The Oakland Community College District was established by the electorate of Oakland County, Michigan, on June 8, 1964. The area served encompasses almost 900 square miles and has an assessed valuation of over $25 billion. The county contains 28 public school districts with 45 public high schools. In addition, there are 37 non-public high schools in the district. The College opened in September 1965, with a record community college initial enrollment of 3,860 students on two campuses - Highland Lakes, a renovated hospital in Union Lake, and Auburn Hills, a former Army Nike missile site in Auburn Heights.
Oakland Community College is entering 50 years of serving students and the community with a strong focus on planning for the future and student success. OCC’s Integrated Planning model provides the foundation for student success. As such, the College’s goal is to align all plan elements to ensure a shared consciousness, transparency and accountability throughout the College. Resource allocation is a critical component of College planning. It intentionally addresses maximizing the use of funds. The planning process promotes a systematic review and prioritization of resources, with budget allocation leading to efficiencies that support College goals.
In September 1967, the award-winning Orchard Ridge Campus opened. First housed in leased facilities in Oak Park, the Southeast Campus System expanded through the purchase and remodeling of buildings at a second site in Royal Oak. In 1980, the Oak Park facilities were replaced by a new campus in Southfield. The Royal Oak buildings were replaced by a new campus complex which opened in the fall of 1982.
Oakland Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association
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