About Eastfield

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, thou-sands of people each semester find rewarding growth opportunities through the extensive continuing education course offerings.

Mission Statement & Expanded Goals

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 responsible citizenship, to value diversity and cultural enrichment, and to be accountable and adaptable.

Eastfield College will

1. Provide access for all students and help them achieve their educational goals by offering a broad range of instructional and student support services including counseling and guidance.
2. Assist students in obtaining freshman-and sophomore-level knowledge and skills leading to employment and/or an associate degree and/or prepare them for transfer to baccalaureate degree-granting institutions.
3. Assist students in obtaining knowledge, skills, and services necessary to earn a certificate and/or applied associates degree and to succeed in technical-occupational careers.
4. Provide literacy, developmental education, and English for Speakers of Other Languages programs designed to prepare students to participate successfully in further academic and career opportunities.
5. Assist students seeking training for advancement in their current field, training for entry-level job skills, retraining for employment or personal enrichment through comprehensive continuing education, and workforce training.
6. Develop educational partnerships with business, industry, governmental entities, and civic organizations to enhance economic development.
7. Provide all students with personal, social, and cultural enrichment opportunities and encourage them to exercise their rights and responsibilities as citizens.
8. Employ a qualified, diverse staff and provide opportunities for professional development for staff members to enhance their skills and abilities.
9. Continuously study, analyze, and appraise the college’s purposes, procedures, programs, activities, and organization to enhance institutional effectiveness.

The Campus

The Eastfield campus rises impressively from the plains of eastern Dallas County. 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 terraced areas throughout the campus, a heated outdoor exercise pool, gymnasium, baseball field, jogging trail and tennis courts. In addition, the campus boasts an outstanding Performance Hall which serves the college and 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, GA 30033-4097; Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the associate 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.