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Quinebaug Valley Community College is a community college located in northeastern Connecticut. The college was established in 1971. QVCC offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It also offers continuing education programs and workforce training. The campus of the college is spread across an area of more than 65 acres.
Quinebaug Valley Community College hosts several student clubs and organizations, including The Alliance, the Art Club, the QVCC GREEN Team, Human Trafficking Awareness, Peace & Social Justice, QVD4, Rotaract and the Soldiers’ Angels. The campus is also home to several honor societies, including Alpha Beta Gamma, Epsilon Pi Tau and Phi Theta Kappa.
Students attend Quinebaug Valley Community College in Danielson, CT, a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. Quinebaug Valley Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in art studies, office and administration, and liberal arts.
Applicants to Quinebaug Valley Community College appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,846 students at Quinebaug Valley Community College (as of 2007).
More complete details are provided below.
Quinebaug Valley Community College
742 Upper Maple St
Danielson, CT 06239-1436
General Phone: (860) 774-1130
http://www.qvcc.commnet.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 98 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Support And Technology | 36 | medical assistant, mental health services tech, allied health and medical assisting |
| Business And Management | 25 | business and related services, accounting technology, banking |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 18 | computer networking, data processing tech |
| Office And Administration | 16 | administrative assistant |
| Art Studies | 14 | art studies |
| Medical Administration | 7 | medical records tech |
| Engineering | 3 | engineering science |
| Family And Social Work | 2 | child care management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 1 | aircraft maintenance |
| Therapy And Counseling | 0 | substance abuse counseling |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | engineering technology, plastics engineering tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Quinebaug Valley Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 170 | 17 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 45 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 5 | 1 |
In 2007, Quinebaug Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 1,846 students (1,059 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 99% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Danielson, Connecticut for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Connecticut Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,828 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,444 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,250 |
Financial Aid:
Quinebaug Valley Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1053000)
Quinebaug Valley Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 6 | 3 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $83,713 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $62,107 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 6 | $54,440 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $45,857 | 6 | $48,924 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $59,869 | 16 | $56,454 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
ENGINEERING
Engineering Science
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technology, General
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Quinebaug Valley Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling 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
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