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Coordinates: 52°15′17.76″N 113°49′37.08″W / 52.2549333°N 113.8269667°W / 52.2549333; -113.8269667

Red Deer College
Red Deer College Coat of Arms
Motto	when you get here you understand
Established	1964
Type	Public comprehensive community college
President	Joel Ward
Students	7,000
Undergraduates	university transfer available
Postgraduates	not available
Location	Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Campus	Urban Red Deer
Colours	Green, Black, Silver
Affiliations	ACCC, CCAA, AACTI, CBIE
Website	www.rdc.ab.ca/

Red Deer College is a public comprehensive community college of approximately 7,000 students located in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. Established in 1964, RDC was built for a smaller semi-rural community but, in the four and a half decades since its founding, the city has grown into the third largest in the province. The college has made an effort to maintain the sense of community that fosters learning with small class sizes, hands-on learning, and instructors who are accessible and interested in their students' success. Red Deer College's Arms, Supporters and Flag were registered with the Canadian Heraldic Authority on February 20, 2004.^[1]

  Programs

The college offers certificates, diplomas, and/or degrees in over 75 different career and academic programs. The college has programs in Mechanics, Motion Pictures or Management, with apprenticeships and internships with a focus on student success in the job market. ^[2]

  Undergraduate Student Conference

The Agora Student Conference is held annually at Red Deer College in support of undergraduates in the Social Sciences and Humanities. Having started in 2004, the conference has continued to grow and gain recognition from neighbouring institutions such as the University of Calgary. Those who present their original papers, presentations, or creative works at the conference also have the opportunity to have their work published in the Agora Journal which is distributed by Red Deer College.

  Campus

Red Deer College is situated in the central Alberta corridor between Edmonton and Calgary. The campus is located near the Queen Elizabeth II highway, an hour and a half drive from each of the province's major city centres, making it convenient for commuters.

  Funding opportunities

Red Deer College awards approximately $390,000(CAD) annually in scholarships and bursaries.^[3] With an increased bursary, scholarship and awards program, the college makes an effort to ensure students are not turned away merely for financial reasons.

  Athletics

Red Deer College has one of the top athletics programs in Canada, as the Kings and Queens continue to produce best overall records at national competition of any college in the country.^{[citation needed]} The Red Deer College Kings and Queens compete in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference. Other team and mixed sports Red Deer College participate in include: basketball, soccer, volleyball, hockey, badminton, cross country running, curling and golf. They are particularly known for their excellence in the sport of Volleyball. The team also currently carries a disabled player named Quentin Schmidt (as of 2010) on their roster in an effort to foster good-will in the community. ^[4]

  References

  External links

• Red Deer College

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