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Jefferson Davis Community College, also abbreviated as JDCC, is a two-year community college located in Brewton, Alabama, United States. JDCC was established in 1964 and was named after the president of the Confederate States of America, Jefferson Davis. The college also has a campus at Atmore. Academic, technical, nursing, adult education, general education, community, and industrial programs are offered at the college.
JDCC is a member of the National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association. The athletics teams of the college are nicknamed as Warhawks. The Warhawks participate in sports such as baseball, basketball, cheerleading, volleyball and softball. JDCC offers financial aid to needy students. Athletic, academic, and technical career scholarships are also available for students. The college has a Student Government Association and Greek societies such as Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa, and Psi Beta.
Jefferson Davis Community College is located in Brewton, AL (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Jefferson Davis Community College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in mechanics and repair and production trades.
Jefferson Davis Community College is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Jefferson Davis Community College had 1,257 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Jefferson Davis Community College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Jefferson Davis Community College , one of the public two-year colleges of the Alabama College System, provides accessible quality educational opportunities, promotes economic growth, and enhances the quality of life for the college service area."
More complete details are provided below.
Jefferson Davis Community College
220 Alco Dr
Brewton, AL 36426
General Phone: (251) 867-4832
http://www.jdcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 81 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, home health aide, nursing assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 64 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Mechanics and Repair | 29 | small engine mechanics, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, gunsmith, locksmith, electrical installation and repair |
| Production Trades | 26 | welding, cabinetmaking, upholsterer, shoe and leather repair |
| Construction Trades | 20 | masonry, electrician, carpentry |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 14 | barber |
| Engineering Technician | 13 | drafting, HVAC tech |
| Business and Management | 10 | accounting technology, non-profit management, business, financial services marketing |
| Office and Administration | 8 | administrative assistant |
| Family and Social Work | 7 | foodservice management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 0 | fire services administration |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 0 | chemical tech |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 0 | applied horticulture |
| Transportation | 0 | construction equipment operation |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts studies |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for Jefferson Davis Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 158 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 75 | 9 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 39 | 23 |
In 2007-2008, Jefferson Davis Community College had a total enrollment of 1,257 students (1,077 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 30% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 5% |
| Unknown | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 85% |
| Florida | 9% |
| State unknown | 5% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 37 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Jefferson Davis Community College offers campus housing for 128 of its 1,077 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Brewton, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,708 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,838 |
| Room and board | $ 4,116 |
| Room charge | $ 2,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
Jefferson Davis Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 102100)
Jefferson Davis Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 14 | 18 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 2 |
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 | 4 | $77,186 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $77,186 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 17 | $49,832 | 20 | $54,039 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 17 | $49,832 | 20 | $54,039 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 41 | 39 | 80 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 39 | 39 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations
Business/Commerce, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Gunsmithing/Gunsmith
Locksmithing and Safe Repair
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Shoe, Boot and Leather Repair
Upholstery/Upholsterer
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fire Services Administration
TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Jefferson Davis Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
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 Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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