Shasta College
Higher EducationCalifornia, United States501-1000 Employees
Shasta College is a public higher education institution located in Redding, California, serving Shasta, Tehama, and Trinity Counties, with portions of Lassen, Modoc, and Humboldt Counties; founded in 1948 as part of the Shasta Union High School District and part of the California Community College system. The campus comprises a 337-acre site and a downtown Health Sciences and University Center spanning 44,000 square feet that houses the Dental Hygiene and Nursing Programs and hosts baccalaureate degree programs, along with an Early Childhood Education center costing $1.5 million. Shasta College has earned national recognition for innovation in higher education, winning the Innovation in Higher Education award three times, and its accreditation was reaffirmed by ACCJC in 2017 for seven years with 16 commendations. The college offers a broad range of student services, including counseling, tutoring, financial aid, veteran services, cultural events, lectures, workshops, and art exhibits, and focuses on certificates, degrees, and university transfers. The institution employs 501-1000 staff and is located at 11555 Old Oregon, Redding, California 96003; its website is https://shastacollege.edu.