HQ Function

Serves as the main administrative and academic center, home to the original campus facilities, a significant portion of the faculty (tutors), and a vibrant student body. It spearheads the college's unique Great Books liberal arts program and upholds its Catholic mission.

Notable Features:

The campus is architecturally distinguished by its Spanish Mission Revival style, most notably Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Chapel. Other key facilities include St. Bernardine of Siena Library, St. Gladys Hall (lecture and event space), St. Joseph Commons (dining), and various academic and residential buildings integrated into the natural landscape.

Work Culture:

The work culture at the California campus is deeply rooted in its academic and Catholic mission. It fosters intellectual rigor, collaborative scholarship among faculty, and a strong sense of community among all staff. Employees often share a commitment to the college's distinctive educational philosophy and its faith-based environment.

HQ Significance:

This is the original campus where Thomas Aquinas College was founded in 1971, establishing its unique educational model that has since gained national recognition. It remains central to the college's identity, history, and ongoing operations.

Values Reflected in HQ: The campus design and atmosphere reflect the college's core values: pursuit of truth through reason and faith (prominent chapel, dedicated library), intellectual discipline (seminar-style classrooms), community (residential life, common spaces), and an appreciation for beauty in nature and architecture.

Location:

While Thomas Aquinas College's physical campuses are in the United States, its influence and reach are global. The college attracts students from numerous countries, contributing to a diverse international student body. Its alumni are spread worldwide, active in various professions and walks of life. The classical nature of its Great Books curriculum, rooted in Western civilization but exploring universal human questions, also garners international interest and respect within academic and Catholic circles.

Street Address:

10000 North Ojai Road

City:

Santa Paula

State/Province:

California

Country:

USA