REAL PEOPLESTART HERE

KCC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

Drive a car. Pedal a bike. Ride the bus. Walk the trail.There’s plenty of parking no matter how you arrive.

KCC is right next to the river-front trail which winds for 2.3 miles from Hawkins Street in Kankakee to the Splash Valley Aquatic Center.

WE SAVED ASPACE FOR YOU

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Ready to dive in? Be a full-time student (12 credits or more).

Want to take one, or just a few, classes? Enroll part-time.

Up with the sun? Sign up for early bird 8 a.m. classes.

Night owl? Look for classes that end at 10:30 p.m.

Need more options?

Online classes are your opportunity to go to class while wearing pajamas.

Main campus is 177 acres; 117 of those acres are trees, trails and open land.

There’s a satellite center in Iroquois County. You can register, get information, and more. Some classes are offered there, too. www.kcc.edu/icsc/ • 815-432-4670

College president is John Avendano, Ph.D. He started at a community college. We hope you will, too!

There are 3 women’s and 3 men’s sports.

Fall 2011 credit enrollment is 4,139.

Students come from 13 states, six countries, and one U.S. territory.

More than 13,200 students have graduated from KCC. The class of 2011 had more than 500 students.

The school colors are scarlet, navy and white. Discussion opportunity: How is that different from red, white and blue?

KCC BASICS

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100-FOOT TALL WIND TOWER SPRING 2011

GREENHOUSE FALL 2010

HEALTH CAREERS CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE FALL 2008

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER2004

ARTS & SCIENCES BUILDING SPRING 2007

What’s new?

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56 CHOICES FOR A QUALITY EDUCATION

TRANSFER PROGRAMS:Agriculture / Biological Science / Business / Chemistry / Criminal Justice / Early Childhood Education / Elementary Education / Engineering Science / English / General transfer degree History / Mass Communications / Mathematics / Physics / Political Science / Psychology Secondary Education / Secondary Mathematics / Special Education / Sociology / Visual Arts Visual Arts (Fine Arts)

Yes, you can transfer after KCC and then complete a bachelor’s degree. In fact, we guarantee it! With transfer agreements, you can finish your KCC degree then enter any four-year public university in Illinois with junior standing.

TRANSFER P ROGRAMS

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCEHorticulture

BUSINESS AND INFORMATION SERVICESBusinessComputer Graphic DesignGlobal Supply ChainOffice ProfessionalSupply Chain Management

EDUCATIONChild Development – Director/Administrator OptionChild Development – Education OptionParaprofessional Educator/Teacher’s Aide

GENERALGeneral Studies

HEALTH CAREERSCoding SpecialistEMT/ParamedicNursing–RegisteredNursing–Licensed PracticalNursing AssistantMedical Assistant

Medical Laboratory AssistantMedical Laboratory TechnologyPhlebotomyPhysical Therapist AssistantRadiographyRespiratory Therapist

HUMAN AND PUBLIC SERVICESLaw EnforcementParalegal/Legal Assistant Studies

INDUSTRIAL AND TECHNOLOGYAir Conditioning and RefrigerationAutomotive TechnologyComputer-Aided DraftingConstruction Craft LaborerConstruction ManagementElectrical TechnologyIndustrial Electrical TechnologyMachine Tool TechnologyTower Construction & MaintenanceWelding Technology

EARNINGS OPPORTUNITY:IF YOU ARE EXCELLING IN CLASS,YOU MAYBECOME A TUTOR OR A LAB ASSISTANT.

OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAMSIf you want to be in the workforce in less than four years, look at these options. Our programs and courses meet national accreditation standards. Many of these programs offer short-term options such as certificates which take from one semester to one year. You also can take a course or two from a given area to update skills or satisfy personal interests.

6 For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed pro-grams and other important information, visit www.kcc.edu/gainfulemployment/.

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“Going to KCC was one of the best decisions I made for my college career.”

“The types of things I learned there helped build the foundation I needed to attend a four- year institution. “

“Anytime I needed an instructor’s help, or had an idea for a project, I knew I could go to my teachers and talk to them. “

“I learned how to be a much stronger writer in my English II class at KCC. This helped me greatly when I entered into higher writing courses at ISU (Illinois State University).

“My (KCC) adviser helped me choose which classes interested me and fit my general education requirements. She also made sure that all the classes I took were transferable to ISU.”

Rainie Themer, A.A. 2008

Periodicals assistant, Milner Library at Illinois State University

Also pursuing a master’s degree in library science at Illinois State University

Rainie Themer

with my grandpa KCC graduation me - only younger

“I was able to easily transfer to ISU.”

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Few things are more important – when it comes to college – than finding a way to pay.

We don’t have space for everything you need to know about financial aid and paying for college.

So, here’s some introductory information and resources to learn more.

Scholarships. Grants. Loans. etc. etc. There are many ways to pay for college. Types of financial aid are the same at just about every college, including KCC: Grants, loans, federal work study and student employment. Scholarships are also offered, and require a separate application. Check out the resources listed here to learn what you really need to know.

Facts:• KCC offers more than 250

scholarships each year. KCC’s Foundation awarded $257,932 in scholarships in 2009-10.

• For 2009-10, 3,302 students (62% of annual credit division enrollment) received financial aid.

Resources:www.fafsa.gov - Fill one out. Please. Regardless of the college you attend, the FAFSA is the form to use to apply for federal financial aid. You’ll need KCC’s Title IV school code: 007690.

www.kcc.edu/financialaid KCC’s financial aid website. It pays to be informed. So, we have details, forms, and more links.

Email & Phone:finaid@kcc.edu 815-802-8500 www.kcc.edu/veterans www.collegezone.com

General federal and state financial aid guidelines.

THE COST

Tuition and fees at KCCKCC tuition and fees are $107 per credit hour.Books and supplies average about $500 per semester.

This is the only chart in this booklet. WHY?Because nothing shows value better than the stacks of cash you save by coming to KCC.

PAYING FORCOLLEGE

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“If you would have said 25 years ago when I was graduating from high school that I would be a principal at a Catholic high school in Kankakee, I would have said that is probably as far removed as it could possibly be.”

Kurt enrolled at KCC and was undecided about a college major.

“As I look back at my career and how it has evolved, I think every step of the way is important. KCC was a real important piece and foundation for me. I appreciate everything that KCC has done for me.

“To be sitting where I am today, I couldn’t be more blessed. I couldn’t be happier with the family that I have and this school community.”

Kurt Weigt, A.A. 1989Principal at Bishop McNamara Catholic High School in Kankakee

Kurt Weigt

with my daughter skiing golf outing

“My commitment to a career in educa-tion started at KCC.”

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ENROLL

When does registration get underway?Sign up for fall semester beginning in late April

Spring semester registration begins in mid-October

For summer term, you can sign up beginning in March

Helpfuladmissions links:www.kcc.edu/admissionsLinks to the admissions form and individual application dead-lines and testing requirements for Health Careers programs.

www.kcc.edu/registrationLink to the 7 steps to register and other information on how to register.

For your quick questions, or to make an appointment:Phone 815-802-8500 or email studentservices@kcc.edu

To get going, we recommend starting a few months before classes start. This allows time to process forms and complete each step.

Some steps take a long time (like applying for financial aid and scholarships), so start on them as early as possible.

You can complete most of the steps to register online.

Submit an Admissions Form

Apply for scholarships & financial aid

Make an advisement appointment(and go to it)

RequestTranscripts(from your high school and any other colleges attended)

Take the placement test

Register & get your student ID

Attendorientation

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Nicole Brenneisen

“If you have a positive work ethic and self-confi-dence, then you will have no problem succeeding as a college student.

“KCC instructors give me the individual attention, help, and encouragement I need to reach my goals. I am currently enrolled in Radiography, and I decid-ed to attend KCC because of the excellent program they offer.

“I have been fortunate to receive the Century Club Scholarship. Scholarships take away the stress of paying for college, and also help students create better futures.

“Overall, my KCC experi-ence has been wonderful. I appreciate the support from the advisers, in-structors, and KCC staff. I am so grateful to attend a college that cares so much for its students and has such great opportuni-ties available.”

Nicole Brenneisen KCC sophomore

“I appreciate the support from the advisers, instructors, and KCC staff.”

softball tournament with my family traveling

WI-FI Free access across campus

FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/kankakeecommunitycollege

TWITTER www.twitter.com/KCCedu

MOBILE APP/WEB www.kcc.edu

BLOGGERS www.kcc.edu/blogs

DIRECTIONS TO KCC www.kcc.edu/directions

FIND FUN

STAY CONNECTED

You can get involved through a variety of organizations and clubs. Whether you want to give back to the community, learn more about horticulture or just chat about a movie, KCC probably has a club for you. If you can’t find a club to fit your lifestyle or personality, there’s always the option to create a new one.

From musicians to comedians, with hypnotists tossed in for good measure, KCC offers entertainment each semester for students and the community.

Tapping into local talent, students also have been spotlighted at open mic nights, dances and theme days to meet people and share interests.

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“The small class atmo-sphere at KCC made it easier to come back to school after being away from the classroom for 10 years.”

“The instructors at KCC are great! As a student, I was balancing school, work and home. The instructors helped me learn how to structure my time and become more organized. They were encouraging and wanted to see me suc-ceed. I feel like I am well prepared to tackle my next educational goals.”

Chenille is working toward a bachelor’s degree at Governors State University. She then plans to go to law school.

“I strongly encourage students to take advan-tage of all the valuable resources that KCC has to offer. Everyone is very helpful. I’m really glad I started out at KCC.”

Chenille Evans, A.A.S. 2008 & A.A.S. 2011

Chenille Evans “The instructors were encouraging and wanted to see me succeed. “

KCC graduation Lady SoldiersCheerleading

My daughters

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GROUNDWORKFOR SUCCESS

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Leadership conference Annual sessions open to all students.

Student Ambassadors Beacons of KCC information. Work at a variety of

events. Up to 10 scholarships available.

Student Advisory Council The voice of students. Plan activities for all

students. GPA and other requirements apply.

Baccalaureate scholars High academic achievers. 12 full scholarships

available each year.

TRiO Student Support Services Stay on track to transfer. Enjoy camaraderie and

events. Some entry requirements apply.

Phi Theta Kappa Honor society, with scholarly activities and social

events. GPA and other requirements apply.

Study Abroad See another corner of the world, and get

college credit. www.icisp.org for info.

Caleb Mau

“It is a goal of mine to graduate from college with as little debt as possible. Starting at KCC for the first two years of my educational journey will help me achieve that goal.”

Caleb is a 2011 Herscher High School graduate and is a KCC freshman.

He was selected to participate in KCC’s Baccalaureate Scholars Program. This program is a competitive-entry, two-year program for academically talented and motivated students. Selected students who maintain program requirements receive full scholarships for tuition, fees and books.

“I also chose KCC because it is close to home. I didn’t want to go far away to college. Going to KCC for the first two years will be a nice transition for when I head off to a four-year university.”

After graduating from KCC, Caleb plans to pursue a degree in engineering.

Caleb Mau, 2011 KCC Baccalaureate Scholars Program participant

“Going to KCC for the first two years will be a nice transition.”

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Go onafter KCC

You can transfer after KCC and still get a bachelor’s degree.

Big or small. State school or private. Near or far. Fine with us. Pick any 4-year and finish there!

There won’t be an asterisk on your diploma. We promise.

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The following are consistently among the colleges/universities with the highest number of KCC student transfers:• Governors State

University

• Illinois State University

• Olivet Nazarene University

• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

• Western Illinois University

• Eastern Illinois University

Transfer students should work with an advisor each semester to make the process smooth.

Heidi ManhartA.S. KCC - 2008B.S. NIU - 2010M.A. NIU - Anticipated 2012Photographed at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, June 14, 2011

David WhittingtonA.E.S. 2011Now attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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NOTABLEGRADUATES

Merritt Yohnka - A.A. 1983

Stunt coordinator in Los Angeles. Emmy winner for his work on the NBC series Chuck.

Michael Clarke Duncan - Completed 41 credit hours

Actor, nominated for an Academy Award for his role as John Coffey in The Green Mile (1999).

Dominic Surprenant - A.A. 1975

Graduate of Harvard Law School (1985), now a seniorpartner at Quinn Emanuel, Urquhart & Sullivan, Los Angeles.“Both a local community college and Harvard Law School were equally important to forming my views as a trial lawyer, and, in many respects, as a person.”

Kathie Topel - A.A.S. Computer Information Systems, 1985

Vice president at Impact Insights and author of”POWERSHIP ® : Leadership + People = Power” (2005).”I have come up against many individuals with lists of degrees from prestigious universities, but I have never once felt that I could not compete or out perform as a result of the skills gained from my education at Kankakee Community College.”

Anthony Springer - A.E.S. 1988

Alliance Development Manager, Office of AerospaceTechnology NASA Headquarters, Washington D.C,

Michael J. Kick - A.A. 1977

Circuit judge, Kankakee County.

Frances Hebert - A.A.S. 1995

KCC mathematics professor. She’s one of 12 KCC full-timefaculty who started here.“KCC gave me the foundation that I needed to go on and get a bachelor’s degree from Olivet Nazarene University and a master’s degree from DePaul University.”

Michael Clarke Duncan

Dominic Surprenant

Kathie Topel

Michael J. Kick

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FORMERSTUDENTS

Mary Bass - A.A. Summer 2011

Transferring to Columbia College Chicago to study FashionDesign.“KCC has been fantastic! I’ve made so many friends and my teachers were more like mentors. My time at KCC has given me confidence. I know that I can take what I’ve learned here and succeed elsewhere.”

Michael Nemeth - Completed 70 credit hours

Phi Theta Kappa president, student representative to the Board of Trustees (2011-12). Completing an electrical technol-ogy degree with a specialization in renewable energy tech-nology.“My experience at KCC has led to a life changing experience. Working with NASA engineers and astronauts at the Johnson Space Center after compet-ing in the National Community College Aerospace Scholars competition was a dream come true.”

Haley Lynn Spangler - Completed 71 credit hours

Transferred to University of Illinois with a focus inagricultural, consumer, and environmental science.“KCC offers amazing opportunities and resources available to students no matter their age or interest of study. This is why I chose to attend KCC.”

Jennifer L. Ash M.D. - Certificate, 1994; A.L.S. 1998

Now a physician specializing in vascular and endovascular surgery. “KCC provided a convenient, affordable, and high-quality educational step-ping stone on my journey toward completing my medical degree. I have many fond memories of the time I spent at KCC and of the people I met there. I would recommend KCC to any student – young or old – at any point along their educational journey.”

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Mary Bass

Michael Nemeth

Haley Lynn Spangler

Dr. Jennifer Ash

S TA R T H E R E . F I N I S H A N Y W H E R E .