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KCC Mission and History

KCC Mission
Klamath Community College offers quality learning opportunities that enhance growth and development for the individuals, businesses and organizations within our greater community.

Accreditation
Klamath Community College [KCC] is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities [NWCCU].

KCC History

1996	On May 21, 1996, the voters of Klamath County overwhelmingly approved formation of the Klamath Community College Service District with a 79 percent affirmative vote. In addition, they agreed to establish a $3.5 million tax base to operate the district. On July 1, 1996, KCC joined Oregon’s largest education network. There are now 17 Oregon community colleges, including two service districts. Initially, KCC contracted with Rogue Community College for educational services. During the first year of operation, the District offered three one-year certificates to students: Business Assistant, Computer Software Specialist, and Criminal Justice. At the same time, KCC contracted with Oregon Institute of Technology [OIT] to provide general education courses, student health services, and library services. Classes were conducted in facilities rented from Klamath Falls City Schools and Klamath Falls County Schools.
1997	During its first year of operation, KCC provided services to approximately 3,000 students. In July 1997, KCC contracted with Portland Community College for educational services. The Klamath Community College Board of Education appointed Wesley R. Channell, Ph.D. as the College’s first permanent president on August 1, 1997. In December 1997, the Oregon State Board of Education approved the Charter for KCC and in January 1998, authorized the Klamath Community College Board of Education to award degrees and certificates.
1998	In April 1998, the curriculum in KCC’s first catalog was approved by the Oregon State Board of Education and Portland Community College. That same month, KCC submitted its Application for Initial Candidacy to the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges [NASC], now known as the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities [NWCCU], the accrediting agency for the region, and began its oneyear self-study process.
1999	On November 10, 1999, KCC was granted Candidacy for regional accreditation.While KCC was advancing its bid for accreditation, it was also working on finding a permanent home. In September 1999, President Channell announced the purchase of 57 acres, which included two buildings that would become the first permanent home of KCC.

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