a message fRom the pResident ..................................................................................................................
teRRy a. Calaway
The 20082009 academic year was a good one for Johnson County Community College. So many exciting, important things happened that will affect the community for years to come. We have a new partnership with Olathe Medical Center that will result in a new allied health education facility on the center’s campus. We received more than a million dollars in grants to fund a new sustainability center on campus that will, among many other things, help us train workers for new jobs in energy management and support business profitability. And we became part of Achieving the Dream, an initiative that will help us increase student success. We want our students to be connected with each other and with faculty and staff. Research shows such engagement is important to students in fulfilling their goals. We also received a lot of honors in 20082009. The Chronicle of Higher Education named JCCC a “great college to work for.” Faculty and staff won national awards and held national office in their professional organizations. Students won prestigious scholarships and national championships in both athletics and the culinary arts. The Model UN and debate teams and the student newspaper received a long string of distinctions. It may sound like bragging, but we want the county to be proud of the college and the contributions we make to the community. We want to be sure the community receives good value in return for the support you give us. I am always interested in hearing from members of the community, to learn what you think and what you need so that Johnson County Community College continues to be a valuable member of the community and a great investment for you as a taxpayer. Thank you for your contribution to our success this year. I look forward to the next! Sincerely,
Terry A. Calaway President
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