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The Spoon River College was originally established as the Canton Community College. It offered its first classes in 1960. The main campus of this college is located in Canton, Illinois. There are also additional centers located in Macomb, Havana, and Rushville, Illinois.
Spoon River College offers a large number of associate’s degrees in the fields of liberal arts and sciences, biological and physical sciences, general studies, and nursing, among others. Transfer degree programs and online courses are also available for the benefit of the students.
The sports teams of Spoon River College are nicknamed the Mudcats. They are members of the National Junior College Athletic Association, and participate in baseball, basketball, and softball. Students are also members of various clubs and organizations including the Alpha Gamma Tau, Alpha Tau, and People for Earth's Ecological Preservation. The literary magazine published by the students of the college is called the Kaliedoscope.
Spoon River College is located in Canton, IL (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Spoon River College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in science, agricultural science and management, and liberal arts.
Spoon River College is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Spoon River College had 2,139 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
More complete details are provided below.
Spoon River College
23235 North County 22
Canton, IL 61520-9801
General Phone: (309) 647-4645
http://www.src.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 112 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Science | 68 | biological and physical sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 34 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Transportation | 26 | truck and bus driver |
| Mechanics and Repair | 17 | automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech, computer repair |
| Engineering Technician | 15 | electronics tech |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 14 | food prep and kitchen assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 10 | web design, computer networking, information technology, computer security |
| Medical Administration | 9 | medical records admin, medical records tech |
| Medical Support and Technology | 8 | medical coding |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 7 | agricultural machine tech, agricultural management |
| Office and Administration | 6 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 5 | natural resources management |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 5 | applied horticulture |
| Construction Trades | 4 | construction |
| Design | 3 | graphic design |
| Business and Management | 2 | business management |
| Production Trades | 1 | welding |
Number of programs and degrees for Spoon River College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 231 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 69 | 11 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 46 | 9 |
In 2007-2008, Spoon River College had a total enrollment of 2,139 students (1,379 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 99% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Canton, 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 | $ 6,030 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,110 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid:
Spoon River College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 164300)
Spoon River College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 14 | 10 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 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 | academic year | 16 | $49,050 | 20 | $46,382 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 16 | $49,050 | 20 | $46,382 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| Basketball | 15 | 13 | 28 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources Management and Policy
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Spoon River College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes 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 Offers athletic scholarships
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