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Kellogg Community College Archives

2000's

2000

March – A grand reopening celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the Regional Manufacturing Technology Center. New additions included new computer labs, classrooms, and conference rooms. Part of the 21st Century Project.

Aug. – The Learning Resource Center (LRC) reopens after extensive renovations which included the addition of group study rooms. Part of the 21st Century Project.

2001: Eastern Academic Center Opens

The Eastern Academic Center in Albion opens for classes in the fall of 2001. Wyhomme Matthews served as the first director.

2002

Kellogg Community College was re-accredited by the North Central Association (NCA).

2003: Ohm Information Technology Center Opens

When classes began in fall of 2003, the Paul R. Ohm Information Technology Center (OITC) and the Music Center of Southcentral Michigan (attached to the Davidson Building) were opened for the first time. The Senator John J.H. Schwarz Science Building, after a complete renovation, was rededicated to its new use as a science building.

Dr. Ohm announces his resignation.

2004: Dr. G. Edward Haring, President

Dr. G. Edward Haring is named the third president of the College.

The Whitmore Administration building was renovated and rededicated to Richard F. Whitmore, Kellogg Community College President Emeritus.

Roll Building drawingKellogg Community College began a $5 million renovation to the Roll Building in the fall.

2005

Aug. – The EMS Program completes it’s first high fidelity ambulance environmental simulator that leads to the first high fidelity medical simulation lab on the KCC Campus.

2006: 50th Anniversary of Founding

May 6 – 50th Anniversary Gala, which included the unveiling of the “Inspiring Generations” sculpture Kellogg Community College celebrates its 50th anniversary (1956-2006)

Photo of people in the shape of the number 50 for the 50th Anniversary

The A Classroom Building was renovated.

In the fall of 2006, the College enrolled over 8,300.

2007

John Dilworth, chair of the Social Science department at KCC, retired June 30th, after a 37-year career at the College.

2008

June 18 – KCC unveils new logos. The new Bruins logo is added to the Miller Gym floor.

The A Classroom Building was rededicated in memorial honor of Steven R. Severin, a thirty-year faculty member of the College.