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Created page with "= South Plains College = == Background == In 1958, the college opened its doors primarily as a two-year academic transfer institution, the first such college in Texas in ..."
= South Plains College =
== Background ==
In 1958, the college opened its doors primarily as a two-year academic transfer institution, the first such college in Texas in over ten years. South Plains College(SPC) welcomed the expansion of community colleges in Texas, arguably the most significant development in Texas' higher education in the last half of the twentieth century. SPC has continued to grow and expand, opening an extension at Reese Air Force Base in 1970, and a technical branch in Lubbock in 1973. In 1977, the college acquired and refurbished the West Texas Hospital building in downtown Lubbock, and in the fall of 1978 established the Lubbock Campus at the site. With the closing of Reese Air Force Base in 1997, the college acquired, through public conveyance, six educational buildings at the base. Thus, South Plains College continues to develop the unfolding intellectual environment of a community. A community that is taking responsibility for the future.
== Encouraging Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==
- Community Aerospace Society
-Bridges Program
-Student Government Association
- Phi Theta Kappa
These are just several of the many opportunities that SPC has to offer students. These organizations are special because they all have a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. SPC also offers a class that challenges students to create an innovative product. These items are designed to solve some the major issues of the modern world. Some of these projects include:
- Solar powered DC outlet
- Styrofoam drone
- High efficiency incinerator
- Stair stepping furniture dolly
,and many more that have yet to be designed by the brilliant young minds.
== Changing the Culture ==
The main objective is to alter the culture of the students and faculty at South Plains College toward a more innovative mindset. This type of change is not accomplished overnight and will take passion and drive to achieve it. With the right mindset and lots of hard work SPC can have a lasting impact on not only the students, but the community and the world.
== Background ==
In 1958, the college opened its doors primarily as a two-year academic transfer institution, the first such college in Texas in over ten years. South Plains College(SPC) welcomed the expansion of community colleges in Texas, arguably the most significant development in Texas' higher education in the last half of the twentieth century. SPC has continued to grow and expand, opening an extension at Reese Air Force Base in 1970, and a technical branch in Lubbock in 1973. In 1977, the college acquired and refurbished the West Texas Hospital building in downtown Lubbock, and in the fall of 1978 established the Lubbock Campus at the site. With the closing of Reese Air Force Base in 1997, the college acquired, through public conveyance, six educational buildings at the base. Thus, South Plains College continues to develop the unfolding intellectual environment of a community. A community that is taking responsibility for the future.
== Encouraging Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==
- Community Aerospace Society
-Bridges Program
-Student Government Association
- Phi Theta Kappa
These are just several of the many opportunities that SPC has to offer students. These organizations are special because they all have a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. SPC also offers a class that challenges students to create an innovative product. These items are designed to solve some the major issues of the modern world. Some of these projects include:
- Solar powered DC outlet
- Styrofoam drone
- High efficiency incinerator
- Stair stepping furniture dolly
,and many more that have yet to be designed by the brilliant young minds.
== Changing the Culture ==
The main objective is to alter the culture of the students and faculty at South Plains College toward a more innovative mindset. This type of change is not accomplished overnight and will take passion and drive to achieve it. With the right mindset and lots of hard work SPC can have a lasting impact on not only the students, but the community and the world.
