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First institution of higher learning -- Harvard
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CollegesCollegesinin
WyomingWyoming
SaturationStates with Highest CC EnrollmentWyoming 70%California 63%Arizona 60%New Mexico 55%Mississippi 53%Illinois 53%(2011, July 11, Community College Week)
• First institution of higher learning -- Harvard
• Passage of Morrill Act – Land Grant Institutions• 1890 Added Assurances for All Citizens
• First Community College – Joliet College
• Higher Education for American Democracy• Within 50 Miles of Every Citizen
CollegesMany Locations
Casper College 1945
Northwest College 1946
Eastern Wyoming College 1948
Sheridan College 1948
Western Wyoming Community College 1959
Central Wyoming College 1965
Laramie County Community College 1968
“A person who graduates from a high school in this state shall be admitted to a community college of this state without further qualifying examination.”
GOAL
WCCC Strategic Plan#1 – Educated Citizenry
Each College#1 – Student Success
28,031 Students2010-2011 Annual
35% Full-Time65% Part-Time
45% Men55% Women
Average Age:25 – 40
A Student is A Student is A Student
Developmental Work Required
vs
College Preparedness
Living in the Middle
Living in the Middle
High SchoolLifeWorkplace
Living in the Middle
High SchoolLifeWorkplace
UniversityWorkplace
Degree Attainmentvs
Completion Rates
Key Performance Indicators
Common Measures
What We KnowLIFO
Learning Must Be Real
An Engaged Student Is A Retained Student
Raise the Expectations
What We’ve AccomplishedCommon ACT Scores
4 out of 5 COMPASS Placement Scores in
Common
Consistency in Dual and Concurrent Education
Using the CCSSE Findings
What We’re Working On
Bridge Programs
Consistent Data Elements
College Completion
Continuing Opportunities
Identify Barriers
Break Down Barriers
Faculty Are Faculty Are Faculty
Tell Our Story Better Through Data
We are in the DREAM business!
YOUR Wyoming Community Colleges