Jackson College
Seal of Jackson College
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Former names
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Jackson Junior College Jackson Community College |
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| Type | Community college |
| Established | 1928 |
| Endowment | $12,757,187 |
| President | Daniel J. Phelan |
| Provost | Rebekah S. Woods |
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Academic staff
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72 full-time |
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Administrative staff
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175 full-time 406 part-time |
| Students | 5,487 |
| Location | Jackson, Michigan, United States |
| Campus | Urban, multiple campuses |
| Colors | Gold and Maroon |
| Athletics | NJCAA Division II |
| Sports | 11 Intercollegiate teams |
| Nickname | Jets |
| Website | www.jccmi.edu |
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Jackson College is a college located in Jackson County, Michigan. Originally established as Jackson Junior College in 1928, Jackson County electors voted to reincorporate the institution as a Community College District under the "Public Act 188 of 1955" in 1962. In 1964 voters approved a charter millage that continues to indefinitely fund the college. In June 2013, the board of directors approved an official name change from Jackson Community College to Jackson College, removing the word "community".
Jackson College has been accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1933 and offers 48 associate degrees, certificate programs, and transfer options to Jackson County and Michigan residents. Today, the College has a yearly enrollment of nearly 10,000 students between its several locations; Central Campus located in Summit Township, the Flight Center at the Jackson County Airport, a campus on the north side of town near Interstate 94 (I-94), JC @ LISD TECH (vocational-technical school) in Adrian, and the LeTarte Hillsdale Center in Hillsdale, as well as online programs.
Jackson College's Central Campus offers student housing facilities, becoming one of only a handful of community colleges in Michigan to offer student housing. The college provides a variety of Division II athletic programs, including basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, cross country and golf.
Jackson College was founded as Jackson Junior College in 1928 and operated as a division of the Jackson Public Schools. Voters agreed to make it a separate entity in 1962, and the name changed to Jackson Community College in 1965. In June 2013, the school's board of directors approved a name change to Jackson College. Daniel Phelan, president of the college, noted that the word "community" was removed to reflect the highest degree offered by the college. Trustees also set a budget of $50,000 on rebranding all items bearing the college’s name and logo.
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