Colby Community College
Bedker Memorial Complex | |
Motto | Challenge. Create. Connect. |
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Type | Public, Community College |
Established | 1964 |
President | Seth Carter |
Location | Colby, Kansas, U.S. |
Colors |
Blue and White |
Athletics |
NJCAA Division I KJCCC |
Nickname | Trojans |
Sports | 9 Varsity Teams |
Website |
colbycc |
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]
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 more than 60 academic options which culminate in Associate of Arts, Science and Applied Science degrees as well as a variety of certifications, including technical certificates. Many of the programs and courses are offered in traditional and online learning environments.[1]
Athletics
The Colby Trojans are members of the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference.[3] All nine of the competitive athletic teams are Division I programs.[4]
Notable alumni
- Daniel Cormier - NCAA runner-up, Olympic Wrestler, MMA fighter, UFC Light Heavyweight Champion[5]
- 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[6]
- Corey Hill - wrestler; former professional mixed martial arts fighter[7]
- Mark Schultz -Contemporary Christian music artist.
- Brennan Ward, wrestler; professional mixed martial arts fighter
References
- 1 2 About Colby Community College
- ↑ Top Community Colleges
- ↑ KJCCC Members Archived 2013-11-04 at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ NJCAA - CCC Participating Teams
- ↑ "Daniel Cormier OSU Bio". Retrieved 2014-01-01.
- ↑ "C.B. Dollaway UFC Bio". Retrieved 2014-01-01.
- ↑ "Corey Hill MMA Bio". Retrieved 2014-01-01.
External links
Coordinates: 39°22′41″N 101°03′07″W / 39.37806°N 101.05194°W