Founded in 1927, South Suburban College provides its students with a comprehensive, community college education. The college accepts students from Oak Forest and other south suburban communities, including Homewood, Harvery, Hazel Crest, Midlothian and others. For a complete list, visit the school's website.
Nearly 7,000 students enrolled for the fall 2010 semester, with about 4 percent being Oak Forest residents. Annually, about 17,000 students attend South Suburban College. The school offers 30 career education programs awarding Associate Degrees, as well as certification in areas such as computer information sciences and pharmacy technician. Other programs include court reporting or other health-related specialties.
As a community college, South Suburban offers transfer programs, which enables students to attain basic coursework before transferring to a larger college or university. Each spring, the college hands out 200 scholarships through its South Suburban College Foundation.
The college also has an Oak Forest extension, at 16333 S. Kilbourn Ave. The Oak Forest location offers college services and courses, including paramedic and paralegal training.
The school's Bulldog baseball team is well-respected in the National Junior College Athletic Association.
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The Gritters Branch of the Cobb County Library System was built in 1972. It opened on November 19th, 1973. The name Gritters is derived from the era when there were military districts. The 911th Militia District, known as Gritters, was officially organized in 1839. No record is available of the origin on the name.
The name became associated with the district. The Gritters Library is located within a beautiful wooded oasis of Cobb County's Shaw Park. The Gritters Library has a public meeting room with a capacity of 55, available for reservation. Study rooms are also unavailable at this branch location.
The children's Librarian is Rebecca Mendelsohn and the County Commissioner is Tim Lee.
