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Mesalands Community College, which is located in Tucumcari, New Mexico, was formerly known as Tucumcari Area Vocational School (TAVS). It is situated 100 miles west of Amarillo, Texas.
Mesalands Community College is well known for its unique programs in paleontology and geology. The college's location augments its' programs because the land is brimming with rocks dating back to the Mesozoic period and containing fossils from dinosaur imprints to mammoth tusks.
The institute is also home to the North American Wind Research and Training Center. Apart from these courses, the college is famous for its farrier science program that provides education on the farrier business and development of skills for becoming a farrier. Livestock judging, building programs and fine arts bronze are some of the other programs for which the college is known.
The Rodeo Club introduced as Mesalands intercollegiate sport in 1998 provides students the opportunity to develop their skills and participate in various rodeo events. The college is also a member of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association.
Mesalands Community College can be found in Tucumcari, NM (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Mesalands Community College.
The most common majors at the school are in transportation, agricultural science and management, and computer science and engineering.
Mesalands Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2007-2008, 635 students were enrolled in the school. Older adults are in evidence at Mesalands Community College, often seeking career changing education.
The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mesalands Community College Mission
Mesalands Community College is an institution of
higher education that promotes student learning
through quality education and services while fostering
personal growth, leadership, and opportunity to a
culturally diverse community.
The goals of Mesalands Community College are to
provide:
ò An environment where learning is appreciated,
encouraged, and assessed.
ò Academic and technical programs for qualified
individuals to enhance their lifelong educational
opportunities with an emphasis in a general core
base of knowledge.
ò Accessible, multi-faceted services to qualified
participants.
ò Opportunities to develop leadership skills and
achieve personal growth by valuing academic and
social responsibility.
ò Quality community service programs responding to
the diverse needs of the region."
More complete details are provided below.
Mesalands Community College
911 S Tenth Street
Tucumcari, NM 88401-3352
General Phone: (575) 461-4413
http://www.mesalands.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science And Engineering | 52 | computer and info science |
| Family And Social Work | 40 | social service professions, social work, child care provider |
| Transportation | 20 | truck and bus driver |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 17 | agricultural operations, agricultural management |
| Liberal Arts | 13 | liberal arts and humanities |
| Animal Science And Care | 10 | animal services, animal science |
| Education And Teaching | 6 | education |
| Fine Arts | 4 | sculpture |
| Mechanics And Repair | 3 | automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 2 | pre-nursing |
| Business And Management | 2 | business management, accounting technology |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | engineering technician |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 0 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety |
| Office And Administration | 0 | general office occupations |
| Science | 0 | paleontology |
| Construction Trades | 0 | carpentry |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 0 | cosmetology |
| Medicine | 0 | pre-med |
Number of programs and degrees for Mesalands Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 131 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 35 | 20 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 4 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Mesalands Community College had a total enrollment of 635 students (550 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 48% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 36% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 5% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 14% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | 84% |
| Texas | 5% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 44 % |
| Part-Time | 56 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Tucumcari, New Mexico for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Mexico Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,676 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,606 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,177 |
Financial Aid:
Mesalands Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3206300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $43,480 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $43,480 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $38,581 | 3 | $39,662 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 9 | $38,581 | 3 | $39,662 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4 | 27 | 31 |
| All Other Sports | 4 | 27 | 31 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Business and Management, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services, Other
Animal Sciences, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Pre-Nursing Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mesalands Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers athletic scholarships
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