Allen Community College

The college was established in 1923, as the Iola Junior College under the jurisdiction of the Board of Education of Iola Public Schools, District #10. The College was designed as an extension of the high school, primarily to serve the students within the district. It was located on the third floor of Iola High School.

Allen's associate degree in History prepares students for successful transfer to university study by providing a solid foundation in history and related social sciences.

With a degree in History, students' career goals may focus toward analyst, archivist, broadcaster, campaign worker, consultant, congressional aide, editor, foundation staffer, information specialist, intelligence agent, lobbyist, museum staffer, public relations, researcher, or teacher.

The Vision of Allen Community College is to be recognized for excellence as a valuable, responsive resource to the communities we serve and as a caring, supportive institution that empowers and educates our students, faculty, and staff to embrace change, become lifelong learners, and take their place as productive members of the global community.

For nearly a century, Allen Community College has provided exceptional educational opportunities to citizens of Kansas, the United States, and the World. Quality, access, and caring have been the hallmarks of the college from its beginning and are entrenched in all we do. Allen's quality comes in large part from a competent faculty who are dedicated to the art of teaching, and who are professionally equipped in their teaching field.

The president is responsible for the overall administration of the college, which encompasses its vision, mission, policies, academic integrity, finances, personnel, and strategic planning to strengthen and enable the college to meet current and future stakeholder needs.

The Vice President for Academic Affairs oversees Deans and Directors who provide core services such as academic affairs, technical programs, academic support, institutional research, and human resources.The Vice President for Student Affairs oversees Directors who administer financial aid, recruiting, admissions, housing, security, student life, testing, advising, athletics, and all areas of student support onsite.

Allen County Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), which was founded in 1895 as one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. The Higher Learning Commission is a regional accreditation agency that accredits degree-granting institutions of higher education that are based in the 19-state North Central region of the United States.