Johnson County Community College facts for kids
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| Motto | Changing lives through learning. |
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| Type | Public community college |
| Established | 1969 |
| Students | 17,134 (Fall 2023) |
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United States
38°55′33″N 94°43′40″W / 38.9257°N 94.7279°W |
| Nickname | Cavaliers |
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Sporting affiliations
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NJCAA – Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference |
Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is a public college located in Overland Park, Kansas. It is a "community college," which means it offers programs that help students get ready for a four-year university or prepare them for a job right after graduation. JCCC is in Johnson County.
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History of JCCC
In 1963, leaders in Johnson County saw that more and more people were moving there. They also noticed a new idea called "community colleges" becoming popular. These colleges offered education closer to home.
So, a group was formed to see if a community college would work in Johnson County. In March 1967, people in the county voted, and the college was officially started.
The current campus became possible in 1969. Voters approved $12.9 million to buy 200 acres of land in Overland Park. Construction began in 1970. Classes moved to the new campus in the fall of 1972.
Some of the college's newer buildings include the Regnier Center and the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art. Both of these opened in 2007. Galileo's Pavilion, a building designed to be good for the environment, opened in 2012. JCCC also started building its Hospitality & Culinary Academy in 2012, which opened in the fall of 2013.
What You Can Study at JCCC
JCCC offers many courses that are like the first two years of a four-year college. The classes usually have about 25 to 30 students. This means you can get more personal attention from teachers.
The college has over 100 agreements with other colleges and universities. These agreements make it easy for students to transfer their credits without losing time. In 2014, more than 41 percent of JCCC students planned to transfer to another school.
JCCC also has over 50 programs that take one or two years to complete. These programs help students learn skills for jobs that are in high demand. There are also nine special programs that require a specific application process.
The college has many full-time teachers and staff. Many teachers have advanced degrees, like master's or doctorates. They have won many awards for their excellent teaching.
JCCC has an "open-admissions policy." This means most students who apply can attend. To join, students need to apply, send their school records, and complete an assessment. Students can also sign up for classes online.
JCCC offers many fun activities and learning opportunities. These include student clubs, programs to study abroad, a police academy, and an agriculture school. There is also a strong theater arts program. The Billington Library is a big library with books and technology for all students and community members.
How JCCC is Managed
JCCC is run by a group called the Board of Trustees. This board has seven members. They are elected by the community to serve for four years. The board makes decisions about the college and sets its budget. Every two years, three of the trustees are up for re-election.
JCCC Sports Teams
Famous People Who Went to JCCC
Many successful people have attended Johnson County Community College. Here are a few:
- Sharice Davids: She is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Kansas.
- Tony Harris: He used to play professional basketball in the NBA for the Boston Celtics.
- Heather Meyer: She is a State Representative in Kansas.
- Kit Pellow: He was a professional baseball player in the MLB for the Colorado Rockies.
- Kevin Rathbun: He is a well-known chef.
- Ed Wildberger: He is a State Representative in Missouri.
See also
- Thompson v. Johnson County Community College
