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Sauk Valley Community College, also known as SVCC, is located in Dixon, Illinois, United States. It was established in 1965. The college boasts of an enrollment of over 5,000 students per semester. The college offers numerous internal and external scholarships such as the Glenn Bailey Scholarship, Charles A. Farham Scholarship, Sterling Rotary Club Thurlow Wyne Scholarship, and many more. SVCC offers a number of degrees and certificate programs in diverse areas of study. It consists of the following academic divisions:
- Business Division
- Health Careers Education Division
- Humanities Division
- Natural Science Division
- Social Science Division
- Technology Division
SVCC has officially recognized several student organizations and clubs. Some of these organizations are the Campus Crusade for Christ, Phi Theta Kappa, Association of Latin American Students, Math Club, Undiscovered Concept (Technology) Club, History Club, and Single Parents Association.
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Campus Location173 Illinois Rt 2
Dixon, IL 61021
USA
Main Tel: (815) 288-5511
Web Site The campus is in a rural area. |
Sauk Valley Community College HighlightsWhere Sauk Valley Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in science, production trades, and nursing and emergency medicine.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- High male/female ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| < 1 year certificate | 494 | 24 | | Associate | 274 | 22 | | 1-2 year certificate | 34 | 7 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Sauk Valley Community College was 2,700 in 2007 (1,634 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 | $ 7,808 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,896 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,260 |
Financial Aid: Sauk 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 | | 42 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 4 | | 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 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (43 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Management Information Systems
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (33 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- System Administration/Administrator
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (1 awarded) - Building/Property Maintenance and Management
DESIGN (2 awarded) - Design and Visual Communications
ENGINEERING (4 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (19 awarded) - CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (45 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (3 awarded) LAW (2 awarded) - Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS (69 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (48 awarded) - Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (9 awarded) - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (25 awarded) - Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (217 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 (34 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
- Office Management and Supervision
- Word Processing
PRODUCTION TRADES (93 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE (104 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (6 awarded) - Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
TRANSPORTATION (45 awarded) - Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
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