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College Profile for : Windward Community College

Windward Community College is a public, co-educational commuter college in Kāneʻohe, Hawaiʻi on the island of Oʻahu. It is one of ten branches of the University of Hawaiʻi system anchored by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in Honolulu and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Created in 1972, Windward Community College primarily serves the windward Oahu region, offering introductory courses, non-credit classes, and community activities including an annual Hoʻolauleʻa, typically held at the end of September. WCC's strengths are in Hawaiian studies, fine arts, and vocational training. Key facilities include Pāliku Theatre, the Imaginarium, Gallery ʻIolani, and Kafe Koolau (the cafeteria). Not to mention marijuana is legal in this certain part of Kāneʻohe, so... (from wikipedia)

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Web Site: http://www.windward.hawaii.edu

 

Overview Admissions Finances Students Academic Programs

Mission Statement

http://www.wcc.hawaii.edu/ir/Documents/StrategicPlanFINAL.pdf

General Information

Other Names	WCC, Windward CC, WIndward
Type	Public, 2-year
Control	Public
Size	1,000 - 4,999
Campus Setting	Suburb: Midsize
Calendar System	Semester
Title IV Eligibility	Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Relgious Affiliation	Not applicable

College Athletic Affiliations

No	Member of National Athletic Association	No	National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
No	National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)	No	National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
No	National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)	No	National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)
		No	Other national athletic association

College Athletic Conferences

Not applicable	NCAA/NAIA conference number football
Not applicable	NCAA/NAIA conference number basketball
Not applicable	NCAA/NAIA conference number baseball
Not applicable	NCAA/NAIA conference number country/track

College Student Services Offered

Yes	Remedial Services	Yes	Academic/career counseling service
Yes	Employment services for students	Yes	Placement services for completers
No	On-campus day care for students' children

College Special Learning Opportunities

No	ROTC	Yes	Distance learning opportunities
No	ROTC: Army	No	Study abroad
No	ROTC: Navy	No	Weekend/evening college
No	ROTC: Air Force

Teacher Certification

No	Below the postsecondary level
No	Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
No	Students must complete their preparation at another institution
No	Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers