page_title: Taft College
section_title: Governance
hierarchical_section_title: Taft College / Governance
caption_attribution_description: English: A photo of the Cougar Fountain at Taft College, with the science building in the background.
context_page_description: Taft College is a public community college in Taft, California. It is a part of the California Community Colleges system and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. The college is one of only a few community colleges in California to have on-campus housing.
  The college was founded in 1922 as Taft Junior College. Initially it was part of the Taft Union High School District with classes held on the campus of Taft High School. The school switched to its current name in 1954 and opened its own separate campus adjacent to the high school in 1956.
  The college offers Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees as well as a variety of certificates. Graduates who complete specified programs are prepared for transfer to the California State University or University of California systems.
context_section_description: Taft College is the sole college within the West Kern Community College District (WKCCD).
  The WKCCD is overseen by a five-member Board of Trustees, who are responsible for maintaining high standards in college operations, selecting a Superintendent/President, outlining District policy and assuring the District's financial stability. Board members are elected by the voters in the WKCCD for a four-year term, staggered so that half the Board is up for election in each even-numbered year.
  Faculty members are represented by the Faculty Association. Other employees are represented by the California School Employees Association (CSEA). Students are represented by the Associated Student Body.
caption: The Cougar is the official mascot of Taft College. The science building is in the background.
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