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Kauai Community College, KCC, is a coeducational two-year public college that is situated on 200 acres on the island of Kauai in Lihue, Hawaii. KCC, which was founded in 1964 as a part of the University of Hawaii system, offers certificates and associate's degree programs in business technology, culinary arts, hospitality and tourism, nursing, massage therapy, early childhood education, electronics technology, and liberal arts. The academic divisions of the college are:
KCC has a vibrant student life and the student government organization of the college is called the Associated Students of the University of Hawaii at Kauai Community College (ASUH-KCC). Students are also involved in other clubs and organizations like the Aupaka Club, Culinary Arts Club, Kupono I Hookahai Hawaii (Hawaiian Club), La Tertulia Espanola (Spanish Club), Nihongo Kurabu (Japanese Club), and the Rotaract Club.
Kauai Community College is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Lihue, HI. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Kauai Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study hospitality, nursing and emergency medicine, and cooking and culinary arts.
Kauai Community College maintains an open-admission policy.
Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
Kauai Community College offers classes to 1,051 students (572 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Kauai Community College
3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766-9591
General Phone: (808) 245-8311
http://www.kauai.hawaii.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 45 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 43 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business and Management | 12 | accounting |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 11 | culinary arts |
| Office and Administration | 7 | administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | electronics tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 7 | autobody repair, automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair |
| Hospitality | 4 | hospitality management, hotel management |
| Education and Teaching | 3 | early childhood education |
| Construction Trades | 0 | carpentry |
Number of programs and degrees for Kauai Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 105 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 34 | 11 |
In 2007-2008, Kauai Community College had a total enrollment of 1,051 students (572 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 27% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 69% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lihue, Hawaii for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Hawaii Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,764 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,396 |
| Books and supplies | $ 862 |
Financial Aid:
Kauai Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 161400)
Kauai Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $63,745 | 4 | $87,380 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $63,745 | 5 | $93,620 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $80,331 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $75,511 | 3 | $74,634 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $69,456 | 3 | $63,441 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $54,334 | 12 | $65,811 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $66,577 | 19 | $67,114 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Kauai Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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