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Sauk Valley Community College, also referred to as SVCC, is situated in Dixon, Illinois, United States. This college offers degrees and certificate programs in various areas of study including computer information systems, business, education, mathematics, and engineering. The academic divisions of the college are:
Sauk Valley Community College's athletics department fields men's teams in basketball, baseball, golf, cross country, and tennis, and women's teams in basketball, cross country, softball, volleyball, tennis, and golf. The teams are known as the Skyhawks. In addition, the college hosts various student clubs and organizations including the Campus Crusade for Christ, Magic Club, Phi Theta Kappa, History Club, and Student Government.
The main campus of Sauk Valley Community College is in Dixon, IL (a rural area). The school is a public school. Sauk Valley Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school offers a wide array of programs of study, compared to other schools of its size. Sauk Valley Community College students most commonly major in a field related to science and production trades.
The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
Sauk Valley Community College offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, the school had 2,700 enrolled students.
More complete details are provided below.
Sauk Valley Community College
173 Illinois Rt 2
Dixon, IL 61021
General Phone: (815) 288-5511
http://www.svcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 209 | nursing assistant, EMT ambulance attendant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Science | 100 | biological and physical sciences |
| Production Trades | 92 | welding, machinist |
| Liberal Arts | 69 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business and Management | 41 | accounting, business management, sales, MIS |
| Mechanics and Repair | 34 | HVAC, industrial electronics tech, communications install and repair, computer repair |
| Office and Administration | 30 | general office occupations, office data entry, office management, data entry, administrative assistant, word processing |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 29 | system administration, computer networking, network management, computer programming |
| Family and Social Work | 20 | child care provider, social work |
| Transportation | 18 | truck and bus driver |
| Medical Support and Technology | 16 | radiographer |
| Engineering Technician | 13 | mechanical engineering tech, CAD and design, electronics tech, drafting |
| Design | 10 | design and visual communication |
| Medical Administration | 8 | medical secretary |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 3 | criminal justice and police |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering |
| Media | 1 | desktop publishing and imaging |
Number of programs and degrees for Sauk Valley Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 414 | 24 |
| Associate's degree | 249 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 32 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Sauk Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 2,700 students (1,832 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 30 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Dixon, 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 | $ 8,075 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,909 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,487 |
Financial Aid:
Sauk Valley Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 175200)
Sauk Valley Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 25 | 16 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 1 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $56,510 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $57,697 | 5 | $46,654 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $47,179 | 10 | $49,786 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $53,674 | 17 | $49,117 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 37 | 45 | 82 |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| Track | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 19 | 31 | 50 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
System Administration/Administrator
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
Word Processing
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sauk Valley Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience 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 Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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