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Quinebaug Valley Community College, also referred to as QVCC, is located in Danielson, Connecticut, United States. It was established in 1971. The first classes were held with 215 students on September 27, 1971. The college's first president Dr. Robert E. Miller who was succeeded by President Dianne E. Williams in May 1992. The main campus sits on more than 65 acres in Danielson. QVCC also operates a satellite campus in Willimantic. The college enrolled more than 2,900 students in credit courses in the 2007-2008 academic year.
QVCC is home to several honor societies including Phi Theta Kappa, Epsilon Pi Tau, and Alpha Beta Gamma. The college's Student Government Association also promotes the formation of various student clubs and organizations. In fact, the association acts as a liaison between administration, faculty, and students. It also funds several student activities.
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Campus Location742 Upper Maple St
Danielson, CT 06239-1436
USA
Main Tel: (860) 774-1130
Web Site The campus is in a town not far from a more urbanized area. |
Quinebaug Valley Community College HighlightsWhere Quinebaug Valley Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in art studies, liberal arts, and office and administration.
- Large number of students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 170 | 17 | | < 1 year certificate | 45 | 13 | | 1-2 year certificate | 5 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Quinebaug Valley Community College was 1,846 in 2007 (1,059 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,828 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,444 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,250 |
Financial Aid: Quinebaug Valley Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 9 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 20 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (14 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (25 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (18 awarded) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
ENGINEERING (3 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (0 awarded) - Engineering Technology
- Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (2 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS (98 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (1 awarded) - Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (36 awarded) - Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (16 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (0 awarded) - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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