Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is a public community college in Overland Park, Kansas, which is in Johnson County.
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| Motto | Changing lives through learning.[citation needed] |
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| Type | Public community college |
| Established | 1969[1] |
| Students | 17,134 (Fall 2023)[2] |
| Location | , , United States 38°55′33″N 94°43′40″W / 38.9257°N 94.7279°W |
| Colors | Navy and gold[3] |
| Nickname | Cavaliers |
Sporting affiliations | NJCAA – Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference |
| Website | jccc |
History
editIn 1963, Johnson County Commissioners, recognizing the emerging community college movement and seeking to accommodate the rapidly growing population of Johnson County, Kansas,[1] formed a committee to examine the feasibility of forming such an institution in Johnson County.
The college was formally established following a successful county-wide election held in March 1967. The existing campus was made possible in 1969 after Johnson County voters approved $12.9 million in bonds to purchase 200 acres of land in Overland Park. Construction began in 1970, and classes and operations were moved to the new campus in the fall of 1972.[1]
Among the college's newest buildings, the Regnier Center and the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, opened in 2007.[4][5] Galileo's Pavilion, an environmentally friendly building, opened in 2012.[6] JCCC broke ground in 2012 for the Hospitality & Culinary Academy, which opened in the fall of 2013.[7]
Academics
editJCCC offers a range of undergraduate credit courses that form the first two years of most college curricula. Class size averages 25 to 30 students. The college has more than 100 transfer agreements with regional colleges and universities, which assure admittance without loss of time or credit. More than 41 percent of JCCC students enrolled in fall 2014 planned to transfer to another college or university. More than 50 one- and two-year career degree and certificate programs prepare students to enter the job market in high-employment fields. JCCC has nine selective-admission programs.[8]
The college has 926 full-time faculty and staff. Another 1,451 people work as adjunct faculty or part-time staff. Most faculty members have master's degrees, and many have or are earning doctorates. Faculty and staff have won many awards for excellence.[8]
JCCC has an open-admissions policy. Students wishing to attend the college must file an application, submit official transcripts and complete an assessment process. Students may register for classes via the Internet.
The school offers student clubs, study-abroad programs, a police academy, agriculture school, a theater arts program and much more.[9] Billington Library is the most notable library at the school, with a collection of books and technology for all students and community members to use.[10]
Administration
editJCCC is governed by a seven-member board of trustees elected at-large from the community to four-year terms. The board governs the college and sets the budget and local tax levy. Every other year, in odd calendar years, three trustees face re-election.[8]
Athletics
editNotable alumni
edit- Sharice Davids, U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas' 3rd congressional district
- Tony Harris, Former NBA (Basketball) Player, Boston Celtics[12]
- Heather Meyer, Kansas State Representative[13]
- Kit Pellow, former MLB (Baseball) Player, Colorado Rockies
- Kevin Rathbun, Chef[14]
- Ed Wildberger, Missouri State Representative
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Department, JCCC Digital. "History of JCCC". www.jccc.edu.
- ^ "Board of Regents Announces 2023 Fall Semester Enrollment" (PDF). September 27, 2023. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
- ^ "Johnson County Community College Media Resources". Retrieved October 27, 2022.
- ^ "Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art". Archived from the original on January 1, 2011.
- ^ "Regnier Center's technology attracts students to JCCC". Kansas City Business Journal.
- ^ "Galileos Pavilion Open House". Archived from the original on September 20, 2012.
- ^ "Hospitality & Culinary Academy". Archived from the original on October 18, 2012.
- ^ a b c "Facts about JCCC". Archived from the original on August 13, 2012. Retrieved February 17, 2010.
- ^ Department, JCCC Digital. "Credit Programs". www.jccc.edu.
- ^ Department, JCCC Digital. "Billington Library". www.jccc.edu.
- ^ KJCCC Members Archived 2010-06-13 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Karen Davis. "ISSUU - 2011-12 JCCC Volleyball Media Guide by Karen Davis". Issuu.
- ^ "Heather Meyer's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
- ^ "Kevin Rathburn". Archived from the original on October 22, 2012.