Kankakee Community College (KCC) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

Kankakee Community College (KCC) is a two-year institution of higher learning, founded in October 1966 by a group of citizens wanting to provide a post-secondary educational resource for the citizens of the Kankakee region. The college offered its first classes in September 1968. Since its inception, KCC has served as an educational, vocational, and recreational center for the residents of Community College District encompassing Kankakee, Iroquois, Ford, Grundy, Livingston, and Will counties.

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Information Summary

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Overall Score (about)	63.9
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$5,820
Admission Success rate	N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	15 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	70% / 43%
Enrollment Total (all students)	2,822

Academics

KCC is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), which is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). The institute offers a variety of degree programs, transfer programs, and occupational certificates. The academic programs are offered in diverse areas of study such as arts and sciences; agricultural science; business and information technology; education; health careers; human and public service; and industry and technology.

The certificates of completion require up to one year of full-time study. The duration of each course depends on the program. The programs are offered in the business, health and technology areas. Some of the certificate programs are air conditioning and refrigeration, accounting, automotive technology, business, child development—education option, coding specialist, computer-aided drafting, electrical technology, emergency medical technician, global supply chain, industrial maintenance, and welding technology.

Kankakee Community College’s occupational programs in areas of business, health and technology offer students educational and technological opportunities in a variety of occupational fields. Anyone who wishes to enter a specific workforce or wishes to get a promotion in their department can opt for this occupational program. The programs provide career preparation, skills upgrading, and job retraining.

KCC Online:

The online education programs provide the ultimate in convenience for students. The online programs use the Internet for course delivery. Course materials and references can be easily accessed from anywhere with a computer and Internet access. IVCC online programs include professional development (non-degree) courses, credit courses, and bachelor’s degree completion programs.

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Admissions

KCC has an open admission policy. The institute accepts students who have earned their high school diplomas or GEDs. Applicants must send the completed application form along with the official transcripts, and SAT/ ACT score to KCC. Getting a transfer to the institute is easy, and applicant must send official transcripts from all previously attended institutes. International students are encouraged to apply for admission to KCC. Applicants from non-English speaking countries must provide a proof of proficiency in English language.

Financial Aid

Kankakee Community College believes in providing equal educational opportunities for all. Hence, it offers financial assistance to the needy and deserving students. There are three types of financial aid offered by the federal government and the state of Illinois: scholarships and grants, loans, and work study assistance. All applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Some of the scholarships offered at KCC are Baccalaureate Scholars Programs, Century Club Scholarship, Divisional Scholarship, High Potential Scholarship, KCC Faculty Association Scholarship, Transfer Student Scholarship, and Alumni Association Scholarship.

Kankakee Community College also provides federal work-study programs through which students can take up part time jobs to pay for college. KCC helps students find a suitable job in their fields of interest.

KCC provides full educational and training benefits for qualified veterans and the children of deceased or disabled veterans. Some of the federal and state-affiliated educational programs include Illinois Veterans Grant, Illinois National Guard Grant, MIA/POW Scholarship, Post 9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, VA Vocational-Rehabilitation, and Dependents’ Education.

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Students

Kankakee Community College boasts a vibrant and active student life. The students are encouraged to get involved in the various on campus clubs, events, and activities. Some of the active student organizations include Brother 2 Brother, Horticulture Club, Lambda Epsilion Chi, Latino Heritage Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Philosophy & Film, Prairie Fire, Rainbow Alliance, Rotaract, Sister Circle, Student Activities Board, Student Advisory Council, Student Nurses’ Association, The Image Makers, Ventilator Society, and Veterans Club.

The Student Advisory Council provides an imperative insight into what KCC students want and need. The team is motivated, creative, enthusiastic, friendly, and most notably, able to communicate student issues to administration. The council members display leadership and aptitude while working in a team environment, and are enthusiastic to go the extra mile to get things completed at KCC.

Media and Publications:

WKCC 91.1 FM is the student operated radio station of the Kankakee Community College.

Campus Facilities:

Kankakee Community College’s on-campus library houses a collection of books, magazines, journals, newspapers and reference materials. The library also offers a variety of video clips, articles, dictionaries, and inter-library loan. The students can also access the library resources online.

The Career Development Center at KCC works to facilitate career decision making. Through a variety of activities and career counseling services, it helps students discover personal characteristics that influence career decisions. The Career Development Center is dedicated to supporting the student’s personal and professional development throughout their college years at KCC.

The Office of Disability Services (ODS) at KCC works directly with students and instructors to accommodate individual student education needs. The supportive services are provided to practically accommodate the needs of students with documented disabilities. The students must provide documentation of their disability. Some of the supportive services offered by ODS are alternate testing area, academic skills center, exam readers, textbooks in alternate format, note takers, sign interpreters, tutors, and modified equipment.

The Fitness Center at KCC offers total body fitness to members of the community as well as college students. The total Fitness includes flexibility, strength, and endurance. KCC’s Food Service provides catering and dining services. Hammes Cafe is a popular hangout zone that provides a meeting space for teachers, students, and community groups.

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Athletics

Kankakee Community College’s athletic department sponsors men’s and women’s teams that participate in diverse intercollegiate sports such as basketball, baseball, softball, soccer and volleyball. The sports teams are nicknamed the Cavaliers. They compete in Region IV of the NJCAA, which also includes colleges in Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan.

Additional School Information

Kankakee Community College offers continuing education programs and career services for the students. Some of the courses include Driver Improvement Program, CDL Training, Small Business Development, Microsoft Office Specialist, and Highway Construction Careers.

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Walsh, Julia. Bathe, Jeffrey. College Success Skills: A Guide for Students. Lulu.com, 2005. Print.

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