Jackson Community College

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Jackson Community College
Jackson Community College logo.gif
Motto "Where You Want to Be."
Established 1928
Type Community college
Endowment $12,757,187[1]
President Dan Phelan
Academic staff 95 full-time
Admin. staff 175 full-time
406 part-time
Location Jackson, Michigan, USA
Campus Urban, multiple campuses
Former names Jackson Junior College
Nickname Jets
Website www.jccmi.edu

Jackson Community College (commonly known as JCC) is a community college located in Jackson County, Michigan. Originally established as Jackson Junior College in 1928, Jackson County electors voted to reincorporate the institution as a Community College District under the "Public Act 188 of 1955" in 1962. In 1964 voters approved a charter millage that continues to fund the community college to this day.

JCC has been accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1933 and offers 48 associate degrees, certificate programs, and transfer options to Jackson County and Michigan residents. Today, the College has a yearly enrollment of nearly 10,000 students between its several locations; Central Campus located in Summit Township, the Flight Center at the Jackson County Airport, a campus on the north side of town near I-94, JCC @ LISD TECH (vocational-technical school) in Adrian, and the LeTarte Hillsdale Center in Hillsdale, as well as online programs.

JCC's Central Campus offers student housing facilities, becoming one of only a handful of community college in Michigan to offer student housing. The college provides a variety of Division II athletic programs, including basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, cross country and golf.

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Satelite Programs [edit]

The Clyde LeTarte Hillsdale Center opened in 1991. Prior to this Jackson Community College had offered classes through Hillsdale High School's adult education program. The LeTarte Hillsdale Center offers classes in allied health fields, business, criminal justice, graphic design, nursing and many courses that are aimed at students seeking to earn credits for transfer to a 4-year college.

JCC @ LISD TECH is located in Adrian, Mich. and serves students in Lenawee County and nearby areas. The 27,000-square-foot facility is located next to the Lenawee LISD TECH Center and features modern technology, classroom spaces, state-of-the-art science wing, full-service bookstore, and a bistro. Students can complete a certificate, an associate degree, or start a bachelor's degree.

JCC Campuses [edit]

  • George E. Potter Center

  • North Campus

  • JCC @ LISD TECH

  • Clyde LeTarte Center

  • JCC Flight Center

References [edit]

  1. ^ "JCC Foundation endowment sees 20 percent return on investment". Jackson Community College. Retrieved October 17, 2012. 

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