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Kennebec Valley Community College

Kennebec Valley Community College, established in 1969 and also known as KVCC, is a public, two-year college located in Fairfield, Maine, United States. It is a unit of the Maine Community College System. The campus is spread across an area of 64 acres. The college offers more than 20 full time associate’s degrees, diplomas, and certificates.

KVCC’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. They participate in several intramural sports including basketball, baseball, softball, and ice hockey. The students can take part in the various onsite clubs, which include Physical Therapist Assistant Club, Valley Quilting Club, Occupational Therapy Assistant Club, KVCC Lions Club. KVCC offers several types of financial aid to the needy students.

Profile of Kennebec Valley Community College

Kennebec Valley Community College is found in Fairfield, ME. Fairfield is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Kennebec Valley Community College.

Course Topics

The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Kennebec Valley Community College is known for its programs in nutrition and exercise therapy and construction trades.

Kennebec Valley Community College Selectivity

The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Faculty

Kennebec Valley Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Enrollment

Students numbered 2,064 in 2007 at the school.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Kennebec Valley Community College prepares students to achieve their educational, professional, and personal goals in a supportive environment by shared values of responsibility, integrity, and respect."

Kennebec Valley Community College Programs and Degrees

General Category	Degrees	Most Common Majors
Nursing and Emergency Medicine	65	registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse
Medical Support and Technology	45	radiographer, medical assistant, respiratory care tech, mental health services tech
Construction Trades	36	electrician, lineworker
Business and Management	26	marketing, accounting technology, MIS
Liberal Arts	23	liberal arts and humanities, general studies, interdisciplinary studies
Education and Teaching	23	teacher aide
Medical Adminstration	20	medical records tech, medical secretary
Family and Social Work	18	child development
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy	15	occupational therapist assistant
Engineering Technician	9	electronics tech, drafting
Therapy and Counseling	7	physical therapist assistant, mental and social health services
Conservation and Resource Management	6	forest technology
office and Administration	6	executive secretary
Production Trades	3	machinist
Science and Laboratory Technician	2	biology tech
Law	0	legal secretary
Mechanics and Repair	0	industrial mechanics

Contact: Kennebec Valley Community College

Kennebec Valley Community College
92 Western Ave
Fairfield, ME 04937-1367
General Phone: (207) 453-5000
http://www.kvcc.me.edu