Photo Stories, 2011
Informed decisions
Teachers of math and foreign language share instructor profiles.
Published On: 01/02/12
Learn architecture at JCCC
Architecture is a union of the practical with the aesthetic.
Published On: 12/26/11
Sustainable Buzz
JCCC offers a variety of earth-friendly classes.
Published On: 12/26/11
Library for the 21st century
The Billington Library embraces a learning commons concept.
Published On: 12/26/11
Déjà vu for new professor
New science teacher remembers her days as student.
Published On: 12/26/11
Engineering a future
Student prepares for biomedical engineering.
Published On: 12/19/11
Sporting life is a rewarding life
Journalism student interns with Kansas City’s soccer team.
Published On: 12/19/11
It runs in the family
Writing center employs legacy tutors.
Published On: 12/19/11
Art history and interior design
Study the arts during course with museum "field trips".
Published On: 12/19/11
HITECH expands
Grant gives more opportunities for health care tech professionals.
Published On: 12/19/11
Gigantic gingerbread house
Students from the pastry program create a house for charity.
Published On: 12/12/11
Learn Respiratory Therapy at JCCC
Helping everyone breathe easier.
Published On: 12/12/11
Who owns the ice house?
New entrepreneurship class based on best-selling book.
Published On: 12/12/11
Person and place is the thing
New English classes allow students to explore.
Published On: 12/12/11
Running with life
Alumna Ajok Deng takes life and runs with it.
Published On: 12/12/11
Where the stormwater goes
College co-hosts conference to manage stormwater.
Published On: 12/05/11
Encore enrollment
German student enrolls twice, three years apart.
Published On: 12/05/11
Tech with purpose
HITECH grad now works for Cerner.
Published On: 12/05/11
Mastering the universe
Instructor’s book analyzes Bacon’s views.
Published On: 12/05/11
SIFE food pantry at JCCC
It’s hard to concentrate when you’re hungry.
Published On: 11/28/11
Teaching the Masters
BNSF partners with CBT to educate the educators.
Published On: 11/28/11
KSBDC State Star
KSBDC consultant is a Star Peformer.
Published On: 11/28/11
New business
Three new certificates help entrepreneurs.
Published On: 11/28/11
Community of writers
Campus readings open to all.
Published On: 11/28/11
Learn animation
Learn to create animation, 3D models and visual effects.
Published On: 11/21/11
To Russia with love
Executive vice president Joe Sopcich details trip to Russia as Fulbright scholar.
Published On: 11/21/11
JCCC connection spans 20 years
If you have a will to learn, JCCC helps you succeed.
Published On: 11/21/11
Cavalier Quilters help out
Employees sew a special quilt at lunch hours.
Published On: 11/21/11
Glass recycling comes to JCCC
The purple bin at northwest corner of campus is open for all to use.
Published On: 11/21/11
Professional in Human Resources
Passing the certification exam is no easy feat, but taking a preparatory class helps.
Published On: 11/14/11
Advice from interior design alumni
Much more than a pretty space.
Published On: 11/14/11
Writing in the future
Two English teachers bring media to composition.
Published On: 11/07/11
Only the best
Veteran transfers military discipline to studies.
Published On: 11/07/11
JCCC honors veterans Nov. 7- 11
Veterans Week activities include a presentation about Tuskegee Airmen.
Published On: 11/07/11
Process Improvement
Free event showcases process improvement techniques.
Published On: 11/07/11
Academic theatre: 'Anatomy of Gray'
Student performers deal with loss, love and healing.
Published On: 11/07/11
Peek inside our closet Nov. 4
Open house includes tours of fashion collection.
Published On: 10/31/11
College Scholar Kiran Jayaram
College Scholars looks at the experiences of Haitian migrants.
Published On: 10/31/11
Artist in residence
Parisian sculptor shares time at JCCC.
Published On: 10/17/11
Bill Kurtis is home on the range
Journalist and Kansas native Bill Kurtis speaks at JCCC Oct. 21.
Published On: 10/17/11
Beyond Bounds abounds with unique art
Fundraiser for the Nerman Museum is Oct. 22.
Published On: 10/17/11
Journey Into the Great Plains
The story of Patrick Dobson’s journey across the Plains has been honored with a book award.
Published On: 10/10/11
Teller Training
JCCC’s program prepares tellers for the banking business.
Published On: 10/10/11
Police Academy 100th graduating class
The 100th class will graduate from the Johnson County Regional Police Academy.
Published On: 10/03/11
Rob Riggle appears at JCCC
Comedian-actor Rob Riggle comes to JCCC Oct. 8
Published On: 10/03/11
OHEC dedication is Oct. 6
The dedication of the new Olathe Health Education Center is Oct.
Published On: 10/03/11
Academic Theatre presents “Equus”
“Equus” is the first student production of the year
Published On: 10/03/11
Interpreter training program accredited
Interpreter training program one of nine to be accredited.
Published On: 09/26/11
Iron Chef
A culinary competition teaches teamwork.
Published On: 09/26/11
Destiny of an alumna
Former JCCC student becomes best-selling author.
Published On: 09/26/11
New season for the Performing Arts Series
Miles Davis tribute, Peter Frampton open performing arts season.
Published On: 09/26/11
Focusing on options
JCCC provided Leon the focus he needed for a new career.
Published On: 09/19/11
Autism Conference is Oct. 7-8
Beyond the diagnosis and across the life span for autism spectrum disorders
Published On: 09/19/11
JCCC’s first ‘official’ green building
OHEC is not only beautiful but environmentally responsible.
Published On: 09/19/11
Criminal Justice Day is Sept. 21
An up-close look at law enforcement careers.
Published On: 09/19/11
See the world
JCCC offers four travel programs to discover other cultures.
Published On: 09/12/11
Constitution Day is Sept. 16
Constitution Day quiz turns a federal mandate into a learning moment.
Published On: 09/12/11
Family matters
Her family sees Erika growing as a person and a student.
Published On: 09/12/11
Simulation in health care conference
Harvard faculty are the featured presenters at the health care simulation conference.
Published On: 09/12/11
Single stream recycling
Recycling gets easier at JCCC.
Published On: 09/05/11
Third time’s the charm
Because others believed in her, Gina believed in herself.
Published On: 08/29/11
Blending learning and work
For Debbie McWhirt, learning is a tool to succeed in the business world.
Published On: 08/29/11
Olathe Health Education Center
JCCC opens its new health education facility in Olathe.
Published On: 08/29/11
Sustainability Expo and Dinner
Meet growers and enjoy local food served gourmet style.
Published On: 08/29/11
Campus Kickoff is Aug. 26
Campus Kickoff is part college fair, part festival, all fun.
Published On: 08/22/11
JCCC welcomes students this week
A week’s worth of welcome starts Aug. 22 at JCCC.
Published On: 08/22/11
Distance learning orientations
Prepare for online classes through a distance learning orientation.
Published On: 08/15/11
Sculpting with humor
Her medium may be heavy metals, but student sculptor Wendie Collins’ approach is light.
Published On: 08/15/11
Music to his ears
Student Abel Ullon’s music video will play on television.
Published On: 08/15/11
Lean Six Sigma
Local employees improve their processes through the Center for Business and Technology.
Published On: 08/08/11
Start at JCCC, finish at KU Edwards
Through the Start2Finish program, students can earn degrees from JCCC and KU.
Published On: 08/08/11
Global English Institute
JCCC’s Global English Institute serves English language learners.
Published On: 08/08/11
Dental hygiene courses at JCCC
Hands-on help for the community prepares students to become dental hygiene professionals.
Published On: 08/01/11
A great college to work for
JCCC is again named a great college to work for.
Published On: 08/01/11
JCCC is tobacco-free
Beginning Aug. 1, JCCC is a tobacco-free campus.
Published On: 08/01/11
Grinning with gratitude
Student John Stump is part of JCCC.
Published On: 08/01/11
Class from trash
Students create sustainable art.
Published On: 08/01/11
Horticulture program takes root
JCCC offers horticulture courses in the Horticultural Science Center.
Published On: 07/25/11
Learn game development
At JCCC, students can prepare for careers in the game industry.
Published On: 07/25/11
Wright person for the job
Christina Wright provides a satisfying experience for theater audiences.
Published On: 07/25/11
Learn emergency medical science
Effective – and dramatic – simulation of emergencies is the key to EMS training.
Published On: 07/25/11
Family matters
Decisions about college affect both student and family.
Published On: 07/25/11
Learn electronics technology
Computer hardware and electronic equipment make life more comfortable – until the equipment stops working.
Published On: 07/18/11
5K run benefits scholarships
Start at JCCC, finish at KU Edwards Campus July 23 in Start2Finish 5K Run-Walk.
Published On: 07/18/11
Administration of justice at JCCC
Students learn to wield a pen as well as a pistol.
Published On: 07/18/11
Learning to care for dementia
JCCC’s dementia care certificate program helps caregivers learn to cope.
Published On: 07/18/11
Nursing as a career change
Michelle Heck took a chance with a career change to LPN.
Published On: 07/18/11
Counselors are here to help
A college counselor can help you decide which classes to take.
Published On: 07/11/11
Learn architecture at JCCC
Prepare to become an architect at JCCC.
Published On: 07/11/11
Up to the challenge
Returning student found she was up to the challenge of college.
Published On: 07/11/11
Learn fine arts at JCCC
Students learn a range of fine arts at JCCC.
Published On: 07/11/11
Learn graphic design
JCCC's graphic design program prepares students for a career in design and advertising.
Published On: 07/11/11
Civil Engineering Technology
Graduates of the civil engineering technology program at JCCC may work in a variety of positions.
Published On: 07/04/11
Fashion merchandising & design
The fashion merchandising and design program prepares you for a variety of careers.
Published On: 07/04/11
Summit looks at math education
Transforming math education is the subject for the Eastern Kansas Math Education Summit.
Published On: 07/04/11
Women’s self-image through art
Students’ original work reflects women’s self-image.
Published On: 07/04/11
‘Light Up the Lawn’ July 8
Hearts of Darkness perform a free concert July 8.
Published On: 07/04/11
Garden is a good classroom
Children learn to appreciate good food from the garden.
Published On: 06/27/11
Learn business administration
The business administration program teaches the skills needed to manage a variety of businesses.
Published On: 06/27/11
Learn metal fabrication (welding)
New technologies are creating more uses for welding in the workplace.
Published On: 06/27/11
Actress is ‘proof’ that girls do math
Danica McKellar shows that math is for girls.
Published On: 06/27/11
Preserving history
JCCC student preserves history for the Wyandotte County Museum.
Published On: 06/27/11
Oral Health on Wheels
A 40-foot mobile dental clinic provides both education and health care.
Published On: 06/20/11
Languages of the world
Open yourself to the world by learning a foreign language
Published On: 06/20/11
Paths cross again
Prof. Dianna Rottinghaus finds a former student in class.
Published On: 06/20/11
A Year in Tico Time
Study abroad student reflects on her year in Costa Rica.
Published On: 06/20/11
Outcomes assessment
Faculty in English and journalism focus on outcomes assessment.
Published On: 06/13/11
Career Development Center
Career planning begins with JCCC's Career Development Center.
Published On: 06/13/11
Going one on one
Dan Owens gets to know his students personally.
Published On: 06/13/11
Learn health care interpreting at JCCC
Students learn to become interpreters in health care settings.
Published On: 06/13/11
Gilman Scholars return
Gilman International Scholarships help JCCC students study abroad.
Published On: 06/13/11
New administration of justice courses
New courses give students a balanced foundation in administration of justice.
Published On: 06/06/11
Practical nursing moving to Olathe
The practical nursing and health occupations programs will move to Olathe in the fall.
Published On: 06/06/11
Solar classes are on the horizon
JCCC will install a solar technology operations module on campus.
Published On: 06/06/11
Recording arts program a hit
Interest in the college’s recording arts program just keeps growing.
Published On: 06/06/11
Passionate about art – day and night
A painting by museum coordinator Kent Smith is now part of the collection.
Published On: 05/30/11
Lowering the cost of college
High school students save money for college through College Now.
Published On: 05/30/11
Students change lives
Fashion students create Little Dresses for Africa.
Published On: 05/23/11
Learning and art combine in sculpture
JCCC professor creates a sculptured goddess.
Published On: 05/23/11
Walsh combines skills, compassion
Jeanne Walsh is passionate for patient care and nursing education.
Published On: 05/23/11
Gap helps students style their futures
Gap for Community Colleges workshops prepare students for the workplace.
Published On: 05/23/11
Building college skills in high school
Through College Now, high school students stand out to four-year colleges.
Published On: 05/23/11
Debate team is national champion
JCCC’s debate team is the best in the country.
Published On: 05/16/11
JCCC graduations
JCCC has scheduled graduation, recognition and commencement ceremonies this week.
Published On: 05/16/11
Back on track with adult education
After facing health challenges, Joe Ammel earns his GED and moves on to JCCC.
Published On: 05/16/11
Summer workshops at JCCC
Summer workshops turn the tables.
Published On: 05/09/11
Encouraging assessment
JCCC focuses on measuring classroom learning.
Published On: 05/09/11
HITECH fills industry need
Students complete the HITECH pilot class.
Published On: 05/09/11
College Now offers head start to future studies
High school students get head start through College Now.
Published On: 05/09/11
Center for American Indian Studies
JCCC prepares for a two-day pow wow.
Published On: 05/02/11
Showhouse for interior design
Students design a room in the Designers’ Showhouse.
Published On: 05/02/11
How to eat for less at JCCC
Tips for stretching your food dollar at JCCC.
Published On: 05/02/11
Lean Six Sigma
Employees improve their processes through the Center for Business and Technology.
Published On: 05/02/11
Artistic entrepreneur
Student poised for entrepreneurial success.
Published On: 05/02/11
Learn interior design at JCCC
JCCC's interior design program prepares you for a number of opportunities in the field.
Published On: 04/25/11
April showers bring rain barrels
Collecting rainwater was a good idea 2,000 years ago. It still is.
Published On: 04/25/11
Superhero teaches at JCCC
Dennis Bishop studies science and superheroes.
Published On: 04/25/11
Free College Day is April 30, 2011
Take classes for free on Free College Day, April 30, 2011.
Published On: 04/18/11
Start at JCCC Finish at KU Edwards
The Start2Finish program allows students to start at JCCC and finish at KU Edwards Campus.
Published On: 04/18/11
Your move!
Student Frank Williams founded JCCC’s chess club.
Published On: 04/18/11
The international mama
Nancy Whedon works with – and hosts – international students at JCCC.
Published On: 04/18/11
Experiencing college while in high school
College Now student Spencer Maass prepared for college while still in high school.
Published On: 04/18/11
Stormwater project is honored
JCCC is honored for its green stormwater project.
Published On: 04/11/11
Kansas Poet Laureate visits JCCC
Dr. Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg, the Poet Laureate of Kansas 2009-2011, will speak at JCCC April 16.
Published On: 04/11/11
Rugby finds a champion at JCCC
Peter Pang brings rugby to JCCC.
Published On: 04/11/11
Andrew Jenks stops at JCCC
Andrew Jenks shares voices and stories at JCCC April 8.
Published On: 04/04/11
First Impressions: Manners matter
The number one rule of etiquette is making people feel comfortable.
Published On: 04/04/11
Internationalization of JCCC
Carolyn Kadel has been the driving force behind international education at JCCC.
Published On: 04/04/11
Assessment Conference
Conferences looks at best practices related to academic outcomes assessment.
Published On: 04/04/11
Fire science at JCCC
JCCC's fire science program offers an associate of arts degree.
Published On: 03/28/11
Achieving the Dream at JCCC
JCCC’s Achieving the Dream initiative focuses on student success in mathematics.
Published On: 03/28/11
360° of Women’s Lives Continues
A series of events at JCCC examines how women are perceived and represented around the world.
Published On: 03/28/11
Journey Into the Great Plains
Patrick Dobson will discuss his journey – and the book that came out of it – on March 24.
Published On: 03/21/11
Award-winning storm water system
The storm water treatment system on the south side of campus is a sustainable success story.
Published On: 03/21/11
Ready for a challenge
Terry Murphy-Latta is on track with NARS.
Published On: 03/21/11
A place at the table
A scholarship helped student Carmaleta Gilmore find her place at JCCC.
Published On: 03/21/11
Space to connect
New student spaces opened last fall at JCCC.
Published On: 03/14/11
Insight to America's history
Dr. Doug Harvey looks at The Theater of Empire.
Published On: 03/14/11
Learn sustainable agriculture
Gain practical experience as market farmers in JCCC’s sustainable agriculture program.
Published On: 03/14/11
Perseverance pays off for employees
Four employees support each other to earn degrees.
Published On: 03/14/11
Scholarship in honor of Chief
A Bodker Criminal Justice Scholarship honoring Chief John Douglass is available for JCCC students.
Published On: 03/14/11
Dental hygiene courses at JCCC
If you were considering dental hygiene as a career, then JCCC is the place to start.
Published On: 03/10/11
‘An Evening with Vince Gill’
Vince Gill performs in Yardley Hall March 24.
Published On: 03/07/11
A Pattern of Success
Linda Lee Sewing Workshop comes to JCCC this month.
Published On: 03/07/11
Rebuilding the infrastructure
The college invests technology dollars to improve the student experience at JCCC.
Published On: 03/07/11
Partners in growth
Small Business Development Center offers advice and assistance.
Published On: 03/07/11
360 Degrees of Women’s Lives
A series of events at JCCC examines how women are perceived and represented around the world
Published On: 03/02/11
Achieving the Dream in learning communities
As part of Achieving the Dream, an experiment in community learning is unfolding.
Published On: 02/28/11
Transitioning between GED and college
Linda Kozacek helps GED graduates come to college.
Published On: 02/28/11
Learn emergency medical science
JCCC offers progressively intensive options for learning the skills of emergency medical science.
Published On: 02/28/11
Tackling the tough questions
Student Evan Harmon pursues wisdom.
Published On: 02/28/11
America the Beautiful
A documentary film looks at America’s obsession with beauty.
Published On: 02/23/11
JCCC hero donates blood
Herb Pfeifer donates when the Community Blood Center comes to campus.
Published On: 02/21/11
Assessing student learning
Two departments try different methods of assessing student learning.
Published On: 02/21/11
Learning language abroad
Students spend their breaks honing their language skills.
Published On: 02/21/11
Creativity flows
Student Leon Jones is turning a hobby into a career.
Published On: 02/21/11
Svojanovsky on bioinformatics
Microarray genomic expression analysis is the topic of this week’s College Scholars presentations.
Published On: 02/21/11
Horticultural sciences field day
JCCC hosts a Horticultural Field Day Feb. 16.
Published On: 02/14/11
Famed chef Michael Smith
Chef Michael Smith talks about tapas on Feb. 16.
Published On: 02/14/11
JCCC police keep campus safe
JCCC officers have the powers of police.
Published On: 02/14/11
A happy learning environment
Matthew Phillips found a positive learning environment at JCCC.
Published On: 02/14/11
Kansas Studies Institute
KSI looks at Kansas culture, history, economics and environment.
Published On: 02/07/11
JCCC's accreditation is reaffirmed
JCCC’s reaffirmation report calls the college an “exemplary institution.”
Published On: 02/07/11
A strong foundation
Kate Allen is JCCC’s new director of Institutional Advancement.
Published On: 02/07/11
Service learning in Las Pintas
Each year JCCC students, faculty and staff travel to Mexico to offer health care and support.
Published On: 02/07/11
Making it happen at JCCC
Cassie Woiderski had the will to find a way to succeed at JCCC.
Published On: 02/07/11
Learn marketing and management
Business trends and industry standards are reflected in JCCC's marketing and management classes.
Published On: 01/31/11
Math Resource Center at JCCC
JCCC's Math Resource Center helps students succeed in math classes.
Published On: 01/31/11
Honors student Maxwell Matite
Maxwell Matite came to JCCC for the honors program.
Published On: 01/31/11
Achieving the Dream at JCCC
JCCC’s Achieving the Dream initiative focuses on first-year connections.
Published On: 01/24/11
Improve writing skills at Center
JCCC’s Writing Center helps students improve their writing skills.
Published On: 01/24/11
Learn practical nursing
You can learn a variety of health occupations at JCCC
Published On: 01/24/11
Artist and philosopher
Chris Stratman is finishing what he started 10 years ago.
Published On: 01/24/11
Jazz Winterlude
JCCC hosts four days of hot jazz Jan. 20-23, 2011.
Published On: 01/17/11
Assessing student learning in math
The mathematics division focuses on outcomes assessment.
Published On: 01/17/11
Service-Learning grant
JCCC receives a grant to promote Service-Learning in environmental education.
Published On: 01/17/11
Like father, like daughter
Father and daughter take honors classes at JCCC.
Published On: 01/17/11
Christensen at the White House
JCCC’s financial aid director attended the White House Summit on Community College
Published On: 01/10/11
Jarvis engineers an honors contract
Brandon Jarvis has a hands-on honors project.
Published On: 01/10/11
First ECG graduates
The first class of students enrolled in a new ECG technician program graduate.
Published On: 01/10/11
College Now at JCCC
High school students can get a jump start on college classes through College Now.
Published On: 01/10/11
Fine art goes digital
Art meets technology.
Published On: 01/01/11
Kansas Professor of the Year
Dr. Ellyn Mulcahy, associate professor, science, is the Kansas Professor of the Year.
Published On: 01/01/11
Grit and determination
Student Phillip Tomlinson finds that determination pays off.
Published On: 01/01/11
Learn hospitality management
Learn about the industry–chef apprentice, pastry/baking, food/beverage service, and hotel/lodging management.
Published On: 01/01/11