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Wabash Valley College (WVC) is under the Illinois Eastern Community Colleges, also known as IECC. This community college is located in Mount Carmel, Illinois, United States. Students at the Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Wabash Valley College are offered degrees and certificate programs in study areas such as agriculture technology, coal mining technology, marketing business management, legal secretary, and nursing. The college also offers night classes as well as distance learning courses to students.
The athletic teams of WVC are referred to as the Warriors. Students participate in sports such as basketball, baseball, softball, and cheerleading. The students operate an on-campus radio station called 89.1 mhz "WVJC The Bash". There are many student clubs and organizations at WVC including Phi Theta Kappa, Business Club, and the Radiography Club.
Wabash Valley College is located in Mount Carmel, IL (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Wabash Valley College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in media, science, agricultural science and management, and engineering technician.
Wabash Valley College is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Wabash Valley College had 4,206 enrolled students in 2007-2008. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Wabash Valley College are male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges District 529 is to provide excellence in teaching, learning, public service, and economic development."
More complete details are provided below.
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Wabash Valley College
2200 College Drive
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
General Phone: (618) 393-2982
http://www.iecc.edu/wvc
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 62 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 55 | nursing assistant, EMT ambulance attendant |
| Science | 45 | biological and physical sciences |
| Business and Management | 19 | retail, sales |
| Family and Social Work | 18 | social work, child care provider |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 17 | agricultural technology, agricultural production |
| Engineering Technician | 13 | mining tech, industrial tech, electronics tech, manufacturing tech |
| Transportation | 9 | truck and bus driver |
| Mechanics and Repair | 7 | diesel mechanics |
| Media | 6 | radio and TV tech |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 4 | turf management |
| Production Trades | 3 | machine shop assistant |
| Office and Administration | 2 | administrative assistant |
| Law | 1 | court reporting |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | web design |
| Education and Teaching | 1 | teacher aide |
Number of programs and degrees for Wabash Valley College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 177 | 18 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 76 | 8 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 10 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Wabash Valley College had a total enrollment of 4,206 students (2,351 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 5% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 20% |
| 50-64 | 25% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 83% |
| Indiana | 10% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 62 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Mount Carmel, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,133 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,688 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Wabash Valley College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 177900)
Wabash Valley College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 25 | 7 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 1 |
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 | $42,612 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 11 | $42,612 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 19 | $52,487 | 8 | $54,129 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $52,487 | 8 | $54,129 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 49 | 30 | 79 |
| Baseball | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Basketball | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 18 | 18 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business Technology
Agricultural Production Operations, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Retailing and Retail Operations
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mining Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wabash Valley College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits 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 Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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