International; Association of Higher Education; Association of Indepen dent California Colleges and Universities; California Association of Chris tian Schools; California Association of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; California College and University Faculty Association; Cali fornia Council on Teacher Education; California Teachers' Association; Choral Conductors' Guild (California); College Entrance Examination Board; Intercollegiate Press; Music Educators' National Conference; Na tional Collegiate Athletic Association; National Commission on Accredit ing; National Education Association; National Association of Intercol legiate Athletics; Western Council on Higher Education for Nursing; and Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. EDUCATIONAL DISTINCTIVES Biola College is an interdenominational school of higher education emphasizing thorough scholarship and is committed to the basic doctrines of the historical, evangelical Christian faith. The college is the outgrowth of an academic and Christian tradition that officially began in 1908. Historically, the institution has been dedicated to the education of men and women for distinctive Christian service. In the earlier years, the curricula were composed primarily of Biblically oriented courses and programs. The school was then known as the Bible Institute of Los Angeles, Inc. Although a variety of programs was offered through the years, it was not until 1949 that serious development of the arts and sciences began. At that time the under graduate program became known as Biola College. This institution has since experienced steady growth in both the quality and diversity of its academic offer ings. Biola College presently operates under the general corporate title of Biola College, Inc. Because of the college's heritage and commitment, its academic basis is broader than that of the standard college of arts and sciences; and the programs and objectives should be viewed with this in mind. Terminal and preparatory pro grams lead to service in both church-related vocations and the many other voca tions embraced by the present curricula. THE COMMUNITY OF LA MIRADA The city of La Mirada is in Los Angeles County, twenty-two miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles. It lies near the center of Southern California's fastest growing area, surrounded by such cities as Whittier, Norwalk, Buena Park, Anaheim, and Fullerton. La Mirada is a planned residential community with a present population of approximately 28,000. Included within the community are several majoi: shopping areas in addition to many other business establishments. The city has grown from an olive ranch in 1956 to its present size and status. La Mirada is situated near many of the outstanding attractions of Southern California. Downtown Los Angeles can be reached in a half-hour's drive from the campus. Disneyland is twelve miles to the southeast, and famed Knott's Berry Farm is six miles away. Within an hour's drive are such popular beach cities as Long Beach, Newport Beach, Balboa Island, and Laguna Beach. Recreational facilities are easily accessible. An eighteen hole public golf course lies a mile east of the campus, and other parks in the area offer opportunity for activities and relaxation. During the winter, an hour's drive will take one into the nearby mountains where winter sports are available. 18
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