Wcc presentation final

In the beginning…

“Hello Ellen, this is Barrack”

“ Hello President Obama”

PRESENTED BY: JAMIE RASMUSSEN

&SUE VOLKMAR

Wytheville Community College – White House Summit on Community Colleges – Oct.

2010

Community College Summit

President Obama’s Thoughts

Key Topics Researched at WCC

WCC History, Demographics & MissionGovernanceAdmissionsAcademicsStudent LifeFinanceFoundationAlumniCurrent Issues

WCC History & Demographics

History of WCCWytheville Community College is a two-year

comprehensive community college Demographics

Increased from 1,400 FTE’s in the last 4 years. Many of the students are without High School diplomas or

GEDs 2% African American population Growing Hispanic population

U.S Community College Comparison

U.S. Community Colleges1,177 total number of

U.S. community colleges33% FT faculty, 66% PT11.7M students enrolled,

40% FT, 60% PTAverage age 2958% women36% minorities

Wytheville Community College

• 1 of 26 in Virginia Community College System

• 21% FT faculty, 79% PT• 2,477 FTE’s, 32% FT,

68% PT• Average age 28• 64% women • 5.2 % minorities

Mission Statements

The mission of U.S. community colleges community is to identify and respond to the educational needs of adult learners within a specified service area (Cohen & Brawer, 1996; Vaughan, 1997; Gleazer, 1980).

The mission of Wytheville Community College is to provide a quality, comprehensive education for the citizens of the counties of Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, and Wythe and the city of Galax.

Governance

Chancellor, Virginia

Community College System

President of WCC

WCC College Board

College Committees

Admissions

Access #1 mission - “on ramp” to higher education

Pre-testing in high schoolDual enrollmentEarly advising“Types” of studentsGuaranteed admission – selective programsWytheville/Bland FoundationFederal GrantsTuition costs

Academics

3 campus locationsPrograms of StudyLack of self confidenceAcademic vs. personal supportRemediationCollege success class requirementSuccess with a 2-yr. degreeCertificates

Interesting Data about WCC

33%

67%

Student Enrollment

Full Time Part Time

WCC Graduation Rate 34%

VT Graduation Rate 55%

Student Life

“Like a family”ARC CenterClubs and sportsFaculty involvement

Finance

Funding sources Tuition & Fees State Allocation - VCCS Board of Supervisors Financial Aid

Effects of recent budget cutsTuition compared to 4 year schoolsGrant opportunities

Sources of Revenue

Cost Comparison – Virginia Tech

Description Cost

Virginia Tech– Tuition & Fees for 1 Year $9,589

Wytheville Community College – Tuition & Fees for 1 Year

$3,270

Savings for 1 Year $6,319

4 Years at Virginia Tech $41,948

2 Years at WCC + 2 Years at Virginia Tech $25,661

Savings for a 4 Year Undergraduate Education

$16,287

Cost Comparison – Washington & Lee

Description Cost

Washington & Lee – Tuition & Fees for 1 Year $31,175

Wytheville Community College – Tuition & Fees for 1 Year

$3,270

Savings for 1 Year $27,905

4 Years at Washington & Lee $136,379

2 Years at WCC + 2 Years at Washington & Lee $75,624

Savings for a 4 Year Undergraduate Education

$60,754

Foundation

Foundation began in 1981 Worth $5.2 million nowCapital campaign in 2001 raised $1.3

million which funded the Snyder Auditorium

Current fundraising efforts

Alumni

Current involvement with AlumniIssues related to Alumni

Transfer student loyalty Tracking Shortage of personnel

Current Issues

Budget CutsTuition goals Faculty Recruitment

Full time vs. Adjunct FacultyBuildingsPossible restructuring Achieve 2015

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden speaks on theCommunity College summit

References

Hirt, J. B. (2006). Where you work matters. Where you work matters: Student affairs administration at different types of institutions (pp. 185-209). Lanham, MD: University Press of America.

Virginia Community College System. (2010). Retrieved September 25, 2010, from http://vccs.edu/

Virginia Education Wizard. (2010). College Cost Calculator. Retrieved December 1, 2010, from https://www.vawizard.org/vccs/Main.action

Wytheville Community College. (2010). Wytheville Community College. Retrieved December 1, 2010, from http://www.wcc.vccs.edu/

Questions???

Thank You!

Jamie and Sue