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Shawnee Community College, established in 1967, originally had a rustic campus. It moved into the new 153-acre main campus in Ullin, Illinois, in 1976. Apart from this, classes are also held in the Anna Center, Cairo Center, East St. Louis Higher Education Center, and Metro Center
Shawnee Community College offers over 100 associate’s degrees and certificate programs. Students can choose from courses in the fields of allied health, early childhood, automotive technology, drug abuse, nursing, medical transcription, electronic technologies, fish and wildlife management, and truck driving, among others.
The sports teams of Shawnee Community College are nicknamed the Saints. They participate in basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, and golf. Students are also members of clubs and organizations such as the Book Club, Car Club, Electronics Club, Future Teachers Club, Music Club, Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Ambassadors, Student Senate, and Wildlife Club. The newspaper published by the college’s students is called “Tempo”.
Ullin, IL is home to Shawnee Community College. Ullin is a quiet rural area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Shawnee Community College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in science and nursing and emergency medicine.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Shawnee Community College has 2,176 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Shawnee Community College's mission is to serve the needs of the students and our diverse community by providing quality higher education, community education, training, and services that are accessible, affordable, and promote life-long learning."
More complete details are provided below.
Shawnee Community College
8364 Shawnee College Rd
Ullin, IL 62992
General Phone: (618) 634-3200
http://www.shawneecc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 173 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 135 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Science | 29 | biological and physical sciences |
| Transportation | 26 | truck and bus driver |
| Family and Social Work | 21 | child care provider, social work |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 12 | forensic science, criminal justice and police |
| Medical Support and Technology | 9 | surgical tech, medical coding, medical lab tech, mental health services tech |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 8 | cosmetology |
| Therapy and Counseling | 6 | massage therapy, substance abuse counseling |
| Medical Administration | 5 | medical secretary, medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Business and Management | 5 | accounting, business management |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 5 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | information technology, information science |
| Education and Teaching | 2 | early childhood education |
| Construction Trades | 1 | electrician |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | electronics tech |
| Production Trades | 1 | welding |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 1 | agricultural management |
| Mechanics and Repair | 1 | automobile mechanics |
Number of programs and degrees for Shawnee Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 241 | 17 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 142 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 61 | 13 |
In 2007-2008, Shawnee Community College had a total enrollment of 2,176 students (1,863 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 88% |
| Missouri | 8% |
| Kentucky | 3% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 27 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Ullin, 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 | $ 3,240 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,240 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
Financial Aid:
Shawnee Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 769300)
Shawnee Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 11 | 20 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 10 |
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 | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: 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 | 16 | $52,162 | 29 | $52,121 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 16 | $52,162 | 29 | $52,121 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Shawnee Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | 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 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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