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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
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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 City Schools and Klamath
Falls County Schools.
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| 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.
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| 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 one-year self-study
process.
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| 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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| 2000 |
The first two buildings were redesigned and renovated, and on March
27, 2000, KCC students attended their first day of classes at the new
campus.
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| 2002 |
Three additional buildings were completed in the Fall of 2002 to provide
eight additional classrooms, computer labs, a new Learning Resources
Center, food service, and student study areas.
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| 2004 |
In the spring of 2004, the Klamath Community College Board of
Education accepted President Channell’s retirement. On May 1, 2004 the
Board appointed Vice President Fredrick Smith, Ph.D., as President.
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| 2005 |
In January 2005, KCC was granted accreditation by the Northwest
Commission on Colleges and Universities effective September 2004. In
the summer of 2005, four more classrooms and the Allied Health Lab
were added to Building 4. Permanent entries from South 6th Street and
Highway 39 were also completed.
Credit and non-credit classes are offered at KCC and other locations
throughout the community. Strategies continue to be explored for the
construction of an expanded campus on the College’s adjacent 50 acres.
The College continues its partnerships with Oregon Institute of
Technology, Portland Community College, and Concordia University
to round out its range of services to students in Southern Oregon and
Northern California.
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| 2006 |
In May, the College celebrated its Tenth Anniversary with an afternoon
ceremony dedicating the entrances of the College to individuals who
helped the College along the way. A Wine and Cheese event was held
bringing community members to the campus for food, drink, and
fellowship.
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| 2008 |
On February 26, 2008, Gerald Hamilton was named the fourth President of Klamath Community College.
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