Butte College is a public community college in the Butte-Glenn Community College District based in Oroville, California and has expanded to Chico, California, and Orland, California.
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History
After the passage of the 1960 Donahoe Act, the voters of Butte County created a local community college district in 1966 to serve the educational and vocational needs of its citizens. In 1967, Butte College began by offering law enforcement, fire science, and vocational nursing classes in various locations throughout Butte County. The college officially opened its doors to the community in 1968 at the old Durham High School site, with over 1,900 people enrolled at the new college. In 1974, the college moved from Durham to its present location near the geographic center of Butte County and, in 1975, Glenn County joined the District.
Campus
The campus rests on a wildlife refuge, and has been recognized as a national community college leader in sustainability, winning the grand prize 2008 National Wildlife Federation's Chill Out Contest and the 2009 National Campus Sustainability Leadership Award.
Notable alumni
Larry Allen, former NFL offensive lineman
Justin Eilers, UFC fighter, played football at Butte
Lisa Fortier, head women's basketball coach at Gonzaga
Sergio C. Garcia, attorney, first undocumented immigrant admitted to State Bar of California
Ken Grossman, businessman, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company founder
Mike Kyle, Mixed martial artist, member of football and wrestling teams at Butte
Aaron Rodgers, NFL quarterback
Geoff Swaim, NFL tight end for the Cleveland Browns