Jackson Community College
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Jackson Community College (also 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 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 held continuous accreditation by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
since 1933 and offers 48 different degree and certificate programs at low cost to Jackson County and Michigan residents. It is a comprehensive community college dedicated to providing quality learning opportunities for individual growth and community involvement.
Today, the College serves nearly 12,000 students each year between its several locations, from its main campus located in Summit Township, the Flight Center at the Jackson County Airport, JCC@LISD TECH (vocational-technical school) in Adrian
, Lenawee Flight Center in Adrian, and the LeTarte Hillsdale Center in Hillsdale
, as well as online programs that reach around the globe. Also, as of August 11, 2007, JCC's main campus opened the doors of its new Campus View student housing facilities, now serving as one of only a handful of community college in Michigan to offer student housing. The College provides a variety of Division II athletic programs, the most of any community college in the State.
JCC prepares students for careers in high-demand fields through personal involvement, instruction and real-world learning. The College offers associate's degrees, certificate programs, and transfer options to students. Classes are available year-round in a variety of formats, including traditional classroom teaching and online courses.
'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.
Community college
A community college is a type of educational institution. The term can have different meanings in different countries.-Australia:Community colleges carry on the tradition of adult education, which was established in Australia around mid 19th century when evening classes were held to help adults...
located in Jackson County, Michigan
Jackson County, Michigan
As of the census of 2000, there were 158,422 people, 58,168 households, and 40,833 families residing in the county. The population density was 224 people per square mile . There were 62,906 housing units at an average density of 89/sq mi...
. Originally established as Jackson Junior College
Junior college
The term junior college refers to different educational institutions in different countries.-India:In India, most states provide schooling through 12th grade...
in 1928, Jackson County electors voted to reincorporate the institution as a Community College District
Community College District
A community college district is a United States school district associated with a community college or colleges. Some community college districts are run by state governments; others are separately governed by an elected school board....
under Public Act 188 of 1955 in 1962. In 1964 voters approved a charter millage
Permille
A per mil or per mille is a tenth of a percent or one part per thousand. It is written with the sign ‰ , which looks like a percent sign with an extra zero at the end...
that continues to fund the community college to this day.
JCC has held continuous accreditation by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools , also known as the North Central Association, is a membership organization, consisting of colleges, universities, and schools in 19 U.S. states, that is engaged in educational accreditation...
since 1933 and offers 48 different degree and certificate programs at low cost to Jackson County and Michigan residents. It is a comprehensive community college dedicated to providing quality learning opportunities for individual growth and community involvement.
Today, the College serves nearly 12,000 students each year between its several locations, from its main campus located in Summit Township, the Flight Center at the Jackson County Airport, JCC@LISD TECH (vocational-technical school) in Adrian
Adrian, Michigan
As of the 2010 census Adrian had a population of 21,133. The racial and ethnic makeup of the population was 84.1% white, 4.4% black or African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 5.9% from some other race and 4.0% from two or more races...
, Lenawee Flight Center in Adrian, and the LeTarte Hillsdale Center in Hillsdale
Hillsdale, Michigan
Hillsdale is a city in the state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 8,305. It is the county seat of Hillsdale County, and is run as a council-manager government....
, as well as online programs that reach around the globe. Also, as of August 11, 2007, JCC's main campus opened the doors of its new Campus View student housing facilities, now serving as one of only a handful of community college in Michigan to offer student housing. The College provides a variety of Division II athletic programs, the most of any community college in the State.
JCC prepares students for careers in high-demand fields through personal involvement, instruction and real-world learning. The College offers associate's degrees, certificate programs, and transfer options to students. Classes are available year-round in a variety of formats, including traditional classroom teaching and online courses.
Satelite Programs
The Clyde LeTarte Hillsdale Center was opened in the winter of 1991. Prior to this Jackson Community College had offered classes through Hillsdale High SchoolHillsdale High School
Hillsdale High School may refer to:* Hillsdale High School — San Mateo, California* Hillsdale High School — Hillsdale, Michigan* Hillsdale High School — Jeromesville, Ohio...
'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.