Jackson College is a public college in Jackson County, Michigan. Originally established as Jackson Junior College in 1928, Jackson County electors voted to reincorporate the institution as a community college district under the "Public Act 188 of 1955" in 1962. In 1964 voters approved a charter millage that continues to indefinitely fund the college. In June 2013, the board of trustees approved an official name change from Jackson Community College to Jackson College. Jackson College has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1933 and offers 48 associate degrees, certificate programs, and transfer options to Jackson County and Michigan residents. Today, the college has a yearly enrollment of nearly 8,000 students between its several locations; Central Campus located in Summit Township, the Flight Center at the Jackson County Airport, the William Maher campus on the north side of town near Interstate 94 (I-94), JC @ LISD TECH (vocational-technical school) in Adrian, and the LeTarte Hillsdale Center in Hillsdale, as well as online programs. Jackson College's Central Campus offers student housing facilities, becoming one of only a handful of community colleges in Michigan to offer student housing. The college provides a variety of Division II athletic programs, including basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, bowling, cross country and golf. History Jackson College was founded as Jackson Junior College in 1928 and operated as a division of the Jackson Public Schools. Voters agreed to make it a separate entity in 1962, and the name changed to Jackson Community College in 1965. In June 2013, the school's board of directors approved a name change to Jackson College. Daniel Phelan, president of the college, noted that the word "community" was removed to reflect the highest degree offered by the college. Trustees also set a budget of $50,000 on rebranding all items bearing the college's name and logo. Campuses Jackson college currently operates 4 campuses in and around the Jackson area. Central Campus is the primary and largest JC campus of the 4 locations. Most of the colleges academic and administrative buildings/offices are located on Central Campus. This includes the Jackson College Potter Center. The Potter Center at Jackson College is the most versatile and complete performing arts complex in the area. Central Campus JC @ LISD TECH Hillsdale LeTarte Center W.J. Maher Campus Jackson Flight Center Student Housing Located on the Jackson College Central Campus, there are currently 3 student residence buildings; CV1 (Campus View