Mission Statement
Kellogg Community College is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality education to enrich our community and the lives of individual learners.
The following are the core components of our mission:
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We engage students in learning experiences that lead to enhanced employability and successful transfer to other educational institutions.
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We develop students who can think critically, communicate effectively, and demonstrate global awareness.
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We partner with the communities we serve to support economic vitality and stability through the development of a skilled local workforce.
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We provide educational resources and student services that promote, support and enhance student success.
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We advocate lifelong learning for all members of the community, providing local residents with educational and cultural opportunities that result in personal growth and development.
Vision Statement
Kellogg Community College will be recognized as a premier institution of higher education, having achieved excellence through innovation, quality instruction, a culture of continuous improvement, and learner-centered decision-making.
Working together across the college we support an environment that values:
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Student success through collaboration, cooperation, and academic rigor
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Positive relationships with students, employers, our staff, and the community
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Diversity
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Quality and continuous improvement
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Innovation, creativity, and flexibility
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Personal and professional integrity
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Staff development
Accreditation and Approvals
Since 1965, Kellogg Community College has been granted full accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (http://www.hlcommission.org/; 1-800-621-7440). Additionally, the College is a member of the Michigan Community College Association (http://www.mcca.org/), the Council on Accreditation of Two-Year Colleges, and the American Association of Community Colleges (https://www.aacc.nche.edu/).
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:
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Dental Hygiene Program is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation http://www.ada.org/en/coda. Accreditation of the American Dental Association
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Early Childhood Education Program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children https://www.naeyc.org/accreditation.
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Emergency Medical Services Program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs http://www.caahep.org/.
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Medical Assistant Certificate Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) https://www.caahep.org/ upon the recommendation of the Medical Assistant Education Review Board. CAAHEP can be contacted at CAAHEP, 9355 - 113 St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775. Phone: 727-210-2350.
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Neurodiagnostic Technologist Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) https://www.caahep.org/.
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Nursing Program is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, 404-975-5000 www.acenursing.org, and is approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing.
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Physical Therapist Assistant Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22305-3085; 703-706-3245; http://www.capteonline.org/home.aspx.
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Radiography Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology https://portal.jrcertaccreditation.org/accredited-educational-programs/details/c6c22cb4-502f-4aca-9d8a-2997009424b8.
Correspondence awarding accreditation to the College, or individual programs, is filed in the Office of the Vice President for Instruction. These documents are available for viewing by appointment.
The Self-Study Report required for accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission is filed in the Office of the Vice President for Instruction. A public copy of the Self-Study Report is available for viewing in the Learning Resource Center. Individual program self-studies, required by their program accreditation agencies, are filed in the office of the academic department that administers the program, along with any agency comments about the self-study. These documents are available for viewing by appointment at the corresponding department office.
Equity and Inclusion Commitment
KCC’s commitment to equity and inclusion is clearly stated in the following equity statement:
“At Kellogg Community College, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we foster respect for others and our differences, support cultural understanding, demonstrate ethical behavior, and champion social justice.” We will accomplish this by:
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Deepening our understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion through learning, engagement with others, and personal reflection;
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Valuing the lived experiences and perspectives of others while nurturing and understanding the differences between us;
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Rejecting all forms of prejudice, discrimination, and racism; and
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Advancing integrity, justice, and civility among and between us.”
This commitment is instilled in the prominent role equity and inclusion play in KCC’s strategic plan, as well as in the establishment of an Equity and Inclusion Committee, which drives the institutional work.
For more information about KCC’s equity and inclusion work, please go to http://www.kellogg.edu/about/equity/.
Facilities
Kellogg Community College takes great pride in its buildings and grounds. The College facilities include:
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Twelve major academic complexes containing classrooms, laboratories, and faculty and administrative offices.
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A student center containing a cafeteria, dining rooms, and study area.
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The 320-seat Elizabeth H. Binda Performing Arts Center.
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A Learning Resource Center containing a library that offers individual and group work areas, and a computer commons.
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College Bookstore.
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Computer classrooms.
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Tennis courts.
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An international-sized soccer field.
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A 747-seat field house.
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Regional Manufacturing Technology Center at Fort Custer Industrial Park that provides skilled trades instruction.
Regional Locations
Kellogg Community College has four academic centers: the Eastern Academic Center in Albion, the Fehsenfeld Center in Hastings, the Grahl Center in Coldwater, and the Regional Manufacturing Technology Center in Battle Creek. The Eastern Academic, Fehsenfeld, and Grahl Centers provide transfer and applied degree courses, as well as academic and financial aid advising, payment opportunities, and bookstore services (only online bookstore services are available at the Fehsenfeld and Grahl Centers). For your convenience, the Centers are open days and evenings.
Certificate Programs
Certificate programs focus on specialty courses for job entry and/or occupational upgrading.
Accounting
Administrative Assistant
Art Enrichment
Business Management
Computed Tomography Technology
Computer Programming
Corrections
EMT - Basic
EMT - Paramedic
English Enrichment
Graphic Design
Industrial Electricity and Electronics
Industrial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Industrial Machining Technology
Industrial Pipefitting
Industrial Technology
Industrial Trades
Industrial Welding
Maintenance Technician
Medical Assistant
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
Music Enrichment
Photography and Multimedia
Renewable Energy
Sacred Music
Web Design and Development
Occupational Associate Degree Programs
Occupational associate degree programs have been designed for career entry and/or advancement in selected fields. Courses may or may not transfer to other colleges and universities. For some occupational programs, Kellogg Community College has agreements with other colleges and universities so that credits are accepted for transfer. Interested students should check with either the Academic Advising Center or the academic area for details.
Accounting
Administrative Assistant
Business Management
Computer Engineering Technology
Computer Networking
Computer Programming
Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology
Corrections
Cyber Security
Dental Hygiene
Early Childhood Education
Emergency Medical Services
Exercise Science
Graphic Design
Human Services
Industrial Electricity and Electronics
Industrial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Industrial Machining Technology
Industrial Pipefitting
Industrial Technology
Industrial Welding
Law Enforcement
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Neurodiagnostic Technologist
Nursing
Photography and Multimedia
Physical Therapist Assistant
Public Safety
Radiographer
Skilled Trades
Sports Management
Associate Degree Programs
Associate degree programs have been designed for transfer to other colleges and universities. For some transfer programs, Kellogg Community College has agreements with other colleges and universities so that credits are accepted for transfer. Interested students should check with either the Academic Advising Center or the academic area for details.
Agricultural Science
Arts
Criminal Justice
Elementary Education
General Studies
Global and International Studies
Science
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