Kaskaskia College
Kaskaskia College is a public community college in Centralia, Illinois. Kaskaskia College's Community College District 501 serves all or part of nine counties, including Bond, Clinton, Fayette, Marion, Washington, Jefferson, St. Clair, Madison and Montgomery. Kaskaskia College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
| Type | Community College |
|---|---|
| Established | 1940 |
| Endowment | $7,405,000 |
| President | George Evans |
| Students | 5,193 |
| Location | , , United States 38°33′45″N 89°11′34″W |
| Campus | Rural |
| Colors | Navy Blue, White |
| Athletics | Blue Devils/Blue Angels |
| Website | www |
Academics
Kaskaskia College Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degrees for students who wish to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. The college also offers 50 Associate Degree career programs and 102 certificates in occupational areas. The Higher Learning Commission issued a public notice in November 2019 because it determined that the institution was at risk of becoming out of compliance with the Commission's standards for accreditation in five areas. The Commission will reevaluate the college in 2021 to determine if it meets accreditation standards.[1]
Campus
Kaskaskia College's main campus is located on approximately 190 acres three miles west of Centralia. The college has since constructed additional education centers in the communities of Vandalia, Salem, Greenville, Trenton and Nashville. The college also houses its heavy occupation programs, Heating and Air Conditioning, Carpentry, Welding, Industrial Technology at the Crisp Technology Center on Route 161 East in Centralia.
