| Kauaʻi Community College | |
| Chancellor: | Margaret Sanchez |
| Country: | United States |
| Coor: | 21.9698°N -182.87°W |
| Website: | kauai.hawaii.edu |
Kauaʻi Community College is a public community college in Līhuʻe, Hawaiʻi and it is the only institution of higher learning on the island. It is part of the University of Hawaiʻi system and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Kaua'i Community College (Kaua'i CC) was established in 1926 as a vocational school within the State of Hawai'i Department of Education. In 1965, Kaua'i CC became a comprehensive community college and was transferred to the University of Hawai'i (UH) System as one of the seven colleges in the UH Community College System.[1]
The college awards degrees and certificates in Associate in Arts (AA) in Liberal Arts; Associate in Science (AS); Associate in Applied Science (AAS); Associate in Technical Studies (ATS); Certificate of Achievement (CA); Certificate of Completion (CC); Certificate of Competence (CO); and Academic Subject Certificate (ASC).[1]
In addition to degree and certificate programs, Kaua'i CC also offers non-credit courses for businesses and lifelong learning[2] and advanced courses leading to Bachelors and Graduate degrees.[3] The college primarily serves residents from the islands of Kaua'i and Ni'ihau, with a special commitment to Native Hawaiians.
These programs are accredited by: National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF), American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission, Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), and the Accreditation Commission of Education in Nursing (ACEN).[4]
Campus art includes:
The Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center is a 560-seat venue and cultural exhibition center.[5] It is available for rental by non-profit organizations that focus on culture and the arts.[6] It maintains a schedule of events on its home page.[7]