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Kennebec Valley Community College, also referred to as KVCC, is located in Fairfield, Maine, United States. It was founded in 1969. The college opened its doors in the fall of 1970 with 35 students. The college also enrolled 131 part-time students in its first year. It is part of the Maine Community College System. The college campus sits on more than 60 acres in Fairfield. As of fall 2008, KVCC enrolled over 2,000 students. At present, the college offers approximately 25 associate degrees and certificate programs.
KVCC has many student organizations and encourages students to get involved in co-curricular opportunities to develop their leadership skills. Some of the student clubs are the German Club, KVCC Walking Club, Bible Club, Medical Assisting Club, Valley Quilting Club, Respiratory Therapy Club, Phi Theta Kappa, KVCC Lions Club, Physical Therapist Assistant Club, and Knitting and Needle Works Club.
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Campus Location92 Western Ave
Fairfield, ME 04937-1367
USA
Main Tel: (207) 453-5000
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
Kennebec Valley Community College HighlightsWhere Kennebec Valley Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy, medical adminstration, conservation and resource management, education and teaching, and construction trades.
- High female/male ratio.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 246 | 26 | | 1-2 year certificate | 58 | 13 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Kennebec Valley Community College was 2,064 in 2007 (1,052 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,766 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,439 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,066 |
Financial Aid: Kennebec Valley Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 32 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 10 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (26 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (6 awarded) - Forest Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (36 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (23 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (9 awarded) - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (18 awarded) LAW (0 awarded) - Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS (23 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (0 awarded) - Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (20 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (45 awarded) - Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (65 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (15 awarded) - Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (6 awarded) - Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES (3 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (2 awarded) - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (7 awarded) - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Physical Therapist Assistant
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