Kansas City Kansas Community College
MottoMaking Life Better
TypeCommunity College
Established1923
PresidentGreg Mosier
Students4,807 (Fall 2023)[1]
Location
Wyandotte County
,
Kansas
,
United States

39°07′18″N 94°44′55″W / 39.1218°N 94.7486°W / 39.1218; -94.7486
CampusUrban
Colors   Blue & red
MascotBlue Devil
Websitekckcc.edu

Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) is a public two year community college in Wyandotte County, Kansas, United States. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission,[2] a commission of the North Central Association[3] and the Kansas Board of Regents.[4]

History

Kansas City Kansas Community College was founded in 1923 as part of the Public School System of Kansas City, Kansas. In 1965, in accordance with legislation governing two-year colleges in the State of Kansas, the name of the college changed to Kansas City Kansas Junior College. In 1979, legislative action created another name change for the two-year colleges in the state. The term "junior" was dropped from their names and replaced with "community"; at this time the college officially became known as Kansas City Kansas Community College.[5]

Buildings

The main buildings of KCKCC are all dedicated to someone who was an important part of KCKCC's history.[6]

Name of buildingFunction of building
Humanities BuildingDivision of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences; classrooms
Henry M. Louis Social & Behavioral Sciences BuildingAdministration building, classrooms
Jewell Student CenterBookstore, dining services, Student Services
Science BuildingScience and Lab classrooms, Campus Police
Mathematics BuildingDivision of Mathematics Science Computer Technology Business and Continuing Education; Mathematics classrooms
Performing Arts CenterTheatre Department and Media Services
Nursing BuildingDivision of Nursing and Allied Health
Flint BuildingBusiness classrooms; Mortuary Science classrooms
Field HouseAthletic Department and Gymnasium
Learning CommonsLibrary services; TRIO Student Support Services resources, Learning Resource Center; Center for Teaching Excellence
Allied Health BuildingDivision of Nursing and Allied Health, Student Recreation Center
Community Education BuildingClassrooms
Mary Ann Flunder Lodge by the LakeConference Center
Credit UnionBank services
Campus Child Care CenterChild care services

Athletics

The official mascot for the Kansas City Kansas Community College is the Blue Devils. The college has 8 sports. They participate in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference.[7] The women's basketball team won the NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball National Championship in 2016 and 2019.[8]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ "Board of Regents Announces 2023 Fall Semester Enrollment" (PDF). September 27, 2023. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
  2. ↑ "The Higher Learning Commission". The Higher Learning Commission. Retrieved October 6, 2007.
  3. ↑ "Related Links". North Central Association. Archived from the original on August 29, 2007. Retrieved October 6, 2007.
  4. ↑ "KBOR Institutions". Kansas Board of Regents. Retrieved October 6, 2007.
  5. ↑ "Kansas City Kansas Community College - Accreditation". Kansas City Kansas Community College. Archived from the original on August 31, 2007. Retrieved October 6, 2007.
  6. ↑ "KCKCC's Campus Map". KCKCC. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2013.
  7. ↑ KJCCC Members Archived June 13, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  8. ↑ "Kansas City Kansas brings home DII national crown". NJCAA. NJCAA. March 20, 2016. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  9. ↑ SWE (March 13, 2008). "Irene Peden". Engineering Pioneers. Society of Women Engineers. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
  10. ↑ Peden, Irene (March 2, 2002). "SWE Pioneers" (PDF). Society of Women Engineers (Interview). Interviewed by Kata, Lauren. p. 6. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
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