It is part of the Sierra Joint Community College District, a district that covers over 3,200 square miles (8,300 km2), serves Placer, Nevada and parts of El Dorado and Sacramento counties.

Approximately 125 degree and certificate programs are offered in a wide variety of configurations taught by 216 full and 650 part-time faculty members.

Faculty typically has the minimum of a master's degree in their fields and enhance their teaching with research, authorship and industry expertise.

Classes are offered both in traditional "on-ground" classrooms and, increasingly, in an online format.

In addition, ASSC "is recognized as the official voice for the students in District consultation processes".