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Windward Community College
Profile of Windward Community College
Windward Community College Windward Community College is a public, co-educational community college located in Kneohe, Hawaii, on the island of Oahu. WCC is one of ten branches of the University of Hawaii system. It was established in 1972. The college offers introductory courses and non-credit classes to its students. It also offers continuing education programs. Students at Windward Community College can participate in the various student clubs and organizations offered by the school, including the Botany Club, Chess Club, KuPono, Music Club, Phi Theta Kappa and Safe Spaces. WCC publishes a student-run newspaper known as the ‘Ka ‘Ohana.' The campus of Windward Community College is in Kaneohe, HI, which is a medium-sized suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Windward Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree. Course TopicsThe school has a tighter focus on specific Course Topics than most colleges its size. Windward Community College is known for its programs in liberal arts. Windward Community College SelectivityIts open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school. FacultyThe school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Windward Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality. Student EnrollmentIn 2007, Windward Community College had 1,824 students enrolled (1,096 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.
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