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John Wood Community College, also known as JWCC, began offering classes in the year 1975. This college was named after John Wood, a pioneer who worked for the development and settlement of West Central Illionois. Students are offered degrees and certificate programs in the fields of communication, culinary arts, engineering, nursing, and office technology, among others. The college also offers online courses for its students.
There are several student clubs and organizations at John Wood Community College including the JWCC Christian Fellowship, Multicultural Student Organization, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Government Association (SGA), and Horticulture Club. The JWCC men participate in sports such as basketball, baseball and golf, and the JWCC women participate in basketball, softball, and volleyball.
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Campus Location1301 S 48th Street
Quincy, IL 62305-8736
USA
Main Tel: (217) 224-6500
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
John Wood Community College HighlightsWhere John Wood Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in science, nursing and emergency medicine, and transportation.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 329 | 21 | | < 1 year certificate | 155 | 6 | | 1-2 year certificate | 43 | 8 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at John Wood Community College was 2,417 in 2007-2008 (1,849 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. 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 | $ 6,120 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,098 |
Financial Aid: John Wood 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 | | 40 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 12 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 1 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (8 awarded) - Agricultural Business and Management
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (7 awarded) - Animal Sciences
- Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (14 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Management Information Systems
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (6 awarded) COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (7 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (2 awarded) - CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (14 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (6 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
LIBERAL ARTS (69 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded) - Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (20 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Medical Staff Services Technology/Technician
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (169 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- 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) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
SCIENCE (124 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (12 awarded) - Fire Science/Fire-fighting
TRANSPORTATION (57 awarded) - Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
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