Joliet Junior College
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| Joliet Junior College | |
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| Established | 1901 |
| Type | Public, 2-year, community college |
| President | Dr. Eugenia Proulx |
| Location | Joliet, Illinois, USA |
| Campus | 5 campuses, suburban and rural |
| Website | http://www.jjc.edu/ |
Joliet Junior College (JJC), a community college based in Joliet, Illinois, was the first public community college founded in the United States.[1] JJC offers pre-baccalaureate programs for students planning to transfer to a four-year university, as well as occupational education leading directly to employment. Additionally, JJC offers adult education and literacy programs, workforce development services, and student support services. In fall 2008, the college enrolled 14,088 students. Every year, over 22,000 students enroll in the college's academic programs in addition to over 14,000 students in non-credit programs.
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[edit] History
The first college of its kind in the United States, Joliet's founding came about in 1901 as the result of a meeting between the Joliet superintendent of schools, J. Stanley Brown, and the president of the University of Chicago, William Rainey Harper. For years, Harper had been advocating a "2+2" approach to higher education, suggesting that undergraduates should focus on general education coursework in their first two years of college to serve as a foundation to specialize in a field of study in their next two years. Under this model, Harper recommended the creation of "junior" colleges for students in their first two years. In 1901, six students enrolled at Joliet Junior College. In 1916, the name of the institution was formalized. In 1917, Joliet Junior College received accreditation from the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
[edit] Campus Locations
The college has three campuses and three centers:
- Main Campus, 1215 Houbolt, Joliet, IL 60431
- City Center Campus, 214 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet, IL 60432
- Romeoville Campus, 1125 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL 60446
- Morris Education Center, 1715 N. Division Street, Morris, IL 60450
- Frankfort Education Center, 201 Colorado Avenue, Frankfort, IL 60423
- Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center, 17840 W. Laraway Road, Joliet, IL 60433
[edit] Getting Started at Joliet Junior College
- Admissions - Apply for Admission Online
- Registration - Register for Classes
- Counseling and Advising - Find out how to make an appointment with a counselor or adviser.
- Financial Aid, Scholarships & Tuition - Learn about financial aid, scholarships and tuition costs.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Dr. John C. Houbolt - NASA scientist
- Katherine Dunham - "Noted for her work as a pioneering dancer and choreographer, Miss Dunham has made an indelible mark on American history as an anthropologist, educator, author, performer, director producer and activist." - katherinedunham.org
- George Sangmeister - retired Illinois Congressman
- John Williams - WGN Radio host
- Robert Ninkovich - a professional football player with the New England Patriots
- Kelvin Hayden - Professional Football Player with the Indianapolis Colts
- Dr. William Hogan - JJC Physics Professor and 2010 winner of the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) Excellence in Undergraduate Physics Teaching Award[2]
- Curtis J. Crawford - CEO, Xceo Inc.
[edit] Current Administration
- President - Dr.Debra Daniels
- Vice President of Academic Affairs - Dr. Valerie Roberson
- Vice President of Administrative Services - Currently vacant
- Vice President for Institutional Advancement & Research - Currently vacant
- Vice President of Student Development - Currently vacant
- Chief Information Officer (VP) - Currently vacant
- Director of Human Resources - Joyce Coleman
[edit] Current Board of Trustees
- Chair - Robert J. Wunderlich (2003–2009)
- Vice Chair - Barb DeLaney (2007–2013)
- Secretary - Jeff May (2005–2011)
- Trustee - Susan Klen (2009–2015)
- Trustee - Andrew Mihelich (2007–2013)
- Trustee - Daniel O'Connell (2007–2013)
- Trustee - Michael O'Connell (2009–2011) (serving remainder of Trustee Dick Dystrup's term)
- Student Trustee - Zakary Cottrell (April 2010–April 2011)
[edit] See also
- Cooling Out
- Graduation Rates at JJC - [1]
- JJC Profile at U.S. Department of Ed. - [2]
[edit] References
- ^ "Community Colleges Past to Present". American Association of Community Colleges. http://www.aacc.nche.edu/AboutCC/history/Pages/pasttopresent.aspx. Retrieved April 15, 2009.
- ^ http://www.aapt.org/aboutaapt/upload/William-Hogan-SM10-UGPE-Press-Release.pdf
[edit] External links
- Joliet Junior College
- JJC Academic Departments and Programs
- JJC Student Services
- Institutional Research
