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Genesee Community College, or GCC, is a public community college with its main campus in the Town of Batavia, New York, United States. The college also has branch campuses in Warsaw, Albion, Medina, Dansville, Arcade, and Lakeville, New York. It was originally established in 1966 as part of the State University of New York system (SUNY). The college offers more than 50 academic programs in diverse areas of study.
GCC fields more than eight intercollegiate men’s and women’s teams. They participate in various sports including basketball, baseball, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, and volleyball. They are nicknamed the Cougars. Their colors are blue and gold. The college also has a radio station known as The Music.
Genesee Community College is found in Batavia, NY. Batavia is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Genesee Community College.
The school is known for its programs in drama and performing arts and business and management.
Genesee Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 6,472 in 2007-2008 at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Genesee Community College is a public, open-admission, learner-centered college. The college community values diversity and welcomes all who can benefit as they seek to attain their educational, career, and personal goals. Dedicated to meeting the changing needs of individuals and the community, Genesee Community College commits to providing educational experiences which promote intellectual and social growth, workforce and economic development, and global citizenship. Genesee Community College is an innovative leader, excelling in the provision of educational and cultural opportunities, advanced technologies, service to the region, and linkages to the world."
More complete details are provided below.
Genesee Community College
One College Rd
Batavia, NY 14020
General Phone: (585) 343-0055
http://www.genesee.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 198 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, humanities, general studies |
| Business and Management | 105 | business management, accounting technology, fashion merchandising, retail, customer service management, accounting, sales |
| Family and Social Work | 75 | community organization, child care management, adult development and aging, social service professions |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 57 | registered nursing |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 55 | criminal justice and administration, corrections and criminal justice |
| Therapy and Counseling | 22 | physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 21 | computer support, information science, webmastering, computer services management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 20 | respiratory care tech |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 18 | occupational therapist assistant, health and physical education, recreational therapy |
| Medical Administration | 16 | medical secretary |
| Hospitality | 12 | tourism and travel, tourism promotion |
| Media | 10 | communication studies, communications tech courses |
| Law | 8 | legal assistant |
| Education and Teaching | 7 | teacher aide |
| Medicine | 7 | health professions |
| Office and Administration | 6 | administrative assistant |
| Design | 6 | design and applied arts |
| Engineering Technician | 6 | drafting, computer systems tech |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 3 | drama, theatre design |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering science |
| Music | 1 | various music studies |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 0 | science tech |
| Science | 0 | biotechnology |
Number of programs and degrees for Genesee Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 612 | 37 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 48 | 20 |
In 2007-2008, Genesee Community College had a total enrollment of 6,472 students (3,882 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 42% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 34% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 97% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Batavia, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,690 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,290 |
| Books and supplies | $ 955 |
Financial Aid:
Genesee Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 678200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 29 | 52 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $66,449 | 11 | $65,100 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $55,287 | 10 | $51,612 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $55,835 | 8 | $47,059 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $45,157 | 23 | $40,500 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $57,500 | 52 | $48,850 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| Basketball | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 4 | 4 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Customer Service Management
Fashion Merchandising
Retailing and Retail Operations
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Information Science/Studies
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering Science
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Child Care and Support Services Management
Community Organization and Advocacy
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
HOSPITALITY
Tourism Promotion Operations
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Genesee Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning 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 athletic scholarships
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