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James H Faulkner State Community College, also referred as Faulkner State, is a two-year institute located in Bay Minette, Alabama, United States. In addition to the main campus, the college also operates a Fairhope Campus and a Gulf Shores Campus. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It also offers several online learning programs.
Faulkner State’s athletics department fields several men’s and women’s sports teams. They are nicknamed the Sun Chief athletics teams. The teams participate in sports such as basketball, baseball, softball, tennis, golf, and volleyball. They also have a cheerleading team. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations such as the Baptist Campus Ministries, Elated Voices of Triumph, and Faulkner Singers.
Bay Minette, AL is home to James H Faulkner State Community College. Bay Minette is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Degrees at James H Faulkner State Community College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in hospitality, photography and commercial art, and liberal arts.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
James H Faulkner State Community College has 3,612 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. James H Faulkner State Community College offers students meal plans. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Faulkner State Community College has an open-door admissions policy and is committed to the professional and cultural growth of each student without regard to race, color, gender, disability, religion, creed, national origin, or age. The College strives to provide an educational environment that promotes development and learning through a wide variety of educational programs and instructional strategies, adequate and comfortable facilities, a caring and well-qualified staff, flexible scheduling, and convenient locations. This effort is based upon the economic and social needs of the College service area.
Faulkner State Community College utilizes a participative management structure which insures broad-based involvement in the planning and evaluation process."
More complete details are provided below.
James H Faulkner State Community College
1900 US Hwy 31 S
Bay Minette, AL 36507-2698
General Phone: (251) 580-2100
http://www.faulknerstate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 212 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Support and Technology | 43 | dental assistant, surgical tech |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 34 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Hospitality | 24 | hospitality management |
| Business and Management | 15 | business management |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 13 | commercial art |
| Law | 9 | legal assistant, court reporting |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 9 | computer and info science |
| Office and Administration | 7 | administrative assistant |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 7 | landscaping |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 3 | parks and recreation management |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | environmental control tech, computer systems tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 0 | mechanic and repair |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
| Family and Social Work | 0 | child care management |
Number of programs and degrees for James H Faulkner State Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 332 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 43 | 10 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 2 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, James H Faulkner State Community College had a total enrollment of 3,612 students (3,071 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 89% |
| State unknown | 7% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
James H Faulkner State Community College offers campus housing for 320 of its 3,071 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bay Minette, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,790 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,920 |
| Room and board | $ 4,050 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,700 |
Financial Aid:
James H Faulkner State Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 106000)
James H Faulkner State Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 26 | 26 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 13 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 7 | $76,277 | 4 | $79,116 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $76,277 | 4 | $79,116 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 24 | $56,439 | 35 | $52,954 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $56,439 | 35 | $52,954 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 79 | 75 | 154 |
| Basketball | 35 | 40 | 75 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 16 | 35 | 51 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
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
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets James H Faulkner State Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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