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Greenfield Community College, also known as GCC, was established in 1962. It is a two-year community college located in Greenfield, Massachusetts. GCC's recent enrollments have been more than 3,000 students every year. The college is a part of the Massachusetts higher education system.
A large number of degrees and certificate programs are offered to the students of Greenfield Community College. The college is particularly well known for its art program. The college is separated into following academic divisions:
Students of Greenfield Community College participate in various clubs and organizations. Among them are the Student Association, and the Student Senate. There are also a number of athletics clubs in GCC.
Greenfield Community College is in Greenfield, MA. Greenfield is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Greenfield Community College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include fine arts and business and management.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The Greenfield Community College teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 2,236 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Greenfield Community College
One College Dr
Greenfield, MA 01301-9739
General Phone: (413) 775-1000
http://www.gcc.mass.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 137 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 67 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Business and Management | 43 | business, accounting technology, business management, sales and marketing, MIS |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 23 | criminal justice and police, fire protection tech |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 17 | parks and recreation management, occupational therapist assistant |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 15 | film and photography, commercial art |
| Therapy and Counseling | 14 | massage therapy, community health services |
| Fine Arts | 10 | fine arts |
| Education and Teaching | 9 | early childhood education, teacher aide |
| Engineering | 7 | engineering science |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | computer support |
| Office and Administration | 4 | data entry, administrative assistant |
| Design | 2 | design and visual communication |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | conservation |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | drafting |
Number of programs and degrees for Greenfield Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 280 | 16 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 47 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 26 | 9 |
In 2007-2008, Greenfield Community College had a total enrollment of 2,236 students (1,344 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 88% |
| Vermont | 8% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Greenfield, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,734 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,854 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,090 |
Financial Aid:
Greenfield Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 216900)
Greenfield Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 12 | 21 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 3 |
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 | 10 | $66,547 | 17 | $59,005 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $53,805 | 6 | $51,381 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $50,010 | 6 | $49,313 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 7 | $47,986 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $58,562 | 36 | $53,976 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering Science
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Greenfield Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
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 Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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