are leased to other tenants and the last unit is used as a Fullerton College meeting space.

Amerige Lots 429 East Amerige Avenue Fullerton, CA 92832

These two vacant parking lots are owned by the District and associated with Fullerton College. However, the lots are not 4 currently being used by the College and the City of Fullerton is interested in acquiring them for redevelopment due to their proximinity to Downtown Fullerton. 1 La Habra Site 2 Fullerton Museum 3 Benjamin Franklin House 4 Chapman/Newell Complex

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