Program areas at Johnson County Community College Foundation
Student financial assistance: scholarships and grants are provided to students in many areas of study. Selection criteria may include financial need, academic achievement, talents or a combination. Awards assist with tuition, books and other program needs.
Performing and visual arts support: the performing arts series presents professional dance, music and theater performances for public access and arts education for area k-12 school children. The nerman museum of contemporary art's permanent collection are on display in several museum galleries and across the jccc campus. With nearly 400 works of art the College demonstrates the philosophy of "living with art" through a series of media focus areas such as works on paper, photography, painting, sculpture, clay, new media, latin and american indian artworks. Funds are used for the acquisition and exhibition of art as well as educational and operational expenses of the museum.
Academic program & project support: the healthcare simulation lab and annual symposium provides state of the art learning opportunities for students in healthcare professions and area professionals. International service projects are available for those in nursing, dental hygiene and early childhood education programs. Collaboration began on the development of safingerstick which gives students a comfortable, high-quality, realistic blood draw and glucose testing experience while protecting a standardized patient's hand from puncture. The hospitality and culinary programs prepare students to become chefs in the chef apprenticeship program. Other areas of study include dietary management, pastry/baking, food and beverage and hotel and lodging management. The Foundation is proud to support the mission of the student basic needs center at jccc. It is to provide information and resources to combat the hardships which adversely affect the ability of jccc students to complete their academic, professional, and personal development objectives.
Capital projects: funds provided for cdl training facility, culinary bbq pavillion, baseball locker room, nursing simulation center.