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Truckee Meadows Community College is a community college located in Nevada, United States. The college was known as Western Nevada Community College from 1971 to 1979. The college offers a university-transfer program and an array of occupational and applied technical programs. The college's Workforce Development & Continuing Education department offers short, non-credit courses in diverse subject areas.
The student body of Truckee Meadows Community College has an impressive number of international students. There is an on-campus international club that assists foreign students with admission into the college. Some of the student clubs and organizations are the American Institute of Architect Students (AIAS), Philippine United Students' Organization (PUS0), Entrepreneurship Club, and Latinos Unidos Latino Association (LUNA).
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Campus Location7000 Dandini Blvd
Reno, NV 89512-3999
USA
Main Tel: (775) 673-7000
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
Truckee Meadows Community College HighlightsWhere Truckee Meadows Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts, science, and fine arts.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 433 | 23 | | 2-4 year degree | 207 | 32 | | 1-2 year certificate | 43 | 32 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Truckee Meadows Community College was 12,166 in 2007 (6,087 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 | $ 1,763 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,148 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,092 |
Financial Aid: Truckee Meadows 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 | | 117 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 47 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 19 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (6 awarded) - Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
- Architecture and Related Services
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (22 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Accounting and Related Services
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Management Information Systems and Services
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (20 awarded) - Computer Graphics
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (1 awarded) - Natural Resources Management and Policy
- Natural Resources/Conservation
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (4 awarded) - Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
- Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (12 awarded) - Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Cooking and Related Culinary Arts
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DESIGN (0 awarded) - Design and Visual Communications
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (10 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (8 awarded) - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (2 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
FINE ARTS (3 awarded) - Fine Arts and Art Studies
- Fine/Studio Arts
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (0 awarded) - Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LAW (9 awarded) - Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)
- Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (360 awarded) - Anthropology
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (11 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA (0 awarded) - Graphic Communications
- Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded) - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (41 awarded) - Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (67 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (6 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (8 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES (2 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (0 awarded) SCIENCE (53 awarded) SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (38 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Security and Protective Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (0 awarded) - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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