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College of the Redwoods, also referred to as CR, is a public, coeducational, two-year community college located on the southern most edge of Eureka, Humboldt County, California, United States. It was established in 1964 to serve the population of Humboldt County. It grants admission to more than 15,000 students each year. The College offers various liberal art majors to students.
The departments at CR include:
The men's and women's sports teams of the College are called the Redwood Corsairs and the Redwood Lady Corsairs respectively. The official mascot is the Corsair. Men can participate in baseball, basketball, and football, and women can participate in soccer, basketball, softball, and volleyball.
College Of The Redwoods is in a self-contained town, in Eureka, CA. The school is classified as a public college. Students at College Of The Redwoods earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include security and law enforcement and liberal arts.
All qualified applicants are admitted as College Of The Redwoods offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at College Of The Redwoods are higher than most.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 6,025 students (3,422 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at College Of The Redwoods.
Dorm living is common.
Degree seekers find College Of The Redwoods to be more affordable than many of its peers.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Redwoods Community College District has a commitment both to our students and to our community. We are committed to maximizing the success of each student with the expectation that each student will meet her or his educational goal, achieve appropriate learning outcomes in his/her courses and programs, and develop an appreciation for life-long learning. In partnership with other local agencies, we are also committed to enriching the economic vitality of the community whom we serve.
The following are the three equally important, primary missions of the Redwoods Community College District:
1. Associate Degree and Certificate Programs. The District will offer rigorous, high-quality educational programs leading to the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science Degree, Certificates of Achievement, or Certificates of Completion.
2. Academic and Transfer Education. The District will offer a high-quality core curriculum that will satisfy the lower-division general education and/or major preparation requirements for transfer to four-year colleges and universities.
3. Professional and Technical Education. The District will provide high-quality professional and technical programs that will allow students to obtain skills necessary to enter or advance in the workforce or to be better prepared for further education. These programs will be continuously articulated with the private and public sectors and with other institutions of higher education.
In support of these primary missions, the District will provide the appropriate level of information, programs, and activities to assist students in:
Assessing their interests and educational goals and developing plans that will help them achieve these goals;
Using current technological resources, innovative instructional resources, personalized tutorial services, and broad-based research tools; (please see webpage www.redwoods.edu/about/mission.asp)"
More complete details are provided below.
College Of The Redwoods
7351 Tompkins Hill Rd
Eureka, CA 95501-9300
General Phone: (707) 476-4100
http://www.redwoods.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 243 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, humanities, social services |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 78 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 66 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration, corrections and criminal justice, corrections |
| Medical Support and Technology | 28 | medical assistant, dental assistant |
| Family and Social Work | 28 | child development |
| Production Trades | 26 | cabinetmaking, machinist, welding |
| Construction Trades | 18 | construction, electrician |
| Business and Management | 13 | business, accounting, taxation |
| Engineering Technician | 13 | manufacturing tech, architectural drafting, civil drafting, mechanical drafting |
| Mechanics and Repair | 10 | heavy equipment maintenance, electrical installation and repair, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 8 | crop production, agricultural operations, agriculture |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 7 | restaurant and catering management |
| Law | 5 | legal assistant, legal professions, legal secretary, court reporting |
| Therapy and Counseling | 4 | substance abuse counseling |
| Education and Teaching | 4 | early childhood education |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 3 | forestry |
| Science | 3 | biological and physical sciences |
| Office and Administration | 2 | administrative assistant, general office occupations, data entry |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer programming, web design, computer and info science, computer networking |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 2 | landscaping, plant nursery |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 1 | science tech |
| Media | 1 | digital communications, animation and special effects, desktop publishing and imaging |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 1 | real estate |
| Hospitality | 0 | hospitality management |
| Design | 0 | graphic design |
| Medical Administration | 0 | medical secretary |
| Animal Science and Care | 0 | animal husbandry |
Number of programs and degrees for College Of The Redwoods in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 377 | 41 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 130 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 48 | 12 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 11 | 48 |
In 2007-2008, College Of The Redwoods had a total enrollment of 6,025 students (3,422 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 5% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 91% |
| State unknown | 9% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
College Of The Redwoods offers campus housing for 150 of its 3,422 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Eureka, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 624 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,794 |
| Room and board | $ 6,246 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,330 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid:
College Of The Redwoods participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 118500)
College Of The Redwoods has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 47 | 33 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 55 | $80,141 | 38 | $72,634 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 55 | $80,141 | 38 | $72,634 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agriculture, General
Crop Production
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forestry, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets College Of The Redwoods Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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