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Illinois Valley Community College, also referred to as IVCC, is located near the Illinois River, Oglesby. The college was established in 1924 and was originally known as LaSalle-Peru-Oglesby (LPO) Junior College. The students of IVCC are offered associate degree and certificate programs through various academic divisions including:
The athletic teams in the college are known as the Eagles. The male students take part in sports including basketball, tennis and baseball, while the female students are involved in sports which include volleyball, tennis, softball and basketball. The notable alumni of the college includes Dr. Robert Spetzler, world famous Arizona neurosurgeon; Ralph Bowermaster, talented singer in many college musicals; and Don Baker, Peru Mayor since 1965.
The campus of Illinois Valley Community College is in Oglesby, IL, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Illinois Valley Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in science and production trades.
Its open admissions system makes Illinois Valley Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, Illinois Valley Community College had 4,103 students enrolled (2,952 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Illinois Valley Community College
815 N Orlando Smith Ave
Oglesby, IL 61348-9692
General Phone: (815) 224-2720
http://www.ivcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 297 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Science | 163 | biological and physical sciences |
| Liberal Arts | 103 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Production Trades | 70 | welding, machinist |
| Engineering Technician | 53 | computer systems tech, CAD and design, architectural drafting, electronics tech, manufacturing tech |
| Construction Trades | 50 | electrician |
| Transportation | 45 | truck and bus driver |
| Family And Social Work | 32 | housing and human environments, social work, child care provider |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 25 | applied horticulture, landscaping, floristry |
| Business And Management | 24 | parts and warehousing, accounting technology, accounting, business management, sales |
| Mechanics And Repair | 21 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 20 | massage therapy, substance abuse counseling |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 18 | forensic science, criminal justice and police |
| Medical Support And Technology | 17 | phlebotomy, dental assistant |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 15 | waiter/waittress |
| Office And Administration | 11 | general office occupations, office data entry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer networking, system administration, information technology |
| Design | 7 | graphic design |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Illinois Valley Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 474 | 22 |
| Associate's degree | 410 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 99 | 11 |
In 2007-2008, Illinois Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 4,103 students (2,952 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 24 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Oglesby, 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 | $ 7,493 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,523 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Illinois Valley Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 170500)
Illinois Valley Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 28 | 38 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 35 | $61,393 | 42 | $57,516 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $50,216 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 36 | $61,218 | 45 | $57,030 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 43 | 35 | 78 |
| Basketball | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 16 | 23 | 39 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
System Administration/Administrator
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Housing and Human Environments, Other
Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Illinois Valley Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits 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 Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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