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The Illinois Valley Community College, also known as IVCC, is located in Oglesby, Illinois, United Sates. It was established in 1924 as LaSalle-Peru-Oglesby (LPO) Junior College. The College offers Associate degrees in Arts, Sciences and Applied Sciences. The college also offers several professional certificates.
IVCC’s athletic department fields several men’s and women’s sports teams who participate in various sports. The campus is home to a wide variety of student clubs and organizations. Some of them are the Debate Club, Amnesty International, the Fitness Organization, or Round Table Gaming Society. The student body at IVCC includes an impressive number of international students. There are several international student organizations that assist foreign students with admission into the college.
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Campus Location815 N Orlando Smith Ave
Oglesby, IL 61348-9692
USA
Main Tel: (815) 224-2720
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in science, nursing and emergency medicine, and production trades.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| < 1 year certificate | 474 | 22 | | Associate | 410 | 24 | | 1-2 year certificate | 99 | 11 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 4,103 in 2007-2008 (2,952 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 7,493 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,523 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid: Illinois Valley Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 66 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 15 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (24 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (10 awarded) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Information Technology
- System Administration/Administrator
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (50 awarded) COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (15 awarded) - Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager
DESIGN (7 awarded) ENGINEERING (2 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (53 awarded) - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (32 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Housing and Human Environments
- Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (25 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
- Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LIBERAL ARTS (103 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (21 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (17 awarded) - Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (297 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (11 awarded) - Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES (70 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE (163 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (18 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (20 awarded) - Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION (45 awarded) - Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
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