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Table of ContentsTable of Contents 2Introduction and Highlights 3ORGANIZATIONBoard of Trustees 4Administration 4Organization Chart .5History, Role and Scope . 6Strategic Plan Outline . 6Accreditation 6Mission and Values Statements 6College Facilities 7LEARNING PROGRAMSDegree Programs 82 Year Degrees Awarded 9Certificates Awarded 10Licensure Test Results . 11Student Semester Credit Hour by CIP 12Number of Sections of Courses Offered 13Number of Teaching Faculty 13Credit Hours Taught - FT & PT Faculty 14Corporate and Continuing Education 1516Adult Education STUDENTS2010 and 2011 Headcount Summary Comparison 17Historical Headcount Summary 18Headcount Enrollment by Semester 1920Headcount by Student Type Headcount by Majors 21-22Headcount by Race/Ethnicity 23Headcount by Reason for Enrollment 24Headcount by Residency 25Washington County Facilities Enrollment . 26Headcount by Tuition Status 27Student Semester Credit Hours by Semester 28Student Semester Credit Hours by Tuition Status 29Fall SSCH and FTE Enrollment 30Annual SSCH and FTE Enrollment 31High Schools in NWACC Service Area 32Early College Experience - High School Based . 3334Early College Experience - Career & Technical . 35Transfer Students to Other Arkansas Colleges . REMEDIATIONRemediated First Time Freshmen 36Average ACT Composite Scores 37RETENTIONRetention Rates for Full-Time, First-Time Freshmen 38Retention Rates for All Students . 39RESOURCESFinancial Aid . 40Financial Report Summary 41SUMMARYFaculty and Staff Counts42Summary of Students Served 43Glossary . 44
IntroductionThe NorthWest Arkansas Community College Fact Book for Fall 2011is produced by the Office of Institutional Research and outlinesenrollment, faculty, financial and other comprehensive informationfor NorthWest Arkansas Community College.Copies of this document may be found in the Office of InstitutionalResearch and on the web at www.nwacc.edu/institutionalresearch.All enrollment data in this document were based on the officialenrollment of the college at the end of the eleventh class day. All fiscalyear data were collected as of June 30th, 2011. The definitions andguidelines used to compile this information are provided by theIntegrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and theArkansas Department of Higher Education. Definitions andguidelines unique to the institution will be noted on individual tables.Inquiries and comments regarding this document may be directed tothe Office of Institutional Research, NorthWest ArkansasCommunity College, One College Drive, Bentonville, AR 72712, bytelephone at (479) 619-4399, or by e-mail to kpurdy@nwacc.edu orlanderson7@nwacc.eduThe Fact Book will be updated prior to December 1 each year.Highlights Fall 2011 Official eleventh day headcount increased 1.9% to 8,528 students and SSCH increased 1%. Student headcount has increased 49% in the last 5 years 1,525 first-time freshmen make up 18% of our student body. ‘To earn a degree’ or ‘To earn credits to transfer’ are the reasons 83% of students attend NWACC. The majority of NWACC students (93%) live in Benton and Washington Counties. The fall-to-fall retention rate for all students (except those that graduated or high school students) rose to 47.6%. With the beginning of the lottery funded Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship the percent of our students receiving some type of Financial Aid rose to 60% Two new pages were added to the '11 Fact Book - a report on where NWACC students transfer and a count of faculty and staff. NWACC served over 18,000 students in Academic Year 2011 (July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011). This includes college credit classes,workforce development classes, community education, adult education, as well as secondary students through the Regional Technology Center
Board of TrusteesAdministrationMembers of the Board of Trustees of NorthWest Arkansas Community Collegewere initially appointed by former Governor Bill Clinton. Board members arenow elected by position in groups of three each even numbered year at thegeneral election.PresidentSenior Vice President for Learning & ProvostSenior VP of Administrative Services/OperationsVice President for Public Relations & DevelopmentVP for Learning:Global Business, Health Professions, & Ext ProgramsInterim Vice President for LearningVice President for Learner Supports ServicesVice President for Finance and Treasury ServicesBoard Members and the city they represent:ChairMr. Alex VasquezWalmart StoresRogersVice Chair Mr. Joe SpiveySecretaryDr. Becky PaneitzDr. Stephen GatesMr. Marty ParsonsMr. Wyley ElliotMr. Tim CorneliusDr. Marvin GallowayMr. Todd KitchenMr. Charles RamseyerLiberty Bank of ArkansasRogersMr. Randy LawsonLawco Energy GroupBentonvilleMs. Joan CliffordPast Chair, Community VolunteerBentonvilleMr. Ric CliffordDel Monte FoodsRogersMr. Johnny HaneyAlliance EnterprisesBentonvilleMs. Hadley HindmarshThe Hindmarsh Law Firm, PARogersMr. Mark LundyPast Chair, BKDRogersMr. Mike ShupeCEI Engineering Associates, Inc.Rogers4
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History, Role and ScopeThe NorthWest Arkansas Community College District was authorized on August 15,1989, when voters in the Rogers and Bentonville public school districts passed a 3-miltax. The first classes were attended by more than 1,200 students in the fall of 1990 at highschools, chambers of commerce, municipal and leased facilities throughout the district.Burns Hall opened its doors to just more than 2,400 students in August 1995. The mainbuilding is a multipurpose facility on 131 acres of land at Exit 86 of Interstate 540 on theRogers and Bentonville, Arkansas, city limits. The 181,000 square-foot facility houses theCollege, Pauline Whitaker Library, lecture halls, laboratories for computers, science,nursing and allied health; music and art studios, and faculty and administrative offices.Day, evening, and weekend classes are offered at the Burns Hall, as well as at locationsthroughout the service district. At the College’s Shewmaker Center for WorkforceTechnologies, a 44,000 square–foot–facility on Southeast Eagle Way, west of Burns Hall,customized programs are offered to area businesses. The College’s Adult EducationProgram, which serves over 3,000 students a year, is located in Rogers. Opened in BellaVista in the Fall of 2004 was College at the Crossings. The Regional Technology Center,an area secondary education center, opened August 2005. A new student center andparking garage opened in the Spring of 2007.In serving a dynamic region of the state, NorthWest Arkansas Community Collegerecognizes the importance of providing varied and abundant opportunities for learning.NWACC is a comprehensive, learning-centered two-year college dedicated primarily tomeeting the educational needs of its service area. NWACC offers a comprehensiveeducation program including, but without limitation, technical occupational programs,freshman and sophomore programs for students to transfer to four-year colleges,specialty courses, professional continuing education courses, community enrichmentclasses, and business and industry training to meet the needs of the emerging andexisting workforce. Part-time and full-time students are valued equally.Ends & Goals - 2008-2010NorthWest Arkansas Community College will become a premiereducational provider in northwest Arkansas by developing a responsiveeducational delivery system customized to the needs of learners andreceiving organizations.1.For the learner community we will:provide expanded access to high-quality educationalopportunities for the population in general, especially forunder-served learners in all age groups who are disconnectedby choice or circumstance.2.For the business community we will:enhance partnerships and collaborations with businessand industry.3.For the owner community (taxpayers) we will:enhance its capacity to diversify NWACC’s resource base andfunction as a catalyst for comprehensive regional planning anddevelopment.4.For the pre-kindergarten through grade 16 community we will:provide support and leadership for partnerships with areaeducational institutions to provide learners with seamlessopportunities preparing them for college and careers.5.For the college community we will:align the organizational infrastructure through continuousquality improvement and commitment to the principles of theLearning College.NWACC Mission StatementNorthWest Arkansas Community College is a comprehensive, public two-year collegethat serves and strengthens the community through learning for living.Date Approved: April 10, 2006Revised: August 2008NWACC Values StatementAccreditationIn order to accomplish our mission and goals we Cherish academic, professional and personal integrity Facilitate continuous learning for students and stakeholders Value human resources over physical resources Develop the potential of the individual to achieve excellence Anticipate and respond to needs by encouraging innovative ideas and technologies Respect our differences and view them as a strength Advance knowledge through individual and team challengesIn February 2000 NorthWest Arkansas Community College was granted continued accreditationfor 10 years by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North CentralAssociation of Schools and Colleges, 312-263-0456, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org.In July 2006, NWACC was approved for the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP)process of re-accreditation. AQIP infuses the principles and benefits of continuousimprovement into the culture of colleges and universities by providing an alternative processthrough which an already-accredited institution can maintain its accreditation from the HigherLearning Commission.6
FacilitiesMain CampusWashington County CenterNWACC Burns Hall & Student CenterCentral PlazaOne College Drive693 White Road, Suite BBentonville, AR 72712Springdale, AR 72764479-636-9222 / 1-800-995-6922479-927-3330 / 479-936-5131Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technologies &Shewmaker Center for Global Business DevRegional Technology Center2305 Old Farmington Road1100 S.E. Eagle WayFayetteville, AR 72701Bentonville, AR 72712479-444-3060479-936-5175Jones Trust CenterAdult Education610 East EmmaCenter for Non-Profits @ St. Mary's1200 W WalnutSpringdale, AR 727641-479-419-9000Rogers, AR 72756479-986-6911 / 479-899-6928Health Professions BuildingGroundbreaking held Summer 2011College at the CrossingExpected completion January 20131801 Forest Hills BoulevardHighlands Crossing CenterBella Vista, AR 72714479-855-19037
Degree ProgramsAssociate of Applied Science (AAS) DegreesTwo-year degree designed for students seeking concentrated training in a chosen career area to enterthe workforce directly after graduation.Business ManagementCrime Scene Investigation (CJI*)Accounting OptionCriminal JusticeBanking & Finance OptionCulinary ArtsEntrepreneurship OptionEarly Childhood EducationGeneral Business OptionElectronics TechnologyLogistics Management OptionEMT-ParamedicRetail OptionEnvironmental & Regulatory ScienceComputer Aided DesignEnvironmental Mgmt Option (available Online)Architectural Design OptionSafety, Health & Hazardous Materials MgmtCivil/Landscape Design OptionFire ScienceMechanical Design OptionGraphic DesignComputer Information SystemsHomeland Security & Emergency MgmtComputer Networking OptionLaw EnforcementComputer Programming OptionLaw Enforcement Administration (CJI*)Information Systems Application OptionLegal Assistant/ParalegalOffice Systems SupportNursingWeb TechnologiesPhysical Therapist AssistantRespiratory TherapyTransfer DegreesAssociate of Arts (AA)The Associate of Arts degree is a transfer degree designed for the student who wishes to major in theliberal arts. Courses taken in the approved core curriculum will also apply toward baccalaureatedegree requirement at most four-year institutions.Associate of Science (AS)The Associate of Science Degree is a transfer degree designed for the student who wishes to major inengineering, agriculture, or the sciences. NWACC offers a general AS degree as well as one withemphasis in one of these areas:Agriculture, Food and Life SciencesScience EmphasisBusiness EmphasisWalton College of Business (WCOB) OptionWCOB Information Systems OptionAssociate of Arts in Teaching (AAT)The Associate of Arts Teaching degree is a transfer degree which comprises the general educationprogram in the education field. Courses taken in the approved core curriculum will also applytoward baccalaureate degree requirement at most four-year institutions. This degree concentrates inthe P - 4 Education area.Associate and Certificate of General StudiesThe General Studies program is designed for students who wish to tailor a program tomeet their personal educational enrichment goals. This is not intended to transfer.Technical Certificate ProgramsAccounting TechnologyBaking ArtsBusiness ManagementChild Advocacy StudiesCrime Scene Investigation (CJI*)Criminal JusticeCulinary ArtsDental AssistingEMT ParamedicEntrepreneurshipEnvironmental and Regulatory ScienceGeneral BusinessGraphic DesignHomeland Security & Emer MgmtLaw Enforcement Administration (CJI*)Logistics ManagementNetworkingCertificate of Proficiency ProgramsChild Advocacy StudiesChild Development Associate (CDA)Computer Aided DesignArchitectural OptionEngineering OptionLandscape Design OptionManufacturing OptionMechanical Design OptionCrime Prevention and CorrectionsCrime Scene Investigation (with CJI)*Criminal JusticeEarly Childhood Development SpecialistEMT BasicEnvironmental Mgmt & Reg ScienceEnvironmental Mgmt/GIS TechnicianForensic ScienceGraphic DesignHomeland Security & Emergency MgmtHospitality ManagementLaw EnforcementLaw Enforcement Administration (CJI*)NetworkingNursing AssistantPre-Health SciencesRetail ManagementSafety & Health (available Online)Tax Specialist*available in cooperation with theCriminal Justice Institute8
2 year Degrees AwardedBy Academic YearDegrees Awarded2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 % ChangeAAS DegreesAviationBusiness ManagementComputer Aid Drafting and DesignComputer Information SystemsCriminal JusticeCulinary ArtsEarly Childhood EducationElectronic TechnologyEmergency Medical Technology-ParamedicEnvironmental Reg, Safety, and Haz MatFire Science Administration and TechGraphic DesignHomeland Security & Emergency MgmtLegal Assistance/Paralegal StudiesNursingPhysical Therapy AssistantRespiratory TherapistTOTAL AAS 1421430923102533462111680121524012%AGSTOTAL AGS -BusinessAAT (Teaching)TOTAL AA & AS 501572461382646834%30746750357872726%General StudiesGeneral EducationTransfer DegreesGeneral EducationTotal 2 Year Degrees**NOTE: This table reflects only students who completed degrees between July 1 and June 30 of each academic year9
Certificates AwardedBy Academic YearDegrees AwardedCertificates of Proficiency2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 % ChangeAviation MaintenanceAviation ManagementCAD: ArchitectureCAD: EngineeringChild Dev Associate (CDA) TrainingCrime Prevention & CorrectionsCrime Scene InvestigationCriminal JusticeEarly Childhood Dev SpecialistEmergency Medical Technology - BasicEnvironmental ScienceForensic ScienceGraphic DesignHomeland Security & Emergency MgmtHospitality ManagementLaw EnforcementNetworkingParaeducators of Special Needs LearnersRetail ManagementSafety & HealthTax SpecialistTOTAL Certificates of 015611532-25181396143142201197-2%Total Degrees and 3-4%57140242866422377151615211%Technical CertificatesAviation Maintenance AirframeAviation Maintenance PowerplantBaking ArtsBusiness ManagementCriminal JusticeCulinary ArtsDental AssistingEmergency Medical Tech - ParamedicEntrepreneurshipEnvironmental ScienceGeneral BusinessGraphic DesignNetworkingTOTAL Technical Certificates10511-10135177-43%Certificate of General StudiesGeneral StudiesTOTAL Certificates*NOTE: This table reflects only students who completed degrees between July 1 and June 30 of each academic year10
Licensure and Certification Pass RatesYearNWACC ExamTakers# of First TimeNWACC TestersPassing ExamNWACC PassRateStateNationalPercentage Average AverageNational Council Licensure Examination - Registered 88.2%88.4%88.8%87.7%National Registry of EMT-Paramedic Licensure 8.0%65.0%63.0%68.0%65.0%70.0%Arkansas Fire Academy Certification 100.0%100.0%100.0%--National Physical Therapist Assistant Exam 0%-79.4%79.4%74.0%77.8%Registered Respiratory Therapist Exam2007172008132009112010102011Available Spring 201211
Student Semester Credit Hour Production by CIP Codeby Academic Year2006-072007-082008-092009-102010-11% of Total% of Total% of Total% of Total% of TotalSSCH Cr Hours SSCH Cr Hours SSCH Cr Hours SSCH Cr Hours SSCH Cr HoursCIP Code1 Agricultural Sciences32 Basic 520.35%9.26%15015,7180.09%9.51%23918,291% 5.87%Prep for College Reading, College Reading, College Intensive English Program, Foun of Writing, Study Skills, Pre Algebra, Beginning Algebra, Intermediate Algebra3-26 Biological Sciences/Life 548.39%13,7687.95%-0.62%46.50%Biology, Botany, Environmental Science, Life Science52 Business Mgmt & Adm Services9,398Accounting, EconomicsBanking and Finance,Business Adm, Business LawHospitality Mgmt, Mkt Analyst, Statistics, Office Systems Suppor9 .76%-2.79%17.21%82.30%-20.34% -47.70%Communications, Journalism11 Computer & Information ServComputer Information,CISCO, Networking12 Personal and Culinary ServicesCulinary, Baking13-31-34 Education/Physical ,829Health Science,Curriculum & Instruction,Physical Education15-47-48-49 Engineering & Related n Science, CAD, Health & Safety23 English Language &Literature/LettersCommunications, College Level English16 Foreign Language &LiteraturesForeign Language, French, German, Spanish51 Health Professions &Related Services5,942Allied Health Sciences,Emergency Medical Services,Nursing, Physical Therapy,Respiratory Care22 Law and Legal24 Liberal Arts & Science &General eneral Studies, Humanities27 MathematicsCollege Level Mathematics38 Philosophy and ReligionPhilosophy40 Physical SciencesChemistry, Geology, Physics43 Protective ServicesCriminal Justice, Fire Services42 Psychology44-45-54 Social Sciences and HistoryAnthropology, Geography, History, Political Science,Social Work, Sociology,50 Visual and Performing 84%9570.55%-31.10%8.87%4.86%61.30%Art History, Art, Drama, Music19-20 Vocational Home EconomicsEarly Childhood EducationTotal SSCH107,395124,815141,978165,201173,232Source: ADHE SIS DatabaseCIP Code: Federal Gov't Classification of Instructional Programs12
Number of Sections of Courses Offered / Number of FacultyFall SemesterFallSections One Year % Five Year %Number ofOne Year Five Year % AverageOfferedGrowthGrowthTeaching Faculty % GrowthGrowthClass 00720082009Sections20102011FacultyNOTE: Average class size includes independent study and college courses offered on high school campuses.13
Credit Hours Taught by Full Time & Part Time FacultyFall SemesterFallFull TimeFacultyFT Cr Hr% Taught Part Time% Taughtby FTFaculty PT Cr Hrsby PTOther FTTeaching*OtherCr Hrs% Taughtby tyCredit Hours 02007Full Time Faculty20082009Part Time Faculty20102011Other FT Teaching*20072008FT Cr Hr2009PT Cr Hrs20102011Other Cr Hrs*Other FT Teaching-Administrative and support personnel who taught class(es)14
Corporate LearningBy Academic YearTotal number of students served by Corporate LearningRegistrationsHeadcount (unduplicated)Number of Sections of 12,323667200620072008200920102011Workforce ,852Headcount (unduplicated)2,7251,9152,5301,5871,2001,342Number of Sections of Classes501389484499506435Number of Businesses 515016125113141681611791821067628896924Allied Health Non-Credit ClassesRegistrationsHeadcount (unduplicated)Number of Sections of ClassesPersonal Education & EnrichmentRegistrationsHeadcount (unduplicated)Number of Sections of 642468146464-11112Early Childhood EducationRegistrationsHeadcount (unduplicated)Number of Sections of ClassesKid's EnrichmentRegistrationsHeadcount (unduplicated)Number of Sections of Classes15
Adult Education EnrollmentsAdult Education offers non-credit classes designed to teach and review academic skills culminating withpreparation for taking the High School Equivalence (GED) test battery. Other areas such as English as aSecond Language (ESL) and computers are also offered.2006-072007-082008-092009-102010-115 Year %ChangeAdult Basic Education1,2481,5011,4761,2311,2792%English as a Second 8818%Total Students Served3,6943,6153,3223,3153,428-7%Total GEDs Awarded3804624304304139%ProgramAdult Secondary Education2,5002,0001,5001,00050002006-07Adult Basic Education2007-082008-09English as a Second Language2009-102010-11Adult Secondary Education16
Headcount Enrollment SummaryFall 2010 and Fall 2011Fall 2010Number PercentTotal HeadcountFTEEnrollment StatusGenderResidenceTuition Status*Ethnicity/RaceAge8,365Fall 2011Number Percent8,528Fall 2010-11Percent n CountyWashington CountyOther 4%27.224.00.3%0.3%Hispanic or LatinoNon-Hispanic Race:American Indian/Alaskan NativeAsianBlack or African AmericanNative Hawaiian/Pacific IslanderWhite2 or more racesUnknownNon-Resident Alien 1818-1920-2122-2425-2930-3435-4445-5455-64 65AVERAGE AGE*MEDIAN AGE**NOTE: Average and Median Age figures do not include High School Students26.923.01.0%17
Historical Headcount SummaryFall 1990 to Fall 2010YearTotalAdditionalTotalHeadcount** Students % : Reports submitted to Arkansas Department of Higher Education**1990-94 Source: Registrar's In-House Reports18
Headcount Enrollment by SemesterFall to Fall% ChangeSpringHeadcount*Sp to Sp% ChangeSummer IHeadcountSummer IIHeadcountTotal SummerYearFallHeadcount*Total Summer% g HeadcountFall HeadcountSummer 0909-1010-11*NOTE: Off schedule classes are not included, such as Late Start and second 8-week19
Headcount by Student TypeFall SemesterNew Freshmen% ofPercentTransfer StudentsPercentContinuing StudentsPercentReadmitted StudentsPercentHigh School ,5001,0005000New FreshmenTransfer StudentsContinuing Students2007200820092010Readmitted StudentsHigh School Students2011New: First-time entering undergraduateTransfer: Transferred to NWACC from another college or universityContinuing: Continued enrollment from previous semesterReadmitted: Enrolled at NWACC after not attending the previous semesterHigh School: Students still enrolled in High School20
Headcount by Majors - 2 Year DegreesFall SemesterMajorAAS DegreesAccountingAllied HealthAviationBusiness ManagementCert Respiratory TherapistComputer Aided DraftingComputer Info SystemsComputer ProgrammingCrime Scene InvestigationCriminal JusticeCulinary ArtsEarly Childhood EducationElectronics TechnologyEMT-ParamedicEnvironmental Regulations, Fire ScienceGraphic DesignHomeland Security & Emg MgmtLaw Enforcement AdmNursingParalegalPhysical Therapy AssistantRadiation TherapistTOTAL AASGeneral StudiesAssociateCertificateTOTAL General StudiesTransfer DegreesAAASAgricultural, Life ScienceBusinessAATTOTAL Transfer DegreesUndeclaredNon-degree 2198703171,8315331,8636981,3836361,150*Major discontinuedNote: Associate of General Studies majors include students working toward (but not admitted to) selective admissions programs such as Nursing.2008 Non-degree seeking - increase caused by better data and programming to reflect student's actual intent21
Headcount by Majors - CertificatesFall SemesterMajorTechnical CertificatesAccounting TechnologyBaking ArtsBusiness ManagementAviation Maint AirframeAviation Maint PowerplantCriminal JusticeDental AssistingEMT-Paramedic CertEntrepreneurshipEnvironmental MgmtEnvironmental Reg ScienceGeneral BusinessGraphic DesignHomeland SecurityHospitality ManagementLaw Enforcement AdmLogistic ManagementParaeducators of Spec Needs LeaCertificates of ProficiencyAviation ManagementAviation MaintenanceCADCDA TrainingComputer NetworkingCrime Prevention & CorrEarly Childhood DevelopmentEMT BasicEnvironmental Mgmt-GI
telephone at (479) 619-4399, or by e-mail to kpurdy@nwacc.edu or landerson7@nwacc.edu Highlights Fall 2011 1,525 first-time freshmen make up 18% of our student body. 'To earn a degree' or 'To earn credits to transfer' are the reasons 83% of students attend NWACC.
