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In the beginning…
“Hello Ellen, this is Barrack”
“ Hello President Obama”
PRESENTED BY: JAMIE RASMUSSEN
&SUE VOLKMAR
Wytheville Community College – White House Summit on Community Colleges – Oct.
2010
Key Topics Researched at WCC
WCC History, Demographics & MissionGovernanceAdmissionsAcademicsStudent LifeFinanceFoundationAlumniCurrent Issues
WCC History & Demographics
History of WCCWytheville Community College is a two-year
comprehensive community college Demographics
Increased from 1,400 FTE’s in the last 4 years. Many of the students are without High School diplomas or
GEDs 2% African American population Growing Hispanic population
U.S Community College Comparison
U.S. Community Colleges1,177 total number of
U.S. community colleges33% FT faculty, 66% PT11.7M students enrolled,
40% FT, 60% PTAverage age 2958% women36% minorities
Wytheville Community College
• 1 of 26 in Virginia Community College System
• 21% FT faculty, 79% PT• 2,477 FTE’s, 32% FT,
68% PT• Average age 28• 64% women • 5.2 % minorities
Mission Statements
The mission of U.S. community colleges community is to identify and respond to the educational needs of adult learners within a specified service area (Cohen & Brawer, 1996; Vaughan, 1997; Gleazer, 1980).
The mission of Wytheville Community College is to provide a quality, comprehensive education for the citizens of the counties of Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, and Wythe and the city of Galax.
Governance
Chancellor, Virginia
Community College System
President of WCC
WCC College Board
College Committees
Admissions
Access #1 mission - “on ramp” to higher education
Pre-testing in high schoolDual enrollmentEarly advising“Types” of studentsGuaranteed admission – selective programsWytheville/Bland FoundationFederal GrantsTuition costs
Academics
3 campus locationsPrograms of StudyLack of self confidenceAcademic vs. personal supportRemediationCollege success class requirementSuccess with a 2-yr. degreeCertificates
Interesting Data about WCC
33%
67%
Student Enrollment
Full Time Part Time
WCC Graduation Rate 34%
VT Graduation Rate 55%
Student Life
“Like a family”ARC CenterClubs and sportsFaculty involvement
Finance
Funding sources Tuition & Fees State Allocation - VCCS Board of Supervisors Financial Aid
Effects of recent budget cutsTuition compared to 4 year schoolsGrant opportunities
Sources of Revenue
Cost Comparison – Virginia Tech
Description Cost
Virginia Tech– Tuition & Fees for 1 Year $9,589
Wytheville Community College – Tuition & Fees for 1 Year
$3,270
Savings for 1 Year $6,319
4 Years at Virginia Tech $41,948
2 Years at WCC + 2 Years at Virginia Tech $25,661
Savings for a 4 Year Undergraduate Education
$16,287
Cost Comparison – Washington & Lee
Description Cost
Washington & Lee – Tuition & Fees for 1 Year $31,175
Wytheville Community College – Tuition & Fees for 1 Year
$3,270
Savings for 1 Year $27,905
4 Years at Washington & Lee $136,379
2 Years at WCC + 2 Years at Washington & Lee $75,624
Savings for a 4 Year Undergraduate Education
$60,754
Foundation
Foundation began in 1981 Worth $5.2 million nowCapital campaign in 2001 raised $1.3
million which funded the Snyder Auditorium
Current fundraising efforts
Alumni
Current involvement with AlumniIssues related to Alumni
Transfer student loyalty Tracking Shortage of personnel
Current Issues
Budget CutsTuition goals Faculty Recruitment
Full time vs. Adjunct FacultyBuildingsPossible restructuring Achieve 2015
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden speaks on theCommunity College summit
References
Hirt, J. B. (2006). Where you work matters. Where you work matters: Student affairs administration at different types of institutions (pp. 185-209). Lanham, MD: University Press of America.
Virginia Community College System. (2010). Retrieved September 25, 2010, from http://vccs.edu/
Virginia Education Wizard. (2010). College Cost Calculator. Retrieved December 1, 2010, from https://www.vawizard.org/vccs/Main.action
Wytheville Community College. (2010). Wytheville Community College. Retrieved December 1, 2010, from http://www.wcc.vccs.edu/
Questions???
Thank You!
Jamie and Sue
