University of the Pacific in Stockton in San Joaquin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Raymond College

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 21, 2023

1. Raymond College Marker

Inscription. Established in 1962 during the Presidency of Robert E. Burns, Raymond College was the first of three residential Oxford-type cluster colleges created by UOP during the 1960’s. Raymond offered an innovative interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum leading to a BA degree in three years. All classes took the form of seminars, including prescribed courses in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities, and a series of independent studies in an area of specialization. Students lived in Price, Farley, Weymss and Ritter Houses with the Raymond Dining Room and Common Room providing all-College facilities. The building on which this plaque is placed was known as the Provost’s Lodge and housed the offices of the Provost. Raymond College was phased out beginning in 1977 as student interest in innovative programs declined both regionally and nationally. Elements of the Raymond Program, however, were absorbed by other UOP units and have continued to enrich the overall University academic environment. Historically, the cluster college experiment at UOP represents one of American’s boldest ventures in higher education.

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This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1962.

Location. 37° 58.711′ N, 121° 18.794′ W. Marker is in Stockton, California, in San Joaquin County. It is in University of the Pacific. It can be reached from Stadium Drive east of Rudkin Way, on the left when traveling east. The plaque is mounted to the right of the front door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1035 Stadium Drive, Stockton CA 95211, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the San Joaquin Valley

and specifically in the Central Valley.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

on the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Don Bowden (within shouting distance of this marker); Elbert Covell College (within shouting distance of this marker); Community (approx.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 21, 2023

2. Raymond College Marker

0.2 miles away); Leadership (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stagg Stadium (approx. 0.2 miles away); Willard Harrell 39 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Amos Alonzo Stagg 1862-1965 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dick Bass 22 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stockton.

Also see . . . Raymond College—a Community of Scholars.

"Fifty years ago, our first graduating class completed a bold adventure in higher education. Today, the college itself is long gone, but the ripples of that experience live on all over the world. We invite you—as alumni, former faculty, or as visitors—to explore and celebrate Raymond College, the College of Consequence."

(Submitted on May 3, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 292 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.