User:Zccjaguars2011/Zoubida Cole College

American Pathways University, Zoubida Cole College Center, is named after Zoubida Abdelhady Semlali Cole. Founded in 1999 as a Junior College in Boulder Colorado; Zoubida Cole College is now a traditional co-educational non-residential College.

About Zoubida Cole
Zoubida Cole was born on March 18, 1941 in Casa Blanca, Morocco. She attended private catholic schools and college in Morocco. She traveled extensively throughout Northern Africa and Europe becoming proficient in many languages. During this time she met and married Edward T. Cole in 1963. She then came to the United States and learned to speak English on her own. While raising her son Tijani, she passed her citizenship test and was commended for her willingness to assist others in her class to pass the test. Turning down a prestigious job as a government interpreter, Zoubida became actively involved in the local elementary school participating in many school activities and programs. After her divorce, she raised her son often working long hours and multiple jobs to make ends meet. Sacrificing an opportunity to return to Morocco because she believed that the American educational system was better for her son, Zoubida began working on improving the quality of education in her neighborhood. Additionally, Zoubida spent many hours helping her son and others do their homework. Kids in her neighborhood were used to having ample supplies of freshly baked cookies and apple bread to munch on while doing school work or other fun activities. She made it clear to all of the youth she knew, that education was the key to a better life and that higher education was not just an option but a necessity. Zoubida has led by example. She has shown that hard work, sweat, and compassion are the prerequisites to achieving one’s goals in life. Zoubida Cole has spent the majority of her life loving the kids in her community and pushing them higher education. The mission of this school is to carry on her beliefs that higher education is a necessity, and that everyone should have an opportunity to attend college. The football team is awsome

History
Founded in 1999 as a Junior College in Boulder Colorado, Zoubida Cole College is a co-educational non-residential College. Offering a traditional liberal arts curriculum, Cole College stresses a community and experiential approach to learning. Cole College focuses on working with at risk populations by sharing its campus with Justice high school and working closely with other community partners. As part of the school mission Cole College is committed to providing every person the opportunity to attend college and to provide a student oriented, high quality education. The College is also able to provide its students with valuable practical experiences. In 2005, Zoubida Cole College joined with the American Pathways University System. As part of the A.P.U. system the Cole College Center now offers a wide range of Liberal Arts programs and Bachelor degrees. APU students can also pursue a Master’s degree in Business. With its unique’ At Risk studies major, Cole College is preparing the next generation of community leaders. In 2011 Cole College Center started a varsity athletic program offering several sports such as men’s and women’s basketball, track, and cross country as well as football.

Mission
To provide a quality liberal arts education to all students; serving as an urban pathway to college.

Academics
As part of American Pathways University, the Cole Center offers a traditional Liberal Arts curriculum: Accounting, Addiction Studies, African-American Studies, American Studies, Art, Asian Studies, Athletic Training, Biochemistry, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Economics, Education, English, English as a Second Language - ESL, Environmental Science, French, French Studies, Gender Studies, General Science, German, German Studies, History, Historical Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, Literature, Mathematics, Molecular Biology, Music, Neuroscience, Nursing, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Political Science, Pre-Professional Programs, Psychology, Public, Relations, Religion, Sociology, Spanish, Spanish Studies, Speech, Sports Administration Theatre Arts, and Writing. Cole also provides the option for students to create their own major under the guidance of faculty members. Guaranteed Degree program: Cole College Center will guarantee each full time student who has taken a full course load for four years, the fifth year free if they are not done with the degree requirements. American Pathways University awards the following degrees: •	Associate of Arts •	Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) •	Master of Arts Business American Pathways University President: Larry Marlatt Ph.d Dean of Faculty: Gene Marlatt Ph.d

Athletics
Athletics are an extension of the college classroom, and an important part of the APU Cole College center educational program. We are committed to principles of good sportsmanship. We believe that all student athletes, coaches, and spectators should strive to represent the very best spirit and tradition of interscholastic athletics. Good sportsmanship is the cornerstone of a quality athletics program. Cole College is committed to producing the best student athletes in the country. The sportsmanship standards we hold for coaches, student athletes, spirit groups and spectators will bring healthy rivalries and competition in the educational environment. The department will be led by Mike Marquez who will serve as AD. The inaugural coaching list touts many accomplished coaches. Cole College President TJ Cole will take the helm of the Jaguar football program, while accomplished Randy Perkins heads the inaugural Men’s Basketball team. Vernon Whittington will lead the women’s program and Jaime Martinez will lead the Colleges Track and Cross Country programs.