Strong Start, Bright Future

Caring professors, flexible scheduling, small class sizes, and strong student support, Kendall Hunt ’18 has nothing but good things to say about his Jackson College experience.

Hunt began taking classes part-time — one or two at a time — after high school. Finding a job he cared about working at the Jackson County Youth Home led him to go full-time and complete his associate degree.

“I have all good things to say about Jackson College,” Hunt recalls. “I really feel that it was very beneficial for me to attend a college like Jackson College.”

He found supportive professors, staff and services to help him complete not just his associate degree, but continue on to complete a bachelor’s degree. Hunt earned his Associate in General Studies with many courses in public safety, then continued to complete his Bachelor of Applied Science with Siena Heights University, taking classes offered right on the JC campus. He completed that in just a year and went on to earn his master’s degree from Siena Heights.

Today, he’s a probation officer with the Jackson County courts. He also runs his own lawn care business after hours. Thanks to his start at JC, Hunt was well-prepared for his career choice. He recalls Professor Diana Agy, who taught English and writing. “When I started, I wasn’t a strong writer. One of my professors, Diana Agy, made sure I made corrections and followed the formatting. She worked with me, stuck with me, and was supportive. Today, I feel that it has been helpful in my job when I write reports, case notes on the young people I work with, or other communications. I benefited a lot from attending Jackson College.”

“I would strongly encourage young people to give a college like Jackson College a try, rather than going to a big university where the costs are much higher. The College definitely offers opportunity, and it is a great springboard or launching pad to go on to another university afterward.”

“The College definitely offers opportunity, and it is a great springboard or launching pad to go on to another university afterward.”