Colby Community College
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| Motto | Different. Better. With a Purpose. |
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| Type | Public, Community College |
| Established | 1964 |
| President | Seth Carter |
| Location | , , |
| Colors | Blue and White |
| Nickname | Trojans |
| Website | colbycc |
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Colby Community College (CCC) is a two-year community college located in Colby, Kansas, United States. Established in 1964, the 80-acre (32 ha) main campus is located in the heart of Colby with an additional 64-acre (26 ha) agricultural center east of the city.
The college is able to accommodate hundreds of off-campus students by offering classes at 24 locations in the 14-county service area, including campuses in Norton and Wakeeney, and through online distance education courses.[1]
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History
In 2013, CCC was selected as one of the Top 10 Community Colleges in the Country according to Bankrate, Inc. Over 900 public two-year institutions were ranked based on six criteria: graduation rate; student retention rate; the student/ faculty ratio; the school's in-state tuition and fees; the percentage of full-time first-time undergraduates receiving financial aid; and the average amount of grant aid they received from federal, state, and private sources combined.[2]
Academics
Colby Community College offers over 60 academic programs which culminate in Associate of Arts, Science and Applied Science degrees as well as a variety of certifications, including technical certificates.[1] Many of the programs and courses are offered in traditional and online learning environments.
Associate of Arts
| Criminal Justice/ Pre-Law | History | Secondary Education |
| Early Childhood/ Elementary Ed | Music | Social Work |
| English | Physical Education | Sociology |
| General Studies | Political Science | Visual Arts |
| Graphic Design | Psychology |
Associate of Applied Science
| Business Management & Administration | Farm & Ranch Management | Sustainable/ Renewable Energy |
| Computer Specialist | Horse Production & Management | Technical Studies |
| Criminal Justice | Nursing | Veterinary Technology |
| Dental Hygienist | Physical Therapist Assistant |
Associate of Science
| Agri-Business/ Ag Economics | Computer Science | Physical Science |
| Agriculture Education | Earth/ Geology/ Natural Science | Physics |
| Agronomy | Engineering | Pre-Chiropractic |
| Alternative Energy | Equine Science | Pre-Dentistry |
| Animal Science | Exercise Physiology | Pre-Medicine |
| Biological Science | Farm & Ranch Management | Pre-Pharmacy |
| Business Administration/ Accounting | General Business | Pre-Physical Therapy |
| Business Education | General Studies | Pre-Veterinary Medicine |
| Chemistry | Mathematics | Wildlife Biology |
Certificate Programs
| Technical Certificates | 1yr Technical Certificates | Certificates of Completion |
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| Beef Management | Criminal Justice | Allied Health |
| Accounting | Feedlot | Leadership |
| Virtual Assistant | Health Assistant Specialist | Medical Coding |
| Management/ Marketing | Massage Therapy | Small Wind Technology |
| Computer Support Specialist | Practical Nursing | Solar Photovoltaic |
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| Solar Photovoltaic |
Athletics
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The Colby Trojans are members of the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference.[7] All nine of the competitive athletic teams are Division I programs.[8]
Notable alumni
- Daniel Cormier - NCAA runner-up, Olympic Wrestler, MMA fighter, UFC Light Heavyweight Champion[9]
- C.B. Dollaway - state champion wrestler; JUCO National Champion; NCAA D-1 All-American for ASU; professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC's Middleweight Division[10]
- Corey Hill - wrestler; current professional mixed martial arts fighter[11]
- Mark Schultz -Contemporary Christian music artist.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 About Colby Community College
- ↑ Top Community Colleges
- ↑ CCC Associate of Arts Degrees
- ↑ CCC Associate of Applied Science Degrees
- ↑ CCC Associate of Science Degrees
- ↑ CCC Certificate Programs
- ↑ KJCCC Members
- ↑ NJCAA - CCC Participating Teams
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External links
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Governing Body: Kansas Board of Regents
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