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Eastfield College serves the eastern part of Dallas County, including East Dallas, Garland and Mesquite. Sometimes known as the "Educational Village" because of its unique architecture, it is located on 244 acres at the intersection of Interstate 30 and Motley Drive in Mesquite. Eastfield began operation in 1970 and has continually strived to assess the educational and cultural needs of students and the community in order to provide the finest in educational services.
Eastfield provides a full range of academic transfer programs balanced with technical/occupational programs that are designed to equip students for rewarding careers in Metroplex businesses and industries. In addition, thousands of people each semester find rewarding growth opportunities through the extensive continuing education course offerings.
Mission Statement
The mission of Eastfield College is to provide educational Opportunities through high-quality instruction, services and programs in an environment conducive to student success in academic, technical, occupational, and continuing education. Our purpose is to develop respon-sible citizenship, to value diversity and cultural enrichment, and to be accountable and adaptable in our changing world.
The Campus
The Eastfield campus rises impressively from the plains of eastern Dallas County and is the scene of many seasonal athletic events held on its beautiful grass-covered playing fields.
Functional building clusters give students easy access to classrooms and labs and the overall aesthetic effect has earned Eastfield several architectural awards of excellence. The careful landscape planning includes many trees, shrubs and terraced areas as well as a beautiful outdoor swimming pool. In addition, the campus boasts an outstanding Performance Hall which serves the community for a variety of fine arts events.
Accreditation
Eastfield College is accredited by the Commission on
Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia
30033-4097:Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award
the Associates degree.
Institutional Memberships
- The American Association of Community Colleges
- The League for Innovation in the Community College
Eastfield is recognized and sanctioned by the Texas
Higher Education Coordinating Board of the Texas
College and University System and the Texas Education
Agency and is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity
Institution.
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