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Mission
Kellogg Community College is a public institution of higher learning which shall provide academic, occupational, general, and lifelong learning opportunities for all people in its district and contiguous service area. The College shall maintain close ties with community-based organizations and business and professional groups; exercise a leadership role in the educational advancement of the area; promote innovation and preparation for change; and provide support and assistance in economic development activities.
The institution shall provide a comprehensive range of curricula, courses, activities, and services, limited only by the responsible management of its financial, personnel, and physical resources.
Recognizing the variety of experiences and needs of individuals seeking to expand their knowledge, the College shall maintain an open-door admission policy and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual preference, age, or disability. To assure that admission means an opportunity for success, the College shall provide a planned program of recruitment, assessment, academic advising, and, if needed, basic academic skills.
Many students who are working, raising families, and meeting other commitments do not plan to complete their courses in a specific length of time. Kellogg Community College students are encouraged to pursue their objectives at the pace that works best for them, whether it be in two years as a full-time student or one course at a time.
Institutional Goals
The following goals are of equal importance to fulfilling the mission of Kellogg Community College:
- Admit all applicants to the services of the College and provide assessment, guidance and academic advising, and services such as career planning and transfer articulation to facilitate success in subsequent studies or employment.
- Admit qualified students and provide a quality education in the preprofessional and liberal arts curriculums which parallels that offered in the first two years at the majority of four-year colleges and universities to which students desire to transfer.
- Admit qualified students and provide quality education and technical training in a manner consistent with the principle needs and demands of the occupations involved.
- Develop partnerships with K through 12 and intermediate school districts, baccalaureate institutions, civic groups, agencies, and businesses in endeavors likely to benefit the community in economic, education, or social advancement.
- Provide general education experiences which facilitate the development of a person who is able to think critically, communicate effectively in the world environment, make appropriate decisions, and work efficiently with others.
- Incorporate and provide the learning resources necessary for the promotion of excellence in the instructional programs.
- Provide appropriate experiences for adults who wish to further occupational skills, pursue advanced academic studies, or make enriched use of leisure time.
- Afford secondary students the opportunity to enrich their learning by enrolling in College classes while still in high school.
- Promote the institution and its services to constituents throughout the district and its contiguous service area.
- Provide basic skills assessment and developmental programming in reading, writing, and mathematics which will bring students to a state of academic readiness for college-level work.
- Provide financial assistance to students in direct aid, loans, scholarships, and part-time employment.
- Provide students with assistance in preparing for and securing career placements.
- Offer activities which provide students experience in working together, developing leadership and group skills, and/or personal fulfillment.
- Assist in meeting the needs of the community by making available both the cultural programs and physical facilities of the College for educational purposes.
- Acquire and maintain barrier-free facilities – buildings, grounds, and equipment – necessary to accomplish the other functions.
- Provide evaluation and support services for the improvement of teaching and learning.
- Meet the diverse needs of students by providing alternate methods of delivery of instructional and educational services.
While Kellogg Community College is frequently called a “two-year” college, the label is used primarily to distinguish it from baccalaureate degree granting (four-year) institutions. At Kellogg Community College students may accomplish work at their own pace.
Accreditation and Approvals
Since 1965, Kellogg Community College has been granted full accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org 1-800-621-7440). Additionally, the College is a member of the Michigan Community College Association, the Council of North Central Community-Junior Colleges, and the American Association of Community Colleges.
Membership in the various associations and regional accreditation agency approval gives students the assurance that their work at Kellogg Community College will be accepted by other reputable colleges and universities.
Certain programs of study at Kellogg Community College are individually accredited or approved by appropriate agencies. They are:
- Dental Hygiene Program—Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association
- Physical Therapist Assistant—Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association
- Medical Laboratory Technician—Council on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs
- Radiographer—Council on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs
- Associate Degree Nursing Program/Practical Nursing Program—State of Michigan Board of Nursing
- Paralegal Program—American Bar Association
- Emergency Medical Services—Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services
To review any accreditation documents, please submit a written request to the office of the President.