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In this section is information related to:
Administration Building | Adult Learning Center | Allied Health Building | College Radio Stations | Computer Science Laboratory | Cosmetology/Child Development Center
Distance Learning Sites | Fine Arts Building | Horse Barn, Rodeo Facility and
Training Corrals | Humanities Building | ITV Classroom | Lake Charles | Learning Resource Center | Little
Theatre | Math and Science Building | Parking | Physical Education
Building | Residence Halls | Student
Center | Technical Center
The Dodge City Community College campus consists of a
145-acre rolling hills tract on the northwest edge of the city. The campus includes these
facilities (date constructed or acquired in parentheses)
Administration
Building Offices (1970)
The Offices of the President, Dean of Instruction, Director
of Human Resources, Director of Business Services
and Director of Management Information Systems (MIS) are located in the Administration
Building. Administrative services include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll
and MIS systems.
Math
and Science Building Classrooms (1970)
Contains mathematics classrooms, biology, chemistry, and
physics laboratories, and faculty offices. (back
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Humanities
Building Classrooms (1970)
Contains career and business occupations, and humanities
classrooms, computer lab and faculty offices. (back
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Fine Arts
(1970)
Contains vocal and instrumental music, art department,
classrooms, journalism lab, and the Writing Center. (back
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Little Theatre
and Art Gallery (1970)
Dodge City Community College's Little Theatre has a
proscenium style stage, modern dressing rooms, scene shop and 300 continental style seats.
The College's Art Gallery is located in the Little Theatre lobby. (back
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Allied
Health Building (1992)
The Allied Health Building houses programs of Nursing and
Medical Records Technology. The rooms include general classrooms, nursing labs, a
classroom designed for extensive use of computers, medical records lab as well as faculty
offices. (back to top)
Learning
Resource Center (1970)
The LRC houses the Library Services, Associate Dean of
Instruction/Outreach, Academic Enrichment Center, Telenet 2, Federal Depository Library,
TV Studio, Outreach, Title III Activity 1, Fort Hays State University Outreach Office, a
computer lab and College Archives. Telenet 2 courses are offered from Kansas State, Fort
Hays State and Emporia State Universities.
Library Services
The Dodge City Community College Library resources housed
in the LRC include over 30,000 volumes of print material, over 200 subscriptions to
periodicals, the Federal Documents Depository and a number of electronic reference
materials. Through networking with other libraries, access to over 2.5 million titles and
50,000 periodical titles in over 600 libraries in Kansas is available. Access to over 24
million titles is available by participation in OCLC (a national database). Internet
access is available to on-line reference material and university libraries' catalogs world
wide. The Library Services will be automated by March 1999 making its collection
accessible through the world wide web.
The College archives is located in the Library Services of
LRC and is the repository for material related to the history of Dodge City Community
College. These materials include such items as year books, newspapers, flyers, programs
and other historical items. To contribute to, or use the Archives for research, contact
the library personnel at the LRC Information Desk. (back
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Health,
Physical Education, and Recreation Building (1970 - 1988)
Contains the gym, physical education classroom, locker
facilities, weight rooms, indoor track, all purpose room, racquetball courts, Wellness
Center, athletic training room, and offices for the Athletic Director, faculty and
coaches. Outdoor facilities include racquetball courts, baseball, softball and soccer
fields.
A l- 1/4 mile jogging and fitness trail is available for
students, staff, and public use. The whole family can come together on a fresh air fitness
outing that inspires beginners through marathoners. The course, which has lengths of 1/2,
1, and 1-1/4 mile, provides warm-up, and the "course extension" offers an
on-going challenge to go the distance. This specialized recreational facility offers
physical entertainment and a scenic view of our campus. (back
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Computer
Science Laboratory (1970)
Contains the computer lab, classrooms, and the Physical
Plant Department. The computer lab has approximately 35 computers (Macintosh and windows
platforms) available to DCCC students, faculty and staff. Classes in session will have
priority over the use of computers by others. Please be considerate of students and
instructors. Children are not allowed in the lab unless they are enrolled in a course. (back to top)
ITV Classroom
Additional opportunities for classes, meetings, workshops,
etc., are available through the College's ITV classroom with connectivity to numerous
educational entities. The ITV classroom is located on the lower level, Fine Arts building.
Contact the Associate Dean of Instruction/Outreach for additional information. (back to top)
Student Center
(1970)
Houses the Dean of Students and the following student
services offices: Financial Assistance, Admissions, Counseling, Records, Phone-in
Registration, Career and Placement Center, Testing Center, Student Government and TRIO
Programs: Educational Talent Search, Upward Bound and Student Support Services. The Center
for Business and Industry, Campus Copy Center, Information Office, Bookstore and meeting
rooms (Ford County Room, Santa Fe Room and the Board Room) are also located in the Student
Center.
DCCC Bookstore
In addition to serving the textbook needs of students, the
Bookstore, located on the first floor of the Student Center, offers gift items, clothing,
office and student supplies, and books and magazines for recreational reading.
Food Service Cafeteria
Many employees choose to have lunch on campus. A cafeteria
is located on the second floor of the Student Center and operates on most workdays, though
may offer a limited menu during student break periods. Both hot meals and cold sandwich
menus are available.
Snack Bar
A snack bar is available on the first floor of the Student
Center. Food service on-campus is contracted with and provided by Great Western Dining
Service, Inc. (back to top)
Cosmetology/Child
Development Center (1989)
Contains the Cosmetology Program, Child Development Program
and Child Care Center. (back to top)
Technical
Center (1975)
Houses Auto Mechanics, the Diesel Technology Shop,
Manufacturing Technology, Agricultural Science, Ag Shop, Environmental Water Technology
and offices for vocational program faculty. (back
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College
Radio Stations (1992)
The College radio station, located on North 14th Avenue,
houses the Mass Communication and Radio Production classes as well as the College AM/FM
Radio Stations, KDCC 1550 AM and KONQ 9l.9 FM. (back
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Horse Barn, Rodeo
Facility and Training Corrals (1979)
Contains a 20 stall heated horse barn utilized for the
equine and rodeo programs. Also contains one of the largest riding and rodeo arenas in the
area. (back to top)
Residence
Halls
Dodge City Community College boasts five modern residence
halls with a total capacity of 286 students. The halls have been dedicated with the names
of retired DCCC faculty members.
The residence halls feature the following:
- Central air and heat
- Meal Plan (19 meals per week)
- One telephone per room with emergency 911 access
- Refrigerator in each room
- Microwaves, television, stereos
- Laundry facilities in Shelden Hall, Coleman-Webb and
Gleckler-Zollars
- Computers allowed in each room
- Peepholes in doors for security
- Ping pong and volleyball equipment
- Volleyball pit and outdoor basketball court
- Outdoor charcoal grills
Shelden Hall (1972) is named for J. Paul and Audria
Shelden, (former Professor of Mathematics and Director of the Library, respectively) is a
traditional co-ed hall housing males on one floor and females on another. The hall has a
total capacity of 104 students. The Residence Hall Manager's apartment and the Residence
Hall Office are located in Shelden Hall. Each room holds two students and two rooms share
a bath. All resident mailboxes are located in Shelden Hall. Students are invited to
congregate in one of two lobbies equipped with big screen TV's, a piano, ping-pong table
and table games, or to take advantage of the study room for students. Shelden Hall is
equipped with a computer lab for the use of all College residents.
Coleman-Webb Hall (1989) is named for Cal Coleman
and Dorothy Webb, (former Professor of Instrumental Music/Director of Band and Professor
of Nursing, respectively) like Shelden, is a traditional co-ed hall. The hall has a total
capacity of 56 students. The assistant Residence Hall Manager has a two bedroom apartment
on the lower level of Coleman-Webb. Coleman-Webb has a central main lobby where students
are welcome to relax and watch TV or play table games. While not having as large a
capacity as Shelden Hall, Coleman-Webb offers a similar floor plan.
Sites-Franklin Hall (1978) is named for John T.
Sites and Ethel Franklin, (former Professor of Chemistry and Director of Nursing,
respectively) is an apartment building. Each unit is a fully furnished two bedroom
apartment which houses four students. Total capacity is 32 students. Sites Franklin has
cable TV in each apartment. First preference is given to returning sophomores, then it is
filled with freshmen as space allows. Sites-Franklin is one of the most popular halls on
campus as it affords residents the most independent living arrangements. Students residing
in Sites Franklin are not required to be on the meal plan, as the units have applianced
kitchens.
Russell-Revitte Hall (1980) is named for Winifred
Russell and Francis Revitte, (former Chairman of the English Department and Professor of
Speech and Drama, respectively). This hall is similar to apartment living, except the
units do not have kitchens. Each unit consists of three bedrooms, a living room area, and
bathroom. Each unit houses six students, with a telephone in each bedroom. Russell-Revitte
has a total capacity of 48 students.
Gleckler-Zollars Hall (1982) is named for Bryce
Gleckler and Vernon Zollars, (former Professor of Economics and Sociology and Professor of
Vocal Music, respectively) is a complex using a similar floor plan to Russell-Revitte.
Gleckler-Zollars Hall is equipped with a laundry room. It has a total capacity of 46
students. (back to top)
Lake Charles
A 1 1/2 acre fishing lake stocked by Kansas Department of
Wildlife and Parks, adds beauty and fun to the outdoor recreational facilities on campus.
A Kansas fishing license is required to fish in the pond. (back
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Parking
Full-time or on campus faculty and staff are required to
register their license plate numbers with Student Services.
A limited number of spaces have been designated for
reserved parking through donations to scholarship funds. Additional information may be
obtained from the Director of Safety and Security.
Special parking spaces are reserved for handicapped
individuals with official permits. Visitor parking spaces are not intended for employee
use. Fire lanes and yellow curbs indicate no parking at any time and are tow-away zones.
Parking regulations are strictly enforced.
It is strongly suggested that cars be kept locked at all
times. Dodge City Community College assumes no responsibility or liability for loss or
damage to any vehicle or contents while the vehicle is operated or parked on campus. (back to top)
Off-Campus Facilities
Adult
Learning Center (1995)
700 Avenue G, Dodge City, houses Adult Basic Education
(ABE) and General Educational Development (GED) instruction, English as a Second Language,
and various other adult education services. (back
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Distance
Learning Sites
The DCCC service area consists of over 9,000 square miles
in nine counties: Ford, Gray, Meade, Comanche, Edwards, Kiowa, Ness, Clark and Hodgeman.
The College operates Outreach Centers in Ashland, Kinsley and Ness City and offers classes
in high schools at the following locations:
The 20 outreach sites and their distance from Dodge City:
| Ashland 54 Miles |
Bazine 66 Miles |
Bucklin 26 Miles |
| Cimarron 19 Miles |
Coldwater 65 Miles |
Copeland 39 Miles |
| Ford 18 Miles |
Fowler 32 Miles |
Hanston 39 Miles |
| Ingalls 25 Miles |
Jetmore 28 Miles |
Kinsley 36 Miles |
| Lewis 45 Miles |
Minneola 21 Miles |
Montezuma 26 Miles |
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Mullinville 36 Miles |
Ness City 55 Miles |
Protection 68 Miles |
| Ransom 73 Miles |
Spearville 18 Miles |
Utica 87 Miles |
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