The dedication ceremony for the Lyle C. Roll Science/Health Technology Center took place May 18, 1980. Classes had already started that Jan. An oil portrait of Lyle C. Roll is on display at the building’s entrance.
Kellogg Community College celebrates its 25th anniversary
In the fall of 1981, KCC had 2,907 students enrolled in day classes, 3,925 students enrolled in evening classes, and 924 students enrolled in a combination of day and evening classes.
Kellogg Community College was re-accredited by the North Central Association (NCA).
President Richard Whitmore announced his resignation in January.
On June 20, the Kellogg Community College Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Paul Ohm the second president. Dr. Ohm assumed his duties on Aug. 18.
Dr. James E. Cook retires from Kellogg Community College after 29 years of service. Dr. Cook joined the College as an instructor in 1958 and later served as chair of the Engineering Technology Department, Dean of Applied Arts and Sciences, Dean of Instruction, Vice President for Research and Development, and Executive Vice President. G. Edward Haring is selected as the new Vice President.
Dr. Neva A. Bartel retires from Kellogg Community College after 20 years of service. Dr. Bartel joined the College in 1966 as an English instructor and has served as chair of the English Department, coordinator of Liberal Arts and Sciences and dean of the Arts and Science Division. She later authored A Celebration of Progress: A History of Kellogg Community College, 1956-1991.
Charlie Baber retired from Kellogg Community College after 24 years of theater productions. Baber joined the College in 1962.
The Gold Key Scholarship, termed “the College’s most prestigious,” was established.
Nov. – The Visual and Performing Arts Department presented the musical “Oliver” in the campus theater.
Dec. – The W.K. Kellogg Foundation funds the start of the EMS Program at KCC as part of a strategy to improve the level of care to residents in Calhoun County.