Jefferson College is a
community college
A community college is a type of educational institution. The term can have different meanings in different countries: many community colleges have an "open enrollment" for students who have graduated from high school (also known as senior sec ...
in
Jefferson County,
Missouri
Missouri is a U.S. state, state in the Midwestern United States, Midwestern region of the United States. Ranking List of U.S. states and territories by area, 21st in land area, it is bordered by eight states (tied for the most with Tennessee ...
, in the city of
Hillsboro. As of Fall 2019, Jefferson College enrollment includes 4,179 full and part-time college credit students.
History
The history of Jefferson College began in the spring of 1961 with the passage of Senate Bill Number Seven, presented by Senator Earl Blackwell of Hillsboro, made possible the formation and financing of public junior colleges in Missouri. Several Jefferson County citizens began to recognize the need for a public junior college in their community, they met, organized and petitioned the
State Board of Education for the formation of a Junior College District. The Community College District of Jefferson County was voted into existence on April 2, 1963.
Classes were first held at Hillsboro High School in 1964 until the following year (1965) when the college moved to its present 400+ acre campus on Highway 21 near Hillsboro. Jefferson College became the second junior college district in Missouri to be approved.
Accreditation
Jefferson College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Campus locations
Main Campus
The Main Campus is located in
Jefferson County, with a portion in the city of
Hillsboro and most of it in an
unincorporated area
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
. This campus is about south of
St. Louis
St. Louis () is the second-largest city in Missouri, United States. It sits near the confluence of the Mississippi and the Missouri Rivers. In 2020, the city proper had a population of 301,578, while the bi-state metropolitan area, which e ...
.
[Locations]
Archive
. Jefferson College. Retrieved on June 14, 2014.
It includes the following features: the Library-Administration Building, Career & Technical Education Building, Fine Arts Building, Technology Center (established 1986), Arts and Sciences Building, Arts and Sciences II, Field House, Athletic Fields, Student Center, Area Technical School, and Student Housing
iking Woods
JC Online, was formally established in 2010 as the college's
virtual campus
A virtual campus or e campus, refers to the online offerings of a college or university where college work is completed either partially or wholly online, often with the assistance of the teacher, professor, or teaching assistant. Many colleges an ...
, providing a full range of classes and e-services to students who prefer this highly popular method of instruction.
Jefferson College Arnold
Jefferson College Arnold is located in
Arnold. This campus is about south of St. Louis.
[
Jefferson College Arnold was opened in 2007 to expand educational services to those in northern Jefferson County. The facility is located at 1687 Missouri State Road behind the Arnold Library and Recreation Center.
]
Jefferson College Imperial
Jefferson College Imperial is in Imperial
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Imperial or The Imperial may also refer to:
Places
United States
* Imperial, California
* Imperial, Missouri
* Imperial, Nebraska
* Imperial, Pennsylvania
* Imperial, Texa ...
, near Arnold and approximately south of St. Louis.[
Jefferson College Imperial opened in 2010. The building is located at 4400 Jeffco Boulevard and is home to the Law Enforcement Academy, EMT-Paramedic programs.
]
Academics
Jefferson Community College offers degree programs in the following programs.
* Associate of Arts Degree: The Associate of Arts
An associate degree is an undergraduate degree awarded after a course of post-secondary study lasting two to three years. It is a level of qualification above a high school diploma, GED, or matriculation, and below a bachelor's degree.
The fi ...
A.A. degree is a program of general studies designed to transfer to four-year institutions. Many subjects are offered.
* Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree: The A.A.T. degree is designed to transfer into a four-year Teacher Education program for those who want to be certified to teach early childhood, elementary, middle school, or secondary education.
* Associate of Science Degree - Pre-Engineering: The A.S. degree is designed to transfer to an engineering institution, specifically the Missouri University of Science and Technology.
* Associate of Applied Science Degree: The A.A.S. degree includes a variety of career and technical education
Vocational education is education that prepares people to work as a technician or to take up employment in a skilled craft or trade as a tradesperson or artisan. Vocational Education can also be seen as that type of education given to an ind ...
programs not generally designed for transfer. The A.A.S. degree generally provides the option to pursue either a degree or a certificate.
*Associate of Fine Arts (A.F.A.) degree is designed for transfer to another college or university as part of a bachelor's degree in fine arts.
*Associate of Fine Arts in Music (A.F.A.) degree is designed for transfer to another college or university as part of a bachelor's degree in music
Music Department
Jefferson College Area Technical School
The Area Technical School provides career programs to help area high school students develop:
* Occupational Skills necessary to secure initial employment in the field after graduation from high school
* A Background of related information including both theory and practice necessary for a field of choice
* Personal and Social Traits necessary for initial employment
* Leadership Skills to help students learn the importance of leadership in the workplace.
Multiple programs are available at the Area Technical School in careers such as Automotive Technology, Biomedical Sciences, Building Repair Technology, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Culinary Arts, Digital Media Technology, Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Fire Science, Health Services, HVAC, Metal Fabrication, Residential Carpentry and Welding Technology
Music, Theater and Fine Arts
Jefferson College PACE Series offers cultural programs and events for the people of Jefferson County to attend and enjoy concerts, plays, musicals and gallery exhibits. Nationally acclaimed guest artists perform in addition to the college's music and theater performances.
Athletics
Jefferson College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association
The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), founded in 1938, is the governing association of community college, state college and junior college athletics throughout the United States. Currently the NJCAA holds 24 separate regions ...
Division I, NJCAA Region XVI and the Missouri Community College Athletic Conference
The Missouri Community College Athletic Conference (MCCAC) is a college athletic conference affiliated with the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) within its Region 16. The MCCAC is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Members
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.
The college fields teams in men's baseball and soccer, and women's basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball. The teams are known as the Vikings.
Jefferson College Foundation
The mission of the Jefferson College Foundation is to support the growth and development of Jefferson College in ways that are beneficial to its students, faculty, staff and campus facilities. Founded in 1991, the Foundation continues to build relationships within the community, and making a positive difference in the lives of others through learning and cultural enrichment. The Foundation supports the educational opportunities at Jefferson College by hosting fun and exciting events. Proceeds from the events help provide scholarships for talented and deserving students in need of assistance. The Foundation also provides quality entertainment for members of the community and their families.
Student life
Victor the Viking is the Mascot
A mascot is any human, animal, or object thought to bring luck, or anything used to represent a group with a common public identity, such as a school, professional sports team, society, military unit, or brand name. Mascots are also used as fi ...
of Jefferson College.
Student media
Jefferson College Television (JCTV) provides educational opportunities in broadcast journalism.
Student organizations
The Office of Student Development includes a variety of clubs and organizations on campus that provide students the opportunity to participate as members and/or take leadership roles. In addition, students are made aware of volunteer opportunities available within the community.
Student Senate
The Jefferson College Student Senate is a group of 16 students who are elected to represent the students of Jefferson College. Each senator serves a minimum of 2 hours each week in the Senate office in the Student Center
A student center (or student centre) is a type of building found on university and some high school campuses. In the United States, such a building may also be called a student union, student commons, or union. The term "student union" refers mos ...
.
Phi Theta Kappa
The Xi Zeta Chapter of Jefferson College is the established chapter for Jefferson College graduates.
Student chapter of NAfME
Jefferson College NAfME
This is the official college chapter or NAFME at Jefferson College for any music student planning to enter the field of music education.
Active Minds at Jefferson College
Active Minds is an organization working to utilize the student voice to change the conversation about mental health on college campuses.
Jefferson College Psychology Club
A club for students who have an interest in the field of psychology.
Legion of Gamers
A club dedicated to Jefferson College students who are gamers
A gamer is a proactive hobbyist who plays interactive games, especially video games, tabletop role-playing games, and skill-based card games, and who plays for usually long periods of time. Some gamers are competitive, meaning they routinely ...
.
Library
The Jefferson College Library has a book collection of over 70,000 volumes. The library's collection includes print periodicals, best sellers, graphic novels, DVDs, music CDs, eBooks and audiobooks. The library is also home to the Jefferson County History Center, which serves as an archive for Jefferson County. The history center is used for genealogical research by residents of Jefferson County, Missouri
Jefferson County is located in the eastern portion of the state of Missouri. It is a part of the St. Louis Metropolitan Area. As of the 2020 census, the population was 226,739, making it the sixth-most populous county in Missouri. Its county s ...
. Jefferson College Library serves as a selective federal depository for Missouri's Third Congressional District through its participation in the Federal Depository Library Program.
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