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Dabney S Lancaster Community College

Dabney S Lancaster Community College

Dabney S. Lancaster Community College, or DSLCC, traces its roots to the Clifton Forge-Covington Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University that was founded in 1964. It came to be known by its present name in 1967. DSLCC’s main campus is located in Clifton Forge, Virginia. Besides, classes are also offered in the Greenfield Education & Training Center and the Rockbridge Regional Center.

Dabney S. Lancaster Community College offers programs of study in the fields of education, forensic science, hospitality services, business administration, networking, nursing, science, and microcomputer operations, among others. In addition, continuing education programs are also available.

The college sponsors a large number of student clubs and organizations. Among those available on campus include the Phi Theta Kappa, Administration of Justice Club, Dabney Christian Fellowship, Forestry Club, Nursing Students Association, Teachers Educate and Change Humanity (TEACH). The students also publish a newsletter called the “Lancaster Review”.

Overview of Dabney S Lancaster Community College

Dabney S Lancaster Community College is located in Clifton Forge, VA (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Dabney S Lancaster Community College is the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in medicine, therapy and counseling, and conservation and resource management.

Dabney S Lancaster Community College Selectivity

Dabney S Lancaster Community College is an open-admission school.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

Dabney S Lancaster Community College had 1,295 enrolled students in 2007.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Dabney S Lancaster Community College

Dabney S Lancaster Community College
1000 Dabney Drive
Clifton Forge, VA 24422-1000
General Phone: (540) 863-2815
http://www.dslcc.edu

Dabney S Lancaster Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine49registered nursing
Liberal Arts42liberal arts and humanities
Therapy And Counseling22mental and social health services
Business And Management21business, MIS
Conservation And Resource Management14forest technology, forestry courses
Medicine8health professions
Security And Law Enforcement7security and protective services
Engineering Technician7architectural engineering tech, industrial tech, industrial production tech, electrical/electronic tech
Office And Administration6administrative assistant
Agricultural Science And Management0agricultural management

Number of programs and degrees for Dabney S Lancaster Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree10310
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years519
Award of less than 1 academic year221

Student Body

In 2007, Dabney S Lancaster Community College had a total enrollment of 1,295 students (753 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White94%
Black4%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1822%
18-1926%
20-2112%
22-248%
25-296%
30-346%
35-396%
40-499%
50-645%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Virginia97%
State unknown1%
West Virginia1%

Dabney S Lancaster Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time48 %
Part-Time29 %

Dabney S Lancaster Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Clifton Forge, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Dabney S Lancaster Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,952
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,156
Books and supplies$ 750

Financial Aid:
Dabney S Lancaster Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 499600)

Dabney S Lancaster Community College Faculty

Dabney S Lancaster Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured20
Non-tenured and not on tenure track119

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Assistant professorcalendar year0*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year0*1*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Associate professoracademic year7$57,2994$52,735
Assistant professoracademic year2*2*
Instructoracademic year4$51,4292*
All faculty totalacademic year13$54,3758$49,688

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Dabney S Lancaster Community College Degree Programs (2007)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician
Forestry, Other

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Security and Protective Services, Other

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other

Dabney S Lancaster Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Dabney S Lancaster Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in conservation and resource management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Dabney S Lancaster Community College % of degrees in conservation and resource management
Salaries of full-time faculty
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 8%Dabney S Lancaster Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Dabney S Lancaster Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Dabney S Lancaster Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in medicine
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Dabney S Lancaster Community College % of degrees in medicine
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Dabney S Lancaster Community College % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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