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Three Rivers Community College, also referred to as TRCC, is a community college situated in Norwich, Connecticut, United States. It was established in the year 1992 by the union of Mohegan Community College and Thames Valley Community Technical College. TRCC offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The college also offers continuing education programs.
TRCC’s student life is vibrant and active. The campus hosts a wide variety of events and student activities. There are several student clubs and organizations on including the American Institute Of Architectural Students, African–American Organization, Amnesty International, and Business Club/Phi Beta Lambda.
The campus of Three Rivers Community College is in Norwich, CT, which is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Three Rivers Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in engineering technician.
Its open admissions system makes Three Rivers Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Three Rivers Community College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, the school had 3,858 students enrolled (2,248 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Three Rivers Community College Norwich
574 New London Turnpike
Norwich, CT 06360
General Phone: (860) 886-0177
http://www.trcc.commnet.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 147 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, library assistant |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 74 | registered nursing |
| Engineering Technician | 63 | computer engineering tech, electrical/electronic tech, architectural drafting, laser/optical tech, environmental engineering tech, engineering technology, CAD and design, civil engineering tech, ... |
| Business and Management | 49 | business and related services, accounting technology, merchandising and sales, banking, business management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 18 | criminal justice and police, fire services administration |
| Family and Social Work | 14 | child care management, social service professions |
| Medical Support and Technology | 13 | mental health services tech, allied health and medical assisting |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 11 | nuclear tech |
| Office and Administration | 7 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Hospitality | 4 | hospitality management, hotel management, tourism promotion, tourism and travel |
| Engineering | 3 | engineering science |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 2 | construction management |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 2 | commercial art |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | theatre design |
| Media | 0 | advertising |
Number of programs and degrees for Three Rivers Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 371 | 27 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 34 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Three Rivers Community College had a total enrollment of 3,858 students (2,248 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Norwich, 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 | $ 2,984 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,912 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Three Rivers Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 976500)
Three Rivers Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | academic year | 14 | $88,207 | 16 | $87,425 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $67,703 | 10 | $63,409 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $57,283 | 10 | $55,467 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $47,335 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 5 | $47,057 | 6 | $48,523 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $68,864 | 45 | $67,127 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
ENGINEERING
Engineering Science
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering Technology, General
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Tourism Promotion Operations
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Services Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Three Rivers Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
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 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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