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Glen Oaks Community College, also referred to as GOCC, was established in 1965 on land donated by Nora Hagen. Located in Saint Joseph County in Centreville, Michigan, the campus covers 300 acres. Glen Oaks Community College offers more than 10 associate’s degrees as well as several transfer degree options. Students can choose from courses in the fields of allied health and nursing. The college also provides distance learning opportunities.
The athletics department of Glen Oaks Community College fields men’s and women’s teams in cross country, golf, basketball, baseball, and softball. Nicknamed the Vikings, the teams compete in the MCCAA Western Conference, and the National Junior College Athletic Association. In addition to sports, students are also involved in on-campus clubs and organizations including the Student Government, and the Greek honor society of Phi Theta Kappa.
The main campus of Glen Oaks Community College is in Centreville, MI (a rural area). The school is a public school. Glen Oaks Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to nursing and emergency medicine.
Glen Oaks Community College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, Glen Oaks Community College had 1,383 enrolled students.
More complete details are provided below.
Glen Oaks Community College
62249 Shimmel Rd
Centreville, MI 49032-9719
http://glenoaks.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 59 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Business and Management | 48 | business and related services, marketing, business management, accounting technology |
| Liberal Arts | 47 | general studies |
| Engineering Technician | 21 | mechanical engineering related tech, drafting, electronics tech |
| Medical Support and Technology | 13 | medical coding, medical assistant |
| Family and Social Work | 10 | child care management, child care provider |
| Medical Administration | 7 | medical transcription, medical secretary |
| Production Trades | 5 | machinist |
| Mechanics and Repair | 5 | automobile mechanics, mechanic and repair, computer repair |
| Office and Administration | 4 | administrative assistant |
| Medicine | 2 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Glen Oaks Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 121 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 97 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 3 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Glen Oaks Community College had a total enrollment of 1,383 students (948 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 86% |
| Indiana | 12% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 61 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Centreville, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,102 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,326 |
| Books and supplies | $ 840 |
Financial Aid:
Glen Oaks Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 226300)
Glen Oaks Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | calendar year | 11 | $64,984 | 9 | $58,205 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $49,826 | 5 | $56,766 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 17 | $59,634 | 14 | $57,691 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 22 | 17 | 39 |
| Basketball | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| Baseball | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 7 | 7 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Glen Oaks Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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